Testimonies

“Is it even mine? Are you sure you tested right? Maybe you did it wrong and misread the result!” Brad could not believe what he was hearing. His homeless, single-mother girlfriend was pregnant? She must have made a mistake. “I’ll get her an appointment with professionals and get this all cleared up. I’m sure she’s just sick because of all the stress. This can’t be right.” 

Heather was in fact pregnant. She was nervous and anxious but believed in God and knew that He would see her through. She was very uncertain about her future, but after seeing her baby on the ultrasound at Your Options Medical, she felt excitement for the first time.  

“So, you said we could get more information on abortion and adoption right? I’m not even sure if this baby is mine.” Heather was crushed by Brad’s words. She wanted to have their baby together, but he made it sound like he wanted nothing to do with this entire situation. How could this be happening? How could he reject their child, reject her? 

After some discussion about options and the support available, Heather was encouraged that there was a lot of support from Your Options and the local community. She shared with the Advocate that she believes children are a gift from God and that He would somehow see her through.  

With time to process and work through some difficult seasons, Brad, Heather, and her daughters welcome a strong little boy, Gideon into their family. “It has been a challenge, but I know God is looking out for us!” Thank you for standing with us to provide support to couples facing unexpected pregnancies. Together, we empower them to choose life! 

“What is going on? Am I just stressed? Could I actually be pregnant? I’m trying to make better choices. God, could this really be happening?” Bailey was a single mom and had been with her boyfriend, Teddy, for over a decade. They had a toddler girl they were raising together and recently, Bailey had found God. When she began feeling off, she thought about a pregnancy test and decided to research where to go. That’s when she found Your Options Medical. Hesitantly, she made an appointment, not sure what to expect, but desperate for clarity. 

The staff helped her confirm the pregnancy, understand what was happening in her body, and gave her time to breathe. With their help, Bailey began to see that even in the middle of the unknown, she wasn’t alone—and that hope could grow in the most unexpected places. “I’m not sure how all of this is going to pan out, but I believe God is drawing me to be even more reliant upon Him!” 

As the weeks turned to months, she was not just surviving—she was growing, stretching, and becoming stronger than she ever imagined. It all started when she stepped through the doors of a pregnancy center where the staff encouraged her that God would be with her every step of this journey. A few months later, Bailey and Teddy welcomed another beautiful baby girl, Daphne into their world.  

Because of your generosity, Bailey was not alone when she faced one of the most difficult moments of her life. She found hope, support, and a safe place to breathe—right here at Your Options Medical. Thank you! 

I sat on the edge of the bathtub, the pregnancy test still trembling in my hand. Two pink lines. Clear as day. I stared at them for what felt like hours, hoping they would somehow change, fade, or disappear altogether. My breath caught in my throat. This was not part of the plan—not now, not like this. I had always imagined this moment with joy, after we were married. Eric and I have not even been together consistently over the past ten years. We have broken up over issues as simple as house chores. Is he going to leave me if I keep this baby? 

There’s a quiet tug inside me, though, beneath the fear and the confusion. A small, persistent voice asking, what if? What if this is the start of something I didn’t know I needed? I do not have the answers right now. All I know is that I have a decision to make—one that only I can make. I’m scared, yes, but I’m also beginning to understand that being scared doesn’t mean I’m not strong. It just means this moment matters. And that whatever I choose, it will shape who I become from here. 

“Sara! How are you, Honey? It’s the middle of the day, are you okay?” I’m relieved mom answered her phone! “Hi Mom, I need to go to an appointment and I hope you’ll come with me.” We enter the clinic and I see a calm woman working behind the desk. She looks up and smiles. “What if I can do this? Even if Eric leaves, what if my mom helps me?” I share my concerns with the Advocate and she kindly explains the first step is the ultrasound, I am so relieved my mom can come with me. I am beyond nauseous from hormones and stress. I want this baby, but I also want Eric, but I am so conflicted and then…there it is. On the screen, already bigger than a sweet potato, there is my sweet baby. I cannot help the tears that flow. “What if this is the best thing that has ever happened to me?” 

Just a few months later, Sara welcomed a precious baby girl, Serena. Your contributions make a real and lasting impact in the lives of the women and families who walk through our doors every day—often in moments of deep uncertainty and need. Your generosity is more than financial—it’s a message of hope. Every dollar you give helps us provide a safe space where women are heard, supported, and encouraged. Thank you!