Hannah* sat with her RN and trained peer advocate at her appointment at The Pregnancy Network. She shared how, though she was anxious about challenges ahead, her faith in Christ would get her through. She was confident in her faith, and thankful she could trust in God’s plan for her life. After the appointment, our
You’ve just made an appointment at The Pregnancy Network. The woman on the phone was kind, and she gave you all the details about what to bring to your appointment. But let’s be honest—going to a new place to discuss pregnancy and sexual health with a stranger can be a bit intimidating. If you think
Every pregnancy, whether planned or unplanned, carries with it some degree of uncertainty and anxiety about how your life will change. With so many factors influencing your next steps—finances, education, your partner—the prospect of what’s ahead of you may seem a bit overwhelming. Throw in a global pandemic, and it’s downright scary. The avalanche of
If you recently learned that you’re pregnant, you may be feeling many emotions. Whether your pregnancy was planned or unplanned, the news can bring feelings of anxiety at a level you’ve never experienced before. Whether you’re delightfully surprised or rather anxious, rest assured— your emotions are valid. Here are a few intense (but totally normal)
“Congratulations!” the nurse said. “You can take a picture for your baby book!” I couldn’t find the words, so I just smiled weakly and nodded. Almost mechanically, I fumbled to find my phone and snap a photo of the pregnancy test laying on the table. A positive pregnancy test. She didn’t understand. This wasn’t good
An Unplanned Pregnancy My husband and I were not trying to get pregnant. For reasons specific to my personal health, I stopped taking the hormonal birth control that I previously used, and one thing led to another. We had plans to pay off all our student debt before starting a family. However, after the initial
I don’t want to brag or anything, but I’ve played the role of Mary at least 637 times in a variety of Christmas productions. I guess I’ve just always been gifted with the ability to sit in silence and gaze at a swaddled baby doll while “Mary Did You Know?” is belted out by a
I have several friends who are expecting babies right now. They’re excited about their growing baby bumps, the week-by-week “watch my belly get bigger” pictures, and cute maternity clothes. As they gather with their families for Thanksgiving this week, they’ll be sharing how thankful they are for the new life growing within them and for
Kaitlyn’s Story I spent all of high school and a portion of my college experience being sexually active. At the age of 16, I had my first pregnancy scare. In that moment, any beliefs I may have held about abortion flew out the window. The fear, shame, and desperation that washed over me made me
There is something about the sight of a pregnant woman that renders people senseless. It’s an oh-look-a-big-round-belly-let-me-shut-off-my-mental-filter-and-start-saying-things-I’d-never-say-around-a-non-pregnant-person kind of senseless. When we see someone who is obviously expecting, it’s like we can’t help ourselves—we have to speak up. And who could blame us? The miracle of how a new life is formed, grown, and introduced
