Finding Out I Was 5 Months Pregnant
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Hello lovely people, this video is very personal and I do cover some sensitive topics. However I've chosen to share my story as an explanation to my own family and friends, also to create a safe space for people to relate and seek advice from. I just want to shed some light and show people that we can overcome any struggle in life!
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I failed to mention this in the video, no I wasn't getting my period and this is because I was on the pill - skipping my periods. I'd been doing it for years, totally wouldn't recommend doing this!x
Gemma Rose I did the same thing with my birth control, because it seemed so convenient... who wants a period right?? For anyone considering it... don't do it. Not only did I not know I was pregnant... but I didn't find out until the day my son was born. I totally understand everything you said, and relate completely. I felt a lot of shame, guilt and embarrassment... I still have a hard time talking about it. I literally just woke up one day and had baby. It was terrifying... but it's a year later and he is literally my whole world. The greatest gift in the world. I agree that everything happens for a reason.
Gemma Rose only if you are under strict doctors check-ups. Done it before for medical reasons
Danielle Trigueros omg That is so interesting did you not show at all? Are you larger than average or smaller? I only ask bc I couldn’t imagine someone not realizing they have a pregnant belly! So interesting to me sorry if too personal! I loved hat I didn’t know I was pregnant show makes you think and wonder !
darkfacer That was so unnecessary. So what she took birth control pills so she wouldn’t get her period. Just because you have sex doesn’t mean that’s she supports young women getting pregnant and doesn’t mean it’s wrong for young woman to have sex. I guess you just shame every woman who doesn’t stay a virgin until their married right. That’s such a bad view on things.
I used to do that too, i had endometriosis and it gave my body a break from the periods and pain. But Birth control gives copper toxicity that causes anxiety and depression issues! I wish more people knew this!
Crazy story. I remember watching this video and a couple months later finding out i was 7 months pregnant. I never had one sign of pregnancy. Hes 2 now his name is aiden and he's 100 percent healthy
I'm a nursing student in Canada and the way they treated you is appalling. If a girl comes in with abdominal pain and she admits she is sexually active, the FIRST thing we test for is pregnancy. ESPECIALLY before prescribing antibiotics or other medications and risking harm to the fetus and it's development. I am so sorry you had to go through this the way that you did xo I haven't finished the video yet but good on you. You are obviously a very strong woman to have gone through this and come out alright. I would have gone insane :(.
Finished the video and wow. Incredibly proud of you! Be proud of yourself as well! You have come out on top. Forget the mean spirited assholes out there as they aren't important. What is important is your happiness and health. Wish I had a friend like you to be honest! You are a kind girl, that much I can tell.
I just read this and your second comment, thank you so so so much wow. Shows We can handle absolutely anything with the right mindset!
the same in Australia. even if you say you dont think you're pregnant, if you're sexually active they'll do a pregnancy test
Sarah Eleanor She stated in the video that she told doctors she wasn’t sexually active since she hadn’t been for about 4 months... Not really fair to knock the doctors when she told them she wasn’t being sexually active.
in my country even if you are not sexually active and you are an adult/childbearing age you will be tested for pregnancy. It's crazy for me at first when i was rushed to the hospital due to acute appendicitis and before anything else they had to sent an OB first to check me out (i keep on telling them i wasn't active). But seeing this video now made me realized how impt that was.
I just found out that I’m pregnant a couple days ago. My mom just showed me your video because she knows how alone I’m feeling right now because the dad wants nothing to do with us. And that’s really hard to even think about and I’m so scared. But your video really inspired me and made me feel like I could do this. I just want to thank you for sharing your story and not being ashamed to share it.
Mackenzie Patterson wow I’m so so happy to hear this you are amazing, congratulations be positive about this situation!!! Sending so so much love to you x
what age are you ???
good luck 💖
Mackenzie Patterson I’m in the same boat ❤️ I’m 4 months 5 days
THIS VIDEO IS SO ME ON SO MANY LEVELS!!!
