Cristyn and Abbigale are two girls who made the decisions that many girls today hard to choose. I commend them for their strength and courage to share their stories. You are about to read the story of Cristyne, 18yrs old and Abbigale who is also 18yrs old. Also, the story of 15yr old Casandra and the loss of her baby.
Cristyn's Story
Hi my name is Cristyn and I'm 18 years old. When I was 16 years old I got pregnant. It was the worst thing ever in my life. I was always the good girl nobody knew that I wasn't a virgin until my tummy grew.... In march I gave birth to Gavin James. He was beautiful! His mommy was standing right beside me to whisk him off to give him a better life. That's right I gave my baby up for adoption. My boyfriend and I both felt like it was the right decision. We are both going to school to be doctors. We aren't ready for a baby. we have an open adoption but it's still really hard. We see him once a week and for birthdays and holidays. We are even his god parents. We live 2 blocks away from him.
Looking back I don't think I could have been a mom yet. If I wasn't responsible enough to use a condom how could I have cared for a baby. I don't regret my decision at all.
Why did you decide on adoption?
I chose adoption cause I knew I couldn't provide for a baby. I wanted to go to college then start a family.I know you said you don't regret your decision but if you could go back, would you still pick adoption?
I know you said you don't regret your decision, but if you could go back would you change it?
If I were my age now and pregnant I would probably keep my baby.
What would you like to tell girls out there, who are considering adoption?
Do what you feel is right. If you know thereof can't care for a baby, do what is best for him or her.
~Cristyn :)
Looking back I don't think I could have been a mom yet. If I wasn't responsible enough to use a condom how could I have cared for a baby. I don't regret my decision at all.
Why did you decide on adoption?
I chose adoption cause I knew I couldn't provide for a baby. I wanted to go to college then start a family.I know you said you don't regret your decision but if you could go back, would you still pick adoption?
I know you said you don't regret your decision, but if you could go back would you change it?
If I were my age now and pregnant I would probably keep my baby.
What would you like to tell girls out there, who are considering adoption?
Do what you feel is right. If you know thereof can't care for a baby, do what is best for him or her.
~Cristyn :)
Abbigale's Story
I never thought I would be the one asking for that ride. Never thought I'd be sitting on that uncomfortable bed with those damn pillows wrapped in paper. Never knew I'd be the one with my legs spread wide so they could suction my uh oh out of me... I always thought I was the responsible one of the bunch... Obviously not. Nobody knew. I finally told my friends and my parents.... I finally told them that all I really wanted was a cookie. That's all I wanted.... Instead of that i got a baby. He didn't listen to me. He didn't care when I said I'm not on birth control and no condom. I was only 15 years old. He was 16 and a lot stronger than me. I didn't even enjoy it. It wasn't worth it. Think twice before you go it's irreversible.
Do you regret the decision to abort? If you could go, would you make a different decision?
I would take it back... I regret every moment of it. I wish I would have told my parents. They told me after it was done that they would have supported any decision I made.
When you look back on it, what are feelings?
I feel like I'm a bad mom. Like the decision I made was the worst anyone could have.
What would you like to tell girls out there, who are considering abortion?
Don't do it unless it's going to kill you or the baby. It leaves bad results in your emotions.
~Abbigale <3
Do you regret the decision to abort? If you could go, would you make a different decision?
I would take it back... I regret every moment of it. I wish I would have told my parents. They told me after it was done that they would have supported any decision I made.
When you look back on it, what are feelings?
I feel like I'm a bad mom. Like the decision I made was the worst anyone could have.
What would you like to tell girls out there, who are considering abortion?
Don't do it unless it's going to kill you or the baby. It leaves bad results in your emotions.
~Abbigale <3
Casandra's Story
I'm 15 years old, my boyfriend and I have been dating for almost 6
months, about 3 or so months ago I found out I was pregnant. Last month
on July 17, 2011 I found out I had a miscarriage, my boyfriend and I
didn't know what to do. I cry every night wondering what my child would
have been like. My parents have no idea that I was pregnant so it was
hard enough trying to hide it and then loosing my baby was the hardest
thing. The first time I seen my boyfriend cry was when we found out. I
felt like it was my fault, was I not doing something right? Was I not
ready? All different questions keep running through my head, but I know my boyfriend and I will get through this together R.I.P baby Cayleeann(
girl) or baby Aiden (boy)<3
~Cassandra <3
~Cassandra <3