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Young Pregnancy

I'm not judging nor am I trying to be rude but I have a question for all you young moms. Now I've already asked a few of you why so early and some responded that it was an accident. Understandable accidents happen and at least your being responsible and taking care of your self and baby, bravo to you ladies!  Im wondering about the others who are purposely getting pregnant at such young ages like 21 and under? Why so early ladies? What's the rush? Btw I'm currently writing a book about this. No names will be used only opinions. I've exhausted my own topic of " Being pregnant with Cancer". Thanx to all that do share .
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I'm 18 and 27 weeks pregnant, I was frowned upon greatly. Not because of my age but because I was the smart one....the one who everybody set their knowledge on doing great things. I graduated highschool early and got a job as soon as I was able to work. I'm in college and will be graduating in december to be a phlebotomist, which is when I'm due. My fiance and I live on our own and need for nothing. I was told I couldn't have kids so this pregnancy was a suprise to me.
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I dont feel 21 is young  at all i got married this year and pregnant right after it wasnt planned but neither was is it prevented if that makes. since .me n my husband are happy and eudnt change it at all we dnt feel like its nothing we r missing out on..also muslims are encouraged to get married and have kids ..yur not supposed to date, have premarital sex etc.. I was ready lol!
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And i do plan on pursuing a career and college. Also we do plan on getting married once he gets stationed. And after that, me and the baby will be finding a place where he is stationed at.
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Im 18 and 18+1 weeks pregnant. I'll be 19 when the baby is born. It wasn't planned. But we were happy. We've been together for almost 3 years. Both of finishedhs. I was signed up to start college in August but then i was giving the opportunity to have a full time job working front desk at a hotel. Right now, saving money is a priority. Mine and my boyfriends relationship was and still is fantastic. We are more in love than we've ever been. I've always been a mommys girl, so she is my biggest fan now. Me and my father stopped having a relationship after the divorce. He's attempted to commit to suicide many times. Not happy with his life. Needlessto say, we've never had a better relationship. He told me this baby gave him a reason to live. He also told me that this baby saved his life. The boyfriend is going to basic for the marines in November, I'll be about 6 months. The marines have always been a dream for him. But after we got pregnant, he wanted to get it started knowing it would make us financially stable and the baby would never go without. He is being the best. He has gone to every single one of my doctor appts. I couldn't have asked for a betterman. We didnt plan this, but i would never regret it.
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Im 23 years old nd 19 weeks pregnant .  I meet my guy n january got preg n may it been crazy but yah we did plan it . He alway wanted a baby nd I did too . Now were livin tgether n a house hav a puppy . He works nd supports me I b lost without him  . Yah im young but it better to b young wen preg as ur baby is meant to be more healthy  nd stuff .
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im 17 yrs old and I'm pregnant.. It wasnt on purpose, i wasnt trying to have a baby, i definitely wasnt ready and my baby's father and I werent getting along at all.. it my fault was that I wasnt doing using protection I guess I just didn't think it was goin to happen but it did.. I do know of young mothers that PURPOSELY got pregnant. Some do it to keep a guy in their life, sad as that sounds! but i do know a few girls that did that. I know of girls that were all strung out on drugs, their minds werent in the right place and they just really wanted a baby who knows why..
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