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Sharon
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Date Posted: 11/12/07 9:15am
Kris,
I want to share with you that when I got pregnant years ago, my boyfriend also wasn't there for me. I debated having an abortion and even had an appointment for one, but I ended up cancelling it. I am SO glad I did. My boyfriend walked out of my life and has never seen his son, but my baby, my dear son (the "choice" I was holding in my hands those many years ago) has gone on to become one of my dearest friends. I shudder to think of how close I came to killing him.
So, my heartfelt advice to you would be to remember that this is YOUR baby, regardless of how the father figures in. Given the way things are playing out, it appears your boyfriend was placed in your life for one reason - to help bring your child into this world. Even the worst of "jerks" can biologically father beautiful, amazing, wonderful children. It's on the mother's shoulders to protect and care for this gift they've been given.
Have you been to a crisis pregnancy center? They can put you in touch with programs in your area to help single moms. Also, your county health nurse can sign you up for WIC (Women Infants and Children), a federal program that provides you with vouchers for healthy food for you and your baby, such as milk, eggs, iron-fortified cereal, beans, peanut butter, juice. And, it's completely free. Even better, they'll provide you with vouchers for healthy food for your baby until he or she is 5-years old (including vouchers for formula if you decide not to nurse.)
I'll be praying for you. E-mail me directly if you want to talk.
Sharon
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