Sherika’s Pregnancy Story

Nic and I have seven children. When I was pregnant with Kingston, my pregnancy was a breeze. But after I had him, I unexpectedly coded on the table. Afterward, the doctor told me, “I’m surprised you and your son made it through that. I would never get pregnant again if I were you.” So, when I found out I was pregnant with Legend, I didn’t tell anyone. I was even afraid to tell Nic. Having an abortion was the first thing I thought of. I can’t keep this baby; if I did keep this baby, then I may die, and then who will take care of my other children? By this time, I was already researching different places to go to have an abortion.

When we came to Real Options, the atmosphere was different. From the ladies at the front desk to the sonogram, my first-day experience was impeccable. They listened. They heard my heart. They took their time. They understood what I was faced with, and at the end of the conversation, they took my hands and said, “Whatever decision you make, we’re going to walk with you through it.” Real Options made sure that I was not walking alone. They paired me with a mentor who walked with me the remainder of my pregnancy and an entire year after Legend was born