What should i do?

Question

Oh my god...I just found out i am pregnant. What the crap should i do? I'm only 16 and i don't know what the heck i'm doing. If i tell my parents they will probably boot me to the street. I do not believe in abortions. What the crap did i get myself into? Please give me advice, i am thoroughly freaking out.

Thank you all so much for your advice. I read every single one and i appreciate them all. I have calmed down more, but i still can't talk to my parents (you don't understand how they are) my father has a horrible temper about the smallest things, and has a criminal record for being abusive to several family members. My mother and i were never close. I guess i will call up the father and discuss this with him, then we will take it from here. I will do everything in my power to take the best care of this baby. I'm sure i will have many more questions to ask on here later. Thank you all again.

Answer 1

Start believing in abortions. What's not to believe?

Answer 2

I found out I was pregnant at 17. While my parents were not abusive my mother always told me if I were to get pregnant as a teen she would make me have an abortion. So without their knowledge I terminated the pregnancy. I can tell you on one hand I wish I never would have done it I feel selfish to this day and I am 23. but on the other hand I wouldn't have had a lot of the great experiences in my life. I wasn't ready for a child at that time and I am not longer with the would be father so that would have been hard. Looking back I would have given the baby to a couple who couldn't have children with an open adoption. Good luck. Look into your heart to find the right answer. When you do talk to your father try to find an adult you trust to go with you so you feel safe.

Answer 3

First, you need to just BREATHE! You are not the first 16 year old to get pregnant. And not all parents feel that way. How have they acted in different situations? You should tell them. They are and always will be your parents. If you really do feel that you can't talk to them, maybe there is a relative or an older friend you could talk to. If you don't believe in abortion, they're are many couples who are willing and able to adopt babies. There are open adoptions also if you want to be able to keep in contact. There are many things to do. But first you need to tell an adult. Theres different things that need to get done. You have to see if the baby is doing ok. You got to get on some type of Prenatal Care. Just remeber you are no longer just living for you... But also living for that little one growing inside, you as we speak! Take Care, Good Luck and God Bless!

Answer 4

I'm so glad to hear that you don't believe in abortion! You are definitely doing the right thing in protecting your baby. I really recommend that you go to a crisis pregnancy center as soon as possible. They can give you good advice, give you free maternity and baby supplies, and get you signed up for financial and medical assistance if you need it. Some centers can even give you a free ultrasound, so that you can see your baby! They may also be able to provide you with a safe place to stay. All of their services are free and confidential. You can find a pregnancy care center near you here:
http://www.optionline.org/advantage.asp

Here's some advice on how to tell your parents you are pregnant:

http://lifehouse.glorifyjesus.com/questions/pregnancy/tellingparents.html
http://www.silentscream.org/momim.htm

You can learn about your baby's development here:

http://www.JustTheFacts.org

and get support from other pregnant teens here:

http://www.StandUpGirl.com

If anyone tries to talk you into abortion, show them the photos here:

http://abort73.com/HTML/I-A-4-warning.html

Hope this helps. :) Take good care of yourself and your baby.

Answer 5

Talk to your parents! They may not want to except it at first! But give them time the will come around. If you don't want the baby then give it up for adoption, tell your parents and go from there God bless you for not believing in abortion

Answer 6

Talk to the father of the baby first. If you don't believe in abortions your choices are to keep it or put the baby up for adoption. Talk to your parents, they can get very upset but you can only try. If you have extended family you feel more comfortable talking to, talk to them first to have them give you ideas and suggestions.

Answer 7

Girl, stop running around like a chicken with it's head cut off. What's done is done and you are going to have to be a woman and tell your parents because they are going to find out sooner or later. Do not try to hide your pregnancy because it is only going to make matters worse. You are going to need your parents more than ever now, so let's not waste time by hiding the truth. Sit them down and tell them...

Answer 8

its understandable to be freaked out but you just have to stop and think about the situation.. its good that you dont want an abortion.. thats not the way to handel your problem.. but tell your parents as soon as posible.. dont wait for months to go by cause the stress that you feel of telling them will be bad for the baby.. and if they do kick you out.. which i doubt they will.. just be sure you have a place to go.. hopefully everything works out for you and take real good care of that baby ok?

Answer 9

If you decide that you do not want to have a baby, please hear me out. There are a lot of people like my wife and I who are unable to have a baby. We depend on people who do not want a baby, but have gotten pregnant. There is a large "market" for babies out there and people like me will pay medical costs, etc. to adopt your baby. We don't care about race or gender. Please talk to someone about adoption. You may find someone you know in a place like I am in, so you will be able to keep in touch with your child, but let someone else raise them. If you don't know anyone who is interested, e-mail me.

Answer 10

you need to tell your parents they might not get mad at you and kick you too the street. if they do if you have any family members that are nice ask them can you live with them. you also need to get a part time job so you can take care of your baby yourself. please keep your baby , if your parents love you they will help you.