I do really well in school and want to continue my education and go to college. Is it possible to keep my high GPA while pregant and still be able to go to college? If anyone has anything bad to say, don't even bother posting.
2006-12-09 09:18:59 · 27 answers · asked by jada0990 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Yes, all of those things are possible, and much luck to you.
One wonders, however, how good you could really be doing in school. Or did you just miss the day they covered contraception? I mean, it is possible for your life, and your child's life, to turn out fine, but if you are stupid enough to do this, what else are you capable of screwing up? If you are as smart as you say you are, you really should start acting like it.
Long Live Jambi
2006-12-09 09:25:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 4⤋
My Friend [r] Got Pregnant Last Year, When She Was 15. She Went To School Untill She Was 6 Monthes Pregnanat, And Then Her School Arranged For Her To Do Home Study, Where She Picked Up Her Homework Every Friday, And Dropped Off The Weeks Worht Of Homework Also. She did That Untill The Baby Was About 4 Monthes Old, Then She Went Back To School, She Graduated This Year, And Is Now Going To College. She Had Her Boyfriends Parents, And Her Parents Watch Baby While She's At School. Shes Becoming a Nurse Now, So If You Have THe Support Of Your Family, Or a Good Babysitter You Should Be Able To Pull This Off. Just Remember, Babies Are Up All Hours Of tHe Night Crying, and Screaming. Your Grades Might Suffer Because You Wont be Getting Alot Of Sleep.
2006-12-09 09:49:56 · answer #2 · answered by LanaLyn15 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's possible but it will be a challenge so you have to be dedicated to it. In high school I hope your parents are willing to help you out financially and with babysitting on the days you are in school. For college, start applying for financial aid and also look into taking classes online. University of Maryland University College has an EXCELLENT program for finishing your Bachelor's with online courses. They are fully accredited and their professors all have their PhD's or are PhD candidates.
I commend you for preparing yourself to make this work as a mom and student; some girls your age would just throw in the towel by giving up on the baby or school. No matter how difficult you may feel things are sometimes, just sit back and take pride in yourself and know that you will finish your college and many people do that with children and it feels like a bigger accomplishment in the end because of the obstacles you made it through.
2006-12-09 09:26:52 · answer #3 · answered by 2007 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I guess it is possible, but it will be very difficult. You'll probably need a lot of support from family and friends and understanding from your teachers. I imagine it would be more difficult once the baby is born than while you are pregnant. Although, many mature students - mothers with children - go to college part-time or even full-time in some cases.
Having a baby will seriously change your life, though. You are only 16 and you will take on a responsibility that is very difficult to maintain well at the same time as going through what everyone your age and in the next few years goes through.
2006-12-09 09:23:16 · answer #4 · answered by probablestars 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is possible, but only if you are willing to put forth the work and effort that it takes to accomplish these goals. I will tell you that a child takes a lot of work, but they give a lot of love. Kids are amazing and it is the best blessing you will ever receive.
My advice would be to talk to your family and the father's family. Your pregnancy will go fast so get a plan together, as far as childcare and such, now and start working on it. Also, I would write down all of your long trem goals like college, your gpa and so forth and put it somewhere safe. Look at it periodically after your baby gets here to keep yourself focused on your goals.
Lastly, don't be afraid to ask for help. I don't know what state you live in but there is no shame in asking for assistance with health care and formula. It is far worse to deny your child those essentials by being to proud or emberassed to ask. The assistance is there for a reason. Also, you can probably get assistance with paying for child care.
Good luck and remember, if you really want it you can achieve it. The only one who will stand in your way is yourself.
