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asked by: xox shay xoxx on August 17th, 2005
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Im not really sure how to use this site, I just kinda came upon it looking for pregnancy sites.

Im 17 and 18 weeks pregnant. My boyfriend and I have been together for a little over 2 years now, it's not loooong but we have a pretty good relationship together. My mom and step father took the news pretty bad, they were shocked, and didn't want me to keep it, I fought with them for the first few months. I went and got medicade, wic, and mss, then my mom finally realized this was for real and she's finally starting to be more supportive of my decision to keep the baby. I had my first ultrasound yesterday and found out its a boy, which is very exciting!!!

I plan on moving out in dec. With my boyfriend. The baby is due in jan. So we'll have about a month to get everything set up. Im scard to leave home, and im not sure if its the best thing to do. I think it'd probally be best if I move out with him, so we can all be together as a family, and I dont want him to miss anything, but im scard to leave my mom, and I still have to finish school .... Any advice????

Also, im having trouble picking whether or not I want to breastfeed. I mean I do want to, but I can only take about 1 week off of school before I have to go back * I dont want to miss to much * from what iv read 1 week isnt enough time to get the baby used to breatfeeding before giving it a bottle to .... Does anyone have any advice on that????

Thanks for reading .... !
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michelle1981
replied on August 18th, 2005
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Congratulations!
I can relate in a way, I got pregnant at 17 and my bf and I had been together for about a year. We are now married and it's been 8 years, so don't let anyone tell you "it'll never last" or "it's puppy love".
Believe me leaving the nest is a hard thing to do, but it helps you become independent. Having a baby is very draining in different ways and being at home helps. Emotional support is a biggy or at least it was for me.
I would suggest maybe staying at home with your parents for a few months until you feel ready to be on your own completely. Is your bf not allowed to stay at your parents' home?
Breastfeeding......... Umm, most people decide before the baby arrives but it really doesn't matter. It's not something you really need to plan. You will know once your baby is in your arms. You can always pump and still go to school.... But I have to say in my experience that it was a great bond between my boys and myself.
Good luck in your decisions!
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