What should I do, 18 years old and I want a baby?

I’ve been in a relationship with my boyfriend for over 3 years now and we are very much in love. He knew getting into the relationship how much I wanted children some day but that day seems to be here now. I can’t stop thinking about having a baby, it’s always been a dream of mine to become a mother, I know 18 is young but my family is very supportive and so is my boyfriend. I’m just so confused. Help!

Answer #1

Well, if you think you’re ready to be a mother…and as you said, you have everyone’s support. So really it’s up to you, but, before you do, just make sure you truly getting a child means, don’t just see the positive but also the negative aspects. Make sure that you know fully well what you’re truly asking.

Answer #2

I think that if you can support the baby and ue b/f wants one too I dont see the problem your an adult and its your life… Good luck

Answer #3

What’s to be confused over? You’re an adult and (I assume) he is too. Yes, it’s a little young by modern standards, but if you have support and are able to provide for its upbringing, what’s the problem?

Answer #4

Maybe you should wait first.. like get a career, your own house, a car, and everything you need first. Then you can take better care of your baby and give he/she whatever they need. A good school, and a place that you want to live in. I have thought about that too, but being only 18 I’m not a fully independent person yet.

Answer #5

Thanks dreama, your advice made me feel so much better, and to know that I’m not alone. It’s hard, but I’m going to try and hold off for as long as I can until I too am financially stable. I wish you all the best as well, and good luck to you and your better half. xo

Answer #6

I am in the exact same position as you love. I’ve been with my boyfriend for 3 and a half years and I am so ready for a baby its untrue. I made the choice to wait until I get through uni and have a stable way of supporting my baby. I have a great family but I dont want to to be relying on them constantly, do you? my boyfriend and myself decided I should get an inplant to prevent any accidents. that way when im truly ready I can give my baby everything it deserves and needs.

maybe your in a better financial position than I am, maybe you’ve planned out all of the technicals of havin a baby. if so then I wish you all the best and all my love x

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