I honestly can tell you I myself got pregnant at a very young age it is scary and a lot is going through your head right now its not easy to be a mother at a young age but if I could do it you can. It is something you really have to think about like you said can you live with that the rest of your life if the father is going to be there and you have support I say why not.

At the end of the day its your decision weather you want to keep this baby or not. 16 is a very young age to be having sex let alone a baby, i'm not going to judge you and say you are wrong or whatever, i've never even met you, you need to think about things such as if you keep the baby who will look after him or her, are you going to finish school, are you willing to get a part time job etc? It doesn't matter how old you are (16 or 36) raising a baby is hard work, its not all fun and games. I'm 23 and have a 16 month old (i'm engaged to my daughter's father) and we struggle some days to make ends meet, so I could only imagine it would be more difficult for a young teenager to raise a child. Having said all that, I have a few friends and relatives who have had babies as teenagers and they are/were fine. It really depends on how mature you are, if you're not ready to give up partying all night and stuff like that then you probably aren't ready for a child, if you're not ready wait a few years and then you should be more stable an mature. Best of luck in whatever you decide. :)
i think you jsut need to be straight with your parents, just cut to the chase, they will be upset and angry at first but they will come around, you need their support.

I think you should keep the baby and make the best out of it. Things have a way of working out.

Thank you all you all are really making me feel more comfortable about the situation!!

..Well I think 16 is a young age to be having a baby...Because I myself got pregnant at 17 unplanned just as yours is..I am now 18 with a 6 month old ...I never once thought about abortion ..Because at the time I was with my boyfriend and happy ..Thought we were getting married and everything was great...Until I became 8 months pregnant and he cheated on me..I thought my life was ruined...But actually it wasnt ...Because just because you have a baby ..Other guys will be willing to take over and be that babys father...I had two boyfriends throughout the time me and the father of my baby werent together..One was even when I was still pregnant..I have been very thankful ..Of my son he is perfect and I love him with all my heart..And not to mention I have gotten over all the horrible things that went on between me and his father we are now back together and engaged..And we live together...So I know things can sometimes seem messed up but one day things will turn in the other direction and be the best thing yet...Good luck and I hope that you know its going to be hard but that baby will be the best thing ...And you will love him/her unconditionally..

Children are a beautiful gift. I can't imagine how empty my life would be without my kids.

It might seem like a hard road ahead, but I think most people who once considered an abortion but decided to keep the baby would tell you they made the right decision.

Sandy

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Yes, 16 is young to be having a baby, how old is the father, not just age wise in maturity, if he stays with you or not , that is something that you have to think about and their is also adoption if you are not ready.
Do not allow anyone to tell you what you have to do, it is your decision and yours alone.
Their are girls younger than you that are pregnant and are having babies alot of them have a lot of trouble with delivery because their bodies are just not ready and no, I am not trying to scare you as I do realize a lot of females have troubles with their pregnancy's. The main thing is is that I do hope you do get under Dr.'s care and get your pre-natal started. I do wish you the best with your decision! I do hope your parents will be there for you but don't be surprised if they are shockrd and upset at 1st. Has he told his parents?
We are here for you!
Keep in touch. The best to you!

Im 17 and in my 6th month of pregnancy. I think u should sit down with your family and try to talk to them. Going threw this alone can be very scary and confussing. I feel if you want this baby then you should keep your child. No one I dont care who they are or how old they are is ever really ready to have a baby. It's scary for anyone and it changes alot of things. Do what ur heart says mama.... And if u need anything.. Send me a message.

Hey well my boyfriend has been okay so far with helping me but we haven't really had a situation where I just needed him. We have an apointment monday and he and I are going it is are first appointment. I don't think it has just really kicked in to either one of us that I am pregnant because right now I am very confused. He has just turned 18 this february and yes he has told his parents. His mother is very happy for us because she and I have a special bond and it is his first child and mine. I believe that he will be there for me because he knows how it feels to not have that father figure in the home.

I hope everything works out for you, you seem like you are a very practical, realistic person and that's the best way to be. I think that you will be fine.

