i found out that i'm about 5 weeks pregnant a few days ago...i really don't know what to do & i feel like the only thing i can do right now is to get an abortion but i'm 17..(i'll be 18 in 2 months) so i was wondering if i went to another state to get an abortion would they let me ? if i wasnt a resident of their state?? please help..



Angela

I'm not sure if another stae would let you. I'd tend to think no.

But rather than an abortion, have you considered keeping our baby or adoption?

I know you must be scared and confused. I wish I had words and advice to help you make a decision you can live with. I'm in the opposite situation where I want a baby but can't have one. I'm trying to adopt but because I'm single, it's very difficult. I had no idea it would be this hard. Guess not being Brangelina or some other famous rich single person is definately a hit against me. Any way, if you want to talk (if you want to consider putting your baby up for adoption) I'll be glad to talk. I don't know what your situation is but please think hard about abortion. You can always drop the baby off (right after birth) at hospitals or fire departments and don't have to identify yourself if you don't want anyone to know. There are other options.. Good luck to you. I feel for you.

I recommend adoption. I don't think that abortion is ever the solution. There is a family that God can provide for your child, and if you want, you can choose to remain either confidential or open with the family. I think it is important to preserve human life. After all, what if the baby inside you is going to cure cancer, AIDS, or some other untreatable disease?

I also have heard many women explain the regret they felt afterwards. This regret can last many years, or even a lifetime. Please, seek counsel from these women and they will tell you their personal experiences. There are many of these women on this website.

I pray that you find good guidance in this matter. Please keep us updated as to your decision.

Very well written post. I hope it can save someone from aborting their baby.

I really hope you don't abort your baby. It is extremely scary to be in the position you are in but so many girls get through it. Of corse no one can tell you what to do but we can tell you stories of why not to do it. I got pregnant at 14 by this guy that \"loved\" me.. When I told him he said he couldn't handle that and that I was just too much drama...I misscarried. I got pregnant again by a different guy at 14 1/2. He told me that I was just trying to ruin his life and to get out of it. I was just about to get an abortion but decided not to...I was going to keep this baby not kill it. I loved the baby at just 8 weeks but I felt something was wrong...and there was...the baby didn't have a heart beat and I was dvistated.