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Q: 14 wanting baby
asked by: morgan1995 on November 3rd, 2009
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Hi my name is Morgan Moffat i am 14 in 20 days and i really want a baby, i dont know how to explain it i would try for a baby but i dont want to be made fun of at school what should i do i want one so bad!

please write back soon

Thank you
From Morgan
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ProudMommyof2008
replied on November 3rd, 2009
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Your 14.
How are you at 14 going to raise a child?
You have no job, little to no savings, you can't drive, can't afford car insurance, health insurance, you couldn't pay for your own rent or mortgage on a house or appartment. What job would you get to raise this child at 14? Not many places hire 14 year olds, and babysitting jobs and chores will not even come close to the amount of cash you need for a child, which is on average about $120,000 by the way.
You have more to think about, other than people will say or being made fun of here.

If you had a child now, your parents would be the Main Care provider here, because they bring in a steady income, they have a job, they feed you, clothe you and put a roof over your head, they have medical care for you-doctor-, they pay for your health insurance, they provide you with the entertainment-tv the mall games or toys etc. They provide everything for you at 14.
So your child would be raised financially by your parents.
Would you want a child that your parents are obligated to raise financially? I wouldn't..
Having a child at a young age can by very dangerous as well.
You could have permanent internal damage, you could die during labour or you and the baby both could die dirung child birth, the baby could have defects, alot could happen and alot is ar risk here because your body is not fully developed yet.
This is a huge thing to think about.

The best advice i can give to you, is wait.
You have so much to experience and learn, you should finish high school, get your diploma and go on to college or university to get another diploma, then start a career and save money, get your own place with a couple friends posibly, get a car, pay your car insurance, pay rent or a mortgage, and experience things along the way.
when you do all these things, it means you are taking care of yourself 100%. And that is when you should start thinking of a baby. Because right now, you are in no way ready. You don't even take care of yourself right now, someone else provides all the things-that a parent should- for you.

And also, not very many teenaged boys your age are willing to play house at the age of 14 . And if he says he is, he just wants to get into your pants. He will either leave after or before a baby comes into the picture.
And what would your parents think about all this?
I encourage you to share this wonderful plan/idea of yours with them. If it seems so right, why not tell them?
They have a right to know about this..after all they would be the main financiall providers.

I dont say any of this to be rude, its the truth.
All these things are things you need to think about.
Not many girls your age think about the after affect of having a child. They dont think long term, dont think health risk wise or who else they will affect.
But this is something you really need to think about.
Because this will not just affect you, it will affect your family, and an innocent infant.
Think about all these things before doing something just for the thing you want.
If you work hard with the things i listed above-school, career savings etc. The out come, when you are truely ready is so much greater and wonderful.
Sometimes waiting is the best thing to do.

If you need to talk, PM me anytime.
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spazgal123
replied on November 15th, 2009
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this lady proud mommy ^ she sends that same message to every person on this forum, hun. my name is ashlei. im 15. i know exsactly what you are going through, i rele wanted a baby too, and know, im actually pregnant, and i dont want it anymore. im terrified! do you even have a guy to help take care of you if you do get pregnant? please write back. im here to help you, -ash<3
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motherofhighspiritedones
replied on November 16th, 2009
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spazgal123 wrote:
this lady proud mommy ^ she sends that same message to every person on this forum, hun. my name is ashlei. im 15. i know exsactly what you are going through, i rele wanted a baby too, and know, im actually pregnant, and i dont want it anymore. im terrified! do you even have a guy to help take care of you if you do get pregnant? please write back. im here to help you, -ash<3
Yes, proudmom DOES send the same message. And it is a very SMART message. Having a baby is HARD work and what proudmom says is all true. It is something to think about. She and I were both teen mommies as well, so we CAN and are ones to talk. Wanting a baby at such a young age is common. But in order to give your future child AND yourself the best, it is best to WAIT. If wanting a baby is ALL you can think about, please tell your mother or a trusted adult. There are baby-think-it-over dolls and other ways you can get your baby fix WITHOUT putting yourself in danger (all pregnancies carry risks to both the woman and fetus, this is not saying all pregnancies will be high-risk, there is just a chance, and the less developed your body is, the harder it will be to have a safe delivery)OR a baby in danger.
Ashlei, if you do not want your baby, please consider adoption or abortion (if you meet the criteria). Having a baby is tough, heck being pregnant is tough. But having a baby and then KEEPING it after you have decided that you don't want it will only cause you stress and irritation and will only cause your child hurt (think about it, your child WILL know that you don't want him/her...children are great at picking up on things that you don't think they have any clue about...your child will feel rejected, unwanted, unloved). That is not something any woman should feel toward her child and rejection and unwant is not something any child should feel.
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