I know that I’m no expert in this, but can’t your parents pitch in and look after the baby so both of you can go to school until it’s old enough to go to day care during the day? Or any other relatives? People have done this.
There are many relationships that fail whether they are short or long in today’s world. I wouldn’t base decision on the length of the relationship. In terms of abortion it may not be an option for religious reasons or their own morality. In terms of adoption, that does not come without emotional damage. There are no easy answers and it is for them to decide and hopefully with supportive parents that can help guide them.
I agree, but everyone involved is going to suffer to some extent no matter what they do. Presumably they’re aware of the options they have (at least in the broad sense of abortion, adoption, or keep the baby), and I don’t see how it’s helpful to state the obvious difficult choice and then say “problem solved.”
Not all parents are willing and able to do this. And plus, who is going to pay for that “day care during the day”? Day care is very expensive. Not to mention medical expenses, baby gear, diapers, formula, etc.
But this is one reason that the OP & GF should tell their parents ASAP. If nothing else, his GF should be getting good prenatal care from a doctor NOW if they intend to carry the pregnancy through.
^Yes. If you’re keeping the baby, she NEEDS to be getting prenatal care. Definitely tell both of your parents because they can help with this hard decision making - they care about your futures (and possible grandbaby’s future) and know you both better than we do, thus making them the best advisers you can get right now.
Update: so we decided to keep the baby. She is beautiful! Seven months old now. Currently me and my lady are engaged and making plans for our wedding. We are really happy together and I’m so glad that the girl I happened to knock up a couple years ago turned out to be my soulmate.
As far as school goes, I’m graduating next month and she will be starting back in the Fall. I’m absolutely thrilled for our future together. Everything worked out wonderfully. 
@sixfootsevenfoot, Congratulations on the birth of your daughter and best wishes on your engagement! I’m so glad you finished your degree and are encouraging your fiancee to finish hers. Good luck to both of you.
Hello, Your life is defined by your response to the highs and lows you experience. You are doing quite well.
Kudos to you and your now fiance for handling the responsibility. Best wishes for your relationship and well being, and congrats on the beautiful baby!
Man, I didn’t check the date on this post and I’m glad I read all the way through before I responded - because I thought a lot of people were being super dramatic. Of course having a baby when you’re 20 and didn’t intend to won’t necessarily ruin your life. It just changes things.
Anyway, I’m glad you and your fiancee and your daughter are doing well and sound super happy. Congrats to you! May the blessings keep rolling in