I Am 17 years old im gonna be 18 in 5 months. Im pregnant and i was hoping for a little guidance on the subject. My boyfriend is going into the marine core. And while he will be back from bootcamp in 3 months he still will be leaving again. Im hopeing to attend college in the fall (pending acceptance letters) and i am going to be moving to either texas or arizona to do so. Does anyone know of any programs to help with financial costs in those areas. Also any other advice about my situation would be much appreciated. IM very distressed and though i intend to keep the baby i want to know wat my options are for the best possible life for me and my child.
2007-01-17 05:57:05 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Wow! Your life parallels mine. I also became a mother at 17, and attended college for two years, before marrying a US Marine and moving to San Diego.
There are many options for single mothers who wish to attend college. See a counselor at your school. Also, if you were to marry him, many times the G.I. Bill he receives will cover you also.
As to the best option for your child.... I'm living proof that you can do it. It may seem hard, but before you know it, that time has passed. You get used to deployments, and moving. It just becomes a way of life. I must say the hardest time Ive had is in the last 6 months. That (Marine) left me and our 3 kids for a 19 yr old after moving us to the State of UT from TX. Go figure. So if I can do it so can you. As long as you stay determined and focused. You know what they say, "Marine wife, the hardest job in the corps!"
The best of luck to you!
2007-01-17 06:13:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-07 07:23:05 · answer #2 · answered by haslinger 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't want this to sound harsh, but the odds of you being able to keep up with a college class load with a newborn are practically non existant, especially since the father isn't going to be around to help you. believe me, i've been there. you're going to need a great deal of help from your family when the baby comes. the majority of daycares that i have known do not take newborns, not until the baby is at least 6 months old. one of the first lessons you'll learn as a mother is just how much you are going to have to sacrifice in order to support your baby. the best thing that you can do for you and your baby is to stay where you are with your family. you should look into taking online classes that you can do at home, that way you can still be working towards a degree, but you will be able to do it in your free time while the baby isn't demanding your attention. the first year of a baby's life is so precious, and it's really important for you to spend this time bonding with him/her. you would regret not spending as much time as possible with your baby, especially since it will not be able to bond very much with the father. congrats and good luck!
2007-01-17 06:23:57 · answer #3 · answered by LoriBeth 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well congratulations on being pregnant! i am 19 and i am gonna have my 2nd child here in a week. well first off it is going to be very hard being a single mom for awhile. you might have to put a few things on hold. im sure there is assistance for you. all you can really do is try to support your baby and hope for the best. if you have family that will help then thatd be good. it will be very hard going to school and raising a baby by yourself. some days you will think its impossible but just keep in mind nothing is impossible. just dont get over stressed its not good for the baby. and try to keep your head up. good luck to you and your boyfriend and your baby!!
2007-01-17 06:05:07 · answer #4 · answered by malibu 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well first i just want to say that it is great that you are keeping your baby. and i agree with everyone else, you should try to stay close to home. just have a support system close by is priceless. there are all kinds of programs in ga that help single mothers, but i dont know arizona or texas- i am sure you could find something on the internet. also, you could always get a student loan! Good luck and congrats!
2007-01-17 06:08:12 · answer #5 · answered by bourke 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your best option is to live with your parents and not go to school so far away from family support. There is no way you can work 40 hours a week, go to college and take care of a baby by yourself.
You'll never make enough money to keep a roof over your head and you'll never have study time.
2007-01-17 06:02:15 · answer #6 · answered by janicajayne 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Hi. Life is a scary thing. Now that you are pregnant you can't make decisions for your self anymore. It's all about the baby. You have to listen to what your heart tells you to do. There is noone that can give you a heads up on this situation. You have to do what's best for you. Talk to your loved ones and pray because baby girl...ONLY GOD CAN GIVE YOU THE ANSWERES THAT YOU SEEK.
2007-01-17 06:05:28 · answer #7 · answered by Calderon C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
garnish your boyfriends wages while he is in the marine corp to help pay for childcare. Financial aid is usually available for the university either in government grants or student loans: www.fafsa.com. There is also special apartment houses avialable on most campuses for single mothers that you can check out with the college you attend.
2007-01-17 06:04:13 · answer #8 · answered by Water weasels 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am hoping you have a descent family. I would recomend staying around your family for college if at all possible. IF your man will be gone and you are in college you will need all the help you can get, not just finacialy. I was 19 when i had my son and i dont know what i would have done had it not been for my sister and my husbands mother. they were life savers. Good luck.
2007-01-17 06:03:40 · answer #9 · answered by coliepollie22 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Pretty much all colleges offer financial aid, so you won't have to pay for anything until you graduate. It sound like you both have your head on straight, you'll do fine. Just keep that positive attitude and don't put school on hold. You can do it, Good Luck!
2007-01-17 06:12:19 · answer #10 · answered by Anyone 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