Hello all,
I am 19 and just a little over a month pregnant. I found out quite immediatly so my boyfriend and I have had a wee bit of time to talk it over. Thus far, we have decided we will keep the baby which absolutely thrills me, but sometimes I become fearfully doubtful in my abilities to be a good mother.
This pregnancy wasn't planned what so ever, we have only known each other 4 months (Gulp!!) and we aren't exactly financially stable.
I guess what I'm trying to ask here is, is this a totally insane idea to keep the baby? I mean romantically speaking this idea is lovely, and my bf and I get really excited talking about it .. but then reality sets in and we think .. Oh lord, how are we going to do this?
Are we totally mad? Or is this possible ...... ?
Any advice?
I think you are doing the best thing by keeping your baby, yes I think you are young, but I also think that you already are an amazing mother. If you need to talk let me know.
Dont worry! It gets better!! Oh wait.... no it doesn't!
You are going to worry about everything.. for the next nine months! and then for the next 18 years after that! and then you are going to continue worrying until you are old.
It is completely normal.
I think you made a great decision to keep your LO though.
Good luck!
Haha, thanks for the uplifting messages!
A whole life of worrying ... Fabulous!
Lets just hope there are some rewarding steps along the way .....
Thank you very much though ..
It's terrifying but I think I can do this ...
I think you are choosing well, u answerd it urself, by keeping the baby u made hat choice, and that is a hard choice to make, im 19 and this is my frist, and i feel just as worried as u r and all the mums 2 b r aswell, it will all make sence when ur holding ur baby in ur arms xxxx
I think everyone is different and 19 would be too young for some but not for others.
Even though you've only been together for 4 months, your BF must really care & thats a great enviroment for a child. Most guys don't have that kind of reaction in that situation. Even my OH being 32 at the time and telling me he wanted kids with me then freaked out when I got pregnant!!
As for money, loads of people feel they can't manage but you'll find a way. Again, myself and OH had good jobs and a good income so felt it was a great time to have a baby and about a month after I became pregnant we both lost our jobs. You never know whats going to happen in the future and you can't let that stop you.
Congratulations and I am so proud of you that you are keeping your baby! There will be times when it can be tough, but the rewards far outweigh them
Your baby will be the bright star of your life!
I'm also 19 and found I was pregnant when I was around 3-4 weeks. I was SO shocked as me and my bf had only discussed having children in the future when we had our own house etc. But we knew we couldn't get rid of this baby as we know even though at times it would be hard and scary that we could make it work.
Everyone has doubts and fears hun, no matter the age
Linear Mode
