SuperNova said:
ArchangelMadzz said:
I've known her for a few years, she's had some battles with mental issues and is currently on anti-depressants. But that is meaningless to me, I don't trust any 20 year old (being 21 myself I know we can be irresponsible) to raise a child. And it's even worse when it's your own child.
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If you two have any aspirations of keeping the child she should get medical advice on that immediately.
Anti-depressants can hurt the unborn child and lead to developmental problems. Going off or changing the Anti-depressants can have really bad result for herself, not to mention the general havoc a pregnancy puts on a female body, hormones and all. There is Anti-depressants that are considered safe for pregnancys but she should check with a doctor.
On the overall situation, I have to say it doesn't sound very good. She has mental problems, wich is never a good thing for a child to grow up around and you don't seem too keen on having a child yet, even speaking of resentment for your missed opportunities.
My two cents on the matter is: If you can't love and accept this child and be there for it without resenting it ot it's mother, then you should not have it.Making a child feel unwanted and creating conflict between the two people that would be most important to it, you and it's mother is one of the worst things you can do to it. (Barring sexual, physical and emotional abuse etc. of course.)
I'm sure for most of your plans and wishes there would be a solution. There is lots of people who put themselves through college/university despite having children, it's not impossible. It might have to be locally, or she might have to be willing to go with you, but there's usually a way to work things out if you want to. And yes, both of you are young but I have a friend who is a 22 year old with two beautiful girls that are two and four years old and she is a wonderful mother despite being young, so it depends on the person.
If you are not ready to do any of this you should consider abortion or adoption.
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