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So im 21, and I just found out I am 4 weeks pregnant a few days ago. I am going through a hard time processing this. The babys father is in the military and is on a mission until the 31st. I still live with my parents but im sure when I tell them (which I have no idea how, I get really anxious at even the thought of telling them) they will kick me out. My bf and I do both work but are nowhere near financially stable. I told my sister and she was nowhere near supportive. Calling me dumb and saying all these negative things.
I do have friends support and the fathers family told me they support us. but Im just having an emotional time getting the support I need from the people who I really need it from the most.
To the young moms or the girls who are experiencing the same thing or have gone through the same thing, how did you deal with your family? Could it be my heightened emotions that are just getting to me? I feel like all this stress is unhealthy for me and the baby.
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I had my first at 18 and I was already moved out by 16 but my family was in shock but came around. Idk your family and how they react but I would never kick my kids out especially in times that they need me. If your bf is in the military if you were married the military would take care of you guys. It would help medically, and a place to live. Just trying to help but I'm suggesting just do get married but if you feel that you want to spend your life with him then it would benefit you and your future family. Maybe your bf family would help you guys out til you got on your feet if your parents do kick you out.  Good luck
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Thank you, that is what I have been doing. I still havnt told my parents but his family has been supportive and excited.
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I got pregnant with my first child at 21 and I understand what you are going through. Just try and stay positive.  Babies are blessings. Be with your boyfriends family more if they are more supportive. My family was not supportive either but I didn't let them bring me down. It's your life not theirs.
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Thank you so much. The only thing keeping me positive is because I know there have been so many people who have done it own their own... I just keep praying.
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I got pregnant with my first child at the age of 19. So I can understand what your going through. I had a hard time telling my parents,  and only my husband was working at the time, we struggled a lot, and it was a rough road. I didn't have a lot of support, but I pushed through. I wish you luck dear!
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