So, I'm 17 and yes, I'm about 6 weeks pregnant. I have taken about 4 tests, expensive ones and they are all clearly positive. I haven't gone to the doctor yet.

My boyfriend and I are just confused on what we are going to do. I'm still in high school, it's our senior year. I would be 18 when I had the baby but I planned on going to college and having a great career. I have a job that I've been working for, for over a year now. I make A's and B's in school. My boyfriend is being supportive, and so is his mother and family.

My mom and dad don't know yet. I live with my dad. I'm terrified of telling them.

PLEASE don't judge me, but I'm considering abortion. I know it sounds terrible and heartless, and trust me, I feel disgusting for even considering it, but I don't know how to handle this. I honestly feel I could do this. I have a job. I am smart. and yes, I made a mistake of letting this happen but No one is perfect. I do love my boyfriend very much, yes I am young but we aren't your regular teen couple. We've been through tons together and now we are handling a baby.

I just want to know if this is possible. I have friends that support me. My boyfriend's family supports me. And I hope to God my own family will. But please tell me, I know this will be hard, but could I do this? could we do this? The father is 18, and like I said I will be 18 when the baby is born. I just want some words of encouragement. Any words of advice would be great. Thank you.

Hey,
Dont jump the gun and make a heartless decision before you think about it. You'll just regret it.
It was a day before my seventeenth birthday when I found out I was pregnant the first time. My fiance as in the corps at the time, i had no job, etc, but we were going to make it work. AT 12w4d, I lost my little bundle of joy. I am now happily pregnant again with a JULY baby. My family is supportive to the max and my fiance is permantely home now.
If you set your mind to it, you CAN do this. You have a job, college is always going to be there. Sure the school would be harder with a baby, but its doable. You havent ruined your life in any way if thats what your thinking. Trust me, once you go to the doctor and see the baby, you get so attached so fast. You dont even want to begin to let go. Take everything day by day and tell your parents. They might be upset at first but they get over it.
Keep us posted.
Lisa.

You'll be fine you and your boyfriend need too support each other with what ever you plan to do . I'd consider talking too all the people it will effect you'll need as much support as possibale what ever you choose to do. Tbh i'm pretty much against abortions (i only think they should be allowed in certain circumstances) however that is just my opinion , you and your boyfriend need to decide what is the best for you both. Congrates by the way x

The only advice I can give is that the abortion route isn't the way, the psychological repurcussions involved make it a choice to consider only in extremely desperate circumstances. I think you can do anything if you set your heart upon it... have you considered home college courses? This would be difficult with a baby, but an alternative to going into a mainstream college, it allows you as long as you need to do the course.
Parents normally take things very well, they may appreciate it if you talked to them and may be able to give you better or more tailored advice.
It's good that your OH and his parents support you... what advice have they given you?

Hope this helped a little?

Hiaaa hun.... right welll i am in the kind of same postion as you
i am 17 and i am 6 weeks pregnant, my boyfriend is 19 and is realli supportive. both of our familys know and no matter what u decide 2 do u shud stil tell ur parents bcoz even if u go through with the abortion ur still going to need all that support. No is going to judge u at all thats what abortions are there 4 just incase some couples dont think it is the right time 4 a family. What i think you need 2 do is make an appointment at the docs and tell them everything u have mentioned to us and they will help u also.
this is your desicion hun... u go with what ur heart wants okaii... chin up u can get through this no matter what

Good Luck xxx let us know how things go x xx

Good luck
Xxx

heyy, some collages have creches and stuff.. u can achieve whatever u want with or without a baby.. u just have to put ur mind to it and really believe in urself..

my stepmom told me..
people never can truly afford a baby.. u cant! but u find ways and u get by it.. n theres SO much help for teenagers!

but u will regret an abortion.. my mom was forced to have an abortion at the age of 16 n she regrets letting her social worker force her to have it ! :\
good luck in what ever u decide.. but i think u can do it.. u sound like u have suportive people around u x

Hun dont do something unless you are a hundred percent sure

I got pregnant at 16 but I finished school got A's and B'S went to college qualified as a nursery nurse and now I am on a course to start uni in september. If I did it I am sure you can

I have my own house to run aswell. Im not saying it was easy but life isnt always easy. If you have a supportive BF you will be just fine

Hi hun ,

please think hard before having an abortion because most of the people I know who did have an abortion ended up regretting it and struggled to live with themselves for a while afterwards.

I was 16 when I had my baby and yes it was hard, yes it still is hard but I wouldn't change him now for the World. You can still accomplish everything you want to do with a baby, it may just take longer to do.

and good luck. x

Hey

I am 18 and 27 weeks pregnant. I was in denial at first-took several tests before going to the doctors. All that kept running through my head was that i was too young. My boyfriend was very happy that i was pregnant but i wasnt so sure, he told his family and they were all over the moon-i felt that because he told his family i had no choice but to carry on with the pregnancy. I kept it from my family until i was 12 weeks-my mum and stepdad were thrilled!...........all my mum said was 'Nothing bad can come from having a baby'
Now i could be happier! i cant wait till my baby girl arrives-i cant imagine not being pregnant.........just make sure that you are comfortable with any decision you make-dont feel pressurised into doing something you are not entirely happy with.....my friend was quick to have a termination and she severely regreted it-it has really affected her xxx