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Is it ok to want to be a young mom ...i'm 19 about to turn 20 .... Me and my boyfriend have been together for 4 years straight and love each other very much ... But I still go to school ...I've had baby fever for several months now And I now me and him aren't financial ready for a baby yet ... But this feeling doesn't go away ..

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I personally think you should go for it if you will be able to finish school pay the bills work and support a child all at the same time and if your SO is for it if not then wait

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I think you can be a good mother at any age, but you need to be financially stable (meaning you can always pay your rent and bills), you need to be in a stable relationship (meaning you are able to discuss and come to understandings instead of fighting) before you try to TTC.

The years you've been with someone mean nothing, people are married for years before they vet divorced. What's important is how you guys treat each other.

You should also consider that you and your bf might not stay together. You're going to have to be willing to coparent under those circumstances.

You also need to look in to daycare costs in your area, and be realistic about how much time you're going to have to take off school.

When you're 19, you barely know who you want to be. A lot of changes happen between 18-21. Even for the most mature people!

If you feel 100% confident 98% of the time, I say try. But, there is not sugar coating it. Having a baby puts you at a Hugh risk of ending up another statistic.

Its natural that you have baby fever, its biology!

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Don't do it! I had my daughter when I was 20. It's tough raising a child as a single mom and not financially ready. My daughters dad left when things got tough.
Luckily I had a great support system and I was able to finish school but it was tough! You're so young :) enjoy your 20s.

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Ok this might sound like a silly suggestion but maybe start out with a pet like a dog or cat..  we all can't make this decision for you but trust me when I say it's worth waiting. My husband and I have been together for 5 years and I was getting clucky at 21 we were financially stable but we decided to get our fur baby and it actually helped me fill that need to nurture. Now we're both 24 and expecting our first and we are so happy but definitely enjoy it more because we have had time to travel, be a couple and get our lives in order. Good luck with whatever decision you make 😃

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It's ok if you are stable and can afford an extra mouth to feed and change and care for medically. I don't like to see people struggle, especially children

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In my opinion I think you should try to finish school first. I got pregnant my senior year of college at 22 and luckily I had my daughter after graduation. I got married at 19 and I remember having baby fever before my pregnancy. However, I could not have imagined going to school and raising a baby.

My husband is working on a masters and it's hard having a child and working on school.

I know it's tough to wait, but it will be better for you in the long run.

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I was 17 when I got pg with my LO. I live him dearly and wouldn't change it for anything. On the other hand having a kit at a young age you miss out on a lot. It's depends on how stable your home is and how much you're willing to sacrifice. It's a big change. Just make sure you're ready.

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I personally feel like if you can handle it mentally, physically, & emotionally then go for it. I'm about to turn 20 this month and my fiancé and I just found out we're pregnant. We're both excited and we're both ready. We both work, we're renting a house, we both having savings so I think we're in a stable enough place to have this baby. Whatever you decided just be prepared for the outcome would be my advice. Good luck hun

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