2006-12-09 09:38:29 · answer #5 · answered by Heather 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you continue to keep your study habits and attendence the same as before you can still keep your high GPA. If you are concerned about being able to attend college, I suggest placing the baby for adoption. It is a loving, unsefish, and responsible way to deal with an unplanned pregnancy. All parties involved benefit from it. You get the benefit of not becoming a parent when you feel unready, and you get the chance to focus on your education until you are finished schooling, the adoptive parents get the benefit of a precious little baby to love and raise, and the baby gets the benefit of a loving, stable home. You can even choose the adoptive couple yourself if you want. There is a website where you can look at the profiles of couples who are waiting to adopt. It's www.itsaboutlove.org. Good luck in your education and with your pregnancy!
2006-12-09 09:30:44 · answer #6 · answered by Steph 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can do whatever you put your mind to. Although I was 18 and had just finished high school when I got pregnant with my first daughter I understand what you are going through. I had my baby and consequently two more and I'm finishing my Masters degree next August. I won't lie to you saying that it is going to be a walk in the park, but if you put your mind to it you can do it. It would be good to have supportive people by your side but if you don't do not get discouraged. I know I went through a lot of things and, even though I had my life planned before I got pregnant, I understand now that I can finish everything I set my mind to it just took me a little more. I am 29 now. Good Luck!!!
2006-12-09 09:28:25 · answer #7 · answered by yrcruz1 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is possible to keep your hight GPA and still go to school. Since you just found out you are pregnant you can still finish out the year without having the baby. that's very good. You might want to take some time out though after the baby is born. But it doesnt mean that you cant go back to school senior year. Since you are still young I know from experience that you can get free child care and you can go on WIC as well. But you can only get free child care full time if you stay in school full time. My friend went to school half a day after she had her baby and the state only paid for half a day of child care and her baby's daddy had to pay the other half of the day. it will be hard but it is possible. You might want to go to summer school and get some credits earlier that would always work. Having a baby takes sacrifice. You may not get to go through school and college like you wanted to but it's not impossible to do it
2006-12-09 09:25:35 · answer #8 · answered by texastreasure 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First, surround yourself with positive people who are going to be willing to help. People who are truly reliable. I'm thinking adults here who are willing to help you to be all that you can be. Having a baby will take more time and energy that you can imagine. Tell your parents. I hope they will be supportive and allow you to stay at home and support you during this time. Get prenatal care. It's important for you and the baby.
There is nothing about pregnancy that says that you can't continue to study and go to school. After you deliver the baby, then the baby will take up most of your time, so, try to graduate before you deliver, if you are a senior now. You might have to postpone college by about a year unless you can find a safe, affordable daycare for your child, if a family member can't babysit for you.
Good luck
2006-12-09 09:25:38 · answer #9 · answered by yodeladyhoo 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is probably possible but going to be very difficult and challenging. You will also need lots of people in your life that are willing to help you and the baby. Talk to your parents and the father of the baby and his parents. Maybe a schedule of who can watch the baby can be made so you can continue your education. I admire your ambition to want to keep going. Education is important. Good luck..and congrats on the baby (although Im sure it wasnt planned). Don't forget...there is always adoption. There are even open adoptions where you would still get pictures and see your baby. Many loving parents with great hearts and great homes. Just something to consider. Keep your options open and discuss them with your parents. Good luck, again.
2006-12-09 09:22:20 · answer #10 · answered by trevnme 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Ok well it is hard but if you are determind you can do it. I was prego at 17 and i was a JR in high school. I had to buck up in my third tri of school and graduate early! So yes it is possible. Plus i had the worst morning sickness more like ALL day sickness for 5 months IT is very possible. BUT if you dont put your heart into your school i had two friends that were SR's in HS and they STILL havent graduated. SO it really just depends on how willing you are to work at it. If you are then you will be fine. Plus being a mom honeslty rocks I love it more than anything and i wouldnt trade it for the world. Anyone that degrades you just prove them wrong. One of my friends freaked out and gave her baby up. She regrets it to this day she had hers three weeks before me. So you will be ok stay in school and work hard. Do extra schooling and just try to get done early! IT works and pays off..Good Luck and Congrats!
2006-12-09 10:27:13 · answer #11 · answered by Amanda 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