im pregnant shall i keep it?

Answer 1

Having a baby is a lifelong commitment. Not only are you going to give up alot of time and energy and dedicate it to one person. You will also go through psychological and physical changes even before the baby is born.
You should really ask yourself. Am In the best situation possible to handle a baby. If you are a young and still in high school, you really need to think about what this would do to your future. Not only talking about your social life, but also your financial situation and your home situation. I suggest you talk to someone from planned parenthood if you are having doubts. They can give you solutions that go with your states laws on abortion and or other methods (adoptions etc).

If you are off age...this is a personal decision that you really need to think about. Having an abortion is something physical and emotional. But many women continue with life as planned. It really deals with your convictions and how strong you are as a person. Remember there is no real perfect time to have a baby. But the more prepared you are the better.

Don't listen to people who say negative things about abortion. or that you will be condemmed blah blah blah. If you are religious the only person who can judge you is god. If you are not the people that judge you dont have your best interest.

Good Luck

Answer 2

That is up to you, without knowing the circumstances of your pregnancy all I can really say is that either way, the decisions not easy. Abortions can be dangerous, the longer you wait, the more you're risking your life. If you choose to go through the pregnancy and adopt the child out, how would you feel when you are ready to start a family? If you keep it, your life will completely change. All three options have their pros and cons, are you ready to become a mum? If not, look in to other options, but if you are already leaning towards an abortion, not many places do them once you're over 12 weeks, I haven't seen any that do it over 20 weeks. So I suggest making your decision as soon as possible.

Answer 3

Month One
Mommy, I am only 8 centimeters long, but I have all my organs. I love the sound of your voice. Every time I hear it, I wave my arms and legs. The sound of your heart beat is my favorite lullaby.

Month Two

Mommy, today I learned how to suck my thumb. If you could see me, you could definitely tell that I am a baby. I'm not big enough to survive outside my home though. It is so nice and warm in here.

Month Three

You know what Mommy, I'm a boy!! I hope that makes you happy. I always want you to be happy. I don't like it when you cry. You sound so sad. It makes me sad too, and I cry with you even though you can't hear me.

Month Four

Mommy, my hair is starting to grow. It is very short and fine, but I will have a lot of it. I spend a lot of my time exercising. I can turn my head and curl my fingers and toes, and stretch my arms and legs. I am becoming quite good at it too.

Month Five

You went to the doctor today. Mommy, he lied to you. He said that I'm not a baby. I am a baby Mommy, your baby. I think and feel. Mommy, what's abortion?

Month Six

I can hear that doctor again. I don't like him. He seems cold and heartless. Something is intruding my home. The doctor called it a needle. Mommy what is it? It burns! Please make him stop! I can't get away from it! Mommy! HELP me!

Month Seven

Mommy, I am okay. I am in Jesus's arms. He is holding me. He told me about abortion. Why didn't you want me Mommy?

Every Abortion Is Just . . .One more heart that was stopped. Two more eyes that will never
see. Two more hands that will never touch. Two more legs that will never run. One more mouth that will never speak

Answer 4

If you are relying on advice from the internet for a decision as big as this, then I would say no.

Don't pay attention to lushious_purple, my answer is based on my personal view of this subject. So is his/hers and everyone else's. In my opinion, you should either have it and put it up for adoption or have an abortion. Either way, I get the impression that you are not ready to keep and successfully care for it.

As for all the anti-abortionists who say you should keep it. Bear in mind the amount of adopted children who grow up feeling unwanted. Despite the amount of love and reassurance they get from their adoptive parents it is a feeling that will always stay with them. I went to school with a girl who felt this way when she found out she was adopted. I felt really sad for her. I couldn't put my child through that.

On the other hand, I read about a woman who had an abortion and then had a nervous breakdown because she so deeply regreted it.

Bottom line is, don't take this decision lightly. The decision you take will be with you for the rest of your life. Get as much advice as possible from all avenues (I mean from actual people, not the internet!) and really, really think about it.

At the end of the day, the choice is yours.
Good Luck

BTW, does your partner know? If so, what does he think? After all, it's his baby too!

Answer 5

You should keep it if that's the right choice for you.
You need to weigh all your options. Abortion,adoptions and keeping it
Can you give it the best possible life? Are you able to care/provide for yourself let alone a baby? Is the babies father able/willing to help out?

ALot of questions to be asked and alot of thinking to be done. My 15 year old daughter went through this 3 moths ago. She decided that an abortion was the right choice for her. I'm sure she thinks of it and is saddened by it often but she is only a sophomore and is happy starting out in her new school.

You need to find an adult you can talk to that you trust and respect. Fortunately she felt that I was that person.

Good luck to you whatever you decide.

Answer 6

depends if u r ready to look after and bring up a child. Do u have support and can u provide financially? I personally think its up 2 u and how u feel. Dont keep it if people disagree with abortion cuz at the end of the day you need to do what is right for YOU. Dont let people judge you cuz many girls/women have abortions for different reasons. I would keep it if it was me but my situation may be different than yours. Good luck and best wishes

Answer 7

Abortion is the right option for some women.
Adoption, open or closed, is right for some women.
And some women can raised their unintended children.

We here at yahoo answers can't pick which category you fit into. Talk to someone that knows you. In the best of circumstances, that'd be your mom, sister, best friend, or partner. But if those aren't available, try an aunt or your grandmother. They're far enough removed to be more objective.

Answer 8

Honey, I guess that would depend on a number of things. If you are ready. If you want to...If you are able to support the baby financially (figure on at least $12000 a year and health insurance...if you have a good support system in place so the child has a dependable, predictable place to grow up with people who can raise him/her right...if you are old enough to not be trying to raise yourself at the same time...etc. There are thousands of people out there that would be the happiest in the world to be able to adopt your baby if you decide to adopt him/her. There are many kinds of arrangements where you could even be involved with the child as it grows up. It all depends on where you're at and whether or not this is what is right for your baby.

I wish you and yours the very, very best.

Answer 9

Hi there. I was 15 when i fell pregnant and everyone advised me to terminate my pregnancy, but i chose not too. I feel i made the right choice, I love my children too bits. Being a mum is the best feeling in the world. But chose carefully, if this is really what you want then go for it. But if its not then talk to someone. Remember a child is going to be in your life forever. Best off luck.

Answer 10

that depends.on your age, your financial status, whether you have a steady relationship and the father or boyfriend wants you to keep it...this is something that you should discuss with him, and also you should follow your heart.if you want to keep it, you should first think if you can raise it properly.if you are young, somewhere around 20, you may also talk to your parents about it.they should support you whatever decision you make, and maybe can even help you raise it.if you are in school and decide to keep it, your mother is the perfect person to take care of it, as you should by no means renounce school because of the child.you need to make sure you can get a very good job so you two can have a good life, with no worries.i wish you well, and good luck. :)