Am i ready to be a mom? I'm 16, PLEASE read?

Question

I know some teenage mothers who are FAR better than mothers who have waited until marriage. My mother was pregnant at age 15 and her and my father are VERY successful people. I'm 16 and my boyfriend is 18. Neither one of us have many friends at all, we spend almost all of our time with each other when we are not working, we never really go out and hang out with friends or anything "fun" like that, so it's not like we are throwing any of that away. We both work as mentioned before, his pays very good money, mine pays a little above minimum wage.

Answer 1

Without reading your post I can confidently say NO.

Answer 2

i have to admit, sixteen is a bit young to have a child, but you both sound very stable and financially stable. if you are going to try for children, check with your doctor and talk to your parents about it first. they would know better then anything what is is like. they may be more supportive then you think.  

Answer 3

  You guys both sound really responsible, but you are 16. You said you are engaged, but why would you want to be responsible for another child, while you are still one yourself! You sound ready, but you are still young. I hope you don't get cancer! I would wait until you are out of college to have children if I were you. That way, you will be able to get a good job and have a decent, steady pay. In the long run it is your decision though...

Answer 4

i would say go for it. you both sound stable with the relationship & money issues! & the cervical cancer is another reason why i say go for it. BUT i would have my second baby probably two - three years later! & you two both want a baby so thats another huge factor why i say so. GOOD luck!

Answer 5

Ok just because you're financially stable doesn't mean you will have a clue what to do with a baby.  You said that YOU guys want something to look after and love.  That's selfish.  Watch the show Baby Borrowers and then get back to me.

Answer 6

If you guys want something to call your own and watch grow....get a puppy! 16 is WAY to young to have a baby!

Answer 7

By reading what your said, you sound very focus and smart. I think you should wait after college, because it may be hard to take care of a baby and go to school and work. Trust me...I have a son (11 months) and I attend an online university (university of phoenix) and me and my fiance work full-time. It is difficult at times to juggle all of those responsiblities at once. I am not going to lie, having a baby is wonderful but I suggest that you should wait and finish college, so you get a career that can support you and your family.

Best Wishes

Answer 8

i wouldnt do it - i am 22 and been married almost 2 years and honestly i wouldnt want a kid right now, i want to concentrate on my relationship with my husband. we have planned not to try having a kid until we are over 25 years old because im sorry but two jobs that barely pay above minimum wage wont do - my husband is inthe army and i will be working as soon as we move to germany next week, but we wouldnt be able to afford that at all.... good luck though....  

Answer 9

Your still young. why not wait for a little longer so that way you can try saving money and prepare yourself for a massive change in life. You may think that you have planned things out but dont expect it to got the way you want it to. Having a kid is not cheap. They are really really really expensive. You would want the best for your kid and sometimes the best costs ALOT!..

take your time and think for a bit longer. What happens if your man decideds to leave you then what will happen?..

Take care and hope you think a bit harder before making any final decisions.

Answer 10

for your ages, you do sound very mature, but i still dont think that a 16 year old is ready. im so sorry, but its true. what if your boyfriend is a scammer and a joker? you can never be sure with guys these days. and as great of parents as you think you could be, being a parent is hard work, every night getting up to feed, and change the baby... it can get very stressful.. id wait until your married, but dont just take my word for it.. listen to all the others as well! and good luck!  =]

Answer 11

you two are way too young, get a dog, they're just as fulfilling

do u want to get about 2 hours of sleep a night because you're dealing with a crying baby all night

teenage pregnancy isn't like gilmore girls

definetely finish college

and also, once u have a baby, ur figure gets bad

Answer 12

I would wait until you move out and are able to live with your boyfriend, and then try for a baby.  

Answer 13

1. Have you graduated high school?

2. Are you married? Do you have a boyfriend who is guaranteed to stick with you through the pregnancy and then be part of your child's life once he/she is born?

3. Do you have a steady, dependable, well paying job?

4. Do you have your own place to live?

5. Do you have enough income to pay rent (or mortgage), utilities, bills, and personal expenses?

6. Do you have enough disposable income to support a child (buying diapers, formula, clothes, a nursery set, child care, etc).

If you've answered "no" to any of those questions then you shouldn't be planning on having a kid any time soon. As long as you remember what you were like as a kid/teenager you'll be able to relate to your kids whenever you choose to have them and you'll be a great parent.