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Yes, sweetie, you are way too young to have a baby and you have plenty of time. There's so much ahead of you yet and you need to take care of yourself first before you take on the responsibilities of taking care of a helpless little baby. I have a feeling that someday you will probably be a very good mother, but for now, enjoy your youth. Best of luck to you.
While we live in this great country the USA where you have the freedom to bear a child if you wish - it doesn't mean it's the right thing for you, the father or the baby.
There are a lot of things to consider.
Are you expecting your parent's to take care of the costs?
How do THEY feel about you having a baby?
Do you have a job?
Will you finish school?
Are you financially secure?
Do you have health insurance?
Is your job secure?
Do you have your own place?
What about transportation?
Will you be able to go back to work right away?
Will you have to depend on ONLY His or your parent's income for a time?
What if the baby is sick, is your job/school going to allow you to be away?
Here's what you should do to get a picture of WHY having a baby right now isn't a good idea.
Get a recent newspaper and look for a place to rent. Write down how much it would cost to rent a month.
Now figure out your utilities(heat, water, sewage, trash pickup, electric etc) and how much they would cost a month.
Do you want cable tv? internet? add those costs in there too.
Car payments? Add that.
Don't forget about the delivery! It easily costs between $5,000-$8,000 for a normal vaginal delivery, up to $12,000 for a cesarean delivery and much more if there are complications. If you are covered by insurance, it may cover most of the cost.
If you plan to use disposable diapers, plan on spending between $1,600-$2,300 by the time your baby is potty-trained. Expect your baby to go through at least 7-8 diapers a day on average and spending $80-$130 a month on diapers alone (especially in the first few months, when changes are more frequent.)
For formula (up until your baby is one-year-old), expect to spend between $1,000-$2,300- depending on whether you use powder in a can or ready-to-pour liquids. Plan on spending at least $40 a week on infant formula.
Don't forget about food for you, him and baby!
Uh-oh Baby is sick. Doctor's Visit $65
baby needs antibiotics $35
Uh-oh The car broke down. $120 to get it fixed. (so you see, you also have to be prepared for unexpected financial woes)
This is a break-down of the average prices for baby items (not all are a necessity.)
Crib with mattress- $160-$750
Crib bedding set- $35-$270
Crib blankets (4-6)- $8-$40 each
Fitted crib sheets (2)- $8-$20 each
Water-proof mattress cover- $10-$20
Bassinet or cradle- $35-$260
Changing table- $70-$600
Changing pad & cover- $25-$50
Dresser- $90-$650
Rocker or glider- $90-$500
Car seat- $35-$280
Stroller or travel system- $30-$300
Playpen or porta-crib- $60-$180
Swing- $45-$130
Play center or walker- $50-$125
Mobile- $25-$70
Baby carrier or sling- $20-$140
Monitor- $20-$230
Baby gate- $35-$250
Bouncer seat- $30-$90
Toy box- $25-$90
Gym or play mat- $25-$90
Doorway jumper- $25-$60
High chair- $45-$240
Diaper bag- $10-$60
Diaper pail- $20-$45 Refills- $15-$20 (3 pack)
Thermometer- $10-$90
First aid supplies (kit)- $20-$30
Humidifier or vaporizer- $15-$130
Bottles 8 oz & 4 oz (8-10)- $10-$20 (3 pack) or $20-$40 (starter set)
Bottle warmer- $18-$35
Sterilizer- $30-$70
Breast pump & accessories- $45-$350
Breastfeeding pillow- $20-$35
Bath tub or seat- $15-$35
Hooded towels (4)- $6-$30 each
Wipes (a lot)- $4-$5 (pack)
Clothes for first year- $500-$1,200
You're 13. Slow down and live your life a little, while you don't have these things to worry about. I'm 22 and while having a baby right now wouldn't be too bad - It would cause a little strain for me and my hubby financially. We both REALLY want a baby (and his whole family keeps pestering us lol) but we're waiting for the right time. Right now we just bought a new car and we are buying a house. When we get the house all in order and fixed up and HE finishes college and gets a good paying job, then it will be time to get preggers.
it is not illegal but if you wont to have a babbie and are willing to give up every thing school friends and hanging out when every you wont to I don't but my sister was 13 and she got pregent and she regeast it so if you thank you are ready have it if not don't it is all up to you o and think about all that
your WAY 2 young , a kid can cost up to $ 9,000 or more you really need to think about this and you need to ask yourself these questions do I have money to raise a baby ? , will my parents support me ? , will I be able to go to school ? , will my parents kick me out ? , you need to live your life , you'll throw your WHOLE life away , you'll miss out on a lot of things if you have a baby at 13 , I hope this helps you , take care and god bless you
woah your wayyy too young! you dont know what your are putting yourself upto! 13 noo your just a kid! you will waste your life away!
wait untill you are atleast 18!!
and besides it is pretty mean on the baby having such a young mum. the relationship wont be the same as what most mother-daughter relationships are.
its silly giving birth at 13!!
I thought you would need to hear from a 13 yr old herself no you dont need a child we 13 yr olds are still just babies and you DO NOT NEED A BABY YET pleeease trust me on this one and dont get pregnant
babies are not amazing when they keep you up all night, you have no social life, wear fashion from 2 years ago, can't afford to get your hair cut, see all your mates going out and going on holidays when you have to sit at home as you have no money, watch your mates wearing the latest fashions with the latest hair styles, then you find out that no boy will date you cause you have a baby...can't get a job cause you have no education and can't get anyone to baby sit when the only job offer you get is working in a burger bar, the list is endless... they take up all your time and money...don't do it, you're only a child yourself... wait untill you're older, have an education, a career, money in the bank, been there done it and enjoyed your younger years... meet the man of your dreams, settle down, be happy, buy a home, raise a family... trust me on this.
wait until your married I dont care if you think your ready...truth is your not your only 13 you wouldn't want to screw that up would you? Your supposed to wait until your married end of the line and if you have sex with some kid and do get pregnant he's not going to take care of the baby you need to think this through and go look up some information online there's no possible freakin way that you can have a baby and juggle with school there's no way.
im also 13 and I love kids but I no that it wud be stupid 2 have 1 of my own! try babysitting after a 3 year old for a day or two and you will realise how hard it is and if you have a kid you cant just give them to someone else when they are being naughty or when they are sick. its hard enough being a teenager as it is, you dont need a helpless baby too make it harder hun! give it a few years cus it will b more fun having a proper famly then living with your baby in your parents house.
hope you make the right decision. xxx georgia
well I got pregnant when I was 16 and had my baby when I was 17 it was so awful the first week then it got a little better but shortly after I got pregnant again when I turned 18 the thing is I didnt even plan my pregnancys they just happened but I wish I would have waited alittle longer I have trubble going back to school cause I dont want to leave my kids alone I have to take them evrywhere I cant go to the movies or a pary I dont have time to get fixed upthey cry sometimes all night, its a hard job and its not cool to have you mom help you she had you shes your mom not your babys mom, your responsabillity or else the baby is going to think its their mom what im trying to say is wait,
because its really hard and be ready to have a diffret body like sreach marks and spots your chest goes down you get fat and depessed so think about it.
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What if I really want to be a teen mom?
ok im 13 and really want a baby I just keep thinking that I could have this amazing little baby growing inside me I want to be a teen mum but I dont know if I could go through the labour please help me I dont know what to do I really want this baby but I...
no im way to young but if I did get preggie I would NEVER get an abortion even if my parents tried to make meh so please Help me
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