‘He deserved to be part of this world’

Isis’s Story

I was going into my senior year of college when I found out that I was pregnant. I was so scared of how this would impact my future. I did not feel that I was ready to be a mother.

At the time, I didn’t even have health insurance, and I was just taking life one day at a time. My coworker told me about CPC’s pregnancy medical clinics. We called them while I was at work and I was able to set up an appointment after work, which surprised me because most offices close at five. My son’s father and I went to the ultrasound to confirm my pregnancy.

But it was much more than an ultrasound, the staff created a safe space where I was able to share my feelings about my pregnancy and explained to me what my options were. Before we had an ultrasound, we were considering abortion.

Once I saw my son’s heartbeat, I knew I couldn’t do it. We were so lucky to have the opportunity to create a child, and he deserved to be part of this world.

After that appointment, my son’s father and I participated in parenting classes. I thought they would be a good opportunity for us to learn more about becoming parents and talk with other families. I think back to those classes a lot. At the time I was going through so much and the staff really brought me comfort.

I enjoyed this part of our parenting journey as my son’s dad and I got to learn together. Since he has unfortunately passed away, moments like those are key memories for me.

Being a mom has been the best thing I’ve experienced. My son has given me a purpose. I’m not sure where I’d be without him. He is the best part of me and his dad. I’m so happy he’s able to carry on his father’s legacy.

My experience has been one of the most challenging things I’ve ever been through. I unexpectedly got pregnant at 22, battled prenatal depression, changed the environment I was accustomed to, made some hard decisions, and lost my son’s dad.

But because of God, I made it through. I’m thankful that I was able to overcome every hardship and still show up for my son.

While my journey may not have been easy, it was rewarding in the end. I’m thankful for the staff who helped me believe that I was able to be a mother and for being there since the beginning.