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Q: I Dont Know What to Do
asked by: elyse on July 12th, 2004
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Im sure you guys are sick of this, but I still don't know if I should keep my baby! I just want to make sure it has the best life possible. I think babies need a mom and a dad and I cant give my baby that. I know my family will help with money and everything else but I dont want to rely on them. I am not ready to be a mom, I still need my mom to much. It seems so hard. If I keep it I dont know how I will get a job and I want to go to college. If anyone one has any advice I would love to hear it. And if you have already had your baby tell me what its like to be a teen mom. Also for anyone who wants to know i'm 13 weeks.
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kitty_55
replied on July 12th, 2004
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So what if ur baby doesnt have a father?? I dont have a father and honestly I am so happy I dont...My mom made the right chocie(sp?) for me....My mom gives me so much love and my dad doesnt and I dont care...Aslong as you love ur baby as much as u and the babys father put toghther...I dunno if that made sences but keep it!!
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nikki_caro
replied on July 12th, 2004
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Look if you still think that you cant keep it then give a couple the chance to give this baby a good life, if your life is that important to you. Let me tell you about my sister, she got pregnant at 15 had her baby at 16. She got home school, graduated with honors and got a job. The dad is a dead beat and the baby is as happy as can be! Who says you need a dad there?? Because you dont. Anywoman can raise a baby on her own. It might be hard but for a baby its all well worth. And if you dont think you can handle the responsibility or you are worried about your future then check into adoption where you can meet some couples and get to know them and how they can spoil your baby.
When you have a baby no matter what age, as long as you can be responsible then you have unconditional love to do no matter what it takes to love this baby and give it what you can.
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PregnaJordan
replied on July 12th, 2004
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Ok, im not going to lie....Its very very very hard work! Im a new mom! Jaydyn is only 17 days old! But shes so precious I wouldnt give it up for the world...All the screaming and crying is worth it! Her dad isnt around whatsover! And im doing fine..My dad wasnt around for me and im doing fine! My typical day

7 am-wake up-feeding
730-change jaydyn, she goes back to sleep so therefore I do too!

9am-i wake up, eat breakfast and get things ready for the day while shes still asleep
10am-shell wake up, feed again, change and she'll be up for a while--try and make lunch while shes awake(this is hard! Lol)
1pm--change her again, feed again and she'll more than likely go to sleep..I try to get ina shower or some type of cleaning
4pm--change again! Feed again! She'll stay awake for a while..We'll talk and ill hold her and she may go back to sleep!

7pm--change again! Feed again! She'll prlly dose off again!

830 pm--wake her up, give her a bath, change her, lotion her up, brush her hair and her tounge(shes got milk tounge..Yuck)**keep in mind im soaking wet from this bath!**
--she usually passes out after a bath so ill lay her down and get me some dinner--
10 pm--change again! Feed again! Lay her down for night night as well as myself
1 am--wake up! Shes fussing for food! Change her! Feed her and put her to bed again
4am--wake up! Shes fussing for food! Change her feed her and put her to bed again!**she usually wants to stay up for a lil while after this feeding for some reason! So infomercials I watch! Lmao!!!!

7am--all over again!
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elyse
replied on July 12th, 2004
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That sounds so hard! I know it is possible to raise it without the father, but I guess its just not what I wanted for my child. I get kind of nervous when I talk about adoption in a post because pretty much everyone on here keeps their child. I do think that is good a thing. Some people in my life make me feel selfish when I talk about keeping it and sometimes I do feel selfish. Its like I cant deal with the pain of never seeing my kid again, so it may not have a wonderful life with another family. And when I do think about giving it up for adoption I feel selfish again! I feel like all im thinking about is myself and I could go back to my normal life. I wont lie that sounds good. Last year I had one of those dolls that crys and you have to feed it and change its diaper. By the third night I was going crazy. I just wanted to sleep. I know it would be different I would love my baby. I know if I kept it I wouldnt regret it im just not sure if its the best thing to do.
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PregnaJordan
replied on July 12th, 2004
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Hell going back to a normal life seems wonderful to me too but I wouldnt do it b/c I love her soooooooooo much! Once u have ur baby it will all change..Ur body adapts! Its like u can do everything u could before but just on like 3-5 hours sleep! I couldnt ever live with myself knowing that someone else had my baby...I love her enough for the both of us....
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JenniferN
replied on July 12th, 2004
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I wouldn't rush into a desicion, you have at least 6 more months to decide what you want to do. Take your time making the decision.. Maybe go and talk to a adoption agency, or go and talk to a local christian ministry.. Just don't let them push you into making a choice you don't want to... Raising a baby is hard.. But if your family is willing to help, you can still attend college and work. Its not impossible, its hard, yes, but with help of family and friends its possible. And fathers are nice for a child to have, but who says they have to have one?! Single moms are amazing women, no doubt about it.

If you are unsure than maybe looking into open adoptions, find out if thats the route for you.. Thats where you can still see and visit your baby and know the parents that they are with.
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