The Little Blue Line
Hey, i'm Abbie and im 17 years old. I felt as though i really needed to write something, after seeing how alone some of these girls feel, i really do feel as though my story could help. A few months ago, i found out i was pregnant. I honestly cannot explain to anybody how shocked i was. I had been with my boyfriend for almost 2 years, and id been sexually active with him for a while. We were always careful, thats why it came as such a huge shock to me. I was told by a gynaecologist that i had a form of ovarian syndrome and would find it hard to conceive, too. But against the odds, it happened.
I had a feeling i was pregnant for a few weeks, and eventually i bit the bullet and took a test. The little blue line came up straight away and my heart felt like it had dropped into my tummy. My throat went dry and my knees began to shake. My first instinct was, keep this baby, its yours, your own flesh and blood. And to this day, ive stuck to my word. I know i'll be the most amazing mum i can be. Ive had to drop out of college, as people gave me a hard time and i felt as though me and my baby werent safe there. My boyfriend has been 110% supportive of me, and i love him wholeheartedly. My parents were so shocked, and disappointed for me, as i was doing so well at college, and ive always been a sensible girl, so they found it hard to understand it all. But over the past few months theyve helped me beyond explanation. Being a mum at only 17 is overwhelming, but as ive always told myself, this life is about taking responsibility for your actions. Abortion never ever entered my head, no matter how scared ive felt. I dont judge girls who do go through with abortions, because they must be so terrified that they feel there are no other options. But thats what im here to say - there ARE options. There is so much help out there for teenage parents. Any girl that is considering abortion, i ask you, THINK deeply about what youre thinking of doing. That baby doesnt deserve to be killed. Because thats what abortion is - its killing a life. Im from England, so i dont know what help is offered to girls in America, but i know there must be something that can help young girls who are going through with having their baby. I just want to tell girls, that YOU CAN DO IT. Life throws things at you, to prove how strong you are. And i know that all us girls are more than capable of raising a child, thats why God gave us the chance to carry a baby, and give birth to it, too. Everything happens for a reason, and i really believe that no baby is a mistake. Girls, keep strong, and i hope my story helped. x
Dear Abbie, My name is Meg and I help Becky answer letters sometimes...Thank you so much for your inspiring letter, it is stories like yours that give other girls the strength they need to Stand Up for the little lives within their wombs...I am so proud of you and you are so right in your words, when we look back it seems so scary at the time but when you get your little baby placed in your arms for the first time it all becomes worth it and more...Much Love and I am here anytime you feel like sharing more, getting to know each other or even if you have parenting questions...Love Meg meg@standupgirl.com
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I like reading true stories..so that in the future I have the idea on what to do..Keep on soaring..Like you girl.Such a great MOM
written by AbbysMomma , May 23, 2010
i got pregnant at the age of 17 by my Jr. prom date.. and me and him arnt together, yet we share a wonderful little girl named Abagail Nicole.. (Abby) for short.. in the begining of my pregnancy the doctor told me that she would be unhealthy and have turnor syndrome if she was a girl.. well she is a girl and she is extremly healthy.. and im glad she is.. i couldnt ask for a better baby.. i may not be with my baby's daddy but im still happy to have her with me..and even though i was told that my baby could have turnor syndrome i still chose to have her and put up with all the challanges ahead for me.. abortion was never an option for me or Abby's daddy..My life wouldnt be the same without her..
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