When Dallin and I got married we decided we were not going to have children for a couple of years. We wanted to finish school, I had a super good job, we were building our savings account and paying off my student loans, we also wanted to travel and continue living spontaneously.
When I first found out I was pregnant, I felt no happiness, no excitement. I felt despair, and devastation. I curled up on my bed and sobbed. I felt like I was trapped in a dark hole.
But here is what I believe, my choices led me to getting pregnant. And now I had to buck up and deal with the consequences. You see, there was a living human being inside me, and whether I was excited about it or not, I needed to stand up for his right to live.
I am eternally grateful that I did, and that he is mine. I love his big blue eyes, and his adorable giggle. I love watching how excited he gets when he hears me coming in the morning to get him out of his crib. I love how curious he is, and how much he loves to be outdoors. I love him.
From what I have read, abortions are legal up to 22 weeks of pregnancy. I remember the feeling of peace and excitement when we saw Hyrum through the ultrasound for the first time at 16 weeks. His heartbeat was strong, and he was healthy and alive.
Life is so precious and valuable. Please seriously consider alternatives to abortion. Babies are alive, even in the womb.
