First time Pregnancy!!!

Relax, you will be fine. Yes it is expensive to raise children these days but if you watch for sales, garage sales, or auctions you will be able to find inexpensive items. Your doctor should not do a c-section unless absolutely necessary. It seems however that sometimes doctors jump to do this too quickly. Talk to your doctor and tell him no c-section. There creams you can use that may lessen the severety of the scars, at least they will claim to. The extra weight you will be able to lose but I would not worry about that right now either. My advise is to cherish this time before your baby is born. Enjoy the feeling of carrying that little bundle of joy. This should be a glorious time for you. Wait for the movements of the little one now. All too soon your baby will be here and it will be time to enjoy the experience of being a mommy.

Try not to worry too much. Just relax and enjoy your pregnancy. Everything will work out right. Congratulations!

well, all I can say is good luck to you. :)

I am wish you every day is a happy day. you must take care of baby.because she is you heart. I AM 21 old,but a still alone. before six months,i aparting from my girlfriend,now i fell very well.with my happy day.

wow.. you're still young yet already having a baby.. i think the only one you should thinking right now is how you will maintain your health.. because your baby need good nutrition that will come from you.. oh, i almost forget, congratulations !! be a greatest mom ever for your child :D

congratulations! being a mom is the most fulfilling thing to happen to a woman. it's ok to be scared especially since it's your first baby, but things will work out just fine. buy second-hand stuff. babies grow fast anyway so you'll use them only for a short time. having a c-section would depend on how your pregnancy goes. so try to be healthy. for stretch marks, apply cocoa butter as early as now. my mom also advised me not to scratch my belly when it itches. losing weight would depend on your doctor's advice and of course, your determination to lose the extra weight. =)

I have my first pregnancy when I was 23 years old. Like you, I have so many fears, doubts, uncertainties too. I know and understand your feelings. That is just normal for a mother who just want a good pregnancy and a healthy baby. With regards to your question about expenses of having a child. Yes, you can really spend money and you have to be prepared because there are so many expenses for a child. But learn to become economical. Well, just pray that your child will be okay, his position in your tummy is good so you won't be on c-section. Strect marks, well that's what I have now. So difficult to erase them in my skin now. But I think there are products available in the market. And loose weight after giving birth. Just eat right, with lots of fruits and vegetables. Later, your weight will return to normal. And go to the gym also.

I had my first baby when I was 22 years old and so it was scary but exciting to become a mommy. I had my second baby at age 34 so l learned a lot about what the do the second time. 1. A stroller doesn't last long. My son is 19 months old and he is now on his third stroller. Prices and quality vary considerably. It is possible to buy second hand. A cot is large and is likely to last for two years. A crib might only last six months. A second hand one can be purchased but buying a new mattress is essential. 2. I wouldn't have wanted a c-section and luckily have had two normal births at home. I got many tips at classes with the National Childbirth Trust, like how to have an active birth, relaxation techniques and breathing exercises. 3. I got stretch marks the first time but not the second time. You could ask your midwife about safe creams to use in pregnancy. 4. After the birth I looked 4 months pregnant I felt. Feeding in the natural way, sensible eating and light exercise like walking will help a lad to loose all the weight she needs to. Good luck and have a superb rest of your pregnancy and a great birthing experience.

First, I want say congratulations. I hope everything goes well for you and your little newcomer. Second, although a child brings a huge responsibility, you should calm down a bit. Breathe and enjoy. I'm sure that you guys will be fine. I hear that being pregnant is a great experience. Enjoy the moment, because in 4 months, the being inside you will be his or her own being, and you won't be one any more. I'm really happy for you. I can say that I'm a little envious, as I don't have any children yet and would love to have some. But, I'm 20 and in college, so right now is not the time for me to have any. But it's my plans for the near future. I'm not giving up.

hey there congrats first. i knw its great to be pregnant. i m sure u must have visited the doc and checked evrything. well i knw its always nice to knw from others abt how their pregnancy was. i m in my 6th month and everything is goin on fine. well had morning sickness. stretch marks are a concern and my doc has given me some oil to use. i surely shud put on weight so not gonna worry abt shedding them later. i m sure pregnancy is expensive but there are many places u can shop where u can get good stuff at cheap prices. all th best

If you can't afford a new crib, then check out second hand stores or garage sales. As for the C-section - if you need one to save either yourself or the child then have one. Being against one just because of scars is a bit vain. The safety of the child and mother should be your first concern. Stretch marks - lol get used to it. There is no way to completely avoid them. Some women (not all) are just more prone to them. They fade in time. As for the hard core work outs, thats going to depend on whether or not you have a C-section or not. And how soon your doctor says you can think about exercising again. And truthfully, none of those things are worth stressing out over. Having a healthy child, being able to afford and care for it, these things are much more important than any physical aspects left over after the baby comes. Good luck!

The days which you are living will not be gifted to everyone you are lucky as god gifted you with such opportunity,i am very glad to hear that you are pregnant be vey very careful of your health and take food on time with excercise ok ?

