Anyone have advice about having a baby?

I had a baby last year at 17 years of age. I would highly recommend going to a lamazze class, if you can. Or just read some articles online about becoming a mother. State/Gov. helps a lot. See what you can qualify (like others said). Get someone to throw you a baby shower for sure & invite EVERYONE you know. I got almost everything I needed by doing that. BUT finish school, its really important. It’s going to be a struggle at first with a newborn in the home. You need to be very patient! He/she will cry at all hours through the day & NIGHT! You will hardly get any sleep those first few weeks.. don’t get discouraged… things will get better.. if you ever need anything.. fun mail me. or email me bballgirl148@hotmail.com

good luck

There is so much to know to become a good mother.

• Are you and the father still together? If so then you guys should both work on taking care of the baby; if not then you should get him for child support to help take care of the baby.

• You could go to Good Will and see what all they have, they usually have good stuff and cheap.

• Maybe even talk with other people about seeing if they have any old baby stuff that you could use.

• Go to the library and get books on how to be a parent and what to expect. Knowledge is everything.

• Start to look for a pediatrician in advance.

• Also look into state programs to help you.

• You most definitely want to finish up school. GED would be fine.

Well that’s all I got so far. Hope it helps.

-Melinda-

first off congrats on the baby… and just to let you know I admire you for making the decision to keep the baby… a lot of girls want to do the act and not take what comes after… then they only think of themselves and do something drastic to get rid of the baby… I think that now that you are still pregnant you should consider getting your GED… and then get a job… if need the governement will help you out… I hope I helped…

that wasn’t very nice & thats not true. my boyfriend was 19 when we had our baby and our baby is perfectly healthy. got to take her home after 2 days no nicu no nothing. dont this to him

let your parents help u. anyways did you plan dis prengancy

call a local welfare office and health department and see what kind of assistance you will qualify for.

If you need any advice please get a hold of me… I’m 17 and having a baby as welll!

Theres a lot to know ..I had read this book.

Just do the best that you can. People make plans GOd laughs just wing it.

Keep the baby. I hope your parents are supportive and you can leave the baby with them while you go to school