I think her honesty is going to get a lot of flak from people. While I don’t agree that abortion is a good idea (being someone who is adopted), I think the important thing to focus on here is that she took the time to let it all sink in and then tried to make an informed decision. She stressed that in talking to other people, it was the regret at having an abortion that stayed with them over time. It’s not a quick and simple “fix” to an unplanned pregnancy.

She said:

“It wasn’t like I was raped, it’s not like I’m 16. I’m 30 years old, I make my own money, I support myself, I can afford to have a baby. And I am with someone who I love, and have been with for a long time.”

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Kourtney Kardashian Talks About Abortion

I have to say (being in a similar situation – oh, except for being rich that is!) that I would. And what a gift it would be to have someone give you the opportunity to be a parent with your own biological child.

However, most people cannot afford to use this method. One source says it can cost anywhere from $25,000-$50,000. It’s not without its cons. Most people who cannot have children decide for many reasons to adopt. I think there are many wonderful children in the world just looking for a home. But it’s a decision up to the couple and their individual circumstances.

What do you think about surrogacy?

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Would You Use a Surrogate?

When I was pregnant with my twins, I spent a great deal of time thinking about names. Growing up with the name “Gayla” was not easy and I didn’t want my kids growing up with teasing and ridicule that I’d undergone.

I look at some of the mega stars and what they are naming their children and have to wonder if the fame of their parents will be enough to keep the teasing at bay – well, will it?

How much thought did you put into naming your child? If you had a friend or a relative naming their child something terrible, would you tell them?

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What’s in a Name?