MY UNEXPECTED JOURNEY INTO MOTHERHOOD

Good evening, Steem Mates, today I share with us a True Life Story.

'Aishat, I thought what we had was real. I can't believe what I'm hearing from your dad, that you had a baby? I've been trying to reach you, but your phone's off. What is going on?’ That was just one of about twenty voice notes Hassan sent me.

Hassan was my boyfriend, but the baby wasn't his. Six months was how long we were together. There's simply no way he could be the dad of the child I just gave birth to.

I knew who the father was, and I wasn't planning on lying. It's just that things happened so fast. He must have asked my dad about me, and my Dad must have mentioned I was in the hospital. My dad had no clue about any of this either. Nobody did, except for me and Adamu who fathered my child. Everyone just assumed Hassan was the father since he was my boyfriend.

I was a mess, completely confused. I really cared for Hassan, was even planning something with him, you know, I was planning a life with him. Then this happened. Turns out, I had been pregnant with my ex, Adamu’s, child. The crazy part? I had no idea! I didn't even know it was possible to not know. I swear, all those times, I thought I was feeling period pain.

I didn’t even get antenatal care. The hospital took me in because it's where we always go, and the owner is friends with my mom.

A week later, I asked Hassan to come over. I sat him and my family down and explained everything. My dad was upset, but he understood. He just said, “I know you'll sort this out”. I've always been responsible for my actions, and my dad knew that.

Hassan didn't understand. He ended things between us, just like that. Honestly, it was fine. I didn't want him to pity me or something.

The baby’s father? Well…. I knew how to handle that. Dad was right there. I always know how to handle things. I kind of nailed it. I took care of everything. My baby is okay and growing.

I love you, Aishat. You are a strong girl. ❤️