There’s something refreshing and energizing about beginning another year! New Year’s Day is universally accepted as the perfect time to reevaluate priorities, make resolutions, and get a fresh start. Chances are, you have your own list of goals that you’re hoping to achieve in 2025. But what if you’ve recently discovered that you’re unexpectedly pregnant? If that’s the case, this new year probably feels like anything but a promising “clean slate.”
Our caring staff at Avenue Women’s Center is available to meet you in this challenging place. We’re a limited medical clinic that offers confidential first-step pregnancy services free of charge. Avenue is all about equipping individuals with the tools they need to take confident and informed next steps in their unique pregnancy journeys. We’re here to provide emotional support and help you rediscover hope for your future along the way.
Schedule an appointment with Avenue today! We’re located in Darien, Elmhurst, Glen Ellyn / Lombard, West Chicago, and Wood Dale, Illinois!
Let’s Be Honest… Getting Pregnant Changes Things
Does January 2025 feel more like an ending than a beginning? Maybe it seems like the final stage of “life as you know it,” or even an end to the life you had dreamed of. It’s important to acknowledge that getting pregnant does change your circumstances significantly, especially if this change is unexpected. Life as you know it may shift regardless of which pregnancy option you choose (abortion, adoption, or parenting) because any alternative is bound to create some ripple effects. So, it’s reasonable for this pregnancy to have a major impact on your outlook for 2025. Does this mean that your future is bleak and unhopeful? Definitely not.
One Small Step and Right Decision at a Time
Your feelings surrounding your unexpected pregnancy and this new year are valid. If you’re experiencing a sense of loss, that’s natural, and it’s important to process this at your own pace. Challenge yourself to look at your circumstances from a different perspective as well. Chances are, you’ve faced other significant, unexpected challenges in life that ended up becoming formative parts of your story. You don’t know what opportunities this situation could lead to. So, maybe your best approach is to work toward acceptance, taking your future one small step and right decision at a time.
To help you process all of this, check out some of our other blogs:
- Grieving the Loss of “Life Before Pregnancy”
- “Are My Future Dreams Ending with This Pregnancy?”
- Unexpectedly Pregnant and Scared of What the Next Year Holds
How Can a Pregnancy Center Like Avenue Help?
At Avenue Women’s Center, we’re committed to helping you process your circumstances and your next steps without any judgment or pressure. Our role is to be a sounding board, a caring advocate, a trustworthy educator, and a source of unconditional emotional support. When you schedule an appointment with us, you’ll receive a free medical-grade pregnancy test and consultation to go over all the options and resources available to you. We also provide no-cost limited medical ultrasounds so you can get reliable information about your pregnancy. A scan at Avenue can tell you where your pregnancy is located, how far along you are, and your chances of miscarriage, so you can know exactly what you’re facing and make sound choices to safeguard your health.
As you reflect on your values this New Year’s, recognize that an unexpected pregnancy can feel like an ending in some ways, and a beginning in others. You’re stronger and more resilient than you know. You have a hopeful future ahead of you. And you have what it takes to choose your own best path for this pregnancy, no matter how difficult your circumstances are.
Reach out to speak with an expert staff member! We’re here to listen and answer your questions.
The information provided here is general in nature. It is not a substitute for a consultation with a medical professional. Before any medical procedure, it is imperative that you discuss your personal medical history, risks, and concerns with your doctor. If you have questions during or after a procedure, your doctor should be immediately contacted. Avenue Women’s Center is not an emergency center. If you are experiencing severe symptoms, such as bleeding and/or pain, seek immediate medical attention. Contact your physician, go to an emergency room, or call 911.