what should i do about my pregnancy if im in a bad situation??

Posted in First Pregnancy about 1 month ago, 3 replies

Okay...i was with a guy for over 3 years. we are both 19 years old now. we broke up about 2 months ago. we continued to have sex over the time we have been broken up. i recently found out that i am pregnant. he found another person to be with and but says he still loves me and wants to make this work and have a family one minute and the next says he doesnt want anything to do with me and for me to get an abortion. i dont know what to do and i know that i need to figure it out soon. i dont want to do anything that i am going to regret in the future. i work at a minimum wage job and still live at home with my mom and cant afford to raise a child alone. i also come from divorced parents and know how hard that can be on a kid. i am also a person that wouldnt even think of an abortion if i wasnt in this situation. please help out and give me some good advice. im so confused right now.
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My advice would be to contact an organization that does pregnancy counseling. If you wouldn't even think of an abortion when you aren't pregnant, you probably would seriously regret having an abortion now that you're pregnant. Although I'm sure that would seem like the quickest fix to your pregnancy! There's a great online resource that can help you explore your options more. It's called the "Pregnancy Options Workbook" and it can be found here: pregnancyoptions.info/pregnant.htm.

Another option to consider would be adoption. It's definately not an easy option - I've had several people tell me that adoption was actually the hardest decision they ever made, but they've also told me that they don't regret making that decision. There's a lot of people that don't think adoption is a good decision, but having had quite a bit of experience with it, I can tell you that adoption can be a really good decision. It's not the right decision for everyone, but it's a great decision for some.

Best of luck as you decide what to do about your pregnancy!
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Hi there!

I am twenty years old, my son is one month old today. I found out I was pregnant when I was 19. My boyfriend is 20 and was not supporting me in keeping the baby. I was working part time and living with my dad. I never wanted a baby, but as a Christian I do not believe in abortion. It was the hardest decision I ever made, to keep my son. My boyfriend told me he wanted nothing to do with the baby or I. About a month later, he came around and we have been together ever since. It was a long nine months, and the journey after birth is hard. I promise you not a day has gone by this past month that I do not look at my precious son and regret not getting an abortion. He is my blessing from above and gave me a new meaning to life. Whether you choose to get an abortion or not, either road is very difficult. I just know, because I was in your same shoes that the decision is very scary. Having a baby at 19 may seem impossible, but when you see that angel looking at you in the eyes and knowing your his mommy and protector, there is no better feeling in the world. I look forward to my journey ahead with my new little blessing. Best of luck to you, I will keep you and your decision in my prayers. Never doubt yourself or your abilities because of your age.

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Hi again!

I have been thinking a lot about your situation and would love to share my story more in depth and help you out more if you would like. my email is daisygreen95@yahoo.com

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