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Q: Im 18 And Wondering
asked by: unsurebunnie on September 18th, 2004
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Hi im 18 and wondering if should have a baby. And im not one of those girls that wants a baby to just to have one. I love kids, my friend had a baby this year and he is just the cutest thing. I was like his second mom and I loved it/ and ive been asking my boyfriend what he would think if we did have a baby. He said he'd love to but, hes worried what his dad would think. The three of us are close, he knows im on birth control and that we're safe about it/ but sometimes I wonder what it would be like.

Please share your feelings
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LaurensEntourage
replied on September 18th, 2004
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Only you know when it's right, but you're still young and you're not married. I know i'm probably the least qualified person to answer you, I didn't want to get pregnant until I was at least 30 if ever. Plus i've never wanted to get married, but you have a boyfriend so you're not afraid of commitment.

What are you doing about your education right now? Where do you want to see yourself in 5 years? 10 years?
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PregnaJordan
replied on September 18th, 2004
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Well here n the forum we say if u have to ask sunone if u should have a baby then ur not ready
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babyrae
replied on September 18th, 2004
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Very good advice jordan!

Shauna
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KariM1804
replied on September 18th, 2004
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Id say no....If u love your boyfriend and u think u will stay together, then why rush~? U have plenty of time to have a baby. Im 18 and have a 2 month old son so I know what im talkin about too~ if u want a baby, thats great, but i'd enjoy a few more years to yourselves if you can help it. It would better all of u, u, your boyfriend, and the baby. Im sure theres things u could/should finish doing before deciding on a baby.. Like finishing school maybe, being completely finanically stable? I dont know, its up to u but its a lot to think about.
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Michelle1337
replied on September 18th, 2004
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I agree with kari, having a baby isnt all fun and games. Theres a lot more to think about then just that their cute and you want one. Babies cost a lot of money.

So you plan on going to college? If you have a baby now then that will become more difficult.

If this is realy something you want to do then no ones gonna tell you not too. But honestly, you need to really really think about it. Think about everything. The good things and the bad things. Because once you have a baby, theres no turning back.
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TQuartz490
replied on September 18th, 2004
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I just feel if you are having second doubts, then give it a while.

And also there is nothing wrong, about having a baby before marriage.

~jolieska~
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LaurensEntourage
replied on September 19th, 2004
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I'm really glad everyone was in the same mindset on this one... I was kind of nervous being the first to put my two cents in... I held back.

Lauren
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