Im 19. My baby will be due in November right after I turn 20. Im a freshman in college and studying to be a Kindergarten teacher!!
2007-03-22 23:48:06 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
There are certainly exceptions to the rule, but the odds are not in your favor. You will soon find out how much work a newborn is and how it saps most all of your time and energy. You'll look back on it in a few years and wonder how you even were able to function most of the time. With that said, my wife had a baby at age 17 and missed out on college. However, she found a good job and worked her way up to making almost $100,000 a year. On the other hand, my mom, 3 friends, and 4 aquaintances who all had babies early also didn't go to college and are now waiting tables or doing other kinds of service oriented jobs.
My advice to you is to set VERY clear goals with VERY clear deadlines on what you want to accomplish and when, such has "have this class finished by May 2008" or "have my student teaching done by May 2012." This baby is going to change your life in more ways than you know right now, but as long as you have a plan BEFORE the baby comes, your chances of sticking with it will be better.
Good luck!
2007-03-22 23:56:38 · answer #1 · answered by It's Me 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I married and had a kid about that age and feel that am successful Nevertheless I lowered my educational goals due to kids, a decsion I made and for which I take responsibility .
As kids grow one can get "another chance" though it is not easy and the mind may not be as quickas when in one's 20's. Your main goal then would be to decide what you wish to achieve and plan on eihter having or not haivng more children unitl you attain those goals. Its best to not "let thigns happen" but to plan it. Learn about and use birth control wisely and consistently.
Since you have chosent o become a parent you will have your child as your priority, an issue that will bring you into conflict many times w/your personal goals. Some days you will feel cheated and resentlful perhaps. Then you may feel guilty for not having as mcuh time w your child. Allow a few minutes to self pity yourself but dont stew in that.
The challenge is not to take this out on your child or yourself but to own up to it and move forward. Be realistic but dont lose all your goals.
Best of luck.
2007-03-23 07:00:36 · answer #2 · answered by FoudaFaFa 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
My sister-in-law has four children. She had the first one when she was 19 and went to school pretty much the whole time. She's also working on her third or fourth degree, teaches full time, and does all kinds of after school stuff with her school. I had my kids (2) later, but was still in school (still am) and I'm about to finish my second degree. It's tough at times, but it is doable.
2007-03-26 21:30:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I got married ar 17, had my first child at 19. I'm a registered nurse and have another child and one on the way. I support my kids alone without the help of my ex. I own my home, my cars. You can do anything you set your mind to.
2007-03-23 07:14:20 · answer #4 · answered by tammer 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, to tell you the truth girl, I have my baby when I was only 16, and get married when I was 15, oppssss......thats not what you think, its a tradition in our tribe EARLY MARRIAGE, and I graduated my high school with a big bump tummy, I mean 7 months preggy, and now Im third year of my college just don't lose faith and hope, and always think of future.....many are worst than your situation..hope it helps...
2007-03-23 06:57:47 · answer #5 · answered by ayashers 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i haven't, but i know many people who did. this one girl had a baby in her senior year. she went to college and became a nurse. another girl had a baby at 14 and she went on to college as well. my cousin is 19 and she just had a baby, she is taking two weeks off and going back to schoo to finish off this semester.
u can do it! it will not be easy but its definitely doable. if u have the motivation and desire, u have a way.
2007-03-23 07:03:57 · answer #6 · answered by Miki 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes. my mom. she was 19 when she fell pregnant with my older sis. she was studying for hairdressing. shes quite successful today. but just be prepared for its going to take up all your time and if you can find someone to help you out for a bit too. oh n congradulations im a november baby too. ;-)
early nov are scorpios. late nov are sagitarius. both signs are a hand ful.. but you'll cope dont worry.
good luck tho
2007-03-23 06:59:14 · answer #7 · answered by Crazy_German 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was raped when I was 17 and had my daughter at 18. I'm now 22, married and almost done with my bachelors degree in elementary education.
So yes, you CAN do it! Congrats and I wish you all the best in the world for you and your child!
2007-03-23 07:05:19 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will probably be a bit harder, but you can do it!!!! You'll make a great kindergarten teacher. Your little one will give you alot of experience.
Women can do anything they put their minds to. Good luck, YOU CAN DO IT!
2007-03-23 08:40:38 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Many, many people. You just have to persevere and stay on track. Don't loose faith, I absolutely know you will make it, and be very successful.
2007-03-23 06:53:43 · answer #10 · answered by 1000 Man Embassy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