im 17about to be 18 and im 8 and a half months pregnat is that to young ??????????????????????????????????????????
2006-09-27 09:27:33 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
it's not ideal, but it's too late now, so make the best of it!
2006-09-27 09:30:31 · answer #1 · answered by TN girl 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It doesn't really matter whether it is or isn't. What matters is that you are doing everything you can to be ready to be a good mother to your child. You are young and will have a harder life for the next few years than your peers who can finish school and go off to college without extra responsibilities. Whatever you decide to do finish school. Get your GED and then start taking some college classes - even just a couple online.It will always seem like you don't have time or you can do it later but time goes so fast and you want to be able to support your child. The best way to do that is to get an education. Best of luck to you and your new baby.
2006-09-27 16:44:44 · answer #2 · answered by therealprinsess 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was 18 when I was pregnant with my first baby. If your ready and mature and have means to provide for the baby then I dont think there is a problem.
~also if the father is by your side and helping you then there really isnt a problem.
Im almost 24 now and married for 5 years and have 3 children.It all works out.
~just to let you know I hope your prepared for very little sleep in the beginning, giving lots of attention and the love of your life. Good Luck !
2006-09-29 14:58:24 · answer #3 · answered by mom123 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ABSOLUTELY YOU ARE TOO YOUNG TO BE PREGNANT AND DEAL WITH ALL THE RESPONSIBILITIES THAT IT ENTAILS but now that you are you have a lot to learn about being a mother and taking care of your child for the next 20 or so years hopefully you have parents who will help you is the father of the baby going to support you pay for all the medical costs food clothing, shelter cribs and all the other things that go with it you have so many decissions to make ie hopefully you will breast feed the baby to bond with it as well as pass on some immunities to it myself i have children and grandchildren so if you need any advice let me know best wishes get the rest while you can and by all means dont drink or smoke Gorbalizer
2006-09-27 16:40:12 · answer #4 · answered by gorbalizer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I believe it is too young, but I don't believe that every 17 year old mother is going to do a poor job based on her age alone.
When I say I believe you are too young I believe that because you are not likely to be able to afford to buy you and your baby the things it needs to survive without the help of someone else. Also, at 17 there is still so much growing and experiencing life to do. A baby at this age really changes your life from your freedom to your friends to your education.
I realize there are young moms out there who do everything they can to take care of their baby and I respect that. There are also young moms who give their babies up for adoption to provide them with a better life and I also respect that.
In your situation it doesn't matter if you are too young or not, you are going to have this baby. I wish you the best and I hope you have people around you that are willing to help and support you.
2006-09-27 16:36:54 · answer #5 · answered by wendysorangeblossoms 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Basically it depends on how mature you are.I had my son when I was 17.I finished school by doing night classes and working during the day.9 months later I gave birth to the best thing that has ever happen to me.I even married my baby's father.We have been married almost 8 yrs in February and have a little girl who's 3 and our 3rd is due in April.Good luck!
2006-09-27 16:44:23 · answer #6 · answered by ang3lzfir3_99 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, when I was 18 I got married and had my first child by 19. I had a second child when I was 21 and I am now 22 and I am pregnant with my third...So..I think that you will be ok..Don't listen to what people tell you about being to young or blah blah blah..If you feel you are not to young then that is all that matters..Age is just a number it's your maturity that counts.
2006-09-27 16:34:33 · answer #7 · answered by Babydoll 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on your maturity and willingness to sacrifice the normal 17 yr old stuff for the baby. I did it myself, I had my first child at 17 and gave up all the things normal 17 year olds are doing, grew up in a big hurry and took care of my child. He is now 6 and is such a doll as are his two sisters. Being a young parent is hard, but watching your child grow makes it all worth it.
2006-09-27 16:43:22 · answer #8 · answered by MysticEyez 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it depends on your maturity. I Had my first when I was 18. My best Friend had her first when she was 15. Everyone is different and you will probably get rude opinions here. Just be glad that you are almost done being pregnant and don't worry what everyone says. Oh by the way me and my Friend are now both married to the baby's dads, and we all have great marriages and kids. good luck
2006-09-27 16:33:10 · answer #9 · answered by sr22racing 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my opinion, yes.
You haven't even had a chance to live your own life and now you're facing it with a child in arms.
It isn't going to be easy, but at least you should have most of your high school out of the way, and that'll make it somewhat easier.
Good luck to you and enjoy the new baby! They really are fun, especially once you get past those 3 AM feedings.
2006-09-27 16:35:49 · answer #10 · answered by Lucianna 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is young, but you are not the first person to be pregnant at 17. Back in '79 I was in my senior year and had a baby. It is not an easy thing but if you have baby daddy support as well as family support anything is possible. Have faith in God first. You can do it.
Congratulations and best of luck.
2006-09-27 16:34:50 · answer #11 · answered by Sweetbabygurl318 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