When I was 18 years old, I had a dream of getting married just after the polytechnic.
My parents had already wanted me to marry my bf who had just finished his polytechnic studies. He was a decent guy, and I felt that he was the one. We got married soon after and I thought it was a sweet dream come true.
Little did I know that it would soon turn into a nightmare. Within a few months of our marriage, I found out that I was pregnant. My husband and I were both in shock. We had not planned for this and were not ready to be parents.
The news of my pregnancy spread like wildfire in our alumni, and soon both my husband’s and my parents got involved in the situation. They were all worried about our future together and the financial burden that a baby would bring.
My husband had already enlisted in the army and was due to leave soon. We had not planned for this situation and were not sure how we would cope with the financial burden of a baby on top of his meagle military pay. My parents were already struggling financially and could not afford to help us out.
My husband’s parents had more money, but they were not willing to help us either. They wanted us to wait until my husband finished his term in the army before starting a family. But we had already decided that we wanted to keep the baby and were not willing to wait any longer.
So, in the end, both our parents had to fork out money to help us out. My parents had to take on extra jobs to make ends meet, while my husband’s parents had to dip into their savings to cover our expenses. We were both grateful for the help, but it was still a struggle for all of us.
As for me, I had just started working and was struggling to keep up with my job and the demands of being a pregnant woman. I was exhausted from working long hours and trying to take care of my unborn baby. I was also dealing with hormonal changes and physical changes that I had never experienced before.
The pregnancy was a difficult period for us, but we made it through. We had the support of our families and friends, which helped us get through this difficult time. We recently welcomed our beautiful baby girl into the world and are now trying to adjust to our new roles as parents.
Looking back, I’m glad that I went through this experience. It taught me a lot about life and how to be a responsible parent. I’m also thankful that I have a loving husband who was willing to stand by me through it all. We may not have had the perfect start to our marriage, but it’s now stronger than ever.