Terrified.

[NandaDevi]

I'm 19 and just found out yesterday that I'm pregnant (somewhere between 5-8 weeks). I'm having mixed feelings about terminating the pregnancy and I've thought about how my life would change if i kept it. I'm absolutely scared out of my skin about this. The father and i aren't together and he has a new girlfriend. I'm just ready to jump out of my body and run away. I start college (living on campus an hour and a half from home) this fall and i can't do that with a child. Any advice can help... I just really need some input.

[specialmom]

Hi there.  Ahh, I'm so sorry you are in this position.  It's so hard!~  I think you really have to decide what is best for you.  Abortion is a solution to a problem like this that allows you to go on with your life as you had planned with no repercussions.  Certainly understandable if you chose this and there is no shame to choosing your own path in life.  Motherhood is something that is all encompassing and it can change the trajectory of a young woman's life.  It's okay to want to stay on your path you've already laid out for yourself.  Then when the timing is right, you can begin your family under better circumstances.  :>)

My dear friend in college made this choice.  She aborted and did go on to have a family down the road.  She has no regrets.  

There is also adoption which can be a good choice but you do have to go through the whole pregnancy and stigma associated with it.  But it can be a beautiful thing to give a child to another family who desperately wants one.

And you can change the course of your life to accommodate having a child and keeping it.

but the choice is really yours and no other person can  or should make this decision for you hon.

best of luck and here if you need to talk

[amberlynn15]

i was also in college when i found out i was pregnant.  i'm 19 and due in a few weeks. me and my bf decided to keep it and are extremely excited to be parents even though our life is gonna change forever. i can't speak on your behalf because you're not with the father but I'm sure it is gonna be hard. and i can't tell you what to do but a baby is a big blessing and could be a blessing to a couple who can't have a child. maybe consider adoption before abortion if you do decide you don't want it for yourself. best of luck to you hun! xo  

[guessBaby]

I'm 19 and pregnant with my second! Its not too bad but with college and no father for baby I'm sure its hard. I'm pro life so I won't suggest termination but I do believe there are things you can do. I've never considered adoption. But maybe look into that before abortion. Hope everything works out and if you need someone to talk to. You can message me. Lots of love. Babies are awesome (:

[CaitlinApplegate294]

It's your choice, not saying things won't be stressful. I'm 20 with a one year old and I'm due in 19 days... I understand at the moment I stoped going to school to get a full time job but doing online classes.. you can do whatever you set your mind to. Best of luck

[Cassi1992]

You should do whats best for you. I know its a hard decision. Its your body and your life.
No one can judge you but be here yo support your decision. You can always talk to your mom can you not?
I'm here if you need someone to talk to. I was 17 when i first got pregnant. And now I'm 23 with 2 kids. I won't judge but be a friend to you

[Merandall]

You should always do what's best for you. there will always be a what-if factor, but ultimately, that is between you and your baby. No one can judge you, sweetie. best of luck.