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Subject: Re: what would u do

Author:
Pat

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Date Posted: 12/ 9/09 1:47pm
In reply to: yasmin 's message, "what would u do" on 12/ 3/09 4:12pm

Yasmin,

There's something I missed in your message I want to comment on. You said you have to graduate. Don't be afraid that being pregnant and having another child will keep you from graduating. It won't. It will simply make things more challenging. How do I know? Because I did it. When I graduated, I had four children, and three of them were preschoolers. I had my older daughter in the middle of the semester, in fact, and I stayed out for a week (my choice) and I got A's in my courses. Heck, I even breastfed my kids while I was in college. So you can do it. You are a lot stronger than you think. You also know what parenthood is all about. You will be fine.

Hugs,
Pat

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Sharon
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Date Posted: 12/ 9/09 2:34pm

Yasmin,

Sometimes the things we see as obstacles are actually blessings in disguise. Having children won't prevent you from completing your education. It will make it more challenging, but you sound like you've met challenges before. And, you seem like a very devoted mother.

I know families can be very judgemental at times. But, once they meet this new little person, much of that will melt away.

Also, I think that if you were to abort this child, the fact that he or she was due on your birthday would likely haunt you. You're the only one able to protect your little one right now. He or she is depending upon you.

Sharon