Reasons behind writing the story- Seven Lives, Seven Choices

My goal for this story is to be informational more than anything. People just assume that a girl just gets an abortion for no reason...believe me there is a greater meaning behind it 98% of the time. As well as why women give up the baby for adoption and there is nothing wrong with that either. They are looking out for the baby even if you don't think they are. There are reasons behind every situation and people need to stop judging others for the decisions that they make.

Charlotte was a young girl who got herself in her situation not knowing what to do and leaning on everyone else in her life she had the abortion. Yes she regretted it but forced herself to move on. She found a great guy in college and he supports her all the way. I know one day she will make that decision to have another baby.

Henley was a young girl who was upset that her boyfriend up and left...and most all her friends. She really never wanted a baby but had baby Morgan because her parent didn't believe in having an abortion. If only she asked for the help she needed when she got stressed and if she admitted the way she really felt then he might still be here. Postpartum is very real...if you feel different in any way please talk to your doctor there is help. Out of frustration she shook him to death...she just wanted him to be quite. Shaken baby syndrome is real as well...it does happen. Unfortunately she spends the next five years behind bars for the death of her baby. She will continue to have nightmares of that night and that morning seeing him gone.

Ora never wanted to be a mom due to choosing her career over her lifestyle...thankful Julian wanted to be a dad and took on full responsibility...wish there were more guys like him in the world. Girls...if the dad wants to be involved...please let him after all it is part his. Children have every right to be a part of the dad's life and his family. I'm glad he gave her another chance to be a part of their lives...as well I'm glad she made the decision to stay...and I know she is going to be an awesome mom to little Oralise. Even if she never has another child.

Isabella loved the idea of being a mom before Lucas ended up in prison. She was forced to live life differently and once with Spence her world fell apart. She was hooked the moment he introduced the drug life. She tried to move on...but her past caught back up to her. She did the right thing. She gave up her girls so that they could have a better life than what she could give them. The two girls Heaven and Neveah were raised by two fathers...who made sure they had everything they could ever ask for...including their undivided attention and love. Isabella...will eventually get the help she needs and will soon find someone who really cares for her.

Calie was lost in her world...in a world that she was all alone. She is resting in heaven. I know they say that if you comment suicide you will go to hell...but I see her in heaven...safe from all harm. I wish that she would have found the right person to talk too...but even then I'm sure it would have helped at the time. She truly felt that she had no other choice.

Evelyn will never get over giving up Jacob...but she knows that the family that he is with will take great care of him. Every now and then she will be out and about and see him with his new parents and yes she tears up every time but she will be alright. She never imagined meeting Ari...he changed her way of thinking. Just to say...if you wait...truly wait...the right guy will come along and sweep you off your feet. They remain happy till this day.

Sadie...She never planned on getting pregnant...but once she was her mind was set on being the best mom that she could possibly be. If she hadn't been in the accident...would Anthony still be here...who knows...but he is and he is an amazing father. As for Gracie...she is growing up and is healthy as can be...yes she started out slow and received Early Intervention and other therapies...but now she is developing well.

We all have to make a choice when the time comes...to abort...to adopt...or to keep. Each come with consequences...but it is your choice...do what is right for you...and for the baby.

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I want to thank all of you for reading 'Seven Lives, Seven Choices' I would love to hear some feedback...thoughts???Who was your favorite character and why?

Information:

The last reports were done in 2015...I tried to find 2018 but not able to. (Abortion Surveillance-United States, 2015, MMWR Survell Summ 2018 (No.SS-13)In 2015 the number of abortions reported to CDC were 638,169 woman aged from 15-44 yrs. 91.1% were performed before 13 wks gestation. In 2017 there were 18.8 births for every 1,000 adolescent females ages 15-19 that's roughly 194,377 babies...

Other interesting facts from the Guttmacher Institute: for more information look at their webpage.

60% of abortions are obtained in women in their 20's.49% of abortions patients live below the federal poverty level.59% of abortions are obtained by women with children.

If you are pregnant and choose to put child up for adoption there are many local places you can go to or look on the net. I found a few that seemed helpful. adoptionstar.com

Other things mentioned in story:

SIDS- Sudden Infant Death Syndrome- unexplained death, usually during sleep of a seemingly healthy baby less than a year old. Some may call it Crib Death.

Shaken Baby Syndrome- A serious brain injury resulting from forcefully shaking an infant- usually occurs when a parent or caregiver shakes child out of frustration or anger, often because child won't stop crying. Permanent brain damage or death may result.

Postpartum depression- 1 in 9 moms suffer from this depression. It can happen to you even when you don't expect it. Exact cause is unknown but may be related to hormone levels that rise in your body gradually during pregnancy and then drop significantly after birth. Please seek help.

Quack Doctor- fraudulent or ignorant pretender to medical skill or a person who pretends he has the knowledge and skills but doesn't possess.

Mifepristone- this stops the pregnancy from growing. Some may feel nauseous and start bleeding right after taking it

Misoprostol- you can take it right away or within 48 hours of the first one. It will cause bleeding and cramping to empty out your uterus. This usually takes 1-4 hours after taking Misoprostol. And can last 4-5 hours.

In-clinic procedures: They will give you medicine to take that usually takes about ten minutes to help with pain. Suction abortion in the most common kind of abortion procedure. Sometimes they will put you to sleep...it just depends.

To read up more on this procedure go to www.plannedparenthood.org

Early Intervention- Is for birth to age 3, the term is used to describe services and supports to babies and young children with developmental delays and disabilities and their families. May include speech therapy, Physical therapy, Occupational Therapy and Behavioral Therapy. Based on the needs of the child and family. (I have been with EI for 15 years.)

If you need help please reach out for it....1-800-4-A-Child, 24hrs...7 days and has over 170 language. They are there to listen...to help you out.

Sorry if I left anything out...

I hope everyone that reads this story can relate in some way and please share with others.