Hello! My name is Clarissa. I'm 19 years old and have only a couple of weeks to go until I'm a first and only time mom. And that's where my talents lay.
One thing about being a young parent is that you have to pull your life together in a short amount of time. You have to make huge decisions such as when and where to go to school and whether or not to get a job.
I would like to be available to any young parent who needs help and encouragement to get their life back on track.
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Hello, I may be pregnant with a seperated mans baby. Now I'm thinking of all the scenarios that could happen and need advice. I want what's in the best interested for my child. Now this man is technically still married and has a child with his wife, they all have the same lastname. If I had the child and was not married, is it wrong to give the child my lastname? What about child support issues? I'd never keep the baby from his dad, but what if the father denies this baby? I would want to put him on the birth certificate but what if he's not there, can he still be put on it? I live in the state of Pennsylvania. Please any advice would help. (link)
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The very FIRST thing you need to do is find out whether or not you really are pregnant. If you are then the SECOND thing you need to do is tell the baby's father. If you decide to keep the baby then he is the person you should talk to about child support.
Make sure that if you ARE pregnant that you explore all of your options VERY CAREFULLY to find out what's best for you and your unborn child. Deciding to have a baby is a HUGE decision and not one that you should just jump into.
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i am 19. i am in a 5 year relationship and we have a one year old son together. i am going to college to be a nurse. lately there have been a lot of problems between my b/f and i. well i was going to move out, until i found out that i am pregnant. now i have cancelled my new apartment and am staying here for now. i know that we will not be together forever and i do not want to raise two kids alone. i am considering abortion and have an appointment scheduled for next friday. my b/f wants the baby and is excited. everyone in our family already knows that we are expecting again. i am too young to give up my life completely. i do not know what to do. if anyone has any advice i would really appreciate it. by the way, i am 8 weeks pregnant and due on christmas. PLEASE HELP (link)
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As I'm sure you already know, an unplanned pregnancy is a huge and scary thing. Your emotions are probably out of whack and between your feelings and everyone else's you're probably feeling very confused.
What you need to do is stop and think about what's best for YOU. You have already stated that your relationship is currently on the rocks, do you really want to bring another child into your life while already facing the possibility of being a single mother of one?
It all depends on what YOU know you can handle. If you think you can raise two children on your own and be happy then keep the baby. If you don't, then there are other options available to you such as abortion and adoption.
I suggest you research your options very thoroughly before setting your decision in stone. And please make sure that the decision you make is the decision that is best for you and the son you already have.
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