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Q: Sad...

asked by: whyte_kissez on April 4th, 2006

Experienced User

Hello everyone,

well i've been here for awhile n told about how im going to be a single mother and what not. But latley last night I cried myself to sleep thinking.. Am I going to be a good mother? Can I give my baby everything he needs? How am I going to do this alone? Just all these questions were running threw my head. Im only 17 and scared.. I live with my mom but I dont want her to have to support me n my baby. I dunno if all this is commin up now because i'm due in about a week. And I know your mood changes towards the end of your pregnancy. I also had the question in my mind saying "will I be like my sister". Cause my sister is 20 yrs old with a 3 yr old daughter and could give a caca about her, all my sister wants to do is party and be with her friends instead of takin care of her child. My mom has been supporting her from day one and watching my niece every weekend so my sister can go out and do what she wants to do. Idk.. Guess I just needed to get everything out and talk about it. Sry if I wasted anyones time.. :(

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Jennie25

replied on April 4th, 2006

Experienced User

I'm sure you'll be a great mom! Even if you are young. It sounds like your mom doesn't mind helping you out...And maybe after the babies a little older you can get a job and start trying to support yourself and your baby more...Don't worry about be self sufficient right away, its too late for that now...With your mom there i'm sure she'll give you all the tips and know how with your baby and you'll do a great job hun!

sadiedales

replied on April 4th, 2006

New User

Hey

Hi there

how are you? Good, I hope! Well, not much longer! I just want to commend you for noticing what your sister does! I am glad that you recognize that she needs to be there for her baby. You know you can learn sooo much about being a great parent! Your child will always remember the time you spent together. I am sure that you're going to be a great mom just for recognizing what your sister does! Your mom doesn't have to totally support you. You could still live with her, but do as much as possible for yourself and your baby. Just remember they can always be infants.. So, value that time, and that way you will never look back thinking.. I wish I did that. Parties are alot of fun, but trust me you're not missing anything. You could still go, but not all of the time right!? Way to go!

Sadie

crystal21401

replied on April 4th, 2006

New User

Its not that bad. I had my son when I was 17 yrs old and I lived with my mother also. I moved out right before my sons first birthday and have been self supporting ever since. (he just turned 5) my parents offer to take him on the weekends because being a mother while rewarding is still exausting at times. He doesn't go every weekend, but that is also the only time he gets to play with his cousin that is ony 3 months younger than him. I'm sure you will be fine and up on your feet in no time. Good luck and mothers are very handy!

whyte_kissez

replied on April 5th, 2006

Experienced User

Thank you all for your help n support! :) good luck to all of you! :)

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