Cuttingkey37
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 Posted: 05/09/08 - 16:14 Post subject: I'm 23 years old and pregnant. |
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Okay. I am 23 years old. I live by myself and work as a waitress at a local restaurant. I also was going to school during the day and decided that wasn't for me so I stopped. I have been with my boyfriend for 4 months. He is great except for the fact that 3 months after being together, I found out I have genital HPV which causes genital warts. I had a few tiny ones and had them removed with acid by a practioner. It happened 3 times since then and again, had them removed. I have been dealing with that and the fact that it is very disheartening to find that kind of information out even though it is completely treatable.
Also, last night I found out I am pregnant. Like I said, my boyfriend is great. He is completely supportive and a solid rock. I am very confused and very scared and am on and off crying all the time. I sang and toured in a band and am a natural musician but I am a waitress. That doesn't really pay a lot of bills. If music did, that would be amazing.. but reality says it's not. I'm sorry I am writing a book here people but I really need some advice. I am so scared I am going to make the wrong decision here and I guess it helps to get an outsiders point of view. My boyfriend is a bartender and isn't very responsible although today he promised that he would make everything okay financially and I had nothing to worry about if I decided to go through with the pregnancy. I had an abortion when I was 19 and DO NOT want to go through that again. I was taking birth control but I guess that is not always effective.
I am confused and really scared. I also just found out that if I have an outbreak of genital warts.. (which is very common during pregnancy due to stress).. then when it comes time to have the baby, I will have to get a c section so that I do not spread the HPV to my child.
This is a lot to take in all at once and I am just worried. I love kids. I work with children with autism and disabilities as well and I know I would be a great mom. I also live in NJ which is one of the most expensive states to live in. I'm just scared I won't be able to support my child in the way I see fit. I'm sorry I am babbling so much. I just need some help. If anyone can , please.. I would appreciate it more than you know.. |
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