Although i found out i was pregnant when i was about 12 weeks. I was single, partying ALL the time, smoking, drinking and living with my parents and i had a horrible relationship with my dad at the time. When i found out i was pregnant, it felt like my whole world come crashing down around me. I have never felt more alone and scared in my entire life. I couldn't even take care of myself let alone an innocent baby. I was so embarrassed what people would think of me. Then one day it dawned on me. This was meant to happen to me at that exact time in my life. I was going down a path of self destruction, and having my daughter changed my whole view on life and made me a better person. Not only that, she has taught me what love is, and what love means. My life has a purpose now. My life has meaning now. I am her entire world and she is mine and I could never of asked for a better gift than her life. So many things are different for me now.
My mum was diagnosed with Lung cancer on my daughters first birthday. My mum is also my biggest supporter and my best friend. I honestly believe this was a sign. My daughter helped put a smile on my mums face when she was going through chemo and radiation. She gave my mum the strength to keep fighting every single day to get up out of bed when the days were too hard. Last week we found out mums cancer is a thing of the past. And as horrible of a time this was for the whole family, it brought us closer than ever and taught us that we cant take anything for granted especially not each-other.
Thank you for making this video, I wish I had seen something like this when I was pregnant and struggling. And you are one tough mumma.
ps sorry for the novel xx
😪😪 very touching story!! Your baby was/is truly God sent. 🥰🥰
your kindness and care for other people literally shines through you! so happy you found the positive light in such a hectic situation. i️ feel like this video will help many people know they are not alone, and i hope you and your baby girl have a beautiful life 💖
So proud of you. You are so brave. Even your eyes are smiling.
I had to sub because YOU ARE REAL AS HELL. I love that you didn't cut corners you told the real story !
you makeup is so pretty in this video, its super minimal but super pretty
Melody THANKYOU hehe
I’m so happy to know I’m at not alone. I just recently found out I’m pregnant and I’m 22 weeks and 3 days. This will be my #2 baby. I never expected to be pregnant but when I went to the doctor he told me I was pregnant and I was 5 months. I feel blessed to be pregnant again. I’ve been feeling down lately because I didn’t know I was pregnant. But I’m just letting God take over and praying he blesses me with a healthy baby. 🙏🏻💖❤️
I️ could of used this video last year 💕I’m glad you posted this. Being a mumma is the freakin best
Thank you so much for being so honest, it must’ve been so difficult. Please don’t beat yourself up. What has happened, has happened & look how wonderful it is. Your daughter, forever, your legacy. What an amazing situation, what an amazing Mama. YOU. ARE. AMAZING. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
I'm so very grateful I stumbled across your video today. You are so strong and I'm so in awe of you! You go girl! I am a medical student in Australia and was so baffled to hear that they didn't do a single pregnancy test during your five months of pain etc. I am also a HUGE believer in everything happens for a reason, i am so glad to hear your gorgeous baby girl is happy and healthy. xoxo Elli
Thanks for sharing your story. Very powerful and moving !
I can’t believe your attitude toward this! It is so great to hear someone tell the truth, but also fight against anxiety and depression. You have such an awesome spirit, and you and your baby are so beautiful!
Though I found out at 4 weeks and my fiance and I want our baby I went through prenatal depression HARD a few weeks ago. And it scared me that I was putting stress on our girl. So far (20 weeks today) she is perfect. Your story is great though.
You're amazing, beautiful, & kind hearted! I subscribed & can't wait for more vids. 🖤
Thank you so much for being strong enough to share your experience in the most authentic way. You didn’t have to open up and put your fears and feelings on the internet but you did for the people who need support, so thank you. You are a beautiful human! ❤️
Your amazing!!!! Seriously your story has touched me! Keep going. I will watch your videos!
Thank you so much for sharing your story! I went through something similar with my son! I didnt find out until I was 18 weeks and had doctors tell me previously that i was pregnant. It was so difficult to deal with but now having him here is the best thing in the entire world! He is so amazing and deffinatly has changed my life for the better! Its good to know that other people go through similar things:)
I'm always in awe of stories like this. Thank you for being brace and sharing your story.
