How to cope with pregnancy in teen years?

Is she having any symptoms of being pregnant other than the lack of periods? At 3 months I would think yes...

It's good you are going to take responsibility for your actions but I think you are going to need vast quantities of luck.

Also.....Really, buy condoms and use them - a baby could be the least of your worries!

well hun.... you got yourself in this situation and the man thing to do would be FIND A WAY TO MAKE MONEY. Show everyone around you that you can step up and take responsibilities for your actions. Even if you are depressed easily, being a parent means being SELFLESS! putting your own emotions aside and putting on a smile for that child. Since abortion is not an option (GOOD FOR YOU!!!) The right thing to do is to get a job, if you can't get one somewhere because of your age, start mowing longs, cleaning garages, WHATEVER You can do to make a dollar, because that baby is going to cost a lot of money to diaper and feed, and you can't always rely on other people to help you. To "ease the tension" well I can't help there.... except to say suck it up!!! If this baby is in fact on the way, you have some time to get your crap together and I really hope you do, because it sound to me you want to be a good dad, age should not matter at this point, you can be a good parent no matter what your age, all it takes is using common sense, and not being a selfish person. That is the best advice i can give you. Be there for your girl if you truly love her, or even if you don't be there for that baby. The baby didn't ask for this. It deserves the best possible life you can provide!!

Well, I'm glad to see that yous two seem to be ready to take responsibilities for your actions.

I think to have a supportive family will help you ease that "burden". Also, I think it's important that you finish your studies. Being around other kids during the day and getting to be a teen with them will ease it off for you. Getting an education is also the best thing you can do for your child.

Of course, you'll most likely have to get a part-time job but the good side is: All the pride you'll get when you'll think that you're working to support YOUR family.

One of the things that work well for teen-parents is, when you have a good relationship with your family, to have you, your gf and child live under the same roof in one of your parents' home. This way, there's always someone around to help out, you get to be less stressed out, you have parents to supervise (because yes, you're still only a teen and can do stupid things!) etc.

But hey, don't panic yet! The result hasn't come back positive yet! Let is know what happened when you pick Best Answer though!

Good luck! :)

V.

Im glad abortion isnt the option.

Also glad she told her mom & dad...it's hard to do that sometimes.

It's really not something you "cope" with.

More like something you begin to love and understand.

It's going to be hard yes. But she'll realize it's worth it.

And anyway-her taking responsibility truly shows that she can handle anything that comes at her.

Something she may need to do-

Get insurance-babies cost alot of money.Try Medicaid

WIC is also good.

They have child birthing classes that can help her get to where she needs to be- in the realization that she's going to be a mommy.

And I dont think I can look at my unborn baby as a "burden".

More like a chance to bette myself and grow up some more.

Basically she needs friends who ae going to stick by her.Not judge her. Because there are going to be so many who are going to judge her.

Most of she needs to see if the father is going to have anything t do with the child.

(if she keeps it of course)

the 2nd option is Adopting out to a nice family.

Where she could either see the baby..or not.

Good luck.

Good for you! You have support from the parents and your g/f and seeing how conscientious and caring you are, you should be fine, but I do recommend going to a support group to ensure you know the ins and outs of parenting.

I think you're being a little narrow minded saying 'adoption is not an option'. If this is so, what do couples who can't have children do?