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I'd just like some prayer for me and my unborn baby. I'm 18 weeks pregnant and only 16. I just need some support and guidance while I go through this difficult time in my life.

My thoughts and positive energy are being sent in your direction.
I have no idea what it would be like to be a mother at your age.
I don't think I could have done it.
Every situation is different and you have to weigh all the pros and cons.
I believe at 18 weeks that you are past the point where you can decide whether to let the life continue or not.
I'm assuming you've decided in favour of life.
So, you're next decision is whether you and your family can provide for that young life, or whether someone else will have the privilege.
If you're turning to Gaia for support and guidance, then I'm guessing that your family is not going to be a part of this baby's life.
Raising a child responsibly is difficult, and I don't think a 16 year old is able to do this on her own.
My advice would be to allow some other family the opportunity to enjoy parenthood, by placing your baby in their caring hands.
Not sure if that's what you want to hear, but it's based on my own experience as a mother.
Good luck.

There is precious little I can say that has not already been said. Though I will say a little prayer for you and I wish you the best of luck. Keep faith in whatever spiritual being or theology it is you believe in and I'm certain you'll pull through. It is good that you do have the father's support.

First of all congradulations AND my condolences, as both are really called for in a situation such as this. I won't waste a bunch of words on options, because I assume you are already quite aware of what they are. You have some difficult choices ahead of you, and I'm quite certain the last thing you want right now is a bunch of advice about what you SHOULD do.

What I will tell you is that there is no wrong answer. You and only you can know what is the right path for you. You need to take some time to get away from all the things that clutter you and have a good long talk with yorself. Your heart will know what is right to do. Just remember right will not mean easy. You really don't have an easy option right now and I'm so sorry for that. Speaking from experience the first thing you learn as a mother is strength, so you might as well get a start on that now.

W/o knowing what choice you will make or what specific concerns you hvae there's not much else I can offer at this point. Actually there's a LOT more I can offer, but it won't help you to get bogged down with nonapplicable info. If you feel like sharing, in the guild or PM, I will do everything I can to help you out.

I wish you luck, strength and wisdom young one. For now that seems to be about all I can do.

Which means Jan 2nd is the one day she is garenteed not to come. lol

I'm glad everything is going well. Best of all things to you and the little one. heart