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Subject: Re: confused Author: Kris [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] Date Posted: 18:13:00 05/18/06 Thu In reply to: Jasmine 's message, "confused" on 16:19:31 05/18/06 Thu Dear Jasmine, I want to encourage you to look for a pregnancy center in your area: www.optionline.org They have counselors and resources for young pregnant women and can offer you so much more than you will find here on a message board. However, I do feel for you - I found out I was pregnant when I was 17 and my b/f was 21 - so he was 4 years older than me and my parents were pretty upset when they found out I was pregnant. However, we did get married, I do have a relationship with both my Mom and Dad (they are divorced. It was a little rocky for a while - but they eventually saw that MH was a great guy (like I knew he was). We are going to celebrate our 24th wedding anniversary on Friday! Wow. So, hang in there - your parents love you more than you know and even though they will be disappointed, they are going to be there for you. I'm glad your b/f is willing to stay with you and supports having the baby. Things have a way of working out - and schools make it pretty easy to finish your degree (HS and college) with children. Hugs, Kris [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ]

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[> Subject: Re: confused Author: Heather [Edit] Date Posted: 18:17:06 05/18/06 Thu You are right these are some of the problems you will face. School, parents, fianacial situation etc.... You are strong in what you believe in and don't let go of that. It sounds like you have all ready started to bond with this baby. What a beautiful time it is, being almost 4 months pregnant. I want to complement you, you're being mature in weighing all your options. I can understand how scary it must be for you. Unfortunately we can't predict the future. Women (and some men) are great at creating scenerios that "might" happen. These maybe's are usually the worst case scenerio and sometimes we dont' even try because we're afraid that it "might" happen. Uusally the parents of a child who is young and unmarried is disappointed and angry at first. This can last days, weeks, and sometimes months. But then they see the child and they get over it. They eventually enjoy being a grandparent. If your boyfriend were to ever leave you will still make it. I was a single mom for 3 years and it wasn't easy but I wouldn't have traded my son for anything else. It really sounds like you have more figured out than you think you do. Please email me if you want to talk. Heather P.S. This is a great website. It's about a lady who stood up for what she believed in and now has a beautiful son. She has dedicated her site to helping women in your situation. www.standupgirl.com