It's Complicated

standupgirl My story is complicated and hurtful, but I want to share it because no one deserves to be dehumanized nor alienated because of who they are, what they have been through and what they are going through. People tear others down to build themselves up.  Everyone's story is different, but this one is mine.

September 13, 2011. That is the day I found out that I am pregnant. I had been with my boyfriend for about a year and a month. He already has a son and we had talked about what we would do if I got pregnant over the year that we had been together, but this was so different. I didn't expect this feeling. This was so amazing that I am actually pregnant. My heart stopped and I couldn't stop smiling. Just to know that I had a little baby growing inside me. I was going to be a mom. When I told my boyfriend you can guess his reaction. Abortion. That isn't an option for me.

Everyday that goes by I feel better and better about my situation. He isn't too impressed, but he said he will support me and our baby. It took him awhile to accept that, but he finally did. He still isn't happy about keeping our baby, but that's what we are going to do. He is a good dad. I always get his son to come over and they play together and its like the world stops. Time slows down just for a little while. It feels like we are a family and that feeling is incredible. But the hardships are just beginning. It will put pressure on our relationship and it will be very difficult to stay together and even if we don't he will always see his children. Your situation may be a lot different than mine, but I can tell you one thing. When your baby is born, you will never regret your decision.

Telling my mom wasn't as hard as I thought it was. I called her a day or so after I found out and we talked for awhile and just before she was about to go I said,   " Mom, there's something I have to tell you. I know you are going to be mad and probably yell at me but, I want you to know that I am pregnant and I am keeping my baby." She actually reacted totally different than I thought she would. Her response was, "I know..". I was so confused I didn't understand. She told me that she could tell that I was and she figured it would happen sooner or later. She told me that she is disappointed, but so excited to be a grandma. She decided to move to where I am and she wants me to raise my baby at her house until my boyfriend and I get our own place (if we stay together) Telling your parents is such a scary thing because you don't want them to be disappointed in you, but they will be glad that you told them and didn't hide it from them. I know its hard and scary. but I believe in every single one of you.

To be continued.. (:



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written by luccy , October 16, 2011
just get on with ure life and have a happy and healthy baby
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written by heartbeats , October 11, 2011
I'm so glad to have your guys' support.
Thank you so much guys
Xox
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written by kristin slack , October 11, 2011
i agree an abortion is not the option girl dont let him convince you go with ure heart he isnt worth an abortion.smilies/wink.gif
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written by sthokoh , October 10, 2011
im happy 4u and yes abortion iz nt an option live ur life b happy,and jst b strng 4 ur baby.mwaaaaaaaaaaaah

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written by Precious1996 , October 06, 2011
Even if he don't help you....keep trying! Believe and have faith in God....you'll make it!
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written by mashilter , October 06, 2011
never ever take what he is saying smilies/grin.gif
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I'm Scared...[woah! never thoughti'd admit that!]
written by Broken Angel , October 01, 2011
I am 17 years old. and i am not ready for a child. god knows i'll love it when i have one ...but i am still growing up myself and i've had to live faster than most...i'm sure i'm not the only one... but still... i don't know if i'm pregnant but i will find out soon... i haven't had a period in the last two months and me and my boyfriend were having sex. it was the first time unprotected..we had a condom but decided not to use it yet and i know that was stupid but i thought since i already had my period that i wasn't ovulating...then my mom told me that is when i'm most furtile...i hope i'm not pregnant... i wouldn't dare go for abortion but... i already lost my early childhood because of what my father did to me and my sister...[not going into detail there]...i don't want to loose the years i have left...i want kid but not right now...please pray for me...
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written by heartbeats , October 01, 2011
All the power to you, girly. You have the strength do to anything you set your mind to and you always have us to turn to for support and advice. He may be supportive now but make sure you keep an eye on him so he stays supportive and will buy things. We both have a tough road ahead but we can do it xox
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Hanging in there
written by Omega , September 29, 2011
I know what you talking about sister, a few weeks ago iv found out that im pragnet too, it was a shock to me too, but iv always wished for a baby, id pray about it & kept asking God of this precious gift, but when iv found out hell broke loos, had no idea what to do or say to my boyfriend. i had to tell him, at first he accused me of sleeping around, then he double checked da calender, and went on and on about me being in school and i told him abortion is not an option to me. now his coming around, but i told myself, with the support i have from my parents, brother and sister, not to mension friends and relatives, i wudnt care less even if he walked away. what i need from him is to play the role of a father, every child deserves to grow knowing who their parents are. a child is innocent, and all the want is just parental love.. thanx for giving me the strength to talk about this. God bless

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written by heartbeats , September 27, 2011
I'm glad I didn't give up my baby either. He hasn't left yet he just doesn't think he can handle the stress but I know he will love our baby and all will be well (:
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Never give up.
written by s.laviers , September 24, 2011
I know what your going through i went through the same with my sons father but he left after i would not give him an abortion, and its the best thing that ever happened cause now my son has an amazing dad that loves him more than anything in this world. im so happy that you did not give up your baby because of him you would regret that for the rest of your life. i know i would have but i wouldnt change having my son for the world...smilies/smiley.gif
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