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Good luck and have faith! I know a few women who have had abortions, and can't name a single person who didn't regret it. If it feels right in your gut, know that you're making the right decision for yourself, eyes wide open.
That said, you said "both will only support me if i have an abortion". What does that mean? If you have an abortion, there's nothing to support - not financially. If you have the child, each guy has a 50% chance of being on the hook for child support for 18 years. If I were in their shoes and only cared about money, I'd be VERY supportive of your having an abortion too. In the end, what good is that?
And emotionally? I don't think a guy is capable of supporting a woman emotionally post-abortion, not if he advocated the abortion to begin with. He cannot understand the loss, and so cannot empathize. Your parents supported you having an abortion, and you still regret it now.
They're basically saying 'don't count on me'. Not to be harsh, but the initial reactions are somewhat understandable. From what I understand, paternity tests aren't performed until after the baby is born. Many guys have doubts about their paternity - stemming from awe at their ability to procreate - even when they know 100% they are the father - its not like women knowing without a doubt that we are the mother. So I definitely wouldn't count on either guy being around for the duration of the pregnancy.
BUT, once the baby is born, and you get that paternity tests done, you most definitely should be hitting pops up for child support. The child deserves it. Guys don't have a choice in being financially supportive or not; they don't get to opt out. Just prepare yourself for legal battles - you may need your older sister to help you pay for the lawyers and court costs and tests.
Good luck! and Congrats about telling both guys up front - you made the right decision.
 
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