Almost 17 and wanting a baby

Well I was a father at 17 but it was very hard because we were broke and at 17 it is hard to do anything that involves courts, welfare, and health care.

But I also believe in doing whatever makes you happy and that does not involve in taking away anyone else’s happiness. But it seems to me that you both want to do this so I wouldn’t object. But once you both have a kid you will never be out of each other’s life every again because of your child.

my sister had her first child a year younger then you and it didn’t screw up her life but it didnt help with her school work. I was only 7 years old and was really not sure what was going on, there more fights and lots more crying. she got kick out of school and still hasn’t gone back to get her deploma. BUT her son has turned out to be the light of her life and for the first five years of his life he was the center of mine. it was hard and money was tight for her but she made it through with no one but me to help take care of her son. And now my friends sister is going through the same thing, at first it might come in between you family and life but in the end my family became closser and my sister is a great mother. do what makes you happy and dont let what people say get in the way. Jess

I’ve just turned 17 this past december… and in 2 days it’s gunna be my boyfriend’s and I 18th month. just turning 17… I’m not even ready to have sex with my boyfriend yet. having a baby at 17 is quite a young age… tuff as well

… and to be straight out with you my cousin is a year older than me, she’s pregnant and is to be due in may… when she first found out she was pregnant she was real exited… now that she’s near her due date.. she really regrets it. my cousin is a drop out (she followed her older sister ) and is stressing in weather to keep her baby or not… especially after her boyfriend has left her!!

are you sure you’re ready to have a child?… it’s a scary thought having it at such a young age. you should at least be grounded first… I say finish hs go to collage/uni… noe that you’ll be able to support youself and the baby… if anything were to happen to your boyfriend. although you feel that he’s “the one”… at the moment you’re lost in love you always feel that the person you’re with is the one!! be carful… expect for the best be be prepared for the worst… my friend’s older sister was with this guy for 4 years and 6 months, but they broke up (she’s engaged now and is going to marry in august)

im just saying, think in long terms first, and view all sides of the situation, and if you noe you are prepared and have both your family and your boyfriend’s to support you, than go for it =) ** just remember you’re still in your teen years, are you sure you’re ready to be a mom?

I hope you give yourself time to think and talk it over with your boyfriend. GL =) srry for the long lecture =P

Listen I know what it’s like to want kids! I’ve known since I was 15 years old that I wanted them! But I have to tell you,it’s the hardest thing you’ll ever do -raising a child! I babysat from the day I was 11 until I got preggers with my first at 20.I thought I knew what I was getting myself into! I didn’t! Just to start with the pregnancy,you are soo tired,sick and BIG! To get really detailed…Your breasts leak,your hormones go nuts and about 7 doctors have poked and prodded you for nine months! You never get any sleep and you never get any time alone! There is no fighting like when you’re sleep deprived! You will fight about everything!! You know that saying “It takes a village to raise a child”? It’s true…I have had so much support from my family! I wouldn’t know what to do if my husband and I didnt have their help! I know you’ll do what you want to do, so I’m not going to be like others and say “you’re so young ,don’t do it”. I am however going to ask you to SERIOUSLY think it through! Having a family is wonderful,but being a mother is THE hardest job! It is 24/7

well, if he has a rich family… and they would support you.. then do what makes you SMILE. :)

I’m just going to tell you what I think. 17 is way to young to have a baby. You should wait until your at least 20. I know you may really want a baby now but your reputation might not come out very good if you have a baby right now. I say wait.

I know you say that you babysit young children but having a child is 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. It is very hard. I had my first at 18 and I stayed at home with her. I was up all night and all day because my Husband did work and he needed to sleep. I would advise you to wait a few years. I wish I would have had more time alone with my husband. It is very hard on a relationship after having a child. There is so much more stress then when it is the two of you. You wont be able to just up and go whenever you want because the baby will have a routine. It is not impossible but just harder. But in the end it is going to be up to you and your guy but try and at least wait until you are out of school. Good luck and God Bless!

Well first of all let me tell you I had my son when I was 16 and I am now 18 I recieve child support from his dad and it is still extremely hard I think you should ait because I chid can put a lot of strain on the relationship… its really hard work … wait till you graduate and move out on your own your child will thank you for that some day I promise… your child needs to be able to look up to you growing up and a drop out is not some one to look up to..

you should until you are rightfully sure your ready it’s a long wait but it’s worth it trust me I know I went through the same thing I have a 3 month baby name alice