You seem so strong ! You’re eyebrows, hair, voice everything about you is perfect
I know exactly how you are feeling with anxiety. It feels like the simplest things are the end of the world, and I feel like I can't talk to anyone without sounding dramatic. It's nice to know there's someone out there who knows what it's like. Thank you for making this video
You are so strong for pulling through that girl. Sending so much love your way 💗
You’re so strong, congratulations! ❤️ your baby is one lucky girl ☺️
I stumbled across your video and your story is so inspiring! It is so brave to put such an honest version out there for the world to see and I’m sure it will help some people out! Keep on going, you’re amazing and I hope to see more videos😘😘😘
it's amazing how people treat women as if their pain doesn't exist... thank you for sharing your story.. you're a strong woman
I’ve only just found this video. A week today I found out I was pregnant after being told I had a miscarriage. I’m now currently 21 weeks and I can now feel it moving around. Your so right, when you suffer from mental health it’s so hard to feel Normal and accept your fait. This has helped a great deal. Thank you xxx
You are so strong...to talk about how hard things were for you and you got into the touchy subjects. Also you stated how your daughter saved you from yourself..that’s amazing :) I know you had a rough process to get where to are now, but look at how far you’ve come :) you have a beautiful baby girl and you are strong and beautiful yourself!
This is so amazing and inspiring, thankyou for having the guts to share your storyy 💕
I’m young myself and have just found out I’m pregnant, a month further than I thought I was. I totally understand your opinions and views on abortion because even though I know I wanted this baby, the reality hit me hard and I truly considered it. I feel terrible that I had thought about but I know now that it is what it is. Que sera sera
Girl you're amazing. Be proud that you went through all of that and came out the other side. You were obviously stronger than you thought. No, you can't change the past but everything that's happened has resulted in who you are and from this video, I don't think that's a bad thing! Like I said, be proud cause you're bad ass 💕
You're such a beautiful, well-spoken girl and I LOVE your accent. I could listen to you rattle on forever! Good luck to you and the baby.
Susan Storm What accent? lol
Hey girl proud of you for being strong. A baby is a blessing and has changed you for better and made you try to be the best Mum you can for your little girl. Keep being a strong Mum and better days are coming and don’t think about what people say about you just focus on you and ur baby . ♥️
I had a similar experience, found out I was pregnant at 3.5 months. I had a blood test at the hospital that should have detected the pregnancy, the test was faulty. I took 3 more tests at home & the third one finally showed positive at 3.5 months lol. Now that I look back on the situation, I had a UTI for 2 months and that should have been an indicator of what was going on with my body.
All the love to anyone who is going through this x
Indianna Moon I've been going through the same thing.!:O i fainted October 1st and was taken to the hospital and they said I had a UTI but I haven't been able to shake off my gut feeling that there's someone growing inside of me. I also haven't had a period since September 24th. That week was my last cycle and it was VERY light but all of the urine tests say negative. I've also had horrible nausea and weird cramps. I'm going to a clinic today to get blood drawn and hopefully be able to request an ultrasound because I need to know.!
Indianna Moon were you having your period during this time?
this is one of the most authentic videoes ive seen in a looong time. Im here for what youre trying to do with this channel. Keep growing love! I cant wait to see more of your journey through life
Though I've never experienced a similar situation, I love how open you are and your vibe. I really appreciate your story and honesty and that you want to be there for others. You seem like an amazing human being. I'm around the same age as you, and I just admire that you were willing to share your story because I know I couldn't open up as much, and I know people have and will continue to find this so helpful as I have.
I think you are an inspiration, so pure
So pure, so genuine, and so supportive. Much love for ya, love.
You seem like such an authentic, genuine person. I appreciate people like you. :) x
This increcilbly brave of you. You should be so proud of yourself for being so open and honest. i think you are going to help many other people. God bless
Love how open you are! Your babygirl is beautiful!
