I'm 17 years old and I got pregnate and I am so afraid...I don't know wat to do then my grandma wants to kick me out where am I supossed to go? What am I supossed to do? I don't work and nobody wants to help me. but I am gonna have this baby nomatter what happens and I am not gonna give it up for abortion.. so I need help what am I supossed to do? Please help me....any advice and then what are they going to do to me? how am i supossed to keep my baby healthy what do i have to do to not loose it...
2007-07-27 08:47:12 · 16 answers · asked by vickyg_892008 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
You need to stay right where you are right now if you are planning on having and raising this baby because even though your grandmother is angry, she is providing food and shelter and that's the most important thing.
Time will help her to come to grips with this.
Meanwhile get plenty of rest and eat the healthiest foods you can. Take a good prenatal vitamin or even Flintstone vitamins with Iron work well.
Maybe you should reconsider adoption, though. After the baby is born you will have to work to support it. What kind of life is that for your child - you being gone all day at work? And what kind of a family life will you have? Not much - and that's important for a child.
What about making a sacrifice and giving your baby to a mother who can be with the child full time and it give the financial stability and family life it needs?
PLEASE don't go to Planned Parenthood. They perform 20% of the abortions in America. They don't need our support.
2007-07-27 08:52:35 · answer #1 · answered by Veritas 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
First of all calm down. I have been in this situation before. I was 17 when I found out that I as pregnant. This first thing you need to assess is can you take care of this baby emotionaly and monitarily? If the answer is no you need to consider your other options such as adoption or abortion. If you decide that's not for you you need to take resposibilty. You need to find employment wherever you can. Then you need to go to your Soical Services office. You need to apply for Medicade. This will allow you to see a doctor free of charge. You may also be eligable for food assistance so you can eat healthy during your pregnancy. The father of the baby needs to step up too. There are seps you can take to ensure he does. Keep your chin up and remember that you are now responsible for someone else. There are many programs out there for people in your situation. Good Luck sweetie!
2007-07-27 09:02:41 · answer #2 · answered by jordanrileymama 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can relate...I am 17 and 38 weeks pregnant. Try your best to take it easy the stress is not good at all. A lot of times parents over react and eventually they come to terms with things and they are there for you at least that is how it happened for me and my boyfriend at the time husband now. It also helps if you have and involved partner to talk to. Many public schools as well as hospitals and clinics have support groups to help cope with these changes. I am sure it is really tough without support butyou have to be strong for you and your baby and make sure to eat healthy and get to the doctor the early stages of pregnancy are the most important
2007-07-27 08:53:44 · answer #3 · answered by LisaMay 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How far along are you and how long have you known? Not to make light of your situation but sometimes very early on many young girls have a miscarriage. Are you still in school? I wish I had an answer for you but I feel really strongly that you need someone to talk to. Someone you know and can trust. You can not try to sort through this out by yourself. Be prepared your hormones will interfere with clear thinking. Hang in there and I hope things will work out for you.
2007-07-27 09:08:06 · answer #4 · answered by momtoboys 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to your local health department and explain your situation. they should be able to help you out. you qualify for HUD housing. you need to go and look for a job at least a part-time job. at the health department you can sign-up for WIC and medicaid. they can give you more information on assistance you can get. call the health department TODAY and make an appointment. you need to get to the doctors so they can give you prenatal vitamins and check everything out to make sure all is well. if i were you i would see if i could stay at a friend's house or another relatives since your grandma doesn't want you to live there anymore. but seriously do all this today! i think they close at 5 or 6 so you still have time to call. good luck and congrats on your baby! they are a blessing.
email me if you need anymore help or information.
2007-07-27 09:01:42 · answer #5 · answered by Supermommy!!! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to talk to the father of the baby and maybe his family can take you in. Or talk to some friends. Hopefully your grandmother will understand and not kick you out. You needto get a job though and support your baby and not depend on other people cause your young. Obviously your not too young to have sex. Good Luck.
2007-07-27 08:56:01 · answer #6 · answered by red 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good for you on choosing to keep your baby. it takes a lot of courage and strength..
Go to your local women's clinic for prentatal care and ask them if there are any pregnancy boarding houses..the clinic can also help you get financial assistance as well as health insurance for you and baby. Sign up for everything you can...
The hard part is that your 17, you would need parental consent...ask your clinic what you can do about this since you are only 17. Did you grandma KICK you out?? or Wants to kick you out?? if she wants to kick you out, then sit down and talk to her about taking responsibility if she can just help you out until you can figure things out.
2007-07-27 08:55:15 · answer #7 · answered by Laurellamags 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's no doubt that your grandmother will be disappointed, and it's going to suck telling her, but she probably will not kick you out of the house. And in nine months, she'll probably be tickled pink to be a great-grandmother IF you can prove to her that you know how to support yourself and your baby. So, with that said, while you still can - get a job and start saving money!! Prove everyone wrong.
2007-07-27 09:17:44 · answer #8 · answered by Megan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, first of all, the word is PREGNANT, then, did you already tell the baby's father? will he help? could you get child support from him? you need to get a place to live with your baby.. start taking your vitamis.. go to the dr to confirm pregnancy.. are you even sure you are pregnant? well.. you are doing the right thing by not wanting to abort.. now get your life together and prepare for a child, i wish the best for you, God Bless*
2007-07-27 09:05:21 · answer #9 · answered by ˚despeяate housewife˚ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no matter what..?
so your gonna live on the streets? .... and not eat throughout your pregnancy cuz your grandma is kicking you out..
and then you dont have medical insurance to go to the doctor...
Alot of people wont hire you because you are pregnant...
RETHINK this whole thing... you are young.. Your grandma wants what is best for you.. and maybe next time use a condom
2007-07-27 08:56:46 · answer #10 · answered by Keri 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