In June, 4 days before my period was supposed to happen, I took a pregnancy test... it was positive. Neither me or my boyfriend believed that it was right, so I took another the next day. But again, it was positive. I then called the PregnancyCenter and went in for another test.It too was positive.
Well that was when I was 5wks. I finally told my dad.I had lots of talks with my dad about an abortion. but my philosophy has always been "if I'm old enough to have sex, then I'm old enough to have a baby".I was very scared and confused as to what to do.
I’ve always been a straight A student. This situation changed a lot for me. I wondered if I could finish school and still have a baby.The woman who I spoke with at the PregnancyCenter was so helpful and understanding.She listened to my worries and my concerns.She helped me make a plan.She made sure that I got into a doctor to start prenatal care.My dad finally started to accept my pregnancy.I plan on finishing high school and college some day. I decided not to have an abortion and I am glad.I am happy that there is a new life growing inside me.---Ashley
In January I fell in love with a great guy. We had a serious relationship and talked about having a baby together. In April I found out I was pregnant. The day I found out my mother flipped because he's African American. She kicked me out. She yelled at me screaming that I wasn’t her daughter and she didn’t want anything to do with me. I was miserable. I moved in with my boyfriend but I missed my family. I called my mom a few weeks later and told her I might get an abortion. She brought me to Pregnancy Center East for a pregnancy test and counseling. I learned how abortions were done and it scared me. I didn’t realize how horrible an abortion was. I didn’t know that my baby had a heartbeat already and at 8 weeks he had everything he was going to have when he was born. I got a chance to share my feelings with my mom and she listened. I’ve decided not to have an abortion and keep my baby. Thanks for your help-- Jasmine
I am 15 years old and a sophomore in high school. One night I told my boyfriend that I thought I was pregnant. I was really really scared and I didn’t even want to think about it. The next day I went to the pregnancy center and took a pregnancy test. I was pregnant. My boyfriend told me that he wanted me to have an abortion but would support any decision I would make. Then he made an appointment to take me and get an abortion, which I was against. When I finally told him "no" he flipped out and said he wasn’t going to deal with me. I was alone, scared, and didn’t know what to do. My boyfriend had a new girlfriend. I had finally told my sister who told my mom. My family started pressuring me to have an abortion. They kept asking "what’s your plan?" I wanted the baby and I knew I was strong and could do this. My mom had me when she was a teenager and I turned out ok. A part of me was excited and amazed. My dad got tired of me not making a decision and then said I was getting an abortion. I was too scared to say no, even though I didn’t want to. I was scared about what he would do if I didn’t get an abortion. I didn’t want to disappoint him. When we went to the clinic, my heart broke. I wanted so bad to just leave and run away, but I couldn’t tell anyone how I felt. . All I could think when I was in the room with all the other girls waiting was how can you just throw away your child. I didn’t know if it would be a girl or a boy.. I was crying, I wanted someone, anyone to just ask me are you sure this is what you want to do, so I could scream no and just run and leave. Nobody did. I eventually went in and got the abortion. Ever since I've been in so much pain. I regret it so much. I am grieving very hard. I wish I could turn back time. I wish I could just turn back time.---Susane
