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Is It Time?

8 posts on this thread and the last post was on December 30th, 2005 5:12 PM
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CnJ_712 - December 28th, 2005 9:31 PM
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Hi I’m 19 Yrs old and considing getting pregnant. I have been with my fiancée whom is 25 for 2 yrs now and have been on my own since 17. I really don’t live the lifestyle of a “normal” 19 yr old I did that all when I was 13-16 and really have calmed down allot. I enjoy my “house wife” little life now and wouldn’t change a thing. I had an abortion when I fist started my relationship with my fiancée it really tore me apart, I started birth control right after and I am still taking them to this day. Ever since I had the abortion I have longed to get pregnant and have a baby. I know I am ready but I am afraid of what my family and friends would think, I really would like some insight from a stranger instead of those I am close to whom would judge how I am feeling thanks so much.
Jennipher


yoli - December 28th, 2005 11:58 PM

jennifer well don't worry about what other people might think just as long as you know you're ready go for it im a month pregnant and im 18 and it's all good!:)


jj - December 29th, 2005 2:22 AM

i say if your money situation is good and your partner wants 2 have a baby aswell then do it


courtney - December 29th, 2005 3:36 AM

sounds just like my life!! i was a crazy kid then too, im 18 now, and am 39 weeks pregnant. i also has an abortion, and it tore me apart. i would NEVER EVER EVER do it again, and highly DONT recommend it to anyone. when i told my boyfriend of 2 years(who is 22) that i was pregnant again, shit hit the fan and he left me after a while, which forced me to move back in with my parents :P i havent seen him since...august i think. i stil talk to him though. never in a million years did i think he would do that!!! my family was pretty upset when they found out i was preg. again but now they cant wait!! if u have a really supportive fiance, and youve gotten most of what youve wanted to do out of the way, go for it!!! best of luck!! keep us posted!!



Jbear - December 29th, 2005 5:29 AM

I got married when I was 18. We started trying to have a baby a year later. After two miscarriages, we succeeded when I was 23. Having a baby changes your relationship with your partner a lot. Suddenly, instead of being able to go where you want when you want, you have to consider a third person. You have to get your baby settled for the night before you can have any "couple time." Sometimes becoming a father puts a lot of stress on the man, because he suddenly feels more obligated to provide. I guess what I'm trying to say is, having a baby is a true test of your relationship. There were times that I know my husband and I would have split up if divorce weren't so complicated--and we had a good marriage before we had kids. Sometimes I wish we'd had a few more years of freedom as a couple before we had kids. How does your fiancee feel about a baby?


chris - December 29th, 2005 8:46 AM

I am with JBEAR.The stress of a baby can make even the strongest of couples break up.You are 19 have fun and enjoy yourself.If you don't want to get drunk and act stupid then don't.Good choice I may add.Take up mountain climbing,skydive or find a interest the will fill your time.Their are lot of wonderful ways to be around babies and childern without having them.Find a organization that works with child and volunteer you time.The final decision is yours and you have to live with it so think hard and long but I wish you the best of luck in whatever you do.


angel - December 29th, 2005 9:56 AM

hi hun i am 20 and the step mom to 2 boys 7 and 5.... having kids is wonderful but having kids like jbear says is hard... i have absolutly no couple time.. we have a night to ourselfs maybe one every 3 months if were lucky.... its a lot of energy and a lot of money... but its wonderful ... hae a serious talk with ur fiance.. see if hes ready and if the 2 of u decide go for it... but wait a few months for the bc to come out of your system... if you try to soon afer bc it could cause problems.. wait 2-3 months and thn go for it and good luck :)


CnJ_712 - December 29th, 2005 2:10 PM

Hey I just would like to say thank you for being so supportive everyone. I have talked to my fiancé allot about how I am feeling we communicate about pretty much everything which I know is great. The idea of becoming a father to him is a good thing he is ready because he is 6 years older then me. We both agree that we need to first get married and buy a house. I understand that when we do have a child our lifestyles will change even when we are just lounging around the house, it wont just be us 2 enjoying our favorite movie lol. I want you all to know that if I do decide to have a baby it won’t be for at least 6 months because by then our finances will be in order and we plan to get married this march. Well thanks again so much and congrats to all of those expecting! : )
Jennipher



: ) - December 30th, 2005 5:12 PM

Good Luck !