I actually suggest that you seek counseling before making a decision. If you are at college and have access to a university psychiatry office or something similar, take advantage of it right now.
In the same theme of the other responses:
Should you decide to keep the child, seek counseling. You will need guidance, advice and a controlled environment in which to explore your feelings.
Should you decide to carry the child to term and then give him or her up for adoption, seek counseling. You will both become new and different people. I have known couples who have given their unplanned children to open adoptions. It has worked very well for them. Parents and children have all been very happy. You will, however well it might work, still need counseling before, during and after.
If you decide to abort the pregnancy, consult with doctors and seek counseling before and after. Explore the different choices of method and the side effects of those options.
You have time to make an informed choice. For the love of god, do not be afraid to ask questions.
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