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I need someone to talk to about abortion

I found out I am pregnant. My boyfriend doesnt want me to keep it. He isnt being selfish, and he isnt a bad man so please dont think that. We struggle as it is with bills, and he has another child he pays support on. He is still in school and I have been bouncing around majors the last few years and still have no idea what I want to even be. I know his reasons are good, he doesnt want to bring a baby into a world where he worries about being able to take care of it. He told me stories about eating pickles and oyster crackers when he was little because thats what there was, and he doesnt want that to happen. I understand his reasons but I even agree with him, now isnt the time to have a baby. It just isnt, but I have always been pro-life. The way he and some of my friends view it is that its sperm and an egg, but to me its my baby. Not just that its his too, its a little bit of him, and a little bit of me. I love him so how could I not love this little thing growing in me? I have dreams and day dreams randomly about this blonde little boy with a cowlick and his blue eyes, or maybe my green ones. When I see him smile or laugh I wonder, would this baby have his laugh? would he be artistic like him? would he catch frogs? and give me purple koolaid stained mouth kisses and say "I love you mommy" to me? These things make me feel sick when I think about giving them up. But we are still new in our relationship, we dont even know if we will last. I dont know if i can do it on my own and I worry that if I keep it he wont be able to handle it and a rift will grow between us. At the same time I worry that if I give it up then I will resent and end up hating him and even if he leaves I would then have to deal and live with myself, always wondering what couldve been and feeling such incredible guilt for killing my child. I feel guilty no matter what, I feel guilty thinking of killing this newborn inside me, I feel guilty thinking of keeping it and ruining his life. Icant win. I have always felt horrible for fathers who wanted babies that were aborted because the mother chose. I am pro-life but I always thought the decision shouldnt just be with the women, but with the couple, whether to keep it or give it up for adoption. thinking about abortion is so horrible, but i know i couldnt give it away to another mom. But I dont think its fair for me to just make this decision for him when I am just as responsible for what is happening as he is. I feel so out of control and I think I am going insane. I keep crying at the most random things, and I cant sleep straight. The idea of food makes me feel sick and I just want to break things sometimes and other times I want to just scream. I dont need lectured, I just need someone to talk to. I am so afraid.
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replied February 7th, 2011
I am 39 years old and married with 3 kids. They are 12 years old, 2 years old and 16 months! On January 1st i found out i was pregnant. I was so upset and cried for days. I finally decided to get an abortion. My husband left the decision up to me. Its now been 4 weeks since i had abortion. I can't stress how much i regret doing it. If I could go back and NOT do it I would. Please, don't do it. Keep your baby. Trust me...everything will work out. You have to sacrifice some but at the end of the day when you're looking at your little one sleeping so soundly you will be so happy that you kept him/her. My 3 children are such a blessing to me and my husband. I don't know how I could have been so stupid. I would like to help you if you need someone to talk to. I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
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replied February 7th, 2011
I went back and reread your posting....You know what to do......you just need to hear from someone that what you want to do IS the right thing......you know that keeping your baby is going to be the best decision you have ever made! That baby is going to be the best thing that has ever happened to you!!! Smile I hope to hear from you soon. I hope my replies are not too late.
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replied February 7th, 2011
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I believe that if you are pro-life and completely against abortion, then it is NOT the best choice for you to make. I also believe that NO ONE should pressure ANYONE into making a decision they do not want to make.

Abortion is never easy, nor should it be. But that decision is completely up to you, and if you are totally against it, you should not have one.
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replied February 23rd, 2011
All of these concerns you have are temporary, but an abortion is permanent, you can't undo it. Look to your local pro-life organizations, they will often give you everything you need for your baby with no questions asked. Call your local United Way and they can refer you to hundreds of resources. Ask for the help you need and you shall receive.

I deeply regret my abortion. I can't guarantee that you won't have some struggles in the beginning, but years from now you will have a loving relationship with a new person you've helped bring into the world. Take it from another woman who regrets her abortion. Don't be fooled into thinking your best choice is abortion. Choose life!
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replied June 14th, 2011
I've had an abortion and I don't regret it at all but I also wanted it. No one pressured me and no one feeling's were more important than mine. If you want this baby, then have this baby. Most relationships don't work out and since your relationship is reasonably new, chances are it won't work out either. Sad but true. You need to be ok with that possibility and make plans for how you're going to take care of this baby by yourself. You'll need financial assistance. While you can get public assistance, it won't be enough to cover your expenses. Do you have family you can depend on? If you get a job, you'll have to make enough to pay for daycare - assuming you don't get into a state daycare program - and still have enough to live on. You'll have to decide on a major and find a way to finish school. You'll be giving up your freedom and carefree lifestyle once the baby's born so if there's something you want to do, I advise doing it now and then getting your mind straight about how your life is going to be for a few years - work, school, baby, sleep. I've been a single parent and I've made it work but it's not easy. There are some government programs that provide some assistance but overall, life's going to be hard for years to come. At times you're going to question whether you made the right decision having your baby and then feel guilty about the questioning but that's ok too. Nobody can prepare you for all the work being a single mom entails but if you love this baby and make having a better life for you and your baby a priority, it'll all work out in the end. Good luck.
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replied November 1st, 2011
Did you know that after 21 days of conception the baby's heart beats? You wouldnt be getting ride of a 'Blob' Or whatever lame excuse people say. If you decide to keep it, your boyfriend would except your decision if he loved you, and thats fact. I would advice you to read up on abortions before having one. its a serious thing, and should not be token likely. It is being selfish to kill it. Could you imagine if your mother decided to abort you? Dont take away a life. It will be hard, but so worth it, when you hold your baby and look into its eyes.
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replied November 1st, 2011
Did you know that after 21 days of conception the baby's heart beats? You wouldnt be getting ride of a 'Blob' Or whatever lame excuse people say. If you decide to keep it, your boyfriend would except your decision if he loved you, and thats fact. I would advice you to read up on abortions before having one. its a serious thing, and should not be token likely. It is being selfish to kill it. Could you imagine if your mother decided to abort you? Dont take away a life. It will be hard, but so worth it, when you hold your baby and look into its eyes.
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replied November 30th, 2011
dont kill the baby for your boyfriend. love for a baby is not to deny it life. People suffer hardships sometimes you cannot avoid that. I am sure when your boyfriend was eating oysters and going through hard times he wouldnt want someone to kill him.you will find love with the baby that exceeds any love you will have for your boyfriend
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replied January 20th, 2012
I am 16 and have gotten pregnant, my older bf doesnt want me to keep it and I dont want it either. I have been looking at ways for abortion and most ways are scary, is there a safe way to have an abortion?
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replied March 14th, 2013
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I'm pregnant. And I need to talk to someone who has had an abortion before. So If you could reply to this, I would be very thankful.
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replied May 17th, 2013
I also think that inside your heart you have made your dcision and will keep your baby. I'm a 34 year old lady from France and my husband and I will never have kids unfortunately and we know it for sure. Adoption in France is extremely difficult if not impossible. I heard stories of close friends who went through an abortion, this is the hardest thing they went through and you will have to live with it all you life. His or her heart is already beating inside you, please do not kill the most beautiful thing that is life. I'm sre you're goig to be a wonderfull Mom.
Love, Catherine
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