Name:	Natasha
Online Name:	Cutie_05
Country:	US
State:	Kentucky
Age:	17
Your Birthday:	12/05/82
Your Due Date:	07/20/00
Hobbies:	Ummm, mostly just staying on the net, and working on my page.
Special Talents:	Don't think I have a special talent.
Do you work? If so where/doing what?	Nope
What is your living arangement?	Live with my mom and step-dad
Are you still in school?	Yes
If your not in school what are your plans for continuing your education	enter here
Are you keeping your child? concidering abortion or adoption?:	Keeping my lil' girl
Is there anyone else involved with making this descision? (your parent, child's father)	Well, I had decided I was keeping her from the beginning, but my mom and rest of family would have wanted me to if I was unsure.
Is the unborn child's father involved? How is he involved?	I don't want him to be, even though he'd like to be.
If he's not involved, why not?	He was VERY abusive while we were together, and actually got me pregnant on purpose to keep me in his life (cause he knew I was trying to get out). I don't want my lil' girl going through what I did. Though he will have supervised visitation.
Was it the first time you had sex?	Nope
Were you and the father a couple?	Yes, at the time. But only a few days after, we split.
Are the two of you planning mariage as a result of getting pregnant?	Nope
Were you using protection against pregnancy? If yes, what kind?	Nope
Did either of your parents know the two of you were sexualy active?	His did, I guess.
Were you trying to get pregnant? Please explain:	Nope, though he mentioned wanting a baby a few times. I always said "No".
Were you using protection against STDs?	Nope
Did you know how you would support this child? Support yourself?	When I found out I was pregnant, I knew that my family would be behind me anyway they could.
Have you been to a doctor for prenatal care yet?	Of Course
Any health problems during this pregnancy?	None, except for a recent bladder and kidney infection that made my uterus contract, which had to be stopped.
Has this pregnancy been emotionally difficult?	Somewhat, but mainly because of the situation.
Do you have any support at home? (family, friends)	Most definately!
What has been the most difficult experience as a pregnant young woman your age?	Being big! I want my old body back so bad.
Is your family being helpful/supportive?	Very much so.
Are you on public assistance?	Nope
If so, how does that make you feel?	enter here
Is the father's family involved with the pregnancy? Emotionally, financially, or both?	They do what they can without getting my ex involved. Though we don't ask them for money or anything.
Do you feel accepted by people your age since you've become pregnant?	Yes, though, it seems like peers look at you a little differently, but not necessarily in a bad way.
Do you still have the same friends?	Yes, though I don't see them half as much.
What do you feel is the general public perception of your being pregnant at the age you are?	Well, I think some see it as ok, as long as the teen knows what she's getting into and they send them "best wishes", while others think that it's just truely awful all together and don't try to see any other side to it.
How are you treated in public? (doctors, grocery store, mall, etc..)	I don't get many problems. I haven't noticed any harsh stares or heard any harsh comments
How did you feel once you realized you were pregnant?	Scared, almost helpless.
Any regrets?	I regret that I didn't get out of the bad relationship sooner than I did, but now that it's all said and done, I plan on giving my little girl the very best possible.
What are your personal goals? (goals for yourself as an individual NOT as a mother)	To graduate, to go on and study at home to be a vet assistant, and somewhere in there meet a wonderful guy who will love and care for my lil' girl like his own.
Have your goals changed since you've become pregnant?	Well, not really, except now I have to alter things along the way to include her.
Do you feel that reaching your goals will be more difficult now that your a teen parent?	Yes, finishing school will be rough with a newborn, and other things along the way will be hard too.
Do you know any other young moms?	Quite a few
What would you tell a (school age) 12-18 year old girl that wanted to get pregnant?	First, I'd ask "Why?" Then, depending on the answer, give them many better alternatives as a solution to their reason. Plus, I'd make sure they know just how hard it can all be.
How do you think being a Young Mother will change you?	Yes, it's already made me more responsible and matured me a lot.
How do you think society looks upon teen pregnancy in general?	A BIG mistake
Why do you think there are so many teen parents?	Some girls feel like they "need" that someone in their lives to love them and others get "caught up in the moment", while there are others, like me, that get in bad situations that they can't get themselves out of.
List 3 Pro's to being a teen Mother?	1) You have a lil' gift that's sent from heaven for you to love. 2) You mature so much quicker, which can prepare you for other problems in life that come your way. 3) You have that "little something" behind you, you pushing you to do your best for not only yourself, but for your baby too.
List 3 Con's to being a teen Mother?:	1) Other things in life might have to be put on hold you are canceled out all together due to the baby. 2) SO much put on your shoulders at such a young age. 3) Not the financial support that older mothers have available.
What do you expect to get out of being a member of Young Mothers?:	Helpful advice and information from others that have been there, also doing all I can to help others.
Today's Date:	06/22/00