Well...I'm pregnant and it looks as though I'm gonna be single. I haven't told the dad yet. I broke things off with him recently and now he's gone away for work. I can't reach him until another 3 weeks. I'm gonna tell him asap. I'm sure that he will not want me to have it...but I've made my decision. I'm gonna have this baby. It seems like the right thing to do. Or rather it seems like an abortion is the wrong thing to do just b/c I'm not with the father and it's unplanned.

Life is not perfect...I grew up in a "broken" home with a single parent. I'll admit it was hard for everybody but I turned out great-I am a responsible professional adult that contributes positively to society. I know I will be a great mom. And I'm willing to give up all my time and my own wants for my baby. I understand it will be hard but I am willing to do it.

What do you think is the hardest part of being a single mom? Do you feel that it's worth it when you look at your baby? Or do you wish you had made a different choice?

I kinda feel ashamed when I think about telling the family that I'm pregnant and not with the father. And then there's work...what will everybody think of me? Well, it doesn't matter...I'm doing what I think is right. I'm giving a baby a life. It's not gonna be a perfect start but I'm gonna be the most loving mom. And as for everyone else they can judge me if they like but I will hold my head high knowing I made the right choice for me. It's the only choice that will allow me to look myself in the mirror. Not that I'm against abortions. I'm TOTALLY PRO-CHOICE. but I can provide for this baby and give it love. I cannot abort it b/c I'm single and scared....right?

What was the ultimate factor that you considered when you made your choice? Weather it was to abort or to continue?