Girl chill out, I became a mother at 18. First off make sure to have a baby shower that will take alot off you until the baby grows out of things. Don't worry about a C-section unless the doctor says something during labor. Stretch marks can't be avoided if you get them you get them and nothing can be done about it. As far as weight I don't know cause I never gained weight I always lost. I wish you the best of luck with the baby. I'm on number 3 due in Feb.

hi there.. thats a good news... dont be sad and dont worry too much... just chill and everything will be alright.. take care of yourself as well as the baby inside your tummy...i lost my baby when the baby was 3 months in my tummy.... because of certain issues... your lucky to have one...you know what..thats what i felt too when i had my first experienced of pregnancy...i was married at age of 20 and got pregnant right away..now im 22. i used to worry about being fat and feeling weird.. but you know what its very wonderful to experience pregnancy and your lucky that you can have babies ...im hopping to start another pregnancy this year..hopefully.. i know it cost so much...and honestly i worry about that too..money really is a big issue..just learn how to manage things dont get too pressured..your hubby is there to take care of you and your precious baby..learn to save and spend wisely.. and have faith in God..pray for the baby's safety as well as yours... stay healthy... and have a happy motherhood experienced... thanks! happy posting! cheers!

You're stressing way more than you need to. As far as expenses go, it is up to you how much the baby will cost. There are some necessities that they cannot live without but there are also other items that first time parents seem to think the child needs and they really don't. Don't go out of your way to buy too many extras. A newborn grows rapidly so as far as clothes go, don't buy too many for the earlier stages of life. Just buy what you will need. You can find cribs and strollers in almost new condition at second hand stores or garage sales for half the price or even less. There is no need to buy everything new, just make sure they meet safety standards. Can't say too much about C-section as I had all three of mine naturally. Your doctor will be the only person that can tell you when you are ready for the workouts but believe me, once the little one is here you won't find much time or energy for that in the beginning. Make sure you get your rest and take care of yourself and the rest will work itself out.

hi there! i am also a first time mom. indeed having baby is quite expensive. that is why preparation is very important. i would suggest that you buy baby stuff little by little. that way the money that you will be shelling out will also be in small amount. u still have time to save and buy on sale. request also for baby shower. that why your friends and loved ones will be able to help u out with your baby stuff. with C-section, i have that! at first i was scared but, when you are there, the doctors will help you be calm and u will not feel a thing because of the anesthesia. the post operation is difficult but after a day or 2 you will be able to get u and walk. when the baby's condition is at risk dont hesitate to have a c-section. it will save u and your baby's life. for stretch marks, you cant really avoid it, i have put lots of anti-stretch mark creams but it did stop my skin from breaking. i have read that its genetics. weight loss, do lost of exercise, it really help. i would also suggest that you go online and research on topics on pregnancy and child birth and care. i really help a lot.

Hello, right now you just want to calm down. I know what you are coming from. I'm not pregnant but I can say that I was in your place at one time. I am 24 and have 4 children. And6 years ago at the age of 18 I had my first child. I also was freaking about how much baby products cost and the stretch marks and the baby weight. But after I had my daughter I slowly started losing the weight and as for the stretch marks I got over it. Only becasue of 3 reasons....1. because they came from carring my beautiful daughter,2.because no matter what my body was still a beautiful body, and 3. because it is what is inside that makes me special and not what my body looks like. You will get all the help you need with providing for your child. Things will get easy. It did for me. My parents helped me out alot and it was hard back then cause I was only 18 and had a baby already. But my parents were there for me. I think right now you need to take a breather and live in the present and work on things one by one. Before you know it you and your baby will have everything you need to have a happy and loving life. For starters if your going to have a baby shower that will be a big help there. Other then that all I can say is that you need to just take a breather and relax a little and things will work out. Good luck and Happy Mylotting

Congratulations! Being a mother is one of the nicest things that can happen to you and it is quiet normal for you to have so many questions going round in your head. I had my first child when I was 21 and I had so many questions in mind just like you are having.The first pregnancy for me was terrifying, as I was afraid of what I was going to go through, but in the end all will be fine. Seeing the child in your hands is the most amazing thing you can go through and afterwards you will forget all the troubles and pain you have gone during the birth.As for raising kids it is surely expensive nowadays but trying to find some sales and bargains will surely help! For me stretch marks were a sign left everytime I was pregnant( I have three children)but there are many products you can try to prevent them and to use after the birth.I have tried many products but they have not worked for me!After having the child, putting down the weight is surely another issue but do not worry you can put it down easily by eating lots of fruits and vegetables and avoiding fatty food.The most important thing is eating healthy and trying not to put excess weight during pregnancy,like I did! Congratulations once more and Goodluck for the birth of your child!

Congratulations!!! It is definitely a scary time but also a joyful one. If you love children then it should be no problem. I was anxious during all my pregnancies and I don't think that ever goes away. All were natural births (for which I am immensely grateful). It does hurt for a while but the pain fades quickly and, eventually, the memory. There can be problems with 'C' sections and you're normally out of action for a lot longer than when you have baby by conventional methods. Having said that, it is still a joyful experience (could probably go there again) if I weren't too old for it. As for stretch-marks; Palmer's Cocoa Butter is very good (wish someone had told me that early on). It keeps the skins elasticity. So give that a go. Best of luck with your new arrival and have a Merry Christmas.

when i was in 18 years old.i got pregnant with my first child. i was excited that time because im being a complete woman. i was scared because giving birth is very painfull, yeah that's right giving birth is painfull. when the baby is going out to my body i feel restless and comfortable. i do have stretch marks, and weight is became bigger..