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TOPIC: Does age matter?

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ShawnaPosted: Mar 25, 2005 10:08:09 AM
hey everyone. i just found out two days ago that i am a month a half pregnant. I am 17 years old. Age is only a number, I consider myself a very responsible teen who is more then excited about bringing a beautiful baby into the world! My boyfriend and I didn't expect this, but now I wouldn't have it any other way!!

AlinePosted: Mar 15, 2005 07:43:30 PM
Cassie I understand your concerns not because I am teen mom. No dear quite the opposite. When my fourth and final child is born in June I will be 41 and hope that there is a family willing to take this child (who is kicking me as I type this) into their hearts and their home. I will close with this: Relax, their is a family out there who will welcome your child with open arms. Believe it!

HeatherPosted: Feb 27, 2005 10:11:07 PM
I think that it would be a very tough job to be a teenager and a parent at the same time. I think many people would be understanding and supportive of your decision to give your baby up for adoption. I am sure you could choose from many families who would welcome your baby with open arms and lots of love, and respect you for it!

Kara JPosted: Feb 26, 2005 02:12:47 PM
NO! I don't feel that age matters. Many, many girls place because they ARE young. As an adoptive parent, my family wants not only a child love, but an open relationship with the first parents .... whether the firstmother be 12 or 42... age is not a factor to us, nor do I feel that is is to most adoptive parents.

CherylPosted: Feb 26, 2005 02:12:19 AM
Hi Cassie, i recieved your email and would love to talk to you. My sons mother was 17 when she gave up her son for adoption.

CassiePosted: Feb 25, 2005 10:16:24 AM
i am a pregnant teen and i was wondering if people won't want to adopt my baby because of my age...



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