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Q: Pregnant And Alone
asked by: kaseytank on October 12th, 2005
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I'm 23 and almost 10wks pregnant. The father (age 25) and I were just getting to know eachother and the first night we really hung out we made a big mistake. Now i'm pregnant and he wants an abortion which he believes "will benefit all three of us". I think our relationship had a chance but now with this...Who knows. I'm very depressed now...Especially when I see he calls. I talk to him but it's hard cause I get so stressed out! I try to pretend i'm ok...But i'm not! He's not being a jerk or anything and he apologizes whenever he says anything slightly rude, but I can't take the guilt. I feel such guilt for this being my choice and it deciding the rest of his life. True we both made this happen...But if it was his choice he would have long aborted it. I'm too soft when it comes to upsetting people. I've been strong in standing my ground and he knows I won't back down. He says if I have it he will be a part of the life...Actually he says he "has" to cause he couldn't imagine having a child out there and him not be involved. My family is awesome about it, and I find it so reassuring that it will all be okay when they tell me it will work out. He has no one telling him that he can do it, and that it will work out. He hasn't told his family which he is close to. I know he's the kind to plan out his life and this has thrown him into a tailspin. I'm so frustrated with wondering if and when he'll accept this. I hate this feeling of guilt. I can't get excited about the baby. My life like his is changing and he doesn't realize it's hard on me too. I find myself not openning up to him and i'm scared when he calls and he does call alot. I want him to like me (at least as a friend) so we can have a healthy relationship for our baby, but I fear it might not come. I truly feel he likes talking to me about it, even though he's against what i'm doing, cause I know deep down he would never want an abortion but his fear is overpowering him. I feel that since he doesn't talk with anyone about it I should listen to his side as well as express mine, but when do I draw the line for keeping my sanity and helping him except?
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chaosbob
replied on October 12th, 2005
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Do not do it
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want2b
replied on October 12th, 2005
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Honey,
i think that you need to do some deep soul searching. Either choice you make will ultimately have a consiquence. Which ever you choose make it be for you, because you need to put you first. (just keep in mind the baby didn't have a choice in any of this)
it sounds to me that you have a good support system through your family. Keep in mind that if he is making you feel guilty about your choice that it takes two people to make a baby, and if he isn't a big enough man to accept that, then honey you are better off with out him.
As for him not talking to anyone about it, that is his own choice, if he feels left out that was his own choice. Don't let him ride you down or wear you out.

Your feelings and sanity are far more important than him being able to deal with this situation.

Best of luck
casey
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kismit
replied on October 12th, 2005
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I know what you are going through. My situation was real similar to the one you are going through. At first the fear sets in and its ez for both sides to wanna give into the fear. He initiaally wanted to have the abortion.. And said the same thing..It was the best thing for all of us. I agreed but in my heart knew that that really wsnt what my gut felt like I should do. He was supportive of the situation but I needed time to sleep on it. So I did and woke up crying. He told me to talk to him and tell him how I really felt about it and so I did. I decided that I would not be able to live with myself if I knew that I had done sucha thing. He said taht it was my ody and no one could make me make the decision ...It was soley my choice. He said he realized he was being selfish. Donr get me wrong... The fear of what we are gonna do to make it work is still there we just think more about the great outcome. He and I are both people who like to plan ahead...Its been tougher for him because he doesnt wanna fail anyone or let us down. So we're working through things....

Look I wish you the best. And trust me I know how you feel about not wanting to fo it alone but you have to realize like have and still am that its not about us anymore its about that innocent life that is coming in so pure...Lets hope we can keep em like that as long as possible...No pain no worries.

Sorry if I wasnt too much help...I wish you the best.

Sheena
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Vikki101
replied on October 21st, 2005
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First of all just be strong... Second of all explain to him that sex does make babies and he made that choice to lay with you in bed. Being a mother with a father that doesnt want to be there will be tough. I did it for 10 months and then I met my fiance that is now my sons dada. He took the place the other guy didnt want to. I am now pregnant with my daughter and really happy. Abortion is not the answer, its homicide. You might feel real guilty about it afterwards. Its your choice though. If you need any more help or just someone to talk to, just reply I will be more than happy to be your friend.
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young_n_stupid
replied on November 15th, 2005
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I was the same when my gf got pregnant, I wanted an abortion. You need to talk to him, it sounds like he's okay talking about it. Approach him and say "we need to have a senseable talk about our baby, no yelling, no leaving, we have to do this"
make it a point that this is both of yourz baby. He is probably scared, 90% of guys that suggest an abortion are. I was, I still am, but once I think about what I am doing and what I want, I relax. Tell him you understand that this is intense for any1 any age, but u need to work this out.


Good luck.


Trav.
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Porcupinephil
replied on January 14th, 2006
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Benefit All Three of You?
To his credit, he does have a sense of humor. I got it,,,,, why not lets
abort him.

Sounds like you need to re-evaluate your standards. Lots of good men
out there. This guy ain't one of them.
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tina55
replied on January 14th, 2006
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Look an abortation isn't the way out, I have a 7month old and the father wanted me to get an abortion and I said no, the father also has 2 other kids with 2 differnet moms and he did the same to then as me and i'm so glad that I broke up with him and and had my child alone and then he hasn't even seen our daughter and doesn't want custody and pays child support out of his ass. But I haven't seen any of it yet. But oh well I have a great boyfriend now that helps out alot. Need n e thing just write me
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Melissa_20
replied on January 25th, 2006
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You know,i think everyone is right,put yourself first.You are too busy worrying about what he wants and feels you aren't thinking about yourself. I say if you want to keep it,keep it.If you don't feel comfy. W/abortion,don't do it.Do what you feel is the right thing.And that was not a cool remark he made about the abortion 'benefitting all 3 of you',that would make me mad!
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snow809
replied on December 6th, 2006
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Don't get an abortion cause he says so. Do wat u want. Most improtantly do wat u feel is right.
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Roiben
replied on December 10th, 2006
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I know this is really late, but...

I hope you didn't do it. Some day when you love that little kid more than anything you'll be really glad you didn't.
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Kia
replied on December 11th, 2006
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Old old old post Exclamation
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