Teen Pregnancy Forum - Gaby Really Wants a Baby!

Girls,
omg! I am laughing my @$$ off right now! This girl even made up a budget for if she has a kid right now! Oh my lord! This will be a very long post but if you like to think of gaby...... This is the post of the century. I found this on an adoption/pregnancy forum. She calls herself gaby and elle....Read this stuff! Oh my!

Hey guys! My name is gaby, i'm 14 (almost 15) and I live in nj.. I think, so does my mom, that I may be pregnant. Im on birth control, which obviously might not have been working to good =)... I've been with my boyfriend for 7 months now.. On my birthday he's getting me a promise ring! Im excited! But anyway,.. Here's my question
im not sure if you can help me with this.. But anyway, im 2 days behind of my birth control.. According to it, it's tuesday... But anyway, my question is.. Is being two days behind the same as missing two days in a row? Or will I be ok to have unprotected sex? Just so you know, i've been on the pill for about 5 months now.

Next post:
opps I guess I made a typo.. My boyfriend is 17, and i'm now 15 for anyone who thinks im 14 lol..
No matter how much partying, traveling, having fun, I can picture me doing in the future.. It just doesnt appeal to me. Its not what I want.. What I want is a baby. My boyfriends mom just had a baby and I love going there but at the same time hate going there because I see her with the baby and I take care of the baby but then always have to give him back! It just makes me cry and angry!

I have one of those btio dolls that they use in schools.. I payed 520 for her and she is my "baby" but shes just not real enough. And I know what youre going to say "theyre nothing like real babies blah blah.." I know that.. Im not trying to prove that I can take care of a baby, that I know I can do.. Im just prooving that nothing (babysitting, my btio, spending weeks with my aunt and baby cousin) is good enough or satifies my urge!

I dont know what to do anymore..

My parents love me, my life is perfect, I get very good grades, have a great boyfriend and lots of friends so I dont want a baby for anything other then I feel that now is the right time to bring anothr life into the world..
Gaby

next post:
well I went to the Dr. And I wasnt, then. .. But now I want to be!! =/
-elle

next post:
i have a job working with my mom and over the summer will have a job that pays very good money.. My boyfriend makes 3-4 hundred a week also. And has a car, so that would be my means of transportation. I love babysitting, but also hate it.. Because it makes me sooo depressed to have to give the baby back!!

I plan on getting home schooled until I finish highschool and go to college after that..

Next post

ok, I think this is going to be my last post here because I dont feel that I need to prove to other people that i'm ready to have a baby, I know I am. Over the past week i've been making up a budget and it's coming out very well. I'm also going to go to the library and get books out about pregnancy and raising kids... Bye everyone

-elle

next post:
alright, well you have asked my many questions so im going to try to answer them all..

Yes I will be spending many weeks up at my aunts house, but youre right I will not be working during that time. But right now I may not even be going up there any more because I feel I should get a real job and work for the summer instead and just do babysitting on the side. (i do have a job now but I would like a different one for the summer)

i will be homeschool if I do become pregnant, so I will be taking care of my baby until I go to college. My boyfriend and I both have jobs and money in the bank.

No, I dont have my own health insurance but will be getting my own if I fall pregnant.

I thought I said it before but I guess it was somewhere else, that i've talked to my boyfriend and he also feels we are ready on all aspects to care for a child. My parents know I want a baby but never really had an opinion about it.

Both my boyfriend and I have money saved in the bank that will cover medical expenses (including birth) which, in the hospital id be going to would be around 2,000 because my father works there so it will be cheaper. (if there is no complications and I deliver naturally)

i've checked out the state laws and at 15 I can be emancipated and live on my own with all privledges I would have if I were 18.

This summer i'm going to create a checking/bank account for myself.

No, we dont have a car now but will have one by november. Car insurance will be about $300, all of which my boyfriend has a seperate account in his bank to pay for.

When I do go to work daycare will be somewhere around $150 a week.

Hope ive answered all your questions. Im going to get my budget and post it also within the next few minuets!

-elle

next post:

this is the budget I have come up with for the first year of life. Tell me what I need to change/revise/get rid of/add. Please.. Thanks!

Before baby arrives

you will need monthly check-ups with the doctor for pre-natal care. ($1,500.00)
you will need to buy 8 months worth of prenatal vitamins! ($15.00 for 1 months supply)
don't forget about the hospital! ($2,500.00)
you will need to buy an infant carseat to take the baby home from the hospital. (you can't leave without one!) ($45.00)
------------------------------------------ --------------------------------------

nursery items

you will need 2 crib(s). ($100.00 each) - I put 2 because it will cost a lot more then 100 for a crib
you will need 2 crib mattress(es). ($45.00 each)
you will need 4 crib sheets. ($10.00 each)
you will need 6 crib blankets. ($10.00 each)
you will need 2 crib mattress pad(s). ($7.76 each)
you will need 5 receiving blanket(s). ($2.98 each)
you will need 2 crib mobile(s). ($14.95 each)
you will need 2 crib activity center(s). ($12.57 each)
you will need 1 changing table(s). ($89.00 each)
you will need 2 changing table pad(s). ($8.00 each)
you will need 2 cradle(s) or bassinette(s). ($80.00 each)

------------------------------------------ --------------------------------------

health /safety items
(remember, you are buying for a year!)

you will need 1 hairbrush(es) and comb(s) for the baby. ($6.87 each)

you will need 1 digital thermometer(s). ($10.27 each)

you will need 1 humidifier(s)/vaporizer(s) ($35.42 each) for when the baby gets sick

and you probably ought to pick up 2 nasal aspirator(s) ($2.01 each)

and 2 medicine dropper(s) ($1.97 each) while you are at the store!

