Well...I've already told you guys about me being 19, single, and pregnant. Now the unbelievable has happened. My little sister is pregnant. She's like eight weeks and I'm 18 weeks. She's only 17 years old and in 11th grade. She's with her boyfriend who is only 18 and highschool dropout. She's really happy about this, which is odd to me.
I don't think she realizes the financial burden my mother is about to go through. Not to mention the embarrasment of having two unmarried pregnant teen girls at the same time. I know I'm worried about what I'm gonna do. I got my GED when I was 16 and have attended 3 semesters at our local college. I have also worked full time for the past 2 years up until now. I know I'll make it, but I'm worried for her b/c she doesn't work and her boyfriend is a bus boy. She is really immature too, and thinks she is grown now. I don't know I just need someone to talk to.

Awww I'm sorry to hear that you're going through all that. I'm a teen parent too so I can relate.

First of all, your sister will be forced to grow up once the baby's born. I remember the day my daughter was born..I was sitting in the hospital and right then and there, I had to grow up. So instead of 14 I became 40. Anyways, having a child can mature people, so I wouldn't be too worried about that aspect.

Maybe you should talk to your sister because she doesn't really seem to be taking all of this as seriously as she should. Talk to her about getting a job, keeping up her grades (if she doesn't drop out), helping out your mom, etc etc.

If you ever want to talk, PM me.

-Ryan

Gosh you guys and your Mum have a lot on your plate at the moment! I think Ryan is right she will have to grow up when her baby is born. Is it possible for you two to be doing something together to give each other some emotional support? She may seem like everything is OK but I bet she has some pretty big worries there too, perhaps part of her personality / being a teenager is to not let on about her fears. I also so think part of being young is being unaware of how much our actions impact on our parents life � I don�t mean young in age but young in maturity. Hope you are OK and that you have a happy and healthy pregnancy.
Aroha

I know having a child will force your lilsis to grow up. She will have no choice in the matter. I thought that I would not mature anymore so quickly after my son was born but it just changes your whole body and mental state. Right now its cool being preggers and blah blah. I know this 14yrs that thinks she can handle her coming baby in Dec. b/c she babysits a one month old. I had to laugh b/c boy does having a child of your own change on how you "thought" you took care of a child. Shes acting similar to your sis right now. But I know she will mature after this baby is born like your sis will too. So don't worry about that one too much.

Reality will hit her and who know if daddy will stick around for her either. Just be there for her if she needs you. Hey at least you can be there for each other.

Good luck to both of you.

SPIRIT