I am going to be a teenage father, I need some tips.?

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I love the mother with all my heart I'm not going to bail out on her, but I'm scared and I just need some tips

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I'm 19yrs and a single dad to my 18m daughter. If you give a little more detail on here or e-mail me, I'd be more than happy to give you some advice.


Ok from your e-mail...I suggest you AND the mother of your child finish high school. You can go no where but down hill without an education. When the baby comes and you are lucky enough to have family that is willing to help you out, I'd suggest talking advantage of that. If you do so make sure YOU PAY for the supplies the baby needs and uses while it is with family. If you do not wish to do this or do not have this option available, I'd suggest taking turns. While one is at school/work, the other is home. Daycares are EXTREMELY expensive and if you have no other choice but to use one, I'd suggest finding one held in someone home. I'd start saving up NOW.
You mentioned joining the USMC. I don't know all that much about the program, what it's benefits are etc but if it will help you get a higher education in the future, it's something you should take into consideration. You also need to think about what that would do to the mother and your child and how they would be supported while you are training and/or away.
It costs a lot to raise a child, trust me, and I do it on my own. I work, I attend school, I am lucky enough to have my parents around who watch my daughter while I'm gone. We live in a 2 bedroom apartment and I pay for rent, food clothing, bills etc. My girlfriend, the mother of my child, passed away April of our senior year, 2ms after my daughter was born. It's not a piece of cake. This is very challenging and stressful, especially since you are still a kid yourself, but it's not impossible. You need to learn to budget time and money and manage. How much am I going to make each month? How much am I going to NEED to spend each month? How much will we have left over?
Always remember though. If you feel that you cannot do this, adoption is an option. It's probably something you don't want to hear just as I couldn't STAND hearing it, but it's an option.
Good luck

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I am going to be a teenage father, I need some tips.?
I love the mother with all my heart I'm not going to bail out on her, but I'm scared and I just need some tips

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First of all...don't freak out on her when she starts getting bitchy. It's all hormones. It'll pass and she doesn't' really mean all of what she's saying.

Secondly, make sure you have a job and are saving money. Babies are expensive. When you've got an extra $5, $10, or $15 laying around don't go spend it on something you don't need..put it away somewhere for later. Every little bit helps.

Thirdly, be supportive of everything. If she asks you to look at a 100-million different baby things that all look the same to you, pretend (really well) to be interested, even if you aren't. It'll make her happy.

Finally...go to all the big doctors appointments with her, ultrasound appointments and such. And ask questions of the doctor if you're curious or if you know she's got a question but is too embarrassed to ask. It's always better to know for sure than wonder.

That's just a few of many things you'll need to know. Hopefully everything goes well for you, your girlfriend and your future child. Good luck!!

Answer 6

Get a job, possibly more then one. And DO NOT quit school. It will make all the difference in your future as well as your child's. It is amazing that you are not going to bail out on the baby's mother. Most of the single men I know would, and they're in their 20's. When the child is born, be ready for sleepless nights and hectic days. But, most importantly, watch and enjoy your child's life. They get big VERY fast and you can never get a day back once it is gone. Don't be to high-strung. Children that grow up in a laid-back home are much less likely to be trouble when they are teens and much more likely to be better parents. Remember, all babies, toddlers, children, teenagers, young adults, and adults make mistakes and when you child does, help him or her out. I wish the best of luck to you, the mother, and the baby. And I woudl love to know some of the names you guys are thinking of! Picking names was one of my favorites parts of my pregnancy!

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Aww that's so sweet. Can you ask your mom for advice or someone else besides your sister that has experience with children? I think it's great that you love your daughter enough to take care of her. I'm sure you'll be a great dad!

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1) learn how to daiper and bathe ur kid
2) get a job and finish skool when u have the chance
3) be there as much as possible for the mother like doctors and that kinda thing also get urselves a couple parenting books
4) start buying things u will need like wipes, clothes, diapers etc
5)be there for the birth
6)cherish everyday and anytime u spend with the baby and realize that there only cute till they start to crawl.

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Most important tip - - Stay true to the kid!
Now that you have another life away, a life that you are half responsible for...Do not ever drop him or her out of your life. Keep in touch no matter what.