I have a 5 month old son and I just found
out Im about 6 weeks pregnant again. Oh
and I got pregnant from precum cuz he we
were using the pullout method. I'm really
scared cuz I don't know how I'm gonna
handle two babies. I'm already getting
stressed out with just one. I know its
really sad but is abortion a crazy idea?
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Verizon-y
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Posted: 02-12-08 19:43pm
No, it is not a crazy idea. You have to
think about the quality of life of the
child you already have.
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bellax0x
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Posted: 02-12-08 19:47pm
no. its not crazy at all
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Ingi
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Posted: 02-12-08 21:01pm
No it isn't crazy. You have choices at
this point. It would be a good idea to
make an appointment to discuss what those
options are with someone.
Good luck!!
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manuftw82
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Posted: 02-12-08 23:14pm
It's not crazy. If you think that is the
best option for you then do it. But
consider all the options before doing
anything you might regret.
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Altari
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Joined: 29 Nov 2007 Posts: 125 Location: Chicago, IL USA
Posted: 02-13-08 01:13am
It's not crazy if you can make that
choice. I was in the same situation you
are (5 months old and preggers again), and
abortion was not a choice I was willing to
make. If you feel you can accept that
decision, then you should seriously
consider it.
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Reptar
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Posted: 02-13-08 01:43am
Just a question, but how old are you? And
what's your current financial system like?
If you think you would really regret
aborting, then you need to decide if you
can support another child and if your
anxiousness is just because you're
overwhelmed right now. Abortion is your
own choice, and it's certainly not crazy
and may be the best option for you. Don't
jump into things either way.
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jessamyn
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Posted: 02-13-08 10:56am
It is your personal choice, what route you
take. What would be best for you, for your
SO, for your child, for your life. Can you
financially/emotionally/physcially/mentall
y handle another child?
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Jude-Love
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Joined: 17 Jun 2007 Posts: 727 Location: Williamstown, Kentucky USA
Posted: 02-13-08 13:47pm
I am really sorry you are in such a
predicament. One infant is tough to take
care of, two is nearly impossible for a
lot of people, much less someone who is
young.
You aren't crazy for considering it at
all. Had I been in your situation, I
would have chosen the same thing.
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Soon2B2
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Posted: 02-13-08 14:19pm
I'm 19 and my bf and I have our own place
and he has a good job. He really wants to
keep the baby and won't really have it any
other way. I guess my main reason for not
wanting another baby right now is partly
selfish because I was just about to go
back to school and having another baby
would be 10 times as hard plus taking care
of two babies is really hard in itself.
But I dont think Im gonna end up having an
abortion because after having a baby
already its hard to not picture them here.
so I guess I have to put my life on hold
again.
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Reptar
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Posted: 02-13-08 15:19pm
Sorry, but what do you mean he won't have
it "any other way"? Not that I don't think
you should take his opinion into
consideration, but it's still your choice.
Are you working? If not, is his salary
good enough to support 4 people? I'm sure
by now you know how much one child costs,
and adding another one isn't going to
lessen the load. How do you plan on paying
for your schooling? Do you have any
support from either of your parents? Are
you the one staying home to look after
your baby? Is it in your best interest to
add another child to your family? Will
they both suffer because of financial
problems?
If I were in your position, I would find
the idea of having another baby completely
overwhelming. You don't have to put your
life on hold, and I think you would be
better off getting your education and then
having another child. If you're completely
set against abortion, how about adoption?
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Soon2B2
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Posted: 02-13-08 18:23pm
In response to Reptar I know that I should
take my bfs opinion into consideration but
that its ultimately my decision if I want
to have an abortion or not but I just feel
really bad since he is completely against
it. I am not working right now because I
stay home and take care of the baby while
my bf goes to work. He makes enough to
support all of us. we dont really have our
parents to support us but thats okay I
guess.
Financially were doing fine its just that
like you said Im overwhelmed and I feel
like having 2 babies at 20, I cant really
do all the things my friends are doing at
my age. But I should have been more
responsible I know that.
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Verizon-y
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Posted: 02-13-08 22:05pm
What would happen to you and two children
if your bf decides to leave one day, and
you don't have an education? How will you
be able to get a job that pays enough for
two daycare bills, without finishing your
education?
I would ask your bf if he's thought about
these things. Even though many marriages
end in divorce, twice as many couples like
you and your bf break up than married
couples. If you are going to take a such
a big risk as to delay your education yet
again, your bf better do something to give
you and your child(children) more
security, i.e. like marriage, if he is
going to pressure you into having another
child.
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Reptar
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Posted: 02-13-08 23:35pm
futureshock
wrote:
What would happen to you and
two children if your bf decides to leave
one day, and you don't have an education?
How will you be able to get a job that
pays enough for two daycare bills, without
finishing your education?
I would ask your bf if he's thought about
these things. Even though many marriages
end in divorce, twice as many couples like
you and your bf break up than married
couples. If you are going to take a such
a big risk as to delay your education yet
again, your bf better do something to give
you and your child(children) more
security, i.e. like marriage, if he is
going to pressure you into having another
child.
This is exactly what I wanted to get at. I
just didn't want you to feel like I was
jumping down your throat Soon2B2. How long
have you and your bf been together? If you
guys are ready to settle down (and seems
like you are considering you've started a
family together ) maybe marriage is
a good step for both of you. Because as of
right now, if he leaves, you're out of
luck. Also, what kind of job does he has?
I'm really just curious about this because
even some adults can't afford a family of
4. Is he 19 as well? Since he has a job
I'm guessing you're the one who's taking
care of your baby all day right? If the
idea of having another little one is
really stressing you out, try explaining
this to him. It's hard work being a mom,
especially so young. Plus, you do need to
get an education, so you can be able to
raise your children without him, even if
he doesn't leave, something could happen
to him and then you can't even get child
support.
Like I said, there is always adoption.
That's a route you can choose to take. And
just so you know, abortion may be the
responsible thing for you both, for the
sake of your baby and your family. May I
ask why you weren't on birth control?
Condoms can be free, and most websites
will tell you that you can get pregnant
from pre-cum.
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sick_mama17
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Posted: 02-14-08 02:41am
What about adoption? many couples out
there long to have a baby but cant. What
are you going to study at school?
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Verizon-y
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Posted: 02-14-08 12:31pm
Echoing Reptar, you are in a precarious
situation. If you and your bf were both
done with your educations, both had your
careers going, and were married, then you
would be in a better position to handle
two infants. However, since this is not
even close to being the case, you are
risking the financial and emotional
futures of ALL OF YOU, especially your 5
month old, and I know you realize this.
If you feel the risk is too great,
communicate this to your bf.
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jessamyn
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Posted: 02-14-08 13:10pm
do you have the support of anyone other
than you boyfriend?>
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