I love this video, you're so real !! Keep making videos girl xxx
You’re so sweet and beautiful! I bet your story has impacted and helped many others, I’m also from New Zealand and I’m so proud of you!
Wow I really loved your story. It seemed so hard and I can’t imagine going through it- but your out look is amazing. You’re beating yourself up about it and you really shouldn’t you are human and I’m really happy for you. Blessings!
My sister found out she was pregnant at 6 months, she'd gone in for a scan because she'd had pains and they thought it could be a tumor or a cyst, turns out it was a baby and a few days later found out it was a girl!
Fantastic video, you have so much strength! Also, I love your little bub's name! It's beautiful! x
so very proud of you, be strong and your true friends will always be there for you !!!
Your honesty and your story is so inspiring 💖 You’re a rockstar
Thank you for sharing. I can tell this wasn't easy for you. I believe everything happens for a reason too.
You are so brave!! Good for you for making this video!!
Woow my story is sooo similar!!! I found out I was pregnant when I was 20 weeks and 4 days along and I was 19 when I got pregnant(2 months before my 20th birthday) but ofcourse i didn't know that at the time. Everything else was spot on. Now I have a 6 month old little princess and I couldn't be happier ❤ love from
Iceland 🇮🇸
I love your honesty and how genuine you are. Not to mention you are so beautiful! 😍 You're doing great, new subscriber 🎀 XOXO Abby
You and your daughter deserves the world
You're such a strong person for coming out the other end and sharing your story with us all. Your little one is beautiful.
You're also very gorgeous ☘️🌹
You're so strong, and I am so inspired by your story. Thank you for sharing, Gemma
I have a similar story with a few key points being different. Anyway, I want to thank you so freaking much for making this video. I don't feel as alone anymore 💙
Such a beautiful video, thank you so much!
I've just randomly stubbed across your video, and I have to say that you are SO strong! I'm so sorry you had to go through something like this, but as you mentioned, everything does happen for a reason... Hard times in life are what make us who we are, and allow us to be able to grow. I'm currently 21 weeks and 2 days, and although my situation is very different from yours, I commend you for what you've done. ♥
Your strength is incredible.
the ending was SO FUNNY... you're so cool, smart and gorgeous. You have so much potential. I'm proud of you for making it through even if you wanted it to be over.
Wow I went through the exact same. Like literally step for step. Hope you’re at peace with it now. Of course we have these beautiful babies now but we went through something traumatic x
This entire video I was mesmerized by your eyes. The shape of them is absolutely beautiful. Thanks for sharing your story
You're amazing! Thank you for sharing such a difficult story. 💗
You are so strong and what a wonderful mommy you are- parenthood is hard whether youre young or old and married- Im so so happy you chose life for your baby girl
It's never easy or smooth telling people real facts and hard truths. You have done exceptionally awesome. Be proud. Head high and I wish you every single bit of happiness with that new little soul you created. ✌🤘
Hey Gemma, this is the first video of yours that I've seen and OMG how have I not come across your channel before! You're so incredibly strong and beautiful! Can't wait to watch more from you!
fantastic video. Good on you for the honesty. Someone needs to hear it.
Such a positive story and love your message for others in difficult situations. All the best for you and your little daughter
I have a 1 year old son and I found out at 21 weeks he's my world and I was really scared I didn't know what to do and I did it and now I can't live my life without him hes my everything x
This is your first video that I've seen. I've already subscribed. You are stunningly beautiful, inside and out. Thank you for sharing your story, and your truth!
I went through the exact same thing I was with my daughters dad and I still am so he was my rock through the whole thing it it wasn’t for him I would of never made it. I was so depressed and lost I just wanted it all to go away like it never happened. I never wanted kids. But now I can’t imagine my life without my daughter and my husband. I could have used this video when I was pregnant! Thanks for sharing it’s great to know I wasn’t the only one. I felt so selfish at the time.
