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So I learned that my younger sister is pregnant and she's asking me for advice. I'm also pregnant as well but after the talk that I had with my mom made me second guess my decision on keeping this baby. My sister already made up her mind an said she is keeping her child no matter what. An now she is asking me for help an support an it's hard to do because I'm still trying to support myself.  An me being an older sister I know I have to be there for her an her baby. We had a hard life growing up an my mom is not going to help neither one of us. So what should I do do I keep my baby an deal with my own problems or do I give up so I can help my sister in the time of need for when she has her baby????!!!
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KEEP YOUR BABY! take care of yourself first, and your baby. There are many programs that help out pregnant moms, those can help you and your sister. You will regret killing your baby, especially when you see your sisters little one. You will always imagine how your baby would have looked like and if it would have been like your sisters. Being pregnant together with your sister will help you guys get closer, your kids can grow up together and you guys will be able to relate to each other and help each other out.  Good luck!
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I agree with ciara, you can keep your baby and still be there for sister. You two can support each other and your kids will also grow up together and make many wonderful memories. Don't give up your baby for small things like this, every life is precious. My sister had an abortion once and to this day she still regrets it.
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7409776 tn?1408929189
I know you feel like you need to be there for her, and you still can. You don't have to give up your baby for her. Keep the baby. You can do it!
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In this case.. Do not put anyone's happiness before yours. Do what you feel is best for you but remember just as you knew, your sister knew what could happen. Good luck with your decision and remember you aren't responsible for her or her child.
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You should keep your baby. No matter what your moon says because you always have that what if feeling. Becoming a mom may be scary but it's also the best feeling in the world. So keep your baby as for your little sister she has to women and attempt to pull SOME of her own wait also. Every action has a reaction whether its positive or negative.
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I already have a name for my daughter so I'm actually gonna look for daycare today cuz usually there's a waiting list.
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If I were in your situation, I would take my little sister to the nearest Wic office. All she needs is proof of address, an I.d. and proof of income if any. They will give her food vouches while she's pregnant and until the child turns 5 yrs old. Make her sign up for food stamps, state insurance and cash assistance. When she finds out the sex of the baby and has a name for it have her google 1st things first website and put in her zip code so she can finddaycares offering scholarships and sign the baby up for when its here.  
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KEEP THE BABY. It will be hard, nobody ever said a baby is easy but thats what a real mother does. I would never get an abortion, highly against that. You need to put yourself and YOUR baby first sweetie.
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You need to worry about your baby first and just try helping her as much as you can. You can't make her your number 1 priority if you're trying to help yourself as well .
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