Just a young mom who needs advice

[kaygomez]

Hi, I'm Kayla and I'm new the site. To be honest I wasn't sure how good this would work out but from I've seen of the site everyone seems very helpful and supporting. I'm going to be a first time mom this coming August and I am terrified. I'm only 17 and I have no one to really talk to. I have so many worries and hesitations, not about being a mom really I think it's more along the lines of growing up. I don't have a job and I can't even cook! I feel very ill prepared. I have no idea what i am doing or what I am going to do. Sorry for the long post my thoughts are just all over the place

 

[x__amour]

Hi Kayla, welcome to BnB and congratulations on your pregnancy.
I'm Shannon, 22, I have a 3 year old named Victoria "Tori" & a 5 day old named Bryson.

It's normal to feel worried but you'll learn these things as you go. Don't stress, it'll all work out.

 

[ClairAye]

Welcome :wave: I'm Clair, 19, I have a son Jason who is 2 this month, I had him at 17, and a 4 month old daughter called Lily

Feel free to message me if you like

 

[Eidson23]

I was 17 when I got pregnant with my son, and had just turned 18 when I had him. He is now 7 years old. I can tell you that you will never be fully prepared for a baby, especially at such a young age! It's a learning experience. I know you're scared, but I promise, you'll do fine as long as you always care most about the well being of yourself and your child. I remember bringing my son home from the hospital, and sitting on the couch and crying, just looking at him. I had no idea what I was doing. I didn't know what to do with him. I read so many books and magazines and such and was just afraid that I would never get the hang of it. But, it just happens. My wife now, when she gets stressed out when I'm away (military) with my son, she always says "I don't know what to do! I've never had a 7 year old boy!". Well, neither have I! I'm 25 and it's still a learning experience!

If you need anything, or have any questions, or just need to vent, feel free to message me. I've been there, and I wasn't in a good place back then either. Best of luck!