Unexpected Life EventPregnancy and Parenting
#RI-6aad1362·4 months ago·
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“I never wanted children”
What Actually Happened
I found out I was pregnant while in a medical crisis. My son was born at 29 weeks by emergency C-section.
What I wish I knew
"I wish I'd known about the pregnancy before it was too late."
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Don't assume joy is the whole story when someone becomes a parent unexpectedly."
Regret Index
6/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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Unexpected Life Event Category
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Unexpected Life Event decisions logged. Avg regret 6/10 across the category.
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