Im going to do it (AS)

I have chosen to have an abortion. it is not an easy decision but thankfully has nothing to do with my bf.

I picked up my son last night and all I could think was what's best for him and if I continue with this pregnancy it won't be in his best interest. Hes already away from me a lot with his much I work right now and having to support 2 children on my own would just put that much more strain on my son. he deserves the best life and I can't take that away from him.

I will have another child when the time is right and when I have the means to be there for both of them and give them everything they deserve

I wish you the best of luck.

Do whats best for you mama! Good luck!

Quoting pretty 'n' pink:" I have chosen to have an abortion. it is not an easy decision but thankfully has nothing to do with my ... [snip!] ... child when the time is right and when I have the means to be there for both of them and give them everything they deserve"

Does this mean adoption is out of the question? I am sure there are lot of loving couples who would care for you little one. Even with an open adoption you could still possibly be part of the baby's life.

Just a thought, not a judgement.

Best of luck.

That's great you came to a decision that was in the best interest of you and your existing child. Good luck!

Never easy but you always have bg for support! Many of us have been in that same position, and you are doing what is best for you and your child.

Good luck! You know what's right for you!!

Best of luck! It's a difficult decision but I'm betting in the long run you'll be at peace with it since it is what's best for you and your son.

I know this is a hard decision for you but it is good you are doing what is best for your family. We'll be here to help support you! Have you found a local health clinic that will help you with birth control afterwards to prevent it in the future? The state run ones will do it based on income and they just ask you, they don't actually check anything out. They usually run off of donations or what you can manage to pay to cover the exam and the meds. Good luck!! <3

Best of luck to you mama. You know whats right for you and your family. No one else has the right to make the choice for you.

It sounds like you've put a great deal of thought into it, I'm glad you've come to a decision you can comfortable with  

I know this is AS and I have to choose my words carefully... but 15 hours ago you said you didn't want one   Did something happen to change your mind?

Good luck to you if you've decided that you're okay with it!

eta: I think I didn't read the part about wanting what's best for your son- nevermind me.  

Best of luck!
Glad to see you made thedecision based on what you want and need for your family. You'll always find support here. Good luck!

Quoting Maria + Cory = Alexis:" Does this mean adoption is out of the question? I am sure there are lot of loving couples who would care ... [snip!] ... with an open adoption you could still possibly be part of the baby's life. Just a thought, not a judgement. Best of luck."

My mother has done both. After giving my brother up for adoption, she spiraled into a very severe depression and other mental health problems for years. She couldn't even be around my daughter because they were about the same age. She wasen't a part of my daughter's life until she was 6 years old because of it. It took over a year of trying different meds and counseling for her to get any semblance of normalcy. Adoption is very very very hard. You need to be incredibly strong to handle it. She has told me numerous times in the last 12 years that if I ever had to make the decision, not to do adoption   Some people just can not handle it. And there are thousands of children already in the foster system needing homes now, so I am sure there aren't too many couples going without right now  

Best of luck. I know it isn't easy.