[rd200]

Ryan, it sounds like you are in a very difficult situation. i'm sure your parents dont HATE you. they are probably just frustrated with the whole situation like you are. You cant force your girlfriend to place the baby for adoption even if you feel that it is what's best right now. There is never a GOOD time to be ready for parenting. Things happen and now they need to be dealt with. I'm sure that you will both make excellent parents and no matter what happens, whether she wants to keep the baby or not, you need to be supportive of that decision. A baby is definetly a life changing event, but it doesnt have to be for the worst. It may not be what you wanted in your life right now but things happen for a reason. Its hard to see those reasons sometimes, but if your girlfriend wants to keep the baby, then you need to make sure you are there for your baby in every possible way. i truely hope that you find a way to work things out that is good for all of you and espiecally your baby. Rach