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Alannah
Name: Alannah
DOB: 4/5/1995
Weight: 7lbs 11oz
I was 17years old when I became pregnant with Alannah. I was raised
pro-life and agreed whole heartedly. I was supported by my mother & family.
However friends had other opinions. It wasn't a decision to have
my child....It was already going to happen . I entered into to my senior
year, took extra classes to ensure I would graduate
and had a home tutor
for my recovery time after I had my child. I endured many comments from a
single male teacher at my school who taught my humanities class.
He did
not agree with my putting the whole school through my pregnancy, or my
being allowed to graduate since I had to miss more than the allotted
absences due to my baby. But through it all I graduated with my two
month old daughter there to share the experience with me. I never planned
to have a child so young, but when I look at her now, she is such a gift.
She's a vibrant, advanced, thriving 5 year old, whom I couldn't imagine ever
living without. As for my friends, I no longer speak to the ones who didn't support
me. My best friend who was pregnant at the same time as me, and terminated
her pregnancy, has never forgiven herself and lives in regret, especially
when she sees my daughter.
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