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Any other teenagers?

I am only 16 years old, but I'm in love with my daughter already. & if anyone says I'm not going to support her, or be a good mom, etc.. You don't need to comment on this post.. I don't have any type of support other than people supporting me to get an abortion.. I cry myself to sleep all the time because of it... I don't talk to either one of my brothers due to the fact they both wanted me to give her up. & I said no. I am supporting my daughter, I'm currently not in school anymore because every single time I stress myself out I bleed, & I have had liver problems since I was 8 years old.. I have depression, bipolar disorder, & anxiety, I was diagnosed by the time I got to elementary due to growing up in a house full of  different types of abuse.. So I need to have some type of friend or anything.. Please comment if you deal with the same or have been in that sort of situation before..
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I was 16 when I got pregnant with my daughter. I'm now 24 pregnant with my 3rd. I had a lot of the same situations when I told my family about me being pregnant at 16. It was the best decision I've ever made to keep my daughter who is now 6. Its going to be hard. But I'm sure you are more than capable. And its such an amazing blessing. Keep your head up.
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6832165 tn?1389701390
I had my 1st at 17 quickly followed by 2nd 18 months later it wasn't planned or anything and I brought them up on my own for a long time but they are both awesome, polite, intelligent kids and a most of all they are happy. Young mum doesn't mean bad mum. Good luck :)
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I'm 17 & my boyfriend is 20. Were 18+5 wks. Were not finding out what were having until next week. Babys due July 8th & I turn 18 June 6th. My mom didn't care I was pregnant.. she's never cared about anything I've done so I learned a lot on my own. I've had some negativity but we just ignored them, got jobs & got as much on our own as possible. Just prove everyone wrong. I'm excited for my baby & never thought of aborting or adoption. Just keep your head up. Message me if you need to talk.
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Hello Tasyi and others.  For starters I want to say NEVER LET ANYONE TELL YOU WHAT YOU ARE OR ARE NOT CAPABLE OF.  GOD PLACES A BABY IN OUR WOMBS FOR A PURPOSE. THOSE WHO SHOULDN'T PARENT, WOULDNT BREED. I had my first daughter at 15, found out I was pregnant in juvi. The people there was telling me to abort it but my family supported. I didn't care who did or who didn't. I stayed in school. Had my baby and kept progressing. Right now you're experiencing so many hormone changes and emotions that you don't need anyone else's ********.  We expect different from the ones we love but at this point, its on you to do for yourself. Do you have teen advocacy programs like planned parenthood where u live? Google some. Get into those programs where its nothing but support and other girls like you.  I'm on my 2nd child, I have a GED, I'm in college and I am about to go for Alcohol and Substance abuse counseling Certification.  SELF LOVE AND FAITH IS THE KEY. TALK TO GOD! you will be fine.. need a private chat, hit me anytime little mama ***@****
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Im 17 pregnantt with my first im due june 16 with a boy..i know its hard being pregnant at these young ages but things happen and its okay your going to be a great mom..Theres alot of ppl who are going to judge but who cares your life not theres lol.
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Im 16 and almost seven months pregnant with a little boy. The only support I have is my boyfriend and his family. My Aunt has a daughter and cant have anymore kids but she really wants another one (especially a boy) so my parents first reaction was for me to give her my baby. That was not about to happen because me and my boyfriend both wanted our child and wanted to be parents. I had four best friends but this pregnancy has really changed me; I've grown up alot and my friends just dont seem to understand me anymore so none of us really talk anymore. It's sad but I believe everything happens for a reason and im ready for may to be here so I can hold my boy♡
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7244574 tn?1391666022
@mama7814
Im 22 and pregnant with #3 too, I'm 28wks+5 days :)

