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Kierra - posted on 04/17/2010 ( 19 moms have responded )

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MY SON IS THREE MONTHS AND MY DAUGHTER IS 17MONTHS AND I AM TWO MONTHS PREGNANT I AM 18 I DONT KNOW WHAD TO DO SHOULD I KEEP IT OR WHAT?????????????? HELP ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Alisa - posted on 04/21/2010

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This is a decision that only you can make. You know what is best for you. If you can handle two kids now then you just might be able to handle three. You seem like a strong person. But only you can decide what you want. I wish you the best of luck...

Alycia - posted on 04/21/2010

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I think after you decide what to do, an abortion or keep it, it really is your decision, you should talk to your Dr about birthcontrol. Maybe a IUD.

Yunique - posted on 04/21/2010

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I can tell you this though. I have a friend who is 31 now and her mom made her have an abortion when she got pregnant her junior year in high school. She is still living with the regret and disappointment with that choice that was made for her. So don't just think about the here and now when you make your decision think about your future and the future of your other two children. If you aren't married adpotion is also another choice. There are lots of women who can't have children who would love to adopt a brand new baby.

Yunique - posted on 04/21/2010

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OMG! You know what is right and what is best for you. That baby shouldn't be held responsible for your decisions in life. I couldn't imagine being in your situation. I was UPSET when I unexpectedly got pregnant with my last child and my second was almost 3. I went through depression big time at the end of my pregnancy and the first 3 months of my baby's life. I can tell you It does get better! But I am a little older than you and I had a lot of support from my husband and my family so I really don't know what to tell you except you do what your heart says.

Michelle - posted on 04/20/2010

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you'e the only one who can answer that one, friends and family cant make the desicion for you. they may want you to get rid of it, but youre the one who have to live with that choice for the rest of your life, not them. can you handle a thrid one added to the bunch? and there other choices too. remember you could keep it, put it up for adoption or abort...but only you can make the desicion. you hold the power over youre body and no one can tell you otherwise.

Amanda - posted on 04/20/2010

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well my son was 8 months old when i found out i was pregnant with my second. i had her and i don't regret it for a minuet. i was 18 when i got pregnant with her 19 when i had her. my kids are 16 months apart and get along great. I'm a single mom and was my entire pregnany. (i broke up with their dad then a few weeks later foudn out i was expecting.) i went through a lot trying to figure out what to do. if you need someone to talk to just message me ^^

Jenna - posted on 04/19/2010

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I see no one here so far has brought up adoption. I personally do not believe in abortion but feel that it is the mothers choice. The only advice that I have is to think about this child's and your other children's future. With another child are you going to be able to provide for all three and feed all 3? Will you be able to give 3 children the love and attention that they need? I say this because I am 23 and am a single mom of 2 and I feel terrible that I can barely give these two attention, I work all the time and when I am not working I am home with the kids but my oldest child feels left out because I constantly need to give attention to the baby...I cannot imagine what it would be like to try to do this with 3. If you don't think that it is possible look into the other options. Adoption is a good choice to me but, the question is will you be able to do it when the time comes?? VERY hard decisions in your future. I wish you the best of luck :)

Kerri - posted on 04/19/2010

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sweetie, no one can answer that for you! I fell pregnant when my son was 2 months old, and miscarried at 6 weeks. i fell pregnant again when he was 7 months and miscarried at 5 weeks. Given the choice i'd have kept both of them! You've been blessed with two beautiful children, and i think that in your heart, you know the answer already. I really feel for you, as it must be so hard, but i can only empathise. Whatever decision you make, i'm sure it'll be the right one for you, and either way, i'm here if you want to talk.
Kerri xXx

Chantal - posted on 04/18/2010

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I suggest keeping it. There are lots of things and places to help you. Ive got an 8 mo old little boy and its been hard but mothers are strong like everyone said. Also if you didnt already know theres a website called freecycle.org sign up for it its amazing ive been able to get alot of things and always in great condition. Another thing thatll help is talking to other moms. Good luck

Sarah - posted on 04/18/2010

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Get connected with the local crisis pregnancy center. They can help you sort things out and figure out what would be the best for you, your family, and your new baby. They are also a great resource to ehlp with needs you may have now or in the future.

Erika - posted on 04/18/2010

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It's Complicated.He Was Around With My First Until He Was About 3 Months He Moved Out & Since Then I've Been Doing it On My Own.Neither Of My Kids Were Planned But it Happened.He Buys A Small Box Of Diapers Every Now & Then But Just When i Ask Him Too.He's Not in The Picture.Being A Single Parent To These 2 Kids is Hard But I'm Up For The Challenge.

Natasha - posted on 04/18/2010

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I just have a question... is the father of your children around or are you doing this all on your own? I do not beleive in having an abortion myself. I have always said "you make your bed... you lye in it" I am a 19 year old mother myself and am so thankful to have my daughter in my life. she is 9 months old now. But i would suggeest that you weigh the pro's and con's but i agree with everyone else, us mother's are very strong people and always know how to make the best of any situation. Hopefully everything goes well for you!

Erika - posted on 04/18/2010

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I Agree With Everyone Else.Only You Know What The Best is..I'm Only 18 Also With Two Kids & i Cry Myself To Sleep Because it's Hard But When You See Them Smile it's All Worth it.Children Are A Gift From Above,& Even Though We're Young We're Smart Women.I Believe You Can Pull Through But Thats Your Decision.BTW:My Kids Are 11 Months Apart Sort Of Like Twins :)

Stephanie - posted on 04/18/2010

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Would you give up one or both of the one's you've met already? I say keep it but it's your choice. If you give it up you'll always wonder what if? If you keep it, life will be hell at times with three but when that little one looks at you like your the best thing in the world it will all be worth it. I have two girls that are 5 & 6. I was 17 when I got pregnant with my first and 18 with the second. I didn't know what to do when I got preganat the second time but I'm so glad I kept her because she is my world and my girls are so close. Good luck!

Amy - posted on 04/18/2010

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hun, i have a very good friend that is 19 with three children. she also had the same worries as you when she fell pregnant with her third. she didnt think she could do it, took a while to decide then went to have an abortion but they said she was too far along. now she is a GREAT mother handling all three kids. and she is happy that she didnt. dont let any one tell you what to decide, im not saying this to say yes keep it.. simply to to say that us mums are VERY strong women.. if you do decide to keep it, it will be hard but you will be ok.. if you dont, then that could also be a good thing. you get to focus on the two you already have and can have another if you wish when you are ready. i had an abortion at 16, i simply wasnt ready. and i now have a beautiful lil girl. it was hard makin that choice. but if i had to do it again i would. you just have to follow both your heart and your head. make the best decision for you.. good luck hun, wich ever way you decide. xx

Alisha - posted on 04/17/2010

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you do what you think is right for the baby dont let some one tell you what to do you know what is best for the baby......

Kenyetta - posted on 04/17/2010

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you have to do what you feel is right for you forget what everyone else has 2 say or feel i have stair step children as they are called bcuz there 1,2,&3 both of my daughters were born in 07 there 11months apart and in 09 i gave birth to my son ppl talked about me alot & judged me often but im a damb good mother and thats all that matters!(and should feel the same way keep ya head up there are better days than others so dont give up)

Brooke - posted on 04/17/2010

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That is a decision that only you can make. Do you have the money for another infant? do you have the room? if not are you able to move? do you have the support?

You will have a lot of people tell you that a baby is a precious gift etc, whilst yes a baby is they can also come at the wrong time. Maybe next time round you'll be a bit more careful with contraception so you won't be burdened with this hard decision.

Caitlin - posted on 04/17/2010

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I think in your heart you know what to do. Just think of it as would you regret it if you got rid of it or would you be able to get through having three kids? Alot of women are stronger than what they think...