You are so brave and honest. Thanks for sharing your story. This can happen to anyone
I don't usually comment on videos and I haven't ever had even close to an experience like this, but your strength and confidence is so inspiring. I heard you say your babies name is Kyah, which is even more incredible that my name is Kiah and I just happened to click on this video. Thank you so much for your story, everything happens for a reason.
You made me get chills! You're so brave and beautiful. 🖤
I fucking L O V E the self talk you're having. I don't even know you, but I am so fucking proud of the way you are coping with depression and anxiety/panic attacks. I've been there with my mental health. You can't change the past, and you're doing a wonderful job of making the best of right now.
You're lovely and strong! So happy that I found this video, even if I don't know your pain, it gave me hope. I used to be such a bad version of myself, drinking, hanging out with the worst group of people and doing so many things that ruined my body and mind and now I don't, I am healthy, non-smoker, not so happy in all parts of my life... but getting there :D and your daughter is adorable!! I'm glad you are, now, happy for her and that you overcame that hard part, you are a great example! Really! ummm wish you good luck and more beautiful things to come :*
You are a great person and a great Mom. I can see how fond and adoring you are to the girl.
sxually active or not they need to test for pregnancy cause some people lie
or some people don’t know like she did!
I didn’t get tested, I should have though because now I don’t even know what to do. I can’t tell my mom, she would honestly make my life miserable
You’re so precious! Congratulations and thank you for sharing your story
Speaking of being a teen is already an EMOTIONAL ROLLER COASTER on top of that having pregnancy emotions is wild really wild. I’ve done it and it’s crazy but again thank you for sharing
This is such an honest video, and i really admire you for it! Well done! x
You are extraordinary and so is your story. I’m a married mum in my 30s and having a planned baby was pretty scary and life changing. So I think you were really brave to handle everything how you did, and incredibly brave to share you story in a world where people have strong opinions and never worry about how they might make someone feel. Enjoy your bundle, best wishes to you both!
This was extremely brave! - I've never watched any of your videos before but no doubt about it, in a society where we're social media driven, this is bound to help someone and like you mentioned in your video I hope this helped you too.
It makes me sad that the doctors didn't help you.😔
This is a beautiful video and I hope you all the best.
wow !! im really proud of you that you could go through this. I wouldnt be sure I could do it and amazing that you could do it. I can only say: WOW!!!
Best video I have seen lately..... I am 19 married and baby #2 on the way.....it was hard at first when I found out but it all worked out and I am loving it.
The Milanovic wow, good on you girl!! I’m so happy that things have worked out then that’s so lovely to hear 😍
Gemma Rose Thank you girl.... I couldn't be happier. I am glad I could share it with you. Hope she brings you so much joy and happiness. Children are a blessing. My son saved me from myself. I changed for the better.
Wish you the best life....Much love from Ireland
Wow I went through the same thing as you. Before I found out i was pregnant I was going through so much, I was so depressed and i felt so alone but once I got pregnant my life changed. Everything does happen for a reason and im glad im not the only one going through. I'm currently still pregnant so your story helped me so much. Stay strong girl💘
Your story is intense! I'm glad everything worked for you in the end. It's cool to see a fellow kiwi on you tube! I'm live in Christchurch and am currently hoping to conceive soon as a single parent 👍🏼
A couple of months ago my friend found out she was 5 months pregnant. Same situation , drinking and smoking everyday. She was honestly the wildest girl I know but stopped every bad habit for her baby
Morgan Green I was the same way! I would drink at any possible moment and skipping school, but once I found out I was pregnant with my son I stopped everything the SECOND I knew.
wow that's crazy and I have a friend who sadly still smokes when she's pregnant she thinks smoking weed is fine while pregnant .....
Loved hearing your story😘 I went to the doctors with dizzy spells and they told me I was maybe 20 weeks pregnant and of course it did go through my mind to have an abortion when I went to get my scan I found out I was 28 weeks! Was the scariest moment of my life but soon came to terms with it ❤️ I now have a healthy 2 year old beautiful little girl she is my life and would never change anything !
wow! shortest pregnancy ever thats for sure ;P I'm glad things hae turned out so wonderful for you, I'm excited for the future with my baby girl!
