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I'm 16 and pregnant

Post a new topicby rachelx013 on Fri May 29, 2009 12:41 pm

Hi my name is Rachel. I will be 17 in August and by then I will have a 2 mth old baby girl. My due date is May 31st and my boyfriend left me. I'm all alone and scared. I need some advice. Help me!
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Re: I'm 16 and pregnant

Post a new topicby latasha.p on Sat May 30, 2009 10:43 am

Hi...
I was pregnant when i was 17 and i made thru it all .....You hsve to stay strong for that blessing that you have in you because it depends on you to help it make it ......Stay in school cause most of us dont make thru school but i made it and now im in college.... Think about the future you want for your child... Good Luck and Congra.
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Re: I'm 16 and pregnant

Post a new topicby rachelx013 on Mon Jun 01, 2009 10:04 am

Thank you for your support.I still haven't given birth and am waiting. I went into false labor yesterday. my doctor told me to keep waiting because I will go into labor anyday now. Hopefully the sooner the better. Do you have any advice on the waiting period for me?
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Re: I'm 16 and pregnant

Post a new topicby pocketpixie28 on Wed Jun 10, 2009 9:06 pm

Drinks lot of water to keep hydrated. Walking helps get labor going. And castor oil too. And then relax, do not tense up during labor or your boby will not be able to labor properly and your cervix will not dilate enough. So just relax, let your body do what it has to do and it will all be worth it.

What are you going to name her? Does the father2be care at all about the baby?
Just keep your chin up. Do not stress out because that baby (now and later) will sense your stress. You have to be strong for your new baby. Do not drop out of school. Get your diploma!!
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