by page4cats on November 18th, 2008

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When I first got pregnant I decided to keep the baby, but when my parents or my boyfriend found out they weren't supportive. Also I'm only 17 and when I will have the baby I'll be 18. what should I do or any suggestions?

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  • by bagicide stayed 10 months too long on November 19th, 2008

    bagicide stayed 10 months too long

    You aren't the first person ever in that situation. Get a job, get an apartment and move on. Likely they'll come around when they meet the baby. If not, you'll have the wonderful experience of loving that child and having the child love you. Its going to be tough, but you can do it.

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  • by Lori K still ignores stalkers and trolls on November 19th, 2008

    Lori K still ignores stalkers and trolls

    You need a child support order to determine how much money your child will receive. Don't let the boyfriend or his parents talk you out of it.

    To get this process started and get assigned a caseworker, you need to contact your local child support offices.

    Caseworkers in these offices will help you collect child support no matter where the other parent lives. They work with attorneys, law enforcement agencies, and family and domestic courts.

    They can help you establish paternity and find a missing parent. The court will then help determine how much child support you can collect based on how much the other parent can afford.

    If you already receive public benefits (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families), then you are required to apply for child support (unless the other parent is abusive). Your caseworker can help you get the paperwork started.

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  • by Dezimae is FINALLY 21 on November 19th, 2008

    Dezimae is FINALLY 21

    if you want to keep it then keep it. this is your child and it doesnt matter what anyone else has to say. if you think you are capable of raising a child then go for it, but if not, if i were in your position, i would give the baby up for adoption because there are THOUSANDS of people out ther that cant have their own children and would love to have yours, and would give it the life you would want it to have. this is your decision, not anyone elses so do what you think is right :)

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  • by 2cents on November 19th, 2008

    2cents

    A child is a wonderful thing ! I would suggest at this time, dependent only on the information that you gave that adoption might be your best option. When you are young (and even when you are not) it is very hard to raise a child with no support and not really fair to raise a child that will be from a broken home from the very start (since you and bf aren't ready to get married, and he probably would never be happy even if he did marry you). You can be certain that your child will get a great set of parents and have a much better life that you can provide. Try an open adoption, so you can participate in his or her life if you prefer. There is no shame in giving your child to another couple through adoption. Raising a child is the hardest thing you will ever do, you owe it to yourself and the child to wait until you are in a better position.

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  • by Rinky Dinky Do on November 19th, 2008

    Rinky Dinky Do

    Do what's right for you regardless of what anybody cares but do give a lot of thought and consideration to long-term consequences

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  • by Anonymous on November 19th, 2008

    Anonymous

    That's your decision. You can wait and have the baby and give it up for adoption, you can keep it, or there's always option C which half of the country hates, but again it's your choise!

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  • by Cinna1 on November 19th, 2008

    Cinna1

    You really need to think about it, while its still early being 17 is still very young and you haven't really lived your life,like doing things when ever you want without having to worry about a babysitter you can trust, like going to college and meeting different people and getting your career started, like just hanging out with your friends, your family isn't supportive now, but what happens if they still are that way when the baby is born. True enough you can find ways to take care of yourself and the baby but why struggle now, when you can better prepare yourself for later on in life, with a man who is mentally and financially ready for it and it all does not fall on you. You both will be ready to bring a baby into the world together, not you by yourself and your child will start asking where is my daddy mommie, I want my daddie, are you ready for that too? Reality is it will not be as easy as you may think right now. Being that you are too far along now maybe you need to start a list of goals to accomplish. Good luck

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  • by Violet on March 9th, 2009

    Violet

    get on birth control, and use condoms every time

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  • by page4cats on March 9th, 2009

    page4cats

    I had the baby die in the womb.

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  • by anddeb on March 9th, 2009

    anddeb

    Yes, keep you baby and love it all you can. They will come around once they set eyes on the little bundle of hell joy that we all go through with kids.

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  • by page4cats on April 16th, 2009

    page4cats

    No longer applicable.

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  • by page4cats on September 14th, 2009

    page4cats

    In the end they were supportive of me and I had the baby.

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  • by helper..x on March 22nd, 2010

    helper..x

    its normal for your family to be upset because yur young. but when your 18 its up to you. you need to seek advice in your doctors. if you speak to your mum and say that you need her help she might be calm you never know. also if yu say to her i am your child and this is your granchild might get her talking. dont worry sweet heart x

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