I dont know if I can do this..

wondrin227wondrin227
edited August 2011 in November 2011
I am 17 years old and pregnant. I will be 18 in October and am due Nov 14th. And even though I graduated from highschool early and have been college for a year and a half. Even though my boyfriend and I have good paying jobs... even though we have all the stuff we need for the baby... I'm starting to freak out... I don't know if I can do it. I know how to take care of infants (ky major is early childhood education) not to mention that I nanny for a living.... I keep telling myself I will do fine... but this isn't some child that I can just send home, this is my child, my responsibility. This baby is going to look at me for a role model, to find their morals. I'm no where near perfect. I may not drink or do drugs, but my attitude and heart isnt always in the right place. I don't know. Do these worries go through other moms heads? Or am I just being dumb?

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  • [Deleted User][Deleted User]
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  • m2bhopem2bhope
    It's a common fear. My husband and I have been together forever and even though we have carefully planned and prepared and are anxious and excited we are very scared for those reasons. Remember your child comes first and it always works our for the best. It sounds like for being so young you have really pulled it together and I applaud you for that. Good luck and have faith in yourself.
  • blueberrysmomblueberrysmom
    We all worry. I just think that there are 7 BILLION people in the world. If all those folks can do it, I can do it.
  • pawgiopawgio
    I just turned 18 in May and am due Noember 11, I graduated early too, haven't gone to college yet though. I'm scared out of my mind too, but I know it'll be okay, even if things to get tough. You sound like you're off to a good start, try and relax, good luck!
  • 1stWoodsBaby1stWoodsBaby
    I'm 21 and have the same worries. And I'm still not sure its totally sunk in with me that this is MY kid, not one I can send back to someone else when I'm tired of the work... I think its good we have these worries though.. shows we care and are concerned.
  • mrs_shumrs_shu
    Totally normal sweetie. The closer the due date gets the more you'll have freak out moments. Then as the years ago by you'll have more moments..its part of being a good parent ;)
  • wondrin227wondrin227
    Thanks ladies. I live with my boyfriend and his family. All of my family is 300 miles away. It's kinda tough with all of these thoughts going through my head and I'm the only one to rationalize and calm myself down.
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  • allyssasmommyallyssasmommy
    Trust me u can do it my sister was 16 when she got pregnant and 17 when she had my neice she worked full time went to high school and paid rent while being pregnant and she was used to getting what she wanted and she did it.I'm so proud of her trust me if she can anyone can* her babys father did nothing but take up space and waste air she had no help from him*
  • Junebuggbabie85Junebuggbabie85
    hun i am 26 about to have my first and i am freaked as can be. i was told i would never have children so i got into the mindset of life is all about me and now that i am preggers i am so worried that i wont be able to change that mindset and be all about baby. i think every new mom goes through these fears and i think you will do great!
  • ash1laash1la
    When that baby comes it will become so natural for you...you will question why you were worried in the first place. I had my daughter at 21 and the motherly instincts kicked in and were doing great ten years later she is an absolute joy, wonderful big sister and smart as can be....you will be ok! Seems like you already have a solid background and ground to stand on.
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