Going to school while pregnant

[1667474454431394462_34_5]

I'm 18 and halfway through my senior year. Finding out I was pregnant was a huge surprise for me and I've been worrying about school. I'm not sure if I should finish off on independent study or not. I'm about 10 weeks and have been having nausea and feel so tired all the time. I know school is going to be hard for me. And I'm due in July so when I graduate in June, I'll be pretty big. I'm scared of judgment and stress highschool can cause. Advice?

[NanaRodriguez_27]

I'm a senior also, I graduate June 17th and I'm due July 28th.I have thought a lot about what people are going to say. I've also thought about how am I going to walk across the stage with my big belly but don't worry about it, just show them that you will make it and graduate. At the end of the day they are not going to help you and your bundle of joy.

[Tavie615]

I was in the same boat as you. I was 17 and in my last year of school when I had my daughter. I had her in March and I had the option of having a what they called traveling teacher come to my house and bring me my work. I did that for 2 weeks and went back to school. What I'm trying to say is, don't stop going to school if u can help it. There are options for u, u just have to do the research and find what would work for u. You're almost done. Walk across that stage with the pregnant wobble and all if u have to☺ I walked across and my baby was in the crowd. Just try to finish out that last year. Also, I got the dirty looks and cruelty from other kids, but I held my fort down and graduated with honors. Ppl are gonna be cruel regardless. Just brush that crap off and keep it moving. I wish u well in whatever u decide and hope this has helped a little☺

[vanissa0504]

Don't worry about people judging you because once you graduate you're never going to see anybody again.

[Asiaona]

I am also 18 and half way through my senior year.  But I'm due in 23 days. I chose to start my second semester at an alternative school . I'll still graduate with a diploma from my original home school though . I chose this option not because of any criticism or anything like that but to spend more time at home with my daughter. I want to be the one to raise her that's why I chose this path.  I have applied to colleges to attend in the fall but I'll probably wait until 2016 to attend college. I hope you stay in some kind of school and finish until you graduate.  That's the main goal . And my daughter motivates me every day to go.  I know it can be hard but just keep at it !

[briannaaaaaa]

I'm 15 & still doing school... I'm doing online school though, its so much better. You should try online school.

[saramay2014]

I graduated last year in may and i was prego i just didnt know it yet... i was only about a month along... but i shortly after turned 18... i am now 34 weeks and i see lots of people i graduated with and they say that they are really happy for me which is shocking :p but my bestfriend got prego and droped out befor i got prego.... she went back and got her g.e.d but let me tell ya, its wonderful to walk across that stage and say 'I did it'

[Dametrice]

As a teacher, i would say it depends on your plans after high school is you should finish inan alternative setting.  Military and certain colleges may not see an alternative diploma as a regular high school diploma. Most of our students return to the high school the last semester to have the original diploma instead of the logo of an alternative school when they want to go certain places.

[1667474454431394462_34_5]

Thank you everyone! I never said I wanted to dropout, I just wasn't sure if I wanted to go on independent study for the rest of the year. As much as I want to say who cares what others say, deep down I do care. But I'll get over it. Glad I'm not alone!

[765667725907853216_132_5]

I'm so glad yo hear I'm not alone im almost done with high school in june and my due date is june 16th im a senior and I hope you can stick thru and graduate I know I will! I want my baby to be proud of me, your nausea will go away ! Mine did & I would almost be dying each day because I couldn't keep anything down!  I hope you stay and continue so your baby will be proud!

[Dametrice]

DON'T ANY OF YOU DARE GIVE UP!

I'm 28 now and on my second with first being born at 21. Finally married. I've went through college half tired while working as a teacher. You not only owe it to yourself but your child to finish school because that opens the door for more possibilities.

Judgments, i was afraid of it at 21 but who will take care of your child, the people judging or you?

That questions isn't a sign to be rude, its what i asked myself after hiding my daughter for about 5 months. I'm left with the responsibilities to take care of mine. So i don't really disrespect but i stop letting others opinions keep me down a while ago.

Your situation isn't the ideal one, but don't do something like not finishing and regret it.  I felt great accomplishing my goals after i was done knowing it was a situation that challenges most.

Good luck ladies :)

[4327667985727828796_747_5]

I kind of feel what your feeling. I'm 22 weeks pregnant I'm only 17 years old. I dropped out because the online schooling I was doing was messing me over and if I wanted to go to public school I'd have chances of catching bed bugs because the school is having problems. I'd rather go for my ged. The father is a bit older then I am &;already has his high school diploma. I want one but I feel as if It would be to stressful and I'm scared to have another online school to screw me over.

[mmp1212]

I am in the same exact boat!!
I am 17 weeks right now, due June 13th. My graduation is in May 19th. I'm in student council which requires me to be in front of the school ALL the time, and do a speech at grad. Luckily, the grad gowns are big and can hide some things, lol. But honestly, i am going to not let anyone's opinions get to me. And thats what you should do, keep going to school. Who cares what people think. Its not their lives, they won't be taking care of your baby.
But best of luck to you :)

[1667474454431394462_34_5]

Thank you all so much. I love knowing I'm not the only one and hearing your stories. I know I'll be proud of myself in the end. Thanks so much!!

[3272648441522038556_752_5]

I got pregnant in my final year of school. I left school because of shame and embarrassment.. Its been 4 years now and my son is 3years old and to be honest It took a while to get over the fact that I left school. I  got traumatized a few years later but now iv gotten over it. My advice to u all is to continue what you started think of the long run you It carries weight and you will benefit.having a child Is beautiful but don't let It hold you back from life and your dreams. Continue with school finish it and walk on and walk strong

[tprado21]

I was a teen mom at 16. Thankfully I stayed in school and graduated. My advice is to do the same. Ive seen alot of teen moms graduate and its really nice to see that. The people who will criticize you will be surprised to see you graduate and eat their words. You will have the best outcome if you stay im school. Yes it will be tiring ; but it will be soooo worth it. Rest as much as you can when you can. & talk to your doctor of taking nausea meds so you wont be feeling sick at school. Congratulations and stay in school :) .. oh ps. Im due in July as well; with my 2nd child. Im 21 yrs old and im so glad I have that high school diploma. You will too.

[Sylver1]

Finish school because you will regret it in the end. The last thing you want to be is a high school dropout. Stay in school. People are going to talk about you regardless, but you need to do what's best for you and the baby. Look at it this way if they are not helping you provide for your child their opinion doesn't matter.

[546408862038512270_43_5]

Finishing school isn't only important for your sake but also your babies! I understand how u feel though, I am a junior in college and I get a lot of weird looks on campus cause of my belly BUT we are still in school achieving the same thing everyone else is. My pregnancy was a surprise also but people will respect us more if we finish what we started. I suggest you walk across that stage with your cute belly and head held high cause you made it with more weight on your shoulders being pregnant! (:

[3933110979723049788_869_5]

we are in the same page i get nauseous a lot and i am always really tired.. i am a junior gonna be a senior next year and im only 12weeks i am also worried about all the judgements ..do any teen moms that have experience this have any advices? i'm obviously going to finish high school for my little one but i don't know if i should go to independence studies or still go to school? my due date is july16 and by that time I'll be huge as well

[stephaniexoa]

Same here, we are to close to give up! I'm due in June and I graduate may I'll be pretty big also but its all worth it stay in school make yourself proud

[4157379849477511262_548_5]

Girl you are almost to the finish line. First off congrats and second who cares what people will think. This is your life you make your own decisions. I say go to school and graduate you will be proud of yourself in the long run if you stop worrying about what people are going to say.