Ep 5. Freshman 15

In the fifth episode of I Didn't Know I Was Pregnant's first season, entitled "Freshman 15," the show focuses on Jodi, a college student who is working hard to balance her academics, extracurricular activities, and social life. Jodi is a member of her university's cheerleading squad and spends most of her days practicing and performing at various events. She's also busy making friends and experiencing new things as a first-year student.

Despite her busy schedule, Jodi starts to feel sick and tired all the time. She chalks it up to a hectic routine and the infamous "freshman 15" weight gain that many college students experience. But when her symptoms intensify, she starts to worry that something might be seriously wrong.

Jodi's roommate, who has had her fair share of accidental pregnancies in the past, urges Jodi to take a pregnancy test just to be sure. Jodi is skeptical, convinced that she's not pregnant, but agrees to take the test just to ease her friend's mind.

To her surprise, the test comes back positive. Jodi is in shock and disbelief, feeling completely unprepared to take on the demands of pregnancy while still in college. She hasn't even told her boyfriend, let alone her family or friends.

Over the next few weeks, Jodi struggles to come to terms with her pregnancy. She's afraid of judgment and criticism, worried that she won't be able to balance her studies and pregnancy simultaneously. She eventually tells her boyfriend, who is equally stunned, but supportive.

Together, Jodi and her boyfriend begin to make a plan for their baby's future. They discuss their options and decide that they want to keep the baby and start a family. Jodi's fears about juggling school and pregnancy prove to be valid, as she finds herself exhausted and nauseous most of the time.

However, with her cheerleading squad's support and her family's encouragement, Jodi manages to balance her pregnancy with her studies. She attends doctor's appointments regularly and takes care of herself and her baby.

As her due date approaches, Jodi starts to feel more excited than afraid. She and her boyfriend have chosen a name for their daughter and have prepared a nursery for her arrival. When the day comes, Jodi goes into labor and delivers a healthy baby girl. Her family and friends are overjoyed to meet the newest member of the family, and Jodi feels grateful to have their support throughout her journey.

The episode concludes with Jodi reflecting on the past few months; she never would have guessed that she was pregnant while balancing cheerleading, school, and a social life. She feels both relieved and proud to have made it to the end of her pregnancy, and grateful for the love and support of her family and friends.

Overall, "Freshman 15" is a heartwarming and relatable episode that demonstrates the challenges and triumphs of unexpected pregnancy. Whether you're a college student or not, Jodi's story highlights the importance of support, open communication, and self-care when you're going through a difficult time.