Mommy2Hailey

I too, was 17 and pregnant. My boyfriend wanted me to get an abortion, and I even had friends trying to convince me not to have my baby. I didn’t listen. I loved my baby and I would not give in to the pressure to abort. My boyfriend stood by me the whole time along with both of our families. I had my baby. I now have a beautiful 13 month old daughter named Hailey that has changed so many lives for the better including mine and my boyfriend’s. I can’t imagine my life without her. I knew I made the right dicision. So my advice to you is to follow your heart. If you want that baby, keep it. If you abort, you will regret killing your child for the rest of your life, wondering what you could have had. No matter who is pressuring you to do what, it is ultimately your decision.

Danielle
Hailey Jade 11/23/04

My name is Danielle, I’m 18 an I wave a 13 month old daughter named Hailey. You need to take a test and you need to do it right away! I was on birth control when I got pregnant. And if you havent had a period in 2 months and your getting sick, those are very good indications. I know your scared but if your pregnant, you have a very big decision to make, and the longer you wait, the less time you have to make that decision. And what are you doin cocaine for!? Especially when you know you might be pregnant! That stuff is stupid and you can be so much better than that. As for smoking weed, thats not smart either, again, because you know you might be pregnant. I used to smoke weed too, but I quit way befor I was pregnant just because I decided it wasn’t for me anymore. Weed doesn’t have anything in it that is addicting, so you really shouldn’t have trouble quitting that. The longer you wait, the more damage you could be doing to your baby if you are pregnant so you need to take a pregnancy test now! As for your options if you are pregnant, obviously, you can go through with the pregnancy and keep your baby, if that’s what you want. This would require alot of responsability, and you may need some help with expenses and stuff. I have alot of help from family because that’s what I decided and it’s hard sometimes, but I feel that my daughter is well worth it. You have the option of abortion, however I would think long and hard about this decision. Abortion may seem like a way you can forget the whole thing happened but for alot of girls, the memory and guilt follows them forever. You might want to read some peoples stories about their experiences with abortion before you decide to do it if you do. Or, you could go through with the pregnancy, and give your baby up for adoption. This can also be very hard, but there are thousands of couples who are waiting to adopt. You can have an open adoption, where you get to be a part of your baby’s life, or you could decide to have no contact. Again, you really need to take a test as soon as possible. It’s very important to know, and if you are you need to see a doctor right away. I hope this has helped you some. Good luck to you.

Danielle
Hailey Jade 11/23/04