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I'm 3 weeks pregnant and I'll be 15 in July...just wanted to know if there's anyone else out there in my situation...
Anything is possible! I got pregnant when I was 16 and had my beauriful baby boy when I was 17. My whole family told me I needed to get an abortion and id never rise above etc. Me and my fiance have been together for 3 1/2 years and we are expecting our second boy any day now! I finished high school and I am now a stay at home mom which I love. My fiance and I bought a house together last august and plan on getting married in the next year! I'm 19 which is still pretty young but I just look at it as I started my life earlier than most and I wouldn't change it for nothing. Good luck and stay positive!
Congratulations on the news and i was a teen mom at 16 and with my second child now . If you neef any help or support i am here to talk . Its going to be hard but you can always get through it , just believe in yourself and your baby . Good luck !
Congrats on everything! I was 16 when i had my daughter. Im now 20 pregnant with my second child. You can do it & dont let nobody tell you different. I can tell already that you will be a great mom (: i know plenty of teen moms, plenty. Where im from everybody have a baby. Its so normal here, not saying that its good. But your life is not over. Congrats again! Babies are blessings.
I'm 19 and about to have my first, so not sure if I'm the kind of friend you're looking for - but I can be a friend who was raised by a teen parent. I saw the struggle from the other end...I know all about it and I offer advice from that viewpoint :-) As long as you're willing to make it work, you'll be fine. Not saying it will be a piece of cake by any means, but you can totally do it.
Yes I know I was just saying so any young mothers that did things right like me and had a baby with a birth defect doesn't blame their selves because I did everything right and finding out my son had a heart defect I blamed myself for months not knowing why it happened!
@tattooedmommy18 of course not all! Anyone of any age for any reason can have a baby with some kind of defect. It may or may not have anything to do with your age at all! Sometimes, unfortunately things just happen.
Very true! There's always a risk even if you do absolutely everything right. Sorry, I didn't mean to sound like I was guilt tripping anybody. I was just referring to the higher incidence for teen moms.
Plenty of young moms on here for you to chat with and find support. Even the not so teen moms are great company. Not sure really what to add that hasn't already been said. Im 17 and 18w pregnant, since I'll be 18 and a legal adult when my child is born, I don't really see myself as a "teen mom" but I'm definitely here if you want to shoot me a message.
Like @katyrb said, and we just covered this topic today in nursing school. Under 16 there are said to be "more risks" but like she stated its mostly from lack or medical care and or being careless.
It will be a challenge but you seem to be a smart young girl who's accepting responsibility for your actions. And graduating early will be a big plus. Set your mind to positive and we're here if you need us!
Like @katyrb said, and we just covered this topic today in nursing school. Under 16 there are said to be "more risks" but like she stated its mostly from lack or medical care and or being careless.
It will be a challenge but you seem to be a smart young girl who's accepting responsibility for your actions. And graduating early will be a big plus. Set your mind to positive and we're here if you need us!
I have to disagree! I had a completely healthy pregnancy at 16 did nothing wrong and didn't even have caffeine in my diet much less anything else bad and my son was born with a heart defect!
Yes most defects in teen pregnancy is because of them not taking care of their self and baby but not all!!
Yes most defects in teen pregnancy is because of them not taking care of their self and baby but not all!!
I'm not a teen mom, but my best friend had her son at 16. Yes teen pregnancies have a higher risk of defects, premature birth, etc, but its not because teenagers have a tendency to not take care of themselves. Take a prenatal vitamin every day, eat healthy, get rest, stay away from tobacco, alcohol, etc, go to the dr regularly. Your mom may come around, she's probably still in shock, but that baby is still her grandchild. The more supportive people around you the better! Many communities have teen mom support groups that are really helpful. Best of luck to you, ignore the people who talk down to you. Reality is that you have a precious baby already, and there are so many people out there who will help and support you. You sound very mature for your age :) Prayers and hugs going out to you!
Girl I'm 18 and pregnant with my second baby!! Yes it's extremely hard at times but totally worth it! I got pregnant with my first son the month I turned 16 and I'm now married to his father and we are having our second son in august!!:) we were both on bad tracks and we straightened our life up and now he has an awesome job and we live in our own house and pay our own bills supporting ourselves!!:) just telling you this because it's possible to have a successful life being a teen mom!!:) I did it!!
Well congrats! Theres nothing to be nervous about. All They're going to do probably is take blood, ask you a couple questions, maybe do a pap smear and depending on how far along they think you are they may do an ultra sound. Make sure you start taking prenatal vitamins and drinking plenty of water. Try to stay away from things like deli meats, undercooked meats, and raw eggs (cookie dough, sunny side up eggs with soft yolks) and try to limit caffine like coffee, sodas with caffine, chocolates, and teas. So has it been three weeks since you missed your period? When were you suppose to start?
Yes I took like 5 and they were all positive. I made an appointment for the doctors on Friday. I'm really nervous!
How did you find out you are pregnant? Did you take a pregnancy test and it came back positive?
Congratulations! I hope everything goes good for you and your baby :) im 17 and I have lots of support but it is still very hard on me. You seem to know what your doing tho so keep up the good work and be prepared for your emotions to go crazy. Remember if times get tough were all here for support :)
Don't worry about the negative comments I see it got deleted. It's no ones business as to why you have a sex life at your age. That was a topic this morning and fourteen isn't the youngest age kids are having sex!! As long as you keep doing what your doing in school and stay string for your baby you will be fine. I agree your not a baby and eventually all little girls grow out of dolls!
Don't worry about explaining anything to anyone just keep your head up u have many supporters
I'm in 10th grade @acaiamommy. And I see Where you're coming from. And you are entitles to your own opinion. But one thing I will not agree with you on is that I am a baby. I'm young, Yes. But I have had experiences in life you couldn't imagine. Like it was previously stated, this is a place for support, and if you cannot be supportive then it would be best for you to keep your opinions to yourself.
Good luck sweetie your choose is your choose you'll do just great my sister had her baby at fourteen turning fifteen she did wonderful support or not as long as u know u can do it u can no matter how hard never give up.
her mother legally cannot put her daughters child up for adoption. that's preposterous. why would you think that?
Im 16 and 19 weeks pregnant. Its hard on your body but just make sure you exercise and get plenty of rest!
I really appreciate you all sticking up for me, I know this is going to be hard, but I'm prepared for this, I'm actually in 10th grade and I'm set to graduate early next year. My pregnancy was not planned,I was on birth control. It was an accident. But a happy one. I am fully aware of the responsibilities I will soon face, but it helps that I have support from you all. so Thank you!!!
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