Nervous. lIttle girl coming soon.

Amanda - posted on 07/22/2010

its good that you have everything ready, i was told to wait and got a lecture if i wanted to go out and buy something. she came a month early and i had no capsule to take her home in so my partner had to buy one off ebay... remember its your baby.. listen to advice, but its always your decision (=

Amanda - posted on 07/22/2010

you can have a whole baby shop and still not be prepared for the baby... my little girl came a month early and i really was not ready. but once she was out, the nurses taught me the basics, the rest is natural instinct (= it becomes easy once you get the hang of it. times can be stressful, but in the end, its always worth it!!

Whitney - posted on 07/22/2010

I think your starting off well. I had my first baby girl four months ago, and I am only 19. You think you dont have a lot but in reality they don't even use most of it!! If you have clothes, food, and blankets thats all you really need!! They just grow out of everything so fast its almost more worth it to shop at consignment stores, or goodwilll. You will be surprised how content babies can be. They really just need a loving mom :]

Ashley - posted on 07/17/2010

im 24 weeks pregnant and im in the same boat im having a little boy and i have nothing ready yet. time goes by too fast it just seems like yesterday that i found out i was expecting a baby

Jennifer - posted on 07/17/2010

you won't need everything right away, as long as you have the clothes, diapers, and a bed you'll be fine the rest of the stuff can wait. trust me we only used the bassinet for the baby the first few weeks

Debbie - posted on 07/17/2010

by the way Samantha Abigail Lane is my third grandaughters name

Debbie - posted on 07/17/2010

if you need any advice,I think I know everything,ha ha stclair_debbie @yahoo.com Give me a holler !! Debbie

Debbie - posted on 07/17/2010

I was 17 when I had my first baby,a little girl I named Rebecca.Now I am 50 and have three daughters,5 grandaughters and two grandsons.I can still remember exactly how I felt.Babies don't really need so much except a lot of love and diapers !! WIC is a goodprogram for baby formula and if you get nervouse don't worry too much if you decide not to breast feed.All of my kids and grandkids were raised on formula.It is very expensive but has many plusses such as dad and grandma can feed the baby too.Your stroller is a great way for you to get excercise and for your baby to get fresh air.If you take your baby for a walk every day all that fresh air will make her sleep like a baby !! Babies like fresh air better than Wallmart !! Don't think that you should eat for two,now more than ever try to eat healthy and do your Keagles to get ready for the birth.Try to start your walks now it's the best way to stay in shape.When you look at your baby girl for the first time your world will change forever.Try to relax for the birth and just remember that it is natural and eveyone comes into the world in the same way.You will be a GREAT MOM !!

Amanda - posted on 07/14/2010

I can 100% relate to you! I was 17 when I got pregnant with my daughter and I had her 9 days after I turned 18 - I had her on mothers day.. The whole time I was pregnant I was freaking out, we were living at my boyfriends fathers house, he had a degree but could not find any work, I wasn't working and we had no money and were completely unprepared! About 2 n 1/2 months before I had the baby he finally found a job and we eventually found an apartment and we got everything we needed for the baby! But I used to stay up ALL night until 4,5 even 6am just making lists of things we needed and freaking out we would never get them.. My honest opinion is to breastfeed because one you save a ton of money and two you will not have to worry about switching formulas like I am going through now, also stock up on diapers and wipes!! Babies go through them like water!! and don't worry to much about clothes I bought my daughter way too many and she outgrew half of them before she even wore them! Onesies, cotton pants, and one piece feetie sleepers is really all your baby is going to wear the first couple of months! Don't worry too much I was a nervous wreck and now looking back even only a few months I laugh at myself! Just enjoy your little angel being in your belly still where he/she is still quiet lol! Good luck and congrats!!

Rose - posted on 07/10/2010

Hey im 17 and just had a baby 5 weeks ago,
I thank you should see if they have wic where u live it is the best thing ever u can get healthy food and plus baby formula and if you need a speacal type of formula all u have to do is get a doctors note saying u need that type and then thy will give it to u they usaly give u at first 9 to 10 cans and has he/she gets older they give u more.
And i know they will give u the speacal type because my son was born a month early and he needs this preemi type and they gave it to me cuz my doctor said he needed it.
Hopes this will help u!
Congrats

Jessica - posted on 07/10/2010

I was 16 when I gave birth to my son. I was very scared too but I promise u will be fine. I am 28 now and I think the best advise I can give is to finish school, Go to college, and start saving even if just pennies a week. And remember that you are the only person this child will depend on. So when u don't feel like doing homework or working late night's, remember ur child did not ask to be here. Therefore its ur responsibility to do the best, the most you can do. Best of luck.

