[anonymouswhale]

Hi there,

You are a strong young woman, and you will pursue through these challenges. This will be 9 months of your life that you may not be happy with, but you will conquer every obstacle that is going to come your way now. If you can get through this, you're so much stronger.

Let's face these realities.

1) We can't get an abortion.
This would have been the easiest option, but for some circumstance or another, it is not possible to do the procedure. Let this be a sign that this child will be born, and trust that everything happens for a reason.

2) What do we do, now that we can't get the abortion?
Well, the two main options are to keep it or adopt it out. It sounds like based on your financial and personal living situation, that bringing the baby for adoption is the most sound answer. Now, rather than getting the mindset that you are abandoning the baby, try to see this as a selfless act on your part. You need to eat healthy and make this the healthiest pregnancy possible for the baby. Now that the pregnancy must continue, it is best to ensure that this child will have its best foot forward when it enters the world. You're setting up another person for success, you're helping them. Even if they don't end up being your responsibility.

3) Getting through this. Is there a way to get around this without telling your parents? Sometimes, there is no other way. You'll need to go to the hospital, and get their insurance to cover this stay. It is the best financial situation for you. How will you go about telling them? Perhaps, you could tell only one of them at first. Which parent is more likely to listen to you? Explain the situation to them, and that you've done everything in your power, and you understand they're unhappy, but it is imperative that you have their support to get through this problem together. They do not have another choice.

We're here for you.