Poll: You're pregnant. What do you do?
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My chances of becoming pregnant are slim due to fertility issues, and the older I get the smaller that window becomes. But if I did, I don't honestly know what I'd do at the start. My husband is thirty, and wouldn't want to have children too late in life but he is of the "If it happens, it happens. If it doesn't, then it doesn't" mind-set, so he doesn't seem to be bothered either way. However, it would most likely be my only opportunity to have a child - if I can carry that pregnancy to term, that is. Since that has twice been a problem before.
After careful consideration, I'd probably keep it.
My chances of becoming pregnant are slim due to fertility issues, and the older I get the smaller that window becomes. But if I did, I don't honestly know what I'd do at the start. My husband is thirty, and wouldn't want to have children too late in life but he is of the "If it happens, it happens. If it doesn't, then it doesn't" mind-set, so he doesn't seem to be bothered either way. However, it would most likely be my only opportunity to have a child - if I can carry that pregnancy to term, that is. Since that has twice been a problem before.
After careful consideration, I'd probably keep it.
generic joke about guy who is pregnant BLARGH.
Just thought I'd get that out of the way.
I reckon that if I were to get someone pregnant (admittedly extremely unlikely) while it would ultimately be up to them, I'd prefer it if they didn't abort. I guess it's just that if I were stupid enough to do that I should have to deal with the consequences.
Just thought I'd get that out of the way.
I reckon that if I were to get someone pregnant (admittedly extremely unlikely) while it would ultimately be up to them, I'd prefer it if they didn't abort. I guess it's just that if I were stupid enough to do that I should have to deal with the consequences.
I would recommend changing the title to "You/Your significant other" rather than just "you"
OT: If I had a girlfriend (OH GOD I'M SO LONELY! ლ(ಥ益ಥლ
) I would probably go for abortion as long as she was ok with it, no matter how awful it would make me feel. I, and anyone I would be dating, are in no position to be raising a child. Adoption also wouldn't entirely sit well with since going through a life like that, not knowing who your real mom and dad are, would suck.
OT: If I had a girlfriend (OH GOD I'M SO LONELY! ლ(ಥ益ಥლ
) I would probably go for abortion as long as she was ok with it, no matter how awful it would make me feel. I, and anyone I would be dating, are in no position to be raising a child. Adoption also wouldn't entirely sit well with since going through a life like that, not knowing who your real mom and dad are, would suck.My girlfriend and I have spoken at length about what we'd do if she ever were to get pregnant.
We'd abort it. At this stage in life we are nowhere near ready to have a child. Sure, we could afford to raise one no problem, but we're not mature enough to handle it.
But I wrap my burrito and she's on the pill so I don't see that happening any time soon... But there is ALWAYS a chance.
We'd abort it. At this stage in life we are nowhere near ready to have a child. Sure, we could afford to raise one no problem, but we're not mature enough to handle it.
But I wrap my burrito and she's on the pill so I don't see that happening any time soon... But there is ALWAYS a chance.
Personally, I would either hope that we keep the baby and it reinforces our relationship, or if we simply don't have the resources or if we would be unable to raise the child or take care of them properly, adoption.
I despise abortion since I see it as a waste, but that sort of thing really is a case-by-case decision, and the mother is the ultimate decider. However, I will still see adoption as the better option, simply because there are always people who want a child and simply can't have them themselves for one reason or another, and will adopt.
However, if I happen to be the father of a boy, girl, twins, or any number of children, whichever sex they are, I think I would want to take the chance and raise them myself. Who knows, I could be a great dad, even if I am extremely quirky and would probably raise them to spout off bad puns and innuendos at the first opportunity.
I despise abortion since I see it as a waste, but that sort of thing really is a case-by-case decision, and the mother is the ultimate decider. However, I will still see adoption as the better option, simply because there are always people who want a child and simply can't have them themselves for one reason or another, and will adopt.
However, if I happen to be the father of a boy, girl, twins, or any number of children, whichever sex they are, I think I would want to take the chance and raise them myself. Who knows, I could be a great dad, even if I am extremely quirky and would probably raise them to spout off bad puns and innuendos at the first opportunity.
Startling number of people said abortion... so here are some things I would like to point out.
-By week 8 of an unborn child's life, every organ is present and has begun to form. By week 12, they respond to physical stimulation and can, therefore, feel pain.
-The criteria for being considered "living" or "human" do not include being expelled from a birth canal.
-Pregnancies as a result of rape and incest do not happen nearly as often as pro-choicers would have you think. Even if they did, why punish a child for something their father did?
Escapists,
Y U NO REALIZE THAT ABORTION IS INFANTICIDE?!
-By week 8 of an unborn child's life, every organ is present and has begun to form. By week 12, they respond to physical stimulation and can, therefore, feel pain.
-The criteria for being considered "living" or "human" do not include being expelled from a birth canal.
-Pregnancies as a result of rape and incest do not happen nearly as often as pro-choicers would have you think. Even if they did, why punish a child for something their father did?
Escapists,
Y U NO REALIZE THAT ABORTION IS INFANTICIDE?!
I used to be pro choice, but after some good conversations with a buddy, I had to change my mind. It boils down to doing the least amount of harm possible. One option causes discomfort and emotional pain to someone, the other kills somebody for no other reason than simply existing. There are other options afterall.
Wow.. Genuinely shocked that most people chose abortion. I'd keep because it's my responsibility. I mean, what kind of message would abortions send? "Make a mistake, just get a quick fix!" instead of "Make a mistake, deal with the responsibilities and consequences"?
I get that this is human life we're talking about here, but surely the message is the same?
EDIT: Hundredth post! Yay?
I get that this is human life we're talking about here, but surely the message is the same?
EDIT: Hundredth post! Yay?
I would have agreed with that point not too long ago.CyanideSandwich said:
But there are so many people who literally cannot afford supporting another life. It is not always a matter of, "Oops I made a mistake please suck it out."
An abortion is not a carefree process; there is a lot of emotional stress that goes along with it.
As for carrying a child to term and then putting it up for adoption, look at the numbers. Children are being dumped in orphanages and adoption centers and they are not getting the attention they need and deserve.
It is not fair to bring a child into the world when it is not wanted. That is my belief.
Assuming you have the financial resources to care for it however (as your commitment is not to be doubted), I fully commend your choice.
Well first off I'd be running to a church and begging forgiveness for all the bad shit I've ever done cause apparently the second coming is being born through me as I'm still very much a virgin.
Seriously though, if I ended up pregnant (though how I would I don't know as I generally despise people and have issues with being touched even in the most platonic of manners) I'd probably put the kid up for adoption. I don't believe in abortion except in certain situations, I'm currently having trouble finding a job, and I'm about as responsible as a 5 year old so I doubt I'm make a good mommy.
EDIT: I wanted to add though that if I had a respectable pay and maybe a little more responsibility and probably a father to this child (and he WOULD take responsibility because I WOULD be on the pill if this happened) then I would at least attempt to raise the child. I do believe it's my resposibility to tend to the child, but would try to do whatever seemed best for the baby.
Seriously though, if I ended up pregnant (though how I would I don't know as I generally despise people and have issues with being touched even in the most platonic of manners) I'd probably put the kid up for adoption. I don't believe in abortion except in certain situations, I'm currently having trouble finding a job, and I'm about as responsible as a 5 year old so I doubt I'm make a good mommy.
EDIT: I wanted to add though that if I had a respectable pay and maybe a little more responsibility and probably a father to this child (and he WOULD take responsibility because I WOULD be on the pill if this happened) then I would at least attempt to raise the child. I do believe it's my resposibility to tend to the child, but would try to do whatever seemed best for the baby.
Being a man, if I was to become pregnant I would get a C-Section. Then I would donate my womb and my child to science to discover how such a thing was possible in the first place.
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Y U suppose I care? Until the thing is capable of surviving on its own, as far as I am concerned it has the same rights as any other parasite leeching off of my innards. I wouldn't have a second thought about killing a tapeworm, and I wouldn't have a second thought about aborting an unwanted child, either. Post-birth, yeah, there are issues. But on the off chance that I somehow became pregnant (again, lesbian), it'd be gone well before week 8. Like week 3, if I was slow to pick up on the whole "pregnant" thing. I feel no obligation to carry a kid I don't want around for 9 months, just because "you can give it up afterward". To be frank, it isn't worth it. That's a lot of expense and hormones and really fraking things up, for a net gain of nothing.Deathmageddon said:
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I don't think I know what I'd do as it's not really anything I've ever considered [small](I'm assuming that for guys is getting a girl pregnant and not getting pregnant yourself, because that'd be weird.)[/small], I'd like to think that I'm mature enough to take care of the child myself confronting the consequences of my actions, but really I don't think I can know unless I'm in that situation, considering I've had girls practically offer themselves to me and haven't had sex yet, I think I'm doing a very good job of avoiding that situation but really you never know what will happen.
Naturally. There's no such thing as avoiding the consequences, there's only acting in a way I don't like. This applies to everything. If you can avoid it, it isn't a consequence.Mortai Gravesend said: