I just found out I’m pregnant for the second time – I’m not sure if I’ll be able to cope

DEAR DEIDRE: I’VE just found out I’m pregnant with my second child and I’m worried about how I’ll cope.

I’m 17 and my boyfriend is 18.

Our little girl was born seven months ago and now I’m expecting again.

I’ve always wanted to be a mum, but this baby was unplanned.

We live with my parents and my boyfriend works on the railway.

I haven’t got a job.

He tries to support us and we pay some bed and board money but by the end of the month, my mum is buying nappies and sometimes clothes for our baby too.

I’m scared to tell Mum I’m pregnant, but my boyfriend thinks she’ll be fine.

We are already crammed into one small room.

What should I do?

DEIDRE SAYS: You need to decide in your own mind what is best for you, your partner and your other child.

You’re still so young and raising two little ones will be tough, especially in cramped surroundings.

There’s a lot to consider so talk it through properly with your partner when you have some time to talk in private.

My Unplanned Pregnancy support pack will help you to think about your future as a family.

MSI Choices (msichoices.org.uk, 0345 300 8090) has counsellors who can talk through all of your options.