Teenage parents, what will it be like for you?? (Teenage Pregancy)

Member Name: NicolaC82

Product:	Teenage Pregancy
Date:	08/12/08 (118 review reads)
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Advantages: You get to have the unconditional love of your child

Disadvantages: Far too much responsibility too young, no social life.

You never think its going to happen to you. Well it did!!
I was 16 and had been seeing my boyfriend since we were 14 and we were so loved up, we actually thought we would be together forever. I didnt have a clue i was pregnant, it was my mum who noticed something wasnt right.

I was still taking my periods so in my head there was no way i could be pregnant. BUt my mum said i just had a different Air about me and made me take a test. Low and behold, i was most definately pregnant. To say i was devastated would be putting it mildly. And whe i told my boyfriend, he hung up the phone to me.

After we all got over the inital shock, i got used to the idea and got excited. My parents were fantastic, they helped me out so much and i stayed at school who also supported me in my studies. After my son was born nothing could have prepared me for how much my life would change. Needless to say i never stayed with his daddy, he still sees him now but he was quite useless at being there for him when we needed him.

i managed to finish school with my parents help which i was was lucky to have done. There were some hard times, when i had to watch my friends outside on the weekend heading to parties and going out to clubs and things like that. I felt really left out, but my somn always had to come first. It was hard to meet boys because some got jealous of your relationship with your child. But nothing compared to watching son smile at me and seeing him taking his first steps and saying Mummy and reaching for me.

i wouldnt recommend being a teenage parent to anyone, its so hard and nothing can prepare you for it. However if your already pregnant, then i would advise you speak to someone, a parent, a teacher or a doctor, because there are so many organisations that can help you in your situation. And you would be suprised how understanding some parents can be if you just go to them and tell them whats going on. And remember that being pregnant young doesnt ruin your life, it just puts it on hoild for a few years. And being a good parent is the greatest thing you could ever achieve.

Summary: Talk to someone if this has happened to you