I'm 16 years old and I have a bright future, my parents want me to go to a top tier university. My family could be considered upper-middle class and we're financially very well off so I could definitely provide for the baby. I'm 2 months pregnant.
My ex boyfriend already has a new girlfriend and he doesn't know I'm pregnant with his baby. We're not on speaking terms and I don't think he will want anything to do with me or the child.
I haven't told my parents or any of my friends yet. I already know my parents will want me to get an abortion but I know they can't force me to if I don't want to.
What should I do?
My ex boyfriend already has a new girlfriend and he doesn't know I'm pregnant with his baby. We're not on speaking terms and I don't think he will want anything to do with me or the child.
I haven't told my parents or any of my friends yet. I already know my parents will want me to get an abortion but I know they can't force me to if I don't want to.
What should I do?
one you must tell the father. if he decides not to be involved or denies it thats his loss. dont go chasing after him because someone you have to chase after will never make a true commitment in being a parent. also tell your parents. they may be upset but they will love you. the sooner you tell them the better. the longr you wait the less time you ahve to prepare for this baby. now on to the keeping it. you have to do what you think is best for the little one and its not going to be easy. ask yourself if you will be able to provide of him or her, how much effert you are willing to put into a baby, and would you even be able to go through with giving him or her away. i can tell you its hard handing a baby over. i was with one of my friends when she handed her son over for an open adoption (which means you get an update on your baby from the adoptive parents and even get to have visits every once in a while) and she cried for days. while she was in the hospital she didnt even want her baby going to the nursery because she just couldnt let him go and she took hours trying to sign the adoption papers. even me myself have been pregnant as a teenager. i was 14 but lost my baby due to a miscarrage and not a day goes by that i wonder about that child. but when you make this decision make your choice on what is best for the little one. its alot of work i can already tell you that. my twin sister had her first child at 16 and now we are 18 and shes about to have a daughter. she can barely provide for them but shes hanging in there trying to give those kids the best life possible. but also if you do choose adoption make sure that you can go through with it. o no it wont be easy and you will probably be like my friend when she gave her son up but make sure at the end of the day you know you will be able to sign those papers. also something to think about, if you choose open adoption you are at the total mercy of the adoption parents. meaning they can close it at any time and yes it does happen. not trying to scare you or make you feel over whelmed but its what you need to consider and i know it isnt easy. but please talk to the father and your parents first. if anything it will give you a little bit more direction in your decision making. hope i helped. and please keep me updated if you wish or if you need anyone to talk to just send me a message. good luck