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confused1145 · May 25, 2008, 11:43 AM

I am almost 8 weeks pregnant. I already have a 7 year old child who I am raising entirely on my own. I have my own home, car, and a really good job. I am not currently with the baby's father. We are friends at the moment. Everyone that I am close to says that I should have an abortion, but I could never do that. I know that this is going to be a long and hard road for me, but I'm strong and independent so I can handle it. What can I do about this situation? I feel like everyone has no faith in me.

patwood · May 25, 2008, 12:03 PM

Originally Posted by confused1145

I am almost 8 weeks pregnant. I already have a 7 year old child who I am raising entirely on my own. I have my own home, car, and a really good job. I am not currently with the baby's father. We are friends at the moment. Everyone that I am close to says that I should have an abortion, but I could never do that. I know that this is going to be a long and hard road for me, but I'm strong and independant so I can handle it. What can I do about this situation? I feel like everyone has no faith in me.

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talaniman · May 25, 2008, 12:58 PM

What can I do about this situation? I feel like everyone has no faith in me.

Ignore the fools, and make your child a good mother.

unsure_hopeful · May 25, 2008, 01:00 PM

Id say do what YOU want... at the end of the day its your life and your body... you will be the one doing all the work, so I think the decision should be your own... you have a 7 year old already so it sounds like your doing perfectly well already... people opinion will change over time... good luck... oh and congratulations lol

cromptondot · May 25, 2008, 01:20 PM

YOU GO GIRL!! I agree with unsure_hopeful. Do not let anybody pull you down. Never lose faith in yourself,you know what you can and can not do. As I always say,'They are not paying my rent,nor buying my groceries,so let me do my thang!'

DoulaLC · May 25, 2008, 02:13 PM

Originally Posted by confused1145

I am almost 8 weeks pregnant. I already have a 7 year old child who I am raising entirely on my own. I have my own home, car, and a really good job. I am not currently with the baby's father. We are friends at the moment. Everyone that I am close to says that I should have an abortion, but I could never do that. I know that this is going to be a long and hard road for me, but I'm strong and independant so I can handle it. What can I do about this situation? I feel like everyone has no faith in me.

Look how well you have done so far! Your own home, car, and a really good job. You have more going for you than a lot of people... :) Plus, you are on good terms with the baby's father... all good. Who's to say what may come of that relationship... if nothing else, you will hopefully remain on good terms and your child together will benefit from that. You've already said that you are strong and independent... decide what you want to do and make a stand. Let everyone know that you appreciate their concern, but you have made your decision and you would appreciate it if they would accept it and stop with any further negative comments. It is not helpful and may indeed cause problems with your relationship with them. You need family and friends who will stand by you, even if they don't agree with your choice.

junglenutz123 · May 25, 2008, 03:24 PM

Originally Posted by confused1145

I am almost 8 weeks pregnant. I already have a 7 year old child who I am raising entirely on my own. I have my own home, car, and a really good job. I am not currently with the baby's father. We are friends at the moment. Everyone that I am close to says that I should have an abortion, but I could never do that. I know that this is going to be a long and hard road for me, but I'm strong and independant so I can handle it. What can I do about this situation? I feel like everyone has no faith in me.

I'm sure you don't want to have an abortion, I wouldn't recommend it, you need to do what is in your heart, remember, you have to live with it. Make the right decision, if you can handle it, have the baby, forget what everyone else says, I have 2 children I am 25 yr old married, and both boys 3and 5 yr. old, I love them all so much, I couldn't live withmyself if my wife would have had an abortion!. the best thing that ever happened to me is having my kids!! God bless you and your family.

Xrayman · May 25, 2008, 05:10 PM

Originally Posted by talaniman

Ignore the fools, and make your child a good mother.

Ditto.

Well done on the achievements you have so far-i'd say that they are GREAT examples of what your children will learn from you as their mother-good on you.

confused1145 · May 25, 2008, 05:26 PM

Thank you all so very much for all of your words of encouragement. It truly does mean a lot to me. No, I could never live with myself if I had an abortion. I am against that and would definitely regret it for the rest of my life.