Mother discovers she is pregnant just 12 weeks after giving birth to her first child – with her sons now set to be ‘Irish twins’
A 21-year-old mother discovered she was pregnant just 12 weeks after she gave birth to her son.
Paulina Gammon welcomed her son Jakub in April last year with her husband Stanley, also 21, and the Derby-based couple soon relaxed into life in their newborn bubble.
However, just 12 weeks after young Jakub was born, Paulina unexpectedly discovered she was pregnant again while ring shopping for her wedding.
Recalling the moment that took her by complete surprise, Paulina said: ‘I felt very nauseous and sick so I did a pregnancy test in the shopping centre.
‘We were so shocked and nervous that it had happened so soon. We’d just begun adjusting to being parents and knew we would have to get into a whole new routine.’
Her second son is due next month, just 11 months after his older brother, with the pair set to be ‘Irish twins’ – siblings born less than 12 months apart.
The teenage sweethearts met aged just 16, and Stanley popped the question to Paulina on a beach in Rhodes, Greece, in 2024. They wed in August last year.
She added that her husband Stanley was ‘surprised but so happy’ by the news of her second pregnancy and that ‘his reaction was much happier and more confident than mine’.
Paulina Gammon (pictured) welcomed her son Jakub in April last year with her husband Stanley, also 21. However, just 12 weeks later, she discovered she was pregnant again
Paulina conceived 10-month-old Jakub (pictured) shortly after her and Stanley’s engagement, which came as a particular surprise to the young couple given that Paulina was on contraception at the time
The teenage sweethearts (pictured) met aged just 16, and Stanley popped the question to Paulina on a beach in Rhodes, Greece, in 2024. They wed in August last year
‘He’s so supportive and already a great dad,’ she added.
Paulina conceived Jakub shortly after their engagement, which came as a particular surprise to the young couple given that Paulina was on contraception at the time.
Adding that the news of Paulina’s first pregnancy left the pair ‘really confused’, she added: ‘I wouldn’t change it for the world. They’ve both been amazing surprises.’
Paulina, who works as cabin crew, added that initially the ‘thought of doing it all again so soon was scary’.
However, she has now come to terms with the news and is ‘so happy and excited’ at the prospect of having two sons so close in age.
Recalling how her friends and family reacted to the news of another baby in the family, the 21-year-old said: ‘Everyone was so shocked when they found out I was pregnant again.
‘But they were also really excited and happy for us. I think the boys will be best friends.’
Paulina (pictured with Jakub) said that initially the ‘thought of doing it all again so soon was scary’. However, she has now come to terms with the news and is ‘so happy and excited’
Her second son is due next month, just 11 months after his older brother, with the pair set to be ‘Irish twins’ – siblings born less than 12 months apart
Paulina said: ‘I love being a mum and we have everything prepared because of having Jakub. I know it will be difficult but I can’t wait to watch them grow up together’
While Paulina is prepared for the ‘challenge’ of two young sons, she felt reassured that they will ‘always have each other to play with and share similar interests’.
The young mother also felt confident that things will become easier to handle once the pair have established a routine, adding: ‘Now I’ll know what to expect with the second thanks to Jakub.’
Unexpected pros for the soon-to-be parents of two are not needing to ‘stock up on any boy’s clothes’, and already having the necessary kit required for a newborn baby.
‘It will be lovely to see Jakub’s little brother wearing things I dressed Jakub in,’ said Paulina.
‘I love being a mum and we have everything prepared because of having Jakub. I know it will be difficult but I can’t wait to watch them grow up together.’
