I live with my fiances family. I don't work but he does.
2006-08-19 02:21:03 · 31 answers · asked by simpLy_puRe 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
the hardest thing is realizing that you are responsible for another human being's life, and they are so fragile
make sure you accept any help offered to you by anyone, especially Grandma, and dont feel bad or stupid if you cant make the baby stop crying but Grandma can... THAT is what Grandmas and Aunts and other female relatives are best at
2006-08-19 02:28:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Being a young mom is difficult but not impossible. I am an RN and a mom of 5, my husband and I started early also because we couldn't wait to be parents. With the help of your fiance and family this will be something you can and will do. Just remember once that child comes you will never have just you to think about but also a perfect innocent child. When you see that baby you will feel such intense love that you won't have to think about the bad stuff like sleep and diapers but that someone loves you unconditionally. That feeling will be enough to last a lifetime of bads. Remember it is OK to hate the bad stuff but don't take it out on the baby or your family. Talk about your problems don't hold them in...stress won't make the experience any better. You will be OK, you are having a BABY !!! Be happy and really you will be OK! Good Luck and Congrats!!!!
2006-08-19 02:37:53 · answer #2 · answered by natmys333 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I was 17 when I had my first. Looking back it was the best time of my life. I didn't worry near as much as I do now. I remember loving every minute I spent with my baby girl. I didn't work outside the home and I spent lots of time reading, singing, rocking, and just playing with her. Don't worry-Just enjoy every second. Not every mother has the opportunity to stay at home with their child every day. Try to look at all the positive aspects of this. Make sure to take the necessary precautions tho after this baby if you don't plan on having another baby any time soon.
I wasn't careful and had another baby 13 months later. I was a little upset and very scared when I found out but, both my girls turned out to be lifelong friends. I wouldn't change that for the world.
I wish you all the luck in the world and truly hope you enjoy and appreciate every moment with what you have been blessed with!!!
2006-08-19 02:33:12 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The hardest things to deal with would have to be the time you loose with your friends and with yourself. I had my first at 15 my 2nd at 18 and am prego with number3 at 19. Living with the family being that this is your first will help you alot. when I had my son my parents were there for me and helped alot. Finances arent as big of a deal as people make them seem. Me and my new hubby dont have much money but all of our kids are taken care of and have everything they need. The biggest thing you will need is to make sure you take time for yourself and with your fiance. Have your inlaws watch the baby and have a date night or what have you. You have to have that adult time together and you by yourself. It's hard but with the right support and the right midset you can do it. Fell free to email me with any questions or even just to talk squirrellchica@yahoo.com congratulations
2006-08-19 08:02:15 · answer #4 · answered by squirrellchica 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have a 5 month old and I too am a young mother (20). The hardest part is waking up in the middle of the night and learning to have more patience, especially when the baby is crying seemingly for no reason. But, once you get used to it, things are so much easier.
2006-08-19 03:41:36 · answer #5 · answered by dolphins_chic_69 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The hardest thing for me was second guessing everything I did. I wasn't a young mother (age 30), but that didn't matter.
I questioned everything I was doing, I was completely insecure about my abilities to parent, or even if I should be a parent.
I got over it because I decided that I made the choice to have children and that I was a decent person and if I made mistakes, then that just made me human. I just jumped in, did what I thought was right and mine daughters turned out wonderful.
2006-08-19 05:27:48 · answer #6 · answered by tjnstlouismo 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I am 21 and have a 4 month old daughter. The hardest thing for me was feeling like older mothers looked down on me for having a baby so young.
2006-08-22 21:16:51 · answer #7 · answered by Maddie's Mommy!! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was 19 when I got pregnant with my first child so I feel your struggle. The hardest thing to deal with is lack of funds and sleep. You will be just fine though. It sounds like you have the support of your childs father and his family. Good Luck!
2006-08-19 13:14:09 · answer #8 · answered by Kesh 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I was pregnant at 17 with my son. The hardest thing for me was dealing with the way others treated me. I was looked down on and treated like a child. I'm 26 now and pregnant again with my second child. Everyone still wants to give me advise on what to do and not to do... it gets old fast!
2006-08-19 05:14:17 · answer #9 · answered by angielynn219 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
LACK of energy and sleep now while you can because you won't be prepared for having a little one at this age. I was 20 when I had my first and it was HARD. I lived with parents and that made it harder for me. Get your fiance to take the baby to give you a break once in a while and go out somewhere by yourself, his parents will help but.......not as much as you want them to.
2006-08-19 07:54:38 · answer #10 · answered by Tammy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