@Tasyi  
I got prego at 17 and I went threw alot of problems but everything changed for me once my daughter was born.
Take care of yourself and ignored all the negativity!
Good Luck, I'm sure you will do great:)
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5615074 tn?1378316840
Yes you are young, but you are fully capable of being a great mom. I am 18 in labor hopefully right now with my second baby. I had my daughter when I was 14. And I did keep her. Don't get me wrong, it is hard, but totally worth it. If you ever need anything, you can message me. :)
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I just turned 19 due march 25. Its terriffying! I couldn't imagine being your age and pregnantbut have a lot of respect for any girl who is young and keeps their baby and wants to support it, it takes a lot of sacrifice and maturity. I'm 3 years older than you and I'm still pretty scared so you go! Don't listen to ant negativity you made the right decision
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Im 16 turning 17 in june. Im due in april i had a problem were i dont have a mom i just have my dad and 2 sisters and one brother. My dad didnt want my boyfriend to be in the babys life my dad wanted to support the baby i dont push my pregnancy on my dad. I dont like his side of his family cuz they talk crap about me. My dad only let my boyfriend be involved because he was stressing me out
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7446981 tn?1393216927
I've never been in your situation but keep your head up. Age doesn't define your parenting ability. I'm sure you will be a great momma.
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1816154 tn?1463430018
I was 16 when I got pregnant with my son and had him 1.5 months after my 17 bday and I kept him even though I was raped, my mom and brother supported me but my great aunt and uncle told me to give him up and I never did:) because I knew it was not his fault and he did not ask to be born. I think its awesome you want to keep your baby! Congrats hun!!
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Thank you all for the support & for sharing your experiences.. I don't know what I would do with out this app!! Everyone is so nice & understanding..
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Yes I feel too young, & I wish I had waited until I was over the age of an adult but what has happened already happened.. I have no problem with my age just the fact I wish I was older so I can give her more of an idea of how I want her to turn out.. But this guy has been my first for everything, &iI wouldn't have it any other way. :)
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6974371 tn?1390155583
Im 16 turning 17 in april and im 32 weeks pregnant due april 3rd with my little baby boy and I understand what your going threw my family kicked me out when they found out and now I live with my fiance and were doing better without them and im already so in love with my son if you need to talk im here
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I'm 16 and I just had my baby a little under two weeks ago. && I know, being judged ***** plus my aunt kicked me out. I'm taking care of my baby.. Not just pushing him on my parents. I'm a good mom. Teen or not and I'm positive you will be too! Good luck! (:
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Im 18 due in may but if you ever need anyone to talk to im here for you.
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I am 16 my due date is August 22. I understand totally I don't speak to half my family cause they all wanted me to get a abortion
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4503521 tn?1400858886
You made the best decision only you know whats best for you. In the bible it says I knew you before where in the womb. There's a saying if god brought you to it he'll bring you thru it. Seek ye first the kingdom of god and all things shall be added onto you. Pray about your situation God already knows your circumstances. He will see you thru. Congratulations if you need to talk I'm here. May God keep you

Ashley
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I've haven't been through a situation like that but yes stay strong and don't give up on your baby girl if you need someone to talk to I'm here for you girl I know what it feels like to be alone I'm 18yrs.old & my due date is on June23
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Congratulations on the baby! You'll be a great mommy. I'm only 21 and I was pressured to abort too but I refused.

But I gotta ask... Don't you feel too young? I see 11 year olds pregnant and I feel like they have no business.
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I'm 28w+5d preggo with my 3rd child and being 22 I still get negative attitude from a lot of my family. I have gotten looked at like a disappointment since I got preggo with my 1st child. I think there is a cple family members that are happy for me. I think you will be a great mom. My kids are my world and I wouldn't change that for nothing. Don't let them put u down hun prove to them that they are wrong. :) good luck
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I'm 15 but will be 16 in May I'm due in July 12 I understand what you're going through I love my son also <3 giving him ip was never an option and never will be . Just stay strong you'll be a wonderful mommy I'm here if you need someone to talk to (:
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I'm 22 and I guess have kinda been in a situation like that. I was 14yrs old when I got preggo with my 1st child and when I was 7 months with her my dad and his mom said I should get an abortion or give her up but I didn't I had her 2 months after I turned 15. Then got preggo with my other daughter at 15 and had her when I turned 16.
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