Navigating an Unexpected Pregnancy: Exploring Options and Support

Question
hello, good day....
im a single mom of a child who is three yrs old and now recently got pregnant, im now 8wks pregnant i found out when i was two weeks the father of the child who is not the same father of my unborn child wants me to do an abortion but deep down inside there is a feeling that its just not right but also a feeling telling me that i did not plan for the child so things will be a little difficult to take care of the child... my son as a good life because his father help to take good care of him, i think my sons father still want us to be together so im thinkin if i have this child it might not work between us and i would like for us to work things out...  

the father of this child is married so if i do have the child i would have to keep it as a secret.. im in my early 20 i have a an ok job i finished college but because of my morning sickness im unable to go to work so im wondering how well will i sopport the child financially.. i do love my baby already but i just dnt know what to do this is a big change in my life, i dont want my life to be messed up....

please give me your answer
with thanks

Answer
Dear Annalise,

I would recommend that you NOT get an abortion. I can tell from what you are saying that you are hesitating. When you say you "have a feeling that its just not right" then listen to your heart. You can make it. Many women have unplanned pregnancies and end up doing well. I was one of those women. If you email me at CHERYL51@aol.com we can talk more privately. Also, see if there is a pregnancy resource center near you. Go there and they can talk to you confidentially and offer you help and support. There are many resources for you. Go to http://www.optionline.org or http://www.heartbeatservices.org and click on the worldwide directory. Also, email me for an online forum for women in your situation. Also, I just noticed that you said that you love your baby already. That is good but if you have an abortion, you might regret it and suffer post abortion syndrome. So email me and I'll be waiting to hear from you.

Sincerely,
Diane Cheryl