help, advice on pregnant daughters

[bboukma]

my 19 year old daughter just told me she is pregnant

[mrs_overall]

Errr...do you want congratulations or commiserations?

[smudge]

You never fail to make me smile mrs_o! ;o}

As a mum of two grown up daughters, each with two children of their own - what info can we 'try' to help you with bboukma?

[redcrx]

Support is whats needed. Shes probably looking for advice and support from her mum (i assume youre her mum not dad).
support her with her decisions and advise where you can.

[B00]

Like Mrs O has said, not quite sure what help you want here?

She's 19 and old enough to know herself the way to go, nothing truer than the old adage "you've made your bed, now lie in it"

All you can do is support her in whichever course of action she decides to take from now on.

[mrs_overall]

I wasn't being flippant but you haven't said what type of advice you want.......and my crystal ball is in the dishwasher

[karmgirl]

1) never force your opinion of what she should do on her.
2) listen to her
3) tell her you will be there for her whatever happens
4) provide a roof over her and babies head if she asks
5) jsut support her in whatever way possible

[netibiza]

Explain all the options, good and bad! and hug her and support her.

[sleepyj]

least she is 19 it could have been worse..not as young as some girls..had my first at 19 not that bad .

[sara3]

knit

[Le Chat]

Be prepared for lots of babysitting!

[onlyme26]

congratulations ( nanny) hehe

she is old enough to make her own desicions,
just be happy and supportive, i had my first at 19 and we are just great, and im expecting another

i do wish id had more support from parents, tho i have to thank my mum for being at the birth! xx

[peanut273]

its her life. If shes happy so should you. Dont tell her what to do, advice her. Do what your role as a mother entails...MOTHER her. You know what its like to be pregnant!

So she's 19. What difference does it really make? She can still achieve her dreams and do all she wishes with a baby!

Ironically a lot of people look at a young person being pregnant as a waste of a life (some do sorry) however its the start of a new life. Be happy for her! And remember you lived ur life the way you wanted...let her! :)

[Doc.Spock.1]

Great post, someone asks a question, yesterday pm, and can't be @rsed with replies.