Yes deffo was quick lol yes so many lovely memories to look forward to xxxx
Did you get a period?
Allison Reviews CRAP no because I was on the depo injection it stopped my periods so didn’t notice 🙈
Millee Brooks maybe someday they will make abortion legal for any reason, or for no reason, all the way up to the 40 weeks, for any reason, like it is in the United States... I mean. With partial birth abortion you can get it pulled out and instantly killed right at delivery. They puncture it's skull and swirl it's brain with sharp scissors and then deliver the dead baby.. isn't that wonderful? It doesn't have to be to save the mother's life either.. just if the mom wants it and has the money.. she gets it.
Ur story is so inspirational.good luck in the rest of ur life.
just uploaded a video with the exact same title so yours came up in the suggested box and i just wanted to reach out and say i know how surreal and overwhelming it feels and well done for coping so well with it etc xxx
I love how open and honest you are in this video. I found out I was pregnant when I was 21 and had been told I had a 2% chance of having a baby so it was the last thing I was expecting. I had always planned to have a baby later down the track when I had my life "in order". At the beginning I was really scared as I felt so unprepared and also felt guilty because I had been living my life as a normal 21 year old up until the positive pregnancy test. But sometimes life happens and look how blessed we are now 😍 ps I'm a fellow New Zealand TH-camr!
Watching this made me cry. Although I didn't feel the same way about being pregnant, I've never felt so alone in my life. I struggled with depression throughout my whole pregnancy and watching this made me feel like I could relate to someone.
Thank you for being upfront and broaching sensitive subjects. Abortion is, of course a touchy one, but many women when they find out they have an unplanned pregnancy the thought either crosses their mind or it raised as an option by family, friends or medical professionals/counselors and its something that needs to be discussed. Its one side to being faced with a pregnancy you did not expect. Thoughts are just thoughts and we all consider doing things or taking one road or another that others might not agree with but giving thoughts/considerations to these does not make one a bad person or are anything one should feel guilty about just because they are option to be considered that others may not agree with. We are each entitled to make our own choices as long as we all accept the fact that we have to live with those choices. The thing that is interesting, hearing you talk, is that the feelings you had when you first learned you were pregnant are the real feelings almost everyone in your position is hit with and its normal when we hit a crisis in our lives to want to ;just make it all go away and forget about it'. Very often we make different choices when given time to think things through but when we hit a critical moment in our lives often there is not time to really dwell on the issue and first thoughts seem to be the way to go. Had you been earlier in pregnancy its not hard to imagine that your initial reaction of wanting to make everything go away so not to deal with it would have taken you down a different path and I think that happens in a lot of cases. There is nothing wrong in considering that. And, had the choice not been out of your hands, the fact that you would have made a different choice is also not something to feel guilty over. Often people would have made different choices in different circumstances. The fact that you might have done something different given the opportunity does not reflex on your relationship or your feelings with your child now.
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Pam Duncan if you were 5 months pregnant you could also feel that baby moving in your uterus right? Because he or she had arms and legs and every other body part.
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I love the openness of this video. I have been judged for my opinions with parenting and pregnancy. I believe in a woman’s choice to do what she thinks is best for her, her health, and her family/baby. Whether that be abortion, adoption, or keeping it. I think it should be no ones business but the people directly involved.
I also believe in a woman's right to choose. But adoption can't be included in that, because the father also has rights the moment the child is born. And the child never gets any choice at all, which sucks for many of them once they are adults.
A woman's right to choose covers abortion. Never adoption.
Fair play to you girl. I'd have actually died and not coped at all, its great you have grown so much and seem really aware of your self as a person. All the best to you and your lovely sounding baba
So admirable of you to share your story! xx
Ur story is so inspiring. Ur such a brave young lady thanx for sharing ur beautiful story. Need more stories with bubz
Thank you for sharing your story ❤️