I'm 17 years old and i been dating my boyfriend who is 19 for 3 years.. I thought we were being careful but i just found out that i'm 10 weeks pregnant. He is steping up to the responsibility we just got an apartment he has a job but i don't because i need to finish my senior year of high school. i am not sure how we will provide for our child. Adoption and abortion are not options. I am keeping my child. How can we make ends meat? any suggestions or success stories??

hollylovesbrandon

well, you can go on home schooling to finish your senior year (if you like that option). it will give you a lot more time to have a part-time job such as maybe take in some babysitting or work at a daycare. Not only do you make a little money, but you get some experience with children as well. Also, you can always go to school and work at night. It you have a special talent, such as sewing for example, take in peoples clothes and patch them up. There are a lot of ways to make a buck.

girlygirl08

hey i never thought of that thank you so much!

hollylovesbrandon

you are very welcome and good luck.

DoulaLC

Check with your school district.....some will have programs for pregnant teens who need to finish school. I know where I live the girls are provided with buses to and from school and help with childcare for when they are attending classes. Since you have a year to go, the childcare idea may work, but check with what is required where you live. Many childcare centers require at least a minimum of some childcare type classes to work there. Depending on what your boyfriend is able to do, he may need to take on two jobs as well at least to get some money put away.

babygirl1092

I was in a similar situation, when I was 16 and I had my first baby, we had 1 baby my bfs (which isn't mine) then we found out I was pregnant and she wasn't my bfs she was my exs, my bf stepped up to the plate and took care of her and me and his son, we struggled a lot, and it was very hard but now we are on our feet and we are getting ready to have twins and we are welcoming our twin girls into our new house (that we own now) and we made it so I do believe that u can do it if I did it at 16, and I am now standing proudly on my feet.

keoghgirl

PRAY PRAY PRAY! ! Being a mom is the hardest but most rewarding job you will ever have! When I got pregnant with my son I had nothing I led a VERY un-healthy lifestyle I had nothing....Here is what I did....I went and lived with my parents which was hard, then I got a job in a nursing home (that was horrible) and they paid for me to get my C.N.A. and I worked nights (which actually paid $1.50/hr more than days) I started stocking up on diapers. In your case you could probably find something similar for weekends. Another thing I strongly recommend is breast feeding that will save you allot of money and messes! Also after I had my son I had a copper t iud fitted to make sure that I didn't get pregnant again until I was ready....there are allot of things you can do but mostly remember that the baby is a blessing from god NOT a burden!

girlygirl08

so i'm not too young to nurse?

tolerance

I agree with DoulaLc, they have mother and child schools for teenagers but most require the baby to be at least 3 months old and some have a waiting list for daycare. Start looking into now. Also, some colleges offer childcare too, so look into things as well.

tolerance

No, are you taking your prenatal vitamins, iron pills, and eating right?