If you got pregnant unexpectedly (UPDATE Pg3)

[SnowAngel]

If you got pregnant unexpectedly (and you had done everything to prevent it) and really had no plans for any more kids would you have an abortion? Or would you keep the baby even with the hardship of it?

 

[binny]

I could never do it. I couldnt live myself afterwards.


Just my own personal belief.


I wouldnt condemn someone who had but I couldnt do it.

 

[helenabear]

I could never do it. I couldnt live myself afterwards.

Just my own personal belief.

I wouldnt condemn someone who had but I couldnt do it.

Binny said exactly how I feel about it! No way could *I* do it.

 

[SC Minnie]

I could never do it. I couldnt live myself afterwards.


Just my own personal belief.


I wouldnt condemn someone who had but I couldnt do it.

ITA

I know there are many that are totally against it. I can only speak for myself. I couldn't do it especially having a child and seeing what a miracle they are but I would not judge someone for making that very personal decision.

 

[DiaDeGuadalupe]

I also agree with binny. I did get pregnant unexpectedly a few years ago, and the result is my darling DD . There's no way we could live without her, that's for sure!

 

[nativetxn]

I also agree with Binny. I tried so hard to have more children, it wasn't meant to be. Even at my advanced age (which would not be good for carrying a healthy child) I would have to carry the child.

 

[disykat]

I didn't put yes or no because I honestly don't know. I would say no, but at 43 with health issues I don't know if I can say that absolutely. I would probably not get an abortion, but with other children to consider and the risk to my own health I wouldn't totally outrule it.

That said, I do have strong feelings about abortion as a form of birth control. If I found out someone who was married and had the means to care for a child had one simply because a baby wasn't convenient, it would color my opinion of them.

 

[Beauty]

I didn't answer the poll because it would depend greatly on where I was personally in my life. I had some horrible anxiety problems when I was younger. I also had a horrible experience with a pregnancy. Thankfully we took every precaution during that time and I didn't get pregnant, but at that time in my life I was not physically or mentally stable enough to deal with a pregnancy let alone a child. My mother and DH literally raised John-Cole during that time. So yes I would have thought hard about having an abortion.

Now, there is no way!!! I would love to wake up and find out I was pregnant!! I feel like I'm stable with my panic and I have it as under control as I possibly can. Financially we are secure and I would love another baby! Although we would be litereally starting over since John-Cole is 13 but it would be a definate adventure.

 

[Mimi Q]

Never.

 

[The Mystery Machine]

I also have health issues and my last child had me on bedrest and in the hospital. It would be VERY VERY HIGH RISK but I would still go thru with the pregnancy.

HEY! This thread isn't going to get me pregnant is it??? I am turning 40, we *may* be moving to Texas, hmmm....that is how my life goes...better NOT because I AM DONE!

 

[chrissyk]

No, I wouldn't have an abortion in this situation. 2 of my cousins have become unexpectedly pregnant in the past few years. One was just about to turn 40, and ended up having a shotgun wedding, LOL! She had that child, and then another one a few years later. I couldn't imagine our family without her girls.

My other cousin had 2 older boys and ended up pg again in her 40's as well. Both had their babies and couldn't imagine it any other way. If it happened to me, I'd welcome it since I'd figure that it was meant to be. Frankly, I've always wanted to be an older parent. If for some reason an oops happens in our 30's or 40's, then it happens! I'm now at the age where I'm just fine with letting nature take it's course. In my 20's, I would have been beside myself if I'd gotten pregnant, but I still wouldn't have had an abortion.

 

[MB MinnieGirl]

No.

And the result is the beautiful blue eyed angel you see below.
My own personal unplanned, unprepared for, greatest surprise EVER.

 

[princesspumpkin]

It's funny how one's views are different at different times in their lives. If I had been asked this question at 19, while in college and living with my mom while on welfare, my answer probably would have been yes. Had I been asked this after I graduated and started working and was able to care for myself, I don't know what the answer would have been. Had I been asked while I was married and making a living and able to care for my family, the answer would be no.

 

[Jenn Lynn]

No, I wouldn't have an abortion. I would keep the baby.

 

[decker96]

I personally could never do it, but I think everyone should have the right to decide what they want to do.

 

[chesirekate]

I never could. I also have health issues and would have to be on strict bed rest for at least 6 months. It would be very hard financially and physically but I couldn't live with myself if I took my child's life for my own convenience.

 

[mtemm]

big difference...I am 37 and married. if I were 15 my answer may be different.

 

[Keli]

Not in a million years! I am pro-life all the way so it would be out of the question for me anyway. But truthfully, I don't believe that I would consider putting the child up for adoption either at that point in my life because I would not want the children I already had to feel as if they were despensible to me if I were in hard times. I'm not sure they would understand the difference between them and their newborn sibling.

 

[Pooh67_68]

I could never do it. I couldnt live myself afterwards.


Just my own personal belief.


I wouldn't condemn someone who had but I couldnt do it.

Exactly.

 

[Crankyshank]

If I got pregnant right now? No, but it would be a struggle for us.
However I can't say absolutely no or never