Why Do People Put You Down?

I think your ready. Might sound a little weird, but i'm thinking about having a baby. Problem: i'm 16. It's a long story, I might as well post about it.

I don't think ur too young. If u want to and if u have ways to support urself and the baby, I say go for it.

I dont think you're too young. I've only just turned 23 and my fiance and I are ttc. If you both feel ready then why not try.

I was 18 when I got pregnant and I turned 19 when I had my first daughter. Matter of fact she was my 19th birthday baby, so I dont think your too young the question is do you? And are you ready to take the responseibilites that come along with being a mom.. If you are then your ready. Dont worry about what anyone else says or thinks 1. It is your body and 2. It is your life

Sorry, I have to disagree. Although there is nothing you can do about it, and people shouldn't give you their opinions unless they are asked or it's something 'nice to say'. I was 20 when I got pregnant and 21 when I had my daughter. I was in your exact position. Married for 3 years, everything was fairly stable. I don't like to say this because I am thankful for my daughter, but if I had to make the decision again I would have definitely waited. I'm one of those love kids types too. I've been babysitting since 10 and was nannying when I got pregnant. The reasons why I would have waited...My daughter was very sick, I think I could have handled better if I had more life experience, we weren't as financially ready as we thought, we ended up having a surprise baby only 20 months later and now we are sleep/money deprived big time. And we don't get to spend much time alone. Just a view from the other side of the fence. I am not saying you shouldn't have a baby, just sharing my experience.

Viveangel, I think if you are finacially secure and secure in your marriage then you are ready. You need to be able to provide food, clothing, diapers, medical insurance, dental insurance, toys, medicine, and most of all time! I just turned 23 and I have all the financial bases covered but I still wonder if I am ready! I work full-time and will be a single mom. I have help but still I want to be w/my baby more than they are. I was not ttc but I did and I am thankful for this baby! If you think you are ready then I say good luck to you!

As for you brodcasted I think you are way too young!! You can not possibly financially support a baby little alone yourself. What do you plan on doing about school? If you drop out how will you explain the importance of education to your child? I hope you re-think your choice but that is ultimatley up to you! You have plenty of time after school though to have a kid. If you want to know some of the teen mom's stories I suggest you talk to them on the teen forum! I am not tryingto put you down or anything this is just my advice!

Yes, I know how its like, I have a 6 month old son and no one ever says anything to me but old women tend to stare and make comments like: you need to do this, or that or whatever. I am tired of it ! Its always the old ones. I think having a baby at an older age is somewhat of a risk. After the age of 35 there is more chances in the baby born with abnormalties and other neurological problems....