About ur question, ur are not to young. I was only 15 when I found out I was pregnant, like ur boyfriend mine was happy too. Yeah it's going to be tough don't get me wrong, it's not the easiest thing ever to handle at that age. But I don't regret it. I was only 16 for a whole month before my son came into this world greatest monemt of my life. I'm 18 now and my son is 2 and at the end of the day I love being a mom, b/c of those words he tells me before he falls asleep, "i love you mama". And as for the boyfriend thing we have been together for four years now and plan on getting married this fall and trying for the second baby. As for what i'm trying to say is that I think u should keep it, b/c it's the greatest feeling ever. If you want to talk or whatever feel free to email me.

Im 15 and pregnant, I will be 16 when the baby is born.
I thought about abortion and i just cant do it, and adoption is so hard.
Alot of people in this world have had babys at young ages and done just fine.
I think you will do a very good job if you decide to keep this child. I think you should.

I am keeping mine, have names picked out and all and im only 5 weeks pregnant.
I dont live with my mom, she hasnt met my boyfriend, although she cares for him viry much. My father and his parents know about my pregnancy. They all want me to give it up for adoption but i refuse.

Tony and I have been together only 3 months, but are perfect.
I often wonder if i will be with him forever.
I hope i am because this baby needs him in its life, and so do I.

If I am doing this, and other people have, you can too!
we are all in this together, all here supporting eachother.
you can do it, and youll do a wonderful job =]

Lucie,

Do you really believe the odds of this guy sticking around are in your favor? Will Tony be dropping out of school so he can get a job to support his new family? Will he be paying for your rent, food, heat, electricity, insurance, clothing, etc.? Will he make enough money with no high school diploma to afford all of that?

If your father wants you to give it up for adoption and you refuse, are you going to force your father to pay for everything?

Wow what a selfish child you are. BTW theres more to raising a baby the picking out names. In fact thats the least of your problems now. I feel sorry for your dad, and I'm going to feel sorry for you when your bf leaves.

Yeah well, if it makes you feel any better, i lost my baby, i had a miscarrage so i guess i dont have to worry. If we did have the child, yes we have money, we have jobs, we have a place to live, and no my dad wouldnt be paying for everything, he is just looking out for his daughter, you dont need to be rude , pregnancy is an amazing thing but also hard, people have done it, and done very well. Tony and myself are happy together, very happy. His heart broke when i said that we didnt have the baby anymore.

and to the second person, yeah hes not leaving.
Honestly, there is no better person for either one of us. Were both accepted into the others family. He wanted this child, he didnt want to give up his life to someone else. But again, we dont have the child anymore, you two can be happy, but were not.

Nobody wishes a miscarriage on anyone. Quite frankly your reaction to our posts confirms what some of us have been saying.

Of course you don't think your bf will leave, because you are still a child and do not understand the the realities of life yet. This is not a negative thing, just reality. 15 year olds are considered minors in our culture for a reason.

This board is an interesting microcosm of the larger society, and there are many instances where over time you can see the dissolution of many young relationships. The child you are at 15 is vastly different from the adult you will be at 21. What you thought was attractive in a boyfriend will be completely different from what you want in a husband.

If you think you will be with this guy forever, what is the rush to have a child now? Why not wait until you both finish your educations and you both have careers that you enjoy, so you can afford to bring up a child in a lifestyle that is better for that child? Also, wouldn't it be great for your family to be happy about an impending child, rather than angry?

I started having sex very early at the age of 13 and I tried to have a baby with all my boyfriends from there on. Which I am happy I did not get pregnant that young. First off where I live you are not able to get a job before you turn 16 anywhere. Second once you are 16 it is still hard to get a job. people do not look at the money part in any of this they just want some one to love and someone to love them. But you can not give a baby back at the end of the day if it is yours. yes i am pregnant now and i am 18 now. i was not able to get pregnant for 6 years and then I met my fiance and we got pregnant God has a plan for everyone and what ever happens God wants it to happen. 16 is not to young to have a baby, if mentally you are mature and so is your boyfriend and you guys have the money then go for it. But i can go ahead and tell you there is no way I could have gone through the phisical parts of being pregnant when I was young. It is roungh. But good luck sweetie I hope everything turns out ok for you.

Very good advice, mrspreggo1.