[JustPeachy]

What a beautiful baby! I'm so glad to hear things are going so well for you. Thanks for the update.

[ourdreamcametru]

Thanks for the beautiful update on little Emma and you. She is so adorable and looks like she just might keep you busy! My oldest son shares her birthday, he will be 19. Congrats on the new man in your life, he sounds like he just might be the one and that he loves little miss Emma very much. Keep us updated.

[EZ2Luv]

What a doll baby!! Thanks for the update.
EZ

[thanksgivingmom]

Thanks for the update!!!

I sure hope that other women that are on the fence read this and see, like Brenda said, how much can change in a year!

She's beautiful and I'm so happy for you both!

[dpen6]

I am so happy that things are going well for you. Your daughter is a looker! Its is such a wonderful thing to read about such a successful single parenting story and how mother and child were able to stay together and build a wonderful life.

Good luck with your studies on on the right path I think! AND oh...good luck with that soldier boy of yours.

[doscopttsbg]

I think it is a good idea to keep your baby girl. You are making the right decision, I am sure that if you don't keep your baby you will regret it the rest of your life, because you have already changed your mind. You CAN raise her as a single mommy, and she will love you and one day thank you for your decision. God is always with you and will not leave you alone in this adventure...it is a great adventure to raise a child, I have five and I love them, I am also a grand-mother and love my grandkids. Believe me when I say that you CAN raise her to be a good loving young lady, and if you already have your family support, that is GREAT! I will be praying for you, your baby and your family. Good luck and GOD bless you for the right decision.

Originally Posted by famousgloria9

I just gave birth last Tuesday to a baby girl. I am single and only 20 years old. I have been going to counseling and had decided to place her for adoption, but that all changed after I gave birth to her. As soon as I had her, I fell in love. She is in foster care now, and I am hating every minute of it. And I am mad at myself for putting her there. I am going to see my counselor tomorrow and I told her that I was thinking that my decision has changed- I now want to parent her. I have a very supportive family (mom, dad, and sister). The rest of my family doesnt even know I was pregnant because most of my pregnancy took place while I was away at school-but I am sure they will love her. I know I will have some explaining to do if I keep her. And I know life wont be easy. I know I will have to sacrafice certain things because of her, and I am okay with that. I didnt think 'love at first sight' existed, until I met her. I cant stop thinking about her. I thought I knew what I wanted to do-- I didnt think I wanted to see her, or hold her-- but I ended up seeing her, holding her, feeding her, and changing her. Am I wrong for now wanting to parent her? Is it possible to raise her and give her a good life while being only 20 and single? (I know Ill have my family there, but overall itll be my responsibility.) Im afraid I have already failed as a parent. I wasnt even willing to give us a chance- and now I am crying every night because I want her back. If someone could give me their opinion or life experience I would really appreciate it. Thanks.

[xemtrockstarx]

Originally Posted by EZ2Luv

Honey,
you do not owe anyone YOUR baby
EZ

Genetics does not automatically determine what or who a parent is. The baby might genetically be hers but if she had decided to place the girl for adoption that doesn't mean the child isn't the adoptive parent's baby too.

[Teenmom2007]

Congrats on at least considering adoption. Adoption is a very hard and personal choice. My best friend had the resources to single parent at 20, whereas I was 17, and I didn't have my parents willing to help, or the situation so adoption was best for me. I am now 20 and a single parent (I'm divorced) to a 15 month old son. It will be the hardest and most time consuming, but in the end, it was your choice, so remember that as you choose to raise her. Along with the bad, comes the good in either choice you choose.
Good luck.