You will need 1 toothbrush(es). ($ .89 each)

you will need 2 baby monitor(s). So you can hear when the baby is crying. ($25.00 each)

do you have stairs in your house? You will need 1 stairway gate(s) to protect the baby from falling down the stairs. ($9.96 each)

you will need 13 drawer latches ($ .13 each)

and 13 outlet plug covers ($ .09 each) so the baby doesn't get into things he/she shouldn't. ($ each)

you will need 1 baby bathtub(s). ($14.39 each)

you will need 5 baby washcloths. ($ .79 each) (don't forget to
get enough for when you haven't had time to do the laundry!)

you will need 1 bathtub ring ($8.96 each)

and 1 faucet protector(s) ($2.00 each) so baby can be independent in the bath.

You will need 3 hooded towel(s) to keep the baby warm after the bath. ($6.00 each)

4 baby soap(s) ($2.77 each),

4 baby lotion(s) ($2.81 each),

2 baby powder(s) ($2.00 each),

2 baby oil(s) ($2.80 each),

2 diaper rash ointment(s). ($3.50 each)

24you will need to buy boxes of laundry detergent for baby clothes! ($4.89 each) (hint - about 2 a month!)

------------------------------------------ --------------------------------------

diapers
(remember, you are buying for a year!)

you will need to buy 400 disposable diapers. ($ .30 each) (hint - you will use about 75 diapers a week and about 320 diapers a month)

you decide to buy 1 dozen cloth diapers to keep on hand. ($12.00 each)

you will need to buy 25 boxes of baby wipes. ($2.97 each) (hint - you will use about 2 a month).

You will need to buy 1 diaper bag(s). ($15.00 each)

you will need to buy 48 cloth diapers if you choose to use them instead of disposable. ($12.00 each) (hint - you should have at least 3 dozen clean diapers on hand).

You will need to buy 1 diaper pail(s). ($17.95 each)
you will need to buy 1 diaper cover(s). ($1.59 each)

------------------------------------------ --------------------------------------

feeding baby

if you plan on breast-feeding the baby:

you will need to buy 1 breast pump(s) if you plan on nursing while you are in school or working. ($24.98 each)

you will need to buy 90 nursing pad(s). ($ .58 each) (hint - about 3-4 a day)

you will need to buy 6 nursing bra(s). ($14.00 each) (hint - you will need extras because of how quickly they need to be laundered!)

you will need to buy 7 pacifiers. ($1.34 each) (better buy a few extra - for the ones that end up getting misplaced).

You will need to buy 5 pacifier holders. ($1.76 each)
if you plan on using formula:

you will need to buy 0 cans of formula. ($3.65 each) (hint - you will use 7-8 a week and about 32 a month).

You will need to buy 10 packages of wipes. ($2.97 each) (hint - 2 a month).

You will need to buy 4 4 oz. Bottles. ($ .99 each)

you will need to buy 4 8 oz bottles. Don't forget to get enough to allow for breakage and having a couple of spares. ($1.65 each)

you will need to buy 1 bottle brush(es) to clean the bottles. ($2.00 each)
you will need to buy 0 boxes of bottle inserts if you plan on using them. ($3.43 each) (hint - about 4 a month).

You will need to buy 10 nipple(s) for the bottles. These are in addition to your bottles! ($ .30 each)

------------------------------------------ --------------------------------------

congratulations!
(remember, you are buying for a year!)

your baby is growing - you now need a toddler car seat.
Enter 2 here to buy a toddler car seat. ($55.00) - again I put 2 because theyre more expensive then that

you will need to buy 100 jars of baby food. ($ .47 each) (hint - babies begin on solid foods at about 6 months.)

you will need 1 high chair(s). ($47.00 each)

you will need to buy 5 childproof plates and bowls. ($3.96 each)

you will need to buy 3 infant spoons. ($ .94 each)

you will need to buy 6 cloth bibs. ($2.75 each)

you will need to buy 6 plastic bibs. ($1.96 each)

you will need to buy 2 no-spill cups. ($1.73 each)

------------------------------------------ --------------------------------------

clothing
(remember, you are buying for a year!)

you will need to buy 6 sleepers. ($4.95 each)

you will need to buy 7 hats. ($2.78 each)

you will need to buy 10 booties. ($2.39 each)

you will need to buy 5 gowns. ($6.00 each)

you will need to buy 12 outfits. ($12.00 each)

you will need to buy 10 socks. ($2.48 each)

you will need to buy 4 coats. ($24.00 each)

you will need to buy 10 warm suits. ($18.00 each)

you will need to buy 6 shirts. ($6.45 each)

you will need to buy 6 pants. ($9.18 each)

------------------------------------------ --------------------------------------

additional items

not necessary items, but they sure make life easier!

You decide to buy 1 carrier(s). ($40.00 each)
you decide to buy 4 stroller(s). ($48.00 each)
you decide to buy 1 play yard. ($60.00)
you decide to buy 0 extra diaper bag(s). ($15.00 each)
you decide to buy 1 swing(s). ($80.00 each)
you decide to buy 2 doorway jumper(s). ($20.00 each)
you decide to buy 10 small toys. ($8.00 each)
you decide to buy 7 books. ($3.00 each)
you decide to get 4 set(s) of pictures taken. ($30.00 each)
you decide to buy 0 yard toys. ($48.00 each)

all together it will cost aprox.- $ 10293.86

this doest include the Dr.'s visits (well baby) wich will be around (6 of them, $20 copay each time) $120

and I must have extra money on the side for when the baby is sick.

-elle