BABY THINK IT OVER (ALT. ASSIGNMENT)

ARTICLE #1: TEEN PREG. INFO: FACTS

• This article covers information on teen pregnancy and facts about it. It covers the problems that come with teen pregnancy, as well as their rates. Facts stated include ones like: There were over a quarter million babies born to women ages 15-19 in 2013.

ARTICLE #2:TEEN PREGNANCY MED RSKS AND REALITIES

• This article includes the risks, the signs, and the r

ARTICLE #3:

INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

• 1st reaction when you found out you were pregnant?
• Reaction of significant other?
• Reaction of friends and family?
• How did you feel when you told people you were pregnant?
• Options during pregnancy? (Keeping, adoption, etc)
• Do you have any regrets? Wish you waited longer?
• Changes in social life?
• Where do you think you would be w/o your kid?
• Pregnancy accidental?

INTERVIEW qUESTIONS

• Influence on future plans?
• If you were to have your kid later (if teen)/ earlier (if adult), how do you think it would be different?
• Obstacles while raising child?
• Obstacles during pregnancy?
• Advice for teens?

TEEN PARENT: CESIA

• "Scared because I didn't know what I was going to do, what my parents were going to think, and how things were going to be... I was w little excited"
• "My boyfriend... was happy and excited"
• "My friends didn't believe it at all. I was the last person anyone would've thought to get pregnant... My parents were mad, but my mom... wasn't going to let it come in between us and everyone else just accepted it and became exited as time went on"

TEEN PARENT: CESIA

• "I felt as if people were going to judge me and see me differently... Overall I felt worried because I cared what people thought."
• "...people looked at me as if they've never seen a pregnant person... I hated taking pictures and I regret that a lot."
• "I knew I was going to keep the baby from the start."

TEEN PARENT: CESIA

• "The only regret I have is not showing my belly enough... No I don't wish I would've waited longer."
• "No not really. I still have my same friends."
• "I would be away at school and definitely not the same person."
• "Yes it was."
• "... I have to think about him not just me. It's us 3 not just 2... He comes first."

TEEN PARENT: CESIA

• "I'd have a different kid. Mason wouldn't be Mason... Not really all that different because I go to school and work now."
• "I don't have any. I was blessed with a good baby, a good boyfriend to be there, and a good family to help."
• "I got sick a lot...I woke up one night not being able to feel my arms."
• "Don't have sex. Be on birth control. Use protection. Be smart."

TEEN MOM: SIERRA

• "At first, I couldn't get my hands on a test because I was 15 and broke... I was scared the first day I had morning sickness... I didn't cry at first. I was just scared."
• "He didn't really say much at the time besides that I had to tell my mom."
• "My mom figured it out when I threw up that morning. Overall, they were supportive and said it's my choice with what I want to do"
• "I didn't really tell people at first. Rumors went around and at that point, I posted a YouTube video to clear them up."

TEEN MOM: SIERRA

• "At one point, I was thinking of keeping it. Then another, I was thinking of abortion. Then, adoption, and I continued cycling through all the options. I ended up putting him up for adoption, even thought I was originally going to keep him."
• "I don't necessarily regret having him or anything, but I do wish I had waited longer."
• "My boyfriend that got me pregnant is no longer a part in my life anymore. I have lost and gained many friends since then."
• "I'm still very much involved in my son's life and things would just seem so different without him."

TEEN MOM: SIERRA

• "Yea, it was accidental."
• "Since he is with a different family and not with me, I do go to school and I do work."
• "If I had waited, I would've kept him. Unfortunately, I was too young at the time to take up that big of a responsibility with no support from the father, so I had to do what I had to do."
• "I am not the one raising him."

TEEN PARENT: SIERRA

• "The rumors from school were pretty hard to deal with at the time, and I even contemplated suicide over it."
• "Please don't have sex until you know the risks. If you choose to have sex, protection is key."

MOTHER (27): LINDY

• "I was very excited! We were trying at the time and so this was a very overwhelming and happy moment!"
• "When I surprised Tim with the pregnancy, he was happy as well. He was crying tears of joy!"
• "My family was very excited for me. They were already looking for clothes and excited for his arrival."
• "Again, I couldn't have been happier. So when I announced my pregnancy, I would always cry tears of joy."
• "Keeping was our choice from the start."
• "No regrets."

MOTHER (27): LINDY

• "A lot more people give us more attention because of Issac. Strangers have even come up to us just to talk about how cute he is!"
• "I don't even know, nor do I want to know."
• "No, it was intentional."
• "We have finally moved into a bigger place to raise Issac here in N Ireland. We do all we can for himand we will continue to."

MOTHER (27): LINDY

• "Issac has gotten sick so many times and he's even sick right now! Also, it's hard when we are trying to help him be more sociable. He isn't too big on being with a lot of people."
• "I would shun away a lot of my favorite foods while pregnant. Also, I had a lot of back pain."
• "I would advise not having sex until marriage or until you are ready to have a kid. Or if anything, use protection. Girls, get on the pill. Boys, use condoms."

FUTURE MOTHER (26): NEE

• "My husband and I have been trying for a while, so when I saw u was pregnant, I was very happy, but also very cautious."
• "He was very happy and even said he would help me be comfortable throughout my pregnancy."
• "Everyone has been very supportive of me and are willing to guide me though this journey."
• "Excited! It's a huge deal that we are actually having a kid this time."

FUTURE MOTHER (26): NEE

• "So far, the worst I have experienced was morning sickness. Yuck!"
• "We are keeping the baby, for sure!"
• "No regrets."
• "No change, yet."
• "Not applicable."
• "No, it wasn't. We've been trying for a while now."
• "Since he/she isn't here yet, we are just preparing their arrival."

FUTURE MOTHER (26): NEE

• "I'm not sure if I'd be as excited as I am now, if it was earlier! I mean, I'd be excited, but it's just different when you've waited so longer for this moment."
• "Not applicable."
• "I'm only on my 2nd trimester, but the worse was the morning sickness."
• "Don't have unprotected sex unless you are ready to have a child."

REFLECTION

• Compared to my single day with my baby: I feel like since it was an "easy" day, I wasn't able to experience how often the baby actually cried. Also, I feel like in real life, there are no easy, medium, or hard days, nor are there easy ways to disguise what he/she wants. They kind of just happen! But I do feel like it's realistic when it comes to how spontaneous the timing is and when it comes to basic cares.
• I chose to switch to the alternative assignment due to personal reasons surrounding emotional stability.

SOURCES

• Article 1: http://pregnancy.about.com