I'm 18 years old and I'm 20 weeks pregnant with a boy. I was just wondering if there were others out there who didn't have any support, financially or emotionally, that made it. I have to do everything by myself and I need some advice and inspiration. Please reply back if this is you!!

Your inspiration is in your belly. The advice will follow. There are many wonderful mothers here. All who have"made it". You will too.

You have animalistic maternal instincts that are rooted deep inside your genes. They won't come out until your baby does. Do you know why a mother bear protecting her young is the most dangerous animal on the planet? Wait and see. Give it time and everything will fall into place and make sense to you. You are in the right place, so you can partially cross emotional support off your list. If you have the drive, the motivation and the will to succeed you can do it. The motivation, drive and will comes when the first time you see your baby. Every one is here for you.

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Originally posted by britty04:
[qb] I'm 18 years old and I'm 20 weeks pregnant with a boy. I was just wondering if there were others out there who didn't have any support, financially or emotionally, that made it. I have to do everything by myself and I need some advice and inspiration. Please reply back if this is you!! [/qb]

Dear Britty,
It is admirable that path you have chosen but it can be a very tough one.
(1)Do you have any parental support?
(2)Is there a boyfriend who wants to help you?
(3)Is there any other possible family support?
(4)Are there friends who can help?
(5)Are you aware of any Government aid?
(6)You can sometimes get help from religious organizations.
You are at a crucial point to make very serious decisions about the directions in your life so think carefully. I'd be glad to help you with the thought process if you'd like to chat.
Take care of yourself.
Be well.
Michael

Thanks so much to all of those that replied. Happy to know that someone out there is listening to me. As far as parental support goes...no. Neither of my parents support the fact that I want to keep my baby. Partially because he is biracial. But thats a whole different story...And a boyfriend? More like sperm doner. He calls me every now and then and we argue. I don't personally want him to be around the baby because I don't think he is anywhere near being responsible enough. But on the other hand I don't want my son to grow up without a father. I know how hard that is. But on a positive note, mt aunt is helping me but I feel bad because she already has 3 kids of her own. Now she has to deal with my stress on top of hers. I feel like this is my choice so its my obligation to do it. Not ask anyone for help. I just wanted someone to talk to and get some advice from that has been here before. I just moved to Florida and I don't know anyone so sometimes I feel alone. Sometimes I think everyone needs someone to talk to who is "out" of the personal picture.

im new to this site i am a single mother of a biracial child (im white his father is black) my situation is similar to your except it was my grandparents that didnt accpet my child, but trust me once your child is here things will change.as of help and support i know of a place called care net that has centers everywhere look in your phone book there might be one near you they help with material resourses like diapers clothing wipes bottle food and so on...trust me youll be aight its gonna be very hard but you will aight.you can email me if you like im here for you if you need someone to talk to.
Here is my sons webpage if you have time to look at it( i love showing him off to everyone)http://babiesonline.com/babies/j/jaivonc/

I'm 25 and pregnant,and my parents are helping me out. I feel really bad about having to have them help me,but sometimes-especially in situations like this-it's needed. I just keep telling myself that someday I'll be able to return the favor.