Jade - posted on 07/09/2010

hey i would suggest any bit of money u get put back and the best thing to do is have a BABY SHOWER invite all ur friends and family u get aload of goodies it might help u good luck for hard times xxx

Diana - posted on 07/09/2010

Yes breastfeed! No eating greasy stuff, beans, cabbage etc. Stick with soups/chicken breast, the usual healthy foods. Your baby can get colic if you eat the wrong thing then breastfeed her and you'll have a tough night. I kept my son around a lot of noise while I was pregnant so now when he sleeps and there's a lot of noise around him he doesn't wake up. Good Luck Samantha!

Chelsey - posted on 07/08/2010

To be honest I don't think you can ever be fully ready for a little one you just have to take one day at a time I had everything for when my little girl came and I was I like wow I have this little person that needs me to look after them and make sure the safe but when you look at them you know that there is nothing to worry about because you know that your going to do your best at looking after them and the love they give is all you need to know that everything is goin to be ok

Brooke - posted on 07/06/2010

i am 16 and not working my mom is paying for everything but i go to this place called the New Hope Pregnancy Center and all you do is watch a video and then you get free stuff that is on the card they give you. i go every week and i get diapers, wipes, clothes, and whatever else i need. you should see if they have one near you.

Shelby - posted on 07/06/2010

Just relax, I was 17 when I got pregnant 18 when I had my little girl. We prepared in advance as well. With my baby shower we asked for all of the essentials, Wipes, shampoo, diaper cream things like that and we did a diaper draw. Ask everyone to bring a package of diapers in various sizes and whoever does gets their name put into a draw for a small gift basket. It turned out great, In total we got about 11 or 12 packages of diapers. we have only had to buy 3 or 4. My grandma also helps lots when she goes to Costco she buys us big boxes of diapers and wipes. Breastfeeding is a HUGE life saver. To be honest it does hurt for the first few days but its totally worth it. It is very beneficial for you and for your baby. Having support all around you is a good thing too. Friends family, whoever. Talking helps keep you relaxed. You will be fine I promise! I'm here if you want to talk, I love listening and helping people out the best I can.

Ellery - posted on 07/06/2010

relax! i'm 17 with a 20 month old! i felt the same, worried but its best to just relax and not stress out! try buying on ebay? its alot cheaper.

Tina - posted on 07/06/2010

i know how you feel. im 19 and was 18 when pregnate near the end i was going crazy over everything we needed to get and than not having the money, the advice i can give you now being my baby is 2 months now is that you honestly arent going to need all the stuff you allready have. so dont stress it. keep clam and dont worry. itll be just fine i promise..

Patrice - posted on 07/06/2010

breastfeeding will save u A LOT of money it costs about 300 a month to formula feed with all the utlities and enery costs plus the formula itself......congrats on ur baby!!!!! i was prgnant at 17 also and now im 19 wih 2 kids and loving my babies....u will do great!!!!!

Kelsea - posted on 07/06/2010

hang in there. i'm 19 and i feel the exact same way. I'm 31 weeks and it seems to be passing a lot quicker than I thought it would. we don't have everything we need and i'm one of those people who is prepared way in advance for EVERYTHING. my boyfriend, well, he isn't. and it makes me nervous. haha. we have a crib. no mattress. a dresser and some clothes. no car seat. a few diapers and wipes. no stroller. i feel like everything is happening so fast and i'm the only one who notices how soon our son will be here... but i know in the end it will be okay. and you'll be fine too. we just have to relax. =]

Sue - posted on 07/05/2010

i was the same a few weeks b4 i had my lil girl n i didnt hav a car seat but now i do my lil one is nearly 3 weeks old n i still freak out when she crys my bf is always there by my side when i need him day n night i just text him n he is ova but bein a mum is great

Megan - posted on 07/05/2010

I got so nervous right before i had my daughter freaking out bc i didnt think we had anything i was so nervous bc i felt like there was still so much to get andd so much to do just take a deep breath and relax gettting all nervous and worked up isn't going to help you or that baby any. Im sure everything will be okay jsut breathe

Ami - posted on 07/05/2010

Write a list of the things you have left to get then if any family or friends ask what presents you need give them something off your list. Saves you money and you won't end up with loads of one thing and nothing off something else.I harldy had to buy anything doing it this way as I have alot of family. Good luck!

Candisse - posted on 07/05/2010

also to save money between now and when bub is born and to continue even when u have had her, ask all all you family and friends what their cheap dinner meals are because meals can be expensive but if you know cheap recipes it always helps on the weekly budget. most grocery stores cut the prices down on their meat on sundays and for baby food and nappies and wipes i find big w to be the cheapest. hope that helps =)

Kelina - posted on 07/04/2010

It doesn't sound like you need much more right now! You'll need some baby blankets and stuff if you don't have them, but chances are you will get them at your baby shower. blankets, and recieving blankets are cheap which means you will get a million of them from people bringing gifts. and seeing as it will be warm when baby is born you don't need anything heavier than a revieving blanket. If there's any big items you need, check out the local thrift stores for them. you can probably get them for a low price and they're usually in a good condition. other than that don't worry! my son has more fun playing with the cardboard boxes in our kitchen than the toys in the living room. And remember, you are the best toy for your baby! Also cloth diapers are a good way to save money especially in the early days as they go through a lot of diapers daily. Those are also cheap at thrift stores, just maybe boil them first to get rid of any bacteria that may be on them. good luck and congratulations!

Meagan - posted on 07/04/2010

I know this is easier said than done but try not to get yourself too worked up about it. Just relax you have enough time to get your financial situation under control. Save as much money as you can it will help you in the long run. Me and my b/f have what we call "rainy day money" we keep all of our change in a can and we just keep adding to it every so often. If you can afford it at some point buy your stuff in bulk. It's not the cheapest but it will save you from running back to the store every two weeks. Look for places in your area that give away free food..like the Salvation Army or a food bank. Cut coupons if you have to, eat at home instead of going out to dinner, have a garage sale & sell things you don't need. All those things could help you save money...I hope this helps.

Candisse - posted on 07/04/2010

relaxing is the most important thing! it sounds like you have everything you need you only need six of each baby clothing item in each size because you will be doing alot of washing each day anyway =) i was the same age as you when i had my first i breastfed and it saved alot of money and stress it also helped heaps at night because i didnt have to get up to make a bottle but if you do plan to breastfeed take a packet of sachets of formula to the hospital because sometimes you cant breastfeed due to a number of reasons so thats a good back up plan to have and it saved my friend the stress when she had her son. People will make out to you its hard and stressfull because of your age but when you see the tiny new life in your arms your instincts will kick in and you will wonder why you were ever nervous =) good luck with your baby its the best experience ever =)

Casey - posted on 07/04/2010

Just relax and enjoy the rest of your pregnancy, you sound like you have all the necessities!!! If you can try and buy a pack of nappies every time you go shopping so you have a stock pile for when baby is born!!! But honestly your baby will not love you any less if you don't have the money to buy it everything!! As long as you have a roof over her head, a walm place to sleep and walm clothes to wear and ofcorse milk you are going to have a happy baby! When I was preganant with my 1st child I felt like I needed to compensate for being so young, and buy the baby all the best stuff, but I soon learnt money and what we had wasn't important!! Good luck, I am sure you are going to be a great mum and have everything you need!! Just relax!!!

Catherine - posted on 07/04/2010

Well save money by Breastfeeding thats a start and you get such a wonderful bond with your child. Just know that every child is different, I was almost 19 when my daughter was born and she was perfect no problems, but my 31 year old friend just had her baby and he has wind and is unsettled. So don't worry about age because its all in the mind. Ask for help if you need it, it may be hard but people love to help mothers. Maybe you could focus on things other than money. Baby names, Birth plans, what color eyes and hair she will have. Those sorts of things make it exciting. Newborns don't require alot of money unless you spend alot on nappies and formula. That's where I saved money, breastfed and cloth nappy (most of the time but definitely not night). Relax you will love being a mum. I wish you all the best and remember its your choice if you breastfeed or not.