raising a baby on minimum wage?

Question

Me and my girlfriend are wondering if its possible to raise a baby on 2 incomes of minimum wage shes almost 16 and im almost 15.

Me and my girlfriend are wondering if its possible to raise a baby on 2 incomes of minimum wage shes almost 16 and im almost 15. we didnt have intercourse we got really unlucky and some pre ejaculation got on her and that is what made her pregnant so please keep the insulting to a minimum

Answer 1

You may want to check with social services for much needed help.

Answer 2

I know you have probably heard this many times before, but you two are way too young to have a child. You two still live with your parents I am sure. I guys aren't even old enough to go see a Rated R movie. I would suggest calling your local Planned Parenthood center. There are a few different options that you guys should consider. First there is the option to have an abortion. This proceedure is risky and may prevent your girlfriend from ever being able to have children when she gets older. It is a reasonably painful process as well. Not only physically, but mentally as well. Your second option is adoption. There are many people who are ready and willing to adopt a little baby because they are unable to have children. There is even someone on this website looking to adopt a baby. Call your local agencies and they might be able to help. In some cases the people wanting to adopt the child may help out with medical expenses and sometimes living expenses. Your third option is to keep the baby. If you choose to do this, you guys should probably get married, get your GEDs, apply for Section 8 housing (welfare) and foodstamps, and get assistance with child care when the time comes for your girlfriend to go back to work. I am 20 years old. I have a son that is 17months. I am pretty young, but older than the two of you and it has been pretty difficult to raise this child. I don't go out anymore, I don't see my friends alot, and I work full time, and all my money goes to my son. It is extremely hard to raise a child nowadays. Please consider all your options before making a rash decision. Contacting Planned Parenthood, or even speaking to you guidence couselor at school will help you in making a decision. I hope this helps. Good luck! : )

Answer 3

I'm a 34 year old mother of three -- I'll try not to get all "mommy" on you ... so, here goes ...

My husband and I make over $115K a year and it's difficult. BUT, not impossible. Just don't be like some first-time parents and try to buy everything NEW or Name-Brand ... because that baby is going to grow so fast for the first 5 years ... it won't have time to wear half the stuff anyway! Don't be prideful - if someone offers you a highchair, baby swing, crib - TAKE IT -- you'll save hundreds of dollars on these items that you're baby will only use for a short while (if at all, my daughter hated being in the swing) ... look into programs like WIC that offer free basic food staples and formula for mom and baby ... that'll help big-time. Whatever you do - DON'T get lazy and jump on Welfare .. you'll be doing yourself and your baby a great disservice by setting that kind of an example. You made a mistake - now do what you can to better yourself and make a life for your baby. Chances are - you and your girlfriend won't be a couple for the rest of your lives ... so just make the baby your common ground and don't get ugly with eachother -- remember how tough it is growing up? Well, it's 10 times as tough growing up with teenage parents who aren't together. Plus - open up a checking and savings account so that your pay checks can be direct deposited ... this way, you're not cashing your pay and walking around with $$ you're likely to spend foolishly. Wishing you both and your baby much love, happiness, health and success.

Answer 4

It is very hard to raise a baby on two minimum wage paychecks. Babies are not only very expensive but having a baby is alot of responsibility. You should be financially, emotionally and physically ready. You and your girlfriend are so young. What about finishing school? What about having a car? You will need a car to get your baby from place to place. Will you guys live together? How will you afford rent? You should ask yourself these questions. After a baby, you can't go out no more, you can't spend your paycheck on what you want - everything is for the baby. I'm not saying you can't do it. I'm saying it is very difficult.
Me and my boyfriend are thinking about having a baby and we are both 23 and we both have good jobs and I am still worried that I'm not financially ready for a baby. I have friends that make decent money and they are struggling to afford their babies. I am not trying to discourage you. But babies are very expensive. Think about it before you decide to have a baby and if your girlfriend is pregnant then try to get a better job and start saving.

Answer 5

It depends on how happy you are about having a baby and how much you two love each other. I would not suggest it because it will be hard, but it is very possible. Lots of people do it all over the world. Your biggest problem will be how society is going to react. I wish you the best of luck. If this is what you really want and you believe you and your girlfriend are in love, then go for it.

Answer 6

I dont see this something that is impossible to do. One thing you need to remember is that you are both underage and I dont see anyone renting you an apartment. How are your parents about all of this? Are you going to finish school? You are still 14 and cant drive. What will you do when she is at work or school and the baby gets sick but, you cant drive the baby to the doctor. Or the baby runs out of milk and you cant drive to the doctor. Sweetheart, did you think about these things before having unprotected sex? Before having sex at all? You need to look and see what your options are. Think about adoption. There are lots of parents out there that able to take care of your baby, love your baby, and even some with open adoption an option. My husband and I are looking to adopt a third child so if you are interested please contact me.

Answer 7

It's going to be a big challenge for you and the mother but as long as you both stick together and be there for each other it will be alright. There are allot of programs out there to not only assist you because of your income but also your age. just check local agencies and they can point you in the right direction. Good luck!! I'm a single parent and i was very young myself

Answer 8

No. Rent alone will kill your income. Plus think of all the baby supplies you need to buy--milk and diapers aren't cheap.

Kids aren't supposed to raise babies!!!

Answer 9

No, it's not possible, that's why you need to wait another 10 years until you're both old enough and responsible enough to bring a child into this world.

Answer 10

i am a single mother raising my son on minimume wage listen to your mothers WAIT to have kids till you are done as much schooling as you can to make as much money as you cansome weeks between quecks i only eat bread and peanut butter or go to friends houses to eat all the money i have goes to my boy and i still am barly keeping my head above water its hardbut i do it