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Blu-ize
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Pregnancy Monitor
I was just browsing on that website that shows the progress of the baby..etc..
I noticed that quite a few mommies to be are in their teens and not married.
Not that you have to be married or older to have a baby, but I was surprised at how many there were...17, 19 and "in a relationship?"
And, they all listed SAHM and/or student. 
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julz33
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Re: Pregnancy Monitor
Yes, I belong to another pregnancy message board with people from all over the country and I am one of the oldest people having my first baby. I think it is different in other parts of the country where you don't need as much money to survive like here on LI.
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| Posted 11/18/07 10:05 AM |
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Blu-ize
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Re: Pregnancy Monitor
But 17?????, not married? I don't care where it is, but how do you manage... on Welfare?
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| Posted 11/18/07 11:00 AM |
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cjik
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I found the same thing when I was browsing another website and came back to this one because I just felt I have more in common with the moms-to-be here. I'm 40 and having my first, so I was like a grandmother compared to many of the girls on the other site!
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| Posted 11/18/07 11:11 AM |
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DmarieK
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Re: Pregnancy Monitor
Posted by Blu-ize
But 17?????, not married? I don't care where it is, but how do you manage... on Welfare?
My sister was 15 when she got pregnant and had my nephew 4 months after she turned 16. She graduated high school early with honors and at 20 will be graduating college in a few months and will be an RN in labor and delivery.
I agree that it isn't the norm and it is something I wouldn't want for my child but it is possible for younger girls to lead a successful life after a young pregnancy...and not on welfare.
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| Posted 11/18/07 11:25 AM |
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clwp
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Re: Pregnancy Monitor
I'm 34 and sometimes feel I'm too young to be doing this... I couldn't have even fathomed having a child before 30, but I guess it's all personal choice.
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| Posted 11/18/07 2:07 PM |
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Blu-ize
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Susan
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Re: Pregnancy Monitor
Posted by DmarieK
Posted by Blu-ize
But 17?????, not married? I don't care where it is, but how do you manage... on Welfare?
My sister was 15 when she got pregnant and had my nephew 4 months after she turned 16. She graduated high school early with honors and at 20 will be graduating college in a few months and will be an RN in labor and delivery.
I agree that it isn't the norm and it is something I wouldn't want for my child but it is possible for younger girls to lead a successful life after a young pregnancy...and not on welfare.
so who took care of the baby while she was in school and working?
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| Posted 11/18/07 5:38 PM |
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DmarieK
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Re: Pregnancy Monitor
Posted by Blu-ize
Posted by DmarieK
Posted by Blu-ize
But 17?????, not married? I don't care where it is, but how do you manage... on Welfare?
My sister was 15 when she got pregnant and had my nephew 4 months after she turned 16. She graduated high school early with honors and at 20 will be graduating college in a few months and will be an RN in labor and delivery.
I agree that it isn't the norm and it is something I wouldn't want for my child but it is possible for younger girls to lead a successful life after a young pregnancy...and not on welfare.
so who took care of the baby while she was in school and working?
While she finished high school the dad had him during the day. During college he was/is in day care. When she works my mom watches him.
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| Posted 11/18/07 8:48 PM |
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