i am seventeen in a month and i am pregnant with my first child my partner and i have been together for nearly two years. wat do you think
2007-08-23 17:03:49 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
On the one hand, I remember what it was like to have my first child, and so I do think that 16 is too young. However, it sounds like you are conciencious and care for your boyfriend and your baby and you have your baby's interest at heart. And that's important no matter what your age. I'd rather see a baby with a young loving mother than an older uncaring mother anyday.
2007-08-23 17:10:45 · answer #1 · answered by average_american_superhero 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I personally think that 16, or 17 is too young to have a baby. But, then again, I have seen woman in their 20's still immature and having children.
I believe that if you have a means of supporting your child and your not gonna be off partying and dumping your child off on whoever you can get to watch him/her you will make it. I hope that your "partner" understands what it is gonna take to make this ordeal work. It is going to be a 24 hour a day, 7 day a week job. I hope that you have a very supportive family cause you are going to need it.
I had my first child at the age of 19. If I was given the opportunity of doing things different I dont think I would of changed anything I did.
Good luck to you.
2007-08-24 00:18:54 · answer #2 · answered by troublesomesix 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes I do think it's too young. I think this because I was 22 when I had my first baby and it's hard. I had a horrible pregnancy and an even worse delivery. Then my husband and I had another baby which wasn't quite as bad but I got pregnant when my oldest was only 15 months old and that made it hard. Now we are pregnant with #3 and it's hard. Did I mention that it was hard. Babies don't come with manuals so I hope you have good support from your bf and family. I might think 16 is too young but I've seen it done and have faith that it can be done. I think you will be fine it sounds like you have a solid relationship with your bf. Just finish school and try to go to college. I'm sure you and your baby will be just fine. Good luck and congrats.
2007-08-24 00:13:02 · answer #3 · answered by r_u_kidding 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
although I think you are young to have a baby I will not chastise you for your decision. Don't let people tell you that you ruined your life, thinking like that will only make your life and your child's more painful. If you intend to keep the baby do so knowing full well that it will have to come first. When you become a mother you have to stifle you own selfish desires (and we all have them) and make sure your baby gets the life it deserves. it is possible to be a good and successful mother at such a young age although it is extremely difficult and therefore often rare. Make sure that whatever decision you make is fair to your child, partner and yourself. Prepare yourself for the biggest challenge of your life. You are capable of making it work and having as good a life as anyone as well as a happy and healthy child. My mother was 16 when she got pregnant with me and raised me well. Keep your head up and work hard. Good luck in whatever you do.
2007-08-24 00:43:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think that you are too young. With that said it is obviously to late to change the fact that you are pregnant, so you need to make the best of it. I am a mother of 1 with twns on the way and no matter what age you are motherhood is hard, but at your age it is MUCH harder. You may want to consider adoption so that the baby can have a more stable life. I am not saying that you can't do it, but you are no longer the owner of your life and you may want to think about that before you make a decision. It is hard to watch your friends do the things that you should be doing while you stay home with a baby, it can be done, but it is not ideal for you or the baby.
2007-08-24 00:12:20 · answer #5 · answered by Stephanie B 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
As long as you are both happy and in a position to raise a child then I think that is OK , certainly not a ideal age to be having a baby but everyone is different emotionally and mentally. I wish you all the best and hope it all works out for you .
My husbands mum had him when she was 16 and its fantastic they are both so young and she had plenty of time with the grand kids.
2007-08-24 00:10:50 · answer #6 · answered by gemma b 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is to young to have a baby. But what is done is done. I had my 1st child at 17(well I should say children) I had twins. I was with the father of my children for 2yrs. He left me when I was 7mos. If I didn't have my mom I would have been lost. I wish you good luck and I will pray for you. I hope you get the support from your family because that will help a lot
2007-08-24 00:17:56 · answer #7 · answered by momo 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I was pregnant at 16, had my daughter shortly after I turned 17. I'm now 21 and the proud mother of two beautiful kids. I couldn't be happier, if your willing to give up you "party" years then your not too young. Best of luck!!!
2007-08-24 00:10:18 · answer #8 · answered by ashleighharder 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
you are too young. sweet thing you are a child yourself. i hope you have a good support group around you, hopefully your partner and both sets of parents will help you do what ever is in best interest for your baby. that is a big thing to learn, when you have a baby there isn't anything more important than that baby..........not even you. good luck to you and please finish high school..
2007-08-24 00:12:08 · answer #9 · answered by babysnoopyfan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you think it's too young to have a baby, you should have thought it's too young to have sex. Just remember any decision you make is going to affect you and your baby now. Not just you. People can make the best of any situation if they choose to. Good luck.
2007-08-24 00:10:29 · answer #10 · answered by Jen 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