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SnowypumpkinqueenSnowypumpkinqueen
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Hi, my name is Halee and I'm 16. I am 22 weeks pregnant and single. 

It all started when XB and I were talking about LO, funds, etc. He brought up where we would leave DS when we went to school, and he got really mad when I asked if his mom could do it. She just got laid off, and he said she was going through a slump. So I called her the next day and asked about it, she told me that it was my child, I would take care of it. I got really emotional and started crying about all this.

 My mother and her were supposed to throw us a shower together but XB's mom said she had "other things to do". I could get through this if it was just her, but oh no! XB is totally on her side, he kept nagging me to drop out of school to take care of DS. It is an option..but I really wouldn't do it unless I had to.

Sorry about the vent. I look forward to meeting all you ladies! 

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  • BostonGayGalBostonGayGal member
    There is probably help available. Many times you can enter into a voluntary agreement with a state agency (CPS, Department of Children and Families, Department of Social Services) that will get you a subsidized daycare slot while you are in school. Start looking around now and ask anyone who might know anything. It may be a good idea for you. I am guessing your school doesn't provide any services? Depending upon your financial situation, applying for WIC might also be helpful. 


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  • fool4babefool4babe
    I agree with PP- try to see what social services help you can get. Welfare will usually provide daycare based on your income which I assume if you aren't working is minimal. But also look into medical through welfare and maybe even food stamps or WIC. I would hate to see you have to drop out of school- at this point it's a lot of your identity as well as your future AND your LO's future. If your EB is not being supportive please don't assume that will change or rely on him to support you or LO in the future. At that age boys intentions can change so quickly on a whim. I hope he does step up for you both, but try to be strong and do what you can to be the mom you want to be ;-) good luck and congrats!
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  • zenayda831zenayda831
    Hi Halee I was to a single parent at 16 for twin girls I dont know where you are from but in my state there are lots of school programs for continuation school that have childcare while you are in class the baby would stay at a daycare in school campus and i will have two class periods to visit my baby and had a 6 period classes a total of 8 periods. I dont know if this help you but a little research and you still have 18 weeks. And hope everything works out just keep youre head up and everything will be allright I'm 24 now and I survived I know you will to.And congrats on youre baby boy.
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