As some of you might know, I have now become a statistic. Do any of you have advice on how to deal with the emotions of being pregnant, and overbearng mothers ,I could really use the advice. Thanks. ****************************************************** 10-30-03, 11:27 PM Sherasi Megan, pregnancy is difficult at any age. For teens it is particularly hard because you've got your NORMAL teenage hormones running around doing gymnastics and THEN you got pregnancy hormones adding to the chaos.
Here are some websites that may be of interest to you.
10-30-03, 11:38 PM NCcichlid As a man, I can not help you with your situational emotions or your mom, but I can offer some guidance if you will click on this link.
Give it a minute or two to load. This is a preview of a 25 minute video.
NC
10-31-03, 12:42 PM kittypal Megan, I can't really offer advice except to hang in there and that your mom loves you an awful lot. Good luck with everything.
NC great link!!! Smile
10-31-03, 07:00 PM shelster Megan,
I got preg with my daughter at 18...if you need anything email me.
I didn't have a relationship with my mom at the time..so I can't help you there...but I know the young mom thing...
my email is in my profile
10-31-03, 08:18 PM twinhearts This has to be a very difficult time for you. I can't imagine what you are going through.
I agree with Sherasi. You have you normal hormones going crazy and now you have these pregnancy hormones also. I'd be willing to bet that your mood changes quite often. You are probably more sensitive than normal.
My only advice is to take it one day at a time. If that gets too hard, take it an hour at a time. This is a tough situation to be in, but you will come through it.
Twinhearts
11-02-03, 02:29 PM mystery250 I did not know you were pregnant. But I wish you the best of luck. You are strong, and will make it through this.
11-03-03, 02:04 PM megan_09 Thanks everyone for your advice. My mom is being a lot better now. I guess she has had time to deal with it. But, I will keep all your thoughts in mind. Megan
11-06-03, 01:30 PM Elexina Megan, I did not know that you are pregnant. I am sorry for your stress and strain but I congratulate you on your maturity and responsibility. May I suggest a visit to a Planned Parenthood clinic? They have wonderful counselors who can help you though this, and considering your situation your visit would likely be free... The best of luck to you, your mother and your baby, sweetheart. Blessed be.
11-22-03, 09:33 PM megan_09 Yes Elexina..We are going to go to a few clincs and stuff to talk with people...
But thank you for understanding...
Thank you all....!Big Grin
11-22-03, 10:29 PM samantha I think what you are doing is great Megan. You are open and honest and talking about your problems and wanting to learn all that you not only physically but emotionally will go through. You are doing remarkably well! Smile
Keep it up!
12-02-03, 06:47 PM megan_09 Thank you Samantha...I am trying...
I am not exactly sure how to get the dogs use to it though...
We have a doll that smells like a real baby and we need one that cries....
Anyone have any suggestions on how to get the dogs ready for baby?
12-02-03, 08:53 PM Texan-In-Exile The dogs may already have an idea what is going on. I had a poodle when my son was born, and the dog just naturally accepted that the baby was a part of the family. Smile
12-02-03, 11:10 PM puppyblues Yeah, I think the only one we are going to have any problems with is the youngest one, Jake. He's the baby now, don't know how he's going to react to having a little one around.
Lately though, he's been going into Megan's room in the middle of the night and climbing in bed with her (normally, he sleeps with me all the time) and laying his head on her tummy. I wonder if he knows something is going on.
Don't ya wish you could read their minds sometimes? Smile
12-05-03, 10:01 PM samantha Puppy /Megan I do not think you will have one bit of problmes with the dogs and the baby. I think you will find eventually the dogs will be very protective of little baylee! Big Grin
12-06-03, 10:21 AM twinhearts I read somewhere that before you bring the baby home from the hospital, bring home a blanket the baby was wrapped in. Let the dogs smell the blanket. It will help the dogs become familiar with the baby's scent before they are even introduced to the baby.
Twinhearts
12-07-03, 04:07 PM megan_09 Yes Twinhearts, I have heard of that too...I think that is very interesting...and I am sure that is what we will do when it comes that time..
I hope that one day Jake is protective of the baby and doesnt feel threatened by it..
I am sure that at first he will but he will get use to the baby and learn to love he or she. Big Grin Big Grin
12-10-03, 06:03 PM Cyndiluwho_99 Very good idea, twinhearts.....
Here's another:
If you really would feel better having a door between the dogs and the new baby, even for just a little while, replace the nursery door with a common screen door. That way you have some barrier, but you can still hear and see baby.
12-28-03, 11:45 AM megan_09 Thats a good idea too Cyndiluwho...I will keep that in mind...We have a little fetal heart monitor thing...and when we listen to the babies heartbeat jake is right there listening too..
It is quite funny..lol
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Hi. I just had an amazing baby boy, and im 17, will be 18 in may. it was one of the hardest things i ever did..going to school and being pregnant. Already as a teen in highschool your constantly judged, but being judged when your pregnant can be pretty harsh. There are times where you feel like its not even possible to feel any happier, but there are times that you feel like you cant do it, and you want to give up. Pregnancy was especially hard for me becasue i had extream depression, and becasue it was un diagnoced, it has devloped into bipolar disorder. being a teen you naturally have emotional rollercoasters, being bipolar, you have even more, and being pregnant..more still. it wasnt an easy task to get through, but in the end it was well worth it. I'm more then positive that if i could do it, then you can as well!!
