You need to think fully of this decision. Why you want it, How you would do it, How you would raise the baby, How would you feel after the baby, think hard about this.
And before you are ready to make such a huge life changing decision you have to work to make yourself the best person that you can be, to better care for that child, and give that little life everything that he/she can possibly get.
I know it may seem impossible and that a baby will make things better, but it's a huge huge decision and it changes your life forever. And right now, it might not be the right decision to make.
So before making this huge decision, you have to work at yourself and make yourself the best person you can be, or you are not going to be doing whats best for a baby.
Think about the life a baby will have if there mother is not at her best, and she is not providing all she can to that child. Just because she hasn't tried to help herself first.
I hope I help a little anyway. And I hope you do the right thing, and make the right choices. Good luck with everything. Much love. sandra

I'm not sure what your reasoning is for wanting a baby. But I'll tell you this. I had a son at 16. He is 11 now. It was one of the hardest things I ever did. The father left me when I was pregnant, and while my parents will still supportive, it changed my life. I know babies love you unconditionally, but there is alot more to it. I had to give up alot. Not going out at night with friends, not going to high school football games or functions, working all the time to support myself and pay for the sitter. Finishing high school was hard, but I did it. Babies are wonderful things...... when the time is right. You need to ask yourself what is missing that you want the baby to fill.... and work on that. I am not judging sweetie at all, please dont' think that! You'll be in my prayers. Here if you need me! ~HUG~

hun what everyone has said is right...there are ALOTTT of things to think about when you 'want a baby'. Most girls on this site are here because we've fallen pregnant accidentally and are doing the best we can to give our kids the best we can. Ask anyone on here though...its not an easy thing to do.

Not only do you have to think of the obvious stuff, like money, but you also need to think of the fact that, under 18, or 21 (depending on where you live) you're not legally an adult, so you can't get alot of the health benefits on your own, and your baby can't go under your mother, has to be under you...so you might not be insured. You need to think of the fact that being young, you probably can't get a really great paying job unless your a stripper lol, you need to think of the fact that if you want to go to uni, you'll have to pay for that, whilst paying for medical bills and food..babies cost a hellll of alot of money every week. And what if (god forbid) your baby has a disability when its born? what if something happens to you during the birth? And moreso, are you actually ready to go through that? The pregnancy does such crazy things to your body, and the actual birth is so stressing on your body too. Alot of girls who just 'want a baby'...skip thinking of all the things that lead up to the baby, and just concentrate on having a cute little baby. Its not like that. Though i love my daughter with all my heart, this is the hardest thing i have ever had to deal with, and its not right. I don't have time to go out with my friends anymore, and though they'll come out to coffee or something with me, its not like it used to be, because now we have such different interests. While they're concentrating on the boy they just met, or what they'll wear out on the weekend. i'm thinking about my daughters gooey eye, or her poos, or day cares and enrolling her in school....your life will TOTALLY change. and though there are alot of happy times, there are ALOT of hard times and scary times. And if your hurting yourself hun...now is definately not your time. chanel all the love you have for a child at the moment, all that you're feeling, into bettering your life, making it the best it can possibly be, so that when your time is right, you will have a child that you will have no worries about. Its not a good feeling having to worry about how you'll pay for your childs christmas presents, or having to fill out forms for government payments, or having to leave your child at 3 months in a day care so that you can go study.

Wait till your time is right hun, i know i sound like a hypocrite, but its for the best. it really is. Finish your growing up so that you can give your child wisdom, instead of growing up along side them...just a few steps ahead.

Lots of love and god bless