Abortions

[Rebeccax713]

I'm 16 I'm pregnant but I don't know if I should keep it help me anyone ?

[specialmom]

Again, it is hard to discuss this on a pregnancy forum.  There are many women that have had abortions that did not find it traumatic.  I think it's a HUGE decision and something that no one should do lightly.   It has to be the pregnant woman's choice as well, no one should coerce you into doing it.  But it frankly can be traumatic to go through an unwanted pregnancy too depending on how you feel about it.  So, YOU have to think about what is best for YOUR situation.  good luck hon

[specialmom]

Oh, and many women have no regrets choosing abortion.  They go on to have a family when it is the right time for them.  Pregnancy can changed the trajectory of your whole life and that is not something that is the right thing for everyone.  There is no shame in abortion and luckily we live somewhere in which we have the right to choose.   And of course, abortion isn't right for everyone.  I am here to talk about it if you would like or need someone.  No judgment, just straight talk and help.  take care sweetie

[ribaby15]

I won't lie.
It's a pretty traumatic experience to go through, and so young... I don't know how I'd handle it.
I had one when I was 24/25 (I'm now 27) and it effected me WAY more than I thought.
I wasn't asleep like I thought id be for the procedure... and I became very depressed after. But do I regret my decision? Absolutely not.. I had a 3yr old at the time, and the DAY I found out I was pregnant, the father left me.. So I was single as well. I was already struggling...
After that I became engaged to an amazing man, and lost the baby at 16wks, and I blame myself constantly thinking that the abortion procedure caused issues with me being unable to carry him to term :(
I'm now 16wks again and really hope I get to bring this baby home in my arms and not a box I have to bury.
bottom line, is it's YOUR choice. My counselor told me to write down in a journal of where I was in life THEN, at that specific time. Could I afford another child? No. Did I want to have another child without a father in its life? No. Sure, I could have gotten a better job, and maybe eventually met a man to take on 2 kids that weren't his own... But that's not something to bank on.
I wish you the best of luck

[specialmom]

You are a young woman and I can understand how this could be very scary and not what you want at this point in your life.  Abortion does help get a girl out of this situation.  :>)  It's an uncomplicated procedure and depending on what point you are, you could also do it medically with pills from the doctor.  And this can be the best route to take for some women.  Or there is adoption but then you DO have to endure an entire pregnancy and all that goes along with it.  

Have you talked to your parents yet?

[Conde323]

I have a friend who had an abortion when she was 18 and she regrets it so much till this day. There's other options for you. Just don't get rid of your poor innocent baby! If it's God's will then let it be. :(

[Conde323]

Yes, its your choice. But also consider giving baby for adoption. A lot of women out there can't have children.

[Meg092]

You do need to think of you.  I had an abortion when I was 15.  I couldn't live with myself bringing a child into the world while it was unwanted by its mother.  I wanted to finish school, get a job,  travel and life a little!  I'm now 22,  happily engaged and 15 weeks pregnant.  

[Patriciaaa02]

I feel that if you're grown enough to have sex you're grown enough to take care of the baby or consider adoption if you know u can't handle the responsibility

[Elijahmomy]

This is your decision hun many women are against it and may even bash you for doing it but this is your future & life were talking about if your not capable To raise a child then feel free to look at your options nobody has any right to tell you anything about your decision just do what's best for you I hope this was helpful .

[Jessica_violet]

I'm against abortions. there are people out there that can't have children that would love to so instead of thinking about abortion think of the people who want children and consider adoption Xxx

[Country_Momma_2]

Rebeccax713 it is your decision noone is/no one should tell you what to do. If your not ready to be a parent then fine thats your decision we are here to support you not make you feel bday about this. I'm here if you need someone to talk to. But you can also possibly talk to your mom for advice?

[BabyWidmer]

I am against abortions so I think that if you are old enough to have sex then you are old enough to raise a child. This baby didn't ask for this nor would you want to kill your baby. Yes it would be hard but a lot of 16 yr olds have children.