Emotional:
This was the week of decisions! I turned the situation over and over in my mind! I didn't know what was right for me. I was considering abortion, since I still wanted to go to university, but that just struck me as the wrong choice. It seemed so cruel and like killing a child. I didn't know if I could handle the emotional baggage that comes with having an abortion for the rest of my life! As for adoption, I didn't really see it as an option. It would just make me so sad to go through nine months of caring for this child, only to have to give it away.
Throughout this time I leaned heavily towards having the child and went through all the resources I could find. I talked to my doctor, my psychologist, the local Youth Services Bureau, a home for young pregnant women, and my best friend Des and the baby's father Chris. Unfortunately, Chris was the least supportive of everyone I talked to. He immediately decided that abortion was the best choice for me and tried endlessly to convince me of it, even though I told him repeatedly I had severe moral objections to it and really wanted the child. Des was harsh at first, but when she realized that the method she was using to deal with the situation wasn't helping me, she switched to just being supportive and is now helping me quite a bit. It was a very turbulent week, and I just couldn't stop thinking about this baby and her/his future!
Physical:
The tiredness, nausea and frequent urination continued! My breasts also started becoming more tender. If you're in your first trimester, make sure not to turn your shower power up too high- ouch!!!