Okay, my last period was 30th December 2007, and I was due 1st February 2008 as I have a 33 day cycle. My period is late and this morning, I'm pretty sure I got a very faint positive on a home pregnancy test. (First Response Brand)

Hubby was suggesting this morning that we seek an abortion. I'm not sure if he believes I got a positive result, because he didn't see the second line.

Our little dilemma, is currently that we have a 25 month old son, and a 3 month old daughter who was born 15th October 2007, 12 weeks early, and wasn't supposed to be born until 6th Jan 2008.

I'm stressing because I don't think I can do what hubby asks, but at the same time, 3 kids under 3 just seems a little too much to take in.

We only have a 3 bedroom house, and our car doesn't seem big enough to fit in 1 booster seat, and 2 baby car seats. Trivial I know, but still...

I'm just incredibly lost right now, and haven't broached the subject with hubby since he came home from work because I don't want to get into the conversation of abortion with him.

At this point I'm open to any advice and such.

It's definitely a touchy subject. However, it's your body and your baby as well. If you don't think termination of the pregnancy is something you can do, then you really need to convey this to DH. No one can force this decision on you. It will be tough having so many little ones - but it can be done. Good luck!

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A faint line sounds like you are pregnant. It is unfortunate of the timing of your third pregnancy may cause difficulties for you. I am sure no one would tell you that having three so close together will be easy, but there are woman who do it. I believe there is actually a group on the SK message boards who are all momma's of three under three.

But I agree with the previous posterit is your body and your decision. Not mine. Not your husbands. I do think it should be something that you decide together, but don't do anything that makes you uncomfortable. You don't want to regret or resent having this baby. At the same time you don't want to resent your husband or regret terminating the pregnancy if that isn't what is in your heart either.

Whatever you decide, do what feels right to you. There could be some space challenges but kids can share rooms. I'm in a two bedroom and planning on another child. Kids don't have to have their own rooms. I'll keep you in my thoughts and wish you all the best, no matter what you decide.

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Braden Arthur 11/27/2006

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Hi

Just wanted to offer support. I agree with the pp that you must do what is right for you.

It will definitely be tough, but 3 under 3 is doable. My twins were born when my first was almost 2yr so for awhile we had 3 under 2yrs! We lived in a two bedroom bungalow...tiny! Was it hard, tiring, unexpected, crazy....yes, yes, yes, yes!! But we got thru it and the boys are now 6yr and 4yrs. We now feel calm enough that we are having one more. So you can do it. My three kids shared one bedroom and we all shared one bathroom. We did have to buy a larger car to fit all the carseats.

Of course, you must do what is right for you and your family. I know you must be overwhelmed, but you are stronger than you think! Good luck!

I know just how you feel. Honestly, I considered that option with both my pregnancies.
I decided that I could NEVER regret having a child, but I could easily regret an abortion.

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I hope you make the right decision! What a tough situation. My thoughts are with you!!

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