Reducing stress, due in a couple days, scared!!?

Question

Well im a single teen mom and due on the 16th of this month. The closer it gets the more and more i think im not going to be able to do it. The dad walked out when i was 3 months. My mom says she will help but I kno she is more concerned with her own life. And my mom and ex boyfriend are the one who wanted the baby the most, and made such a big deal. At the beggining i was thinking about an abortion but i think it is murder. Money is not the issue either. And i would not be able to give the baby up for adoption. I know I will eventually get useda it. But im still in school and going back a month after I have the baby.

from past experiences, how did u cope with all the stress, I would really like to hear from single young parents. NO RUDE COMMENTS.

Answer 1

As a mother of 3 (was a single teenage mother of 2) I had to learn how to trust myself. I didn't have much help from the father because he was too busy getting messed up with his friends. I became self suffecient and motivated to take care of my two kids. My kids are now 7 and 5 (and I have one that is almost a year old) and my oldest is now being tested for the gifted program at her school. All you can do is try your best, and if you ever feel like giving up just ask yourself how your child would feel if you give up. Just remember that children learn what they live... Good luck and if you need any support let me know

Answer 2

I am sorry that the father of the baby walked out when u needed him the most, but don't worry, God will help you, i am happy that u made the right decision and having this baby:) Don't take stress, kids are the gift from God and i know it will be hard for you because you are so young but just relax and don't take stress abt the things you have no control over..
When you ll have a baby other things will get better.. start ur school after that.. hope someone from the family will help you in taking care of the child.. so don't worry and relax because stress is not good at all 4 you right now. I m not single parent but wanted to reply you. I will pray for you that u will have a healthy baby and hope you both will enjoy the life together:)
Best of Luck
take care

Answer 3

I don't have any personal experience but just wanted to say.... EVERY mother has thoughts like you are having. It's not just restricted to young, single teen moms... Every mom about to give birth has feelings like "I don't know if I can do this"... But in the end, you can do it and you are stronger than you think. I am sorry it seems you were almost pressured into having this baby for the wrong reasons but you are here now and all you can do is try to be as positive as you can and concentrate on your inner-strength to pull you through. I wish you all the best in the next few days!!! I always take comfort in these type situations knowing that millions of people have done this before me... I'm not the first and I'm definitely not the last... You have got to think positively... Close your eyes, take some deep breaths and think about holding your precious baby in your arms in a few days... Be strong!

Answer 4

Those thoughts aren't just restricted to teen mothers...I was petrified just before my baby was born...all you can do is what you think is best for you and your baby. Just relax...make sure that you have all your paperwork in order to get financial support from the father when the baby is born...just because he walked out on you at 3 months does not mean that he is off the hook. If you are in Canada...get the process started as soon as you can through the family maintenance office.

Answer 5

I'm not a teenage mum but just wanted to wish you the best of luck. You CAN and WILL do it. Alwyas remember to lean on your friends in times of need.

When you see YOUR beautiful baby, you won't be albe to help but love it.

Good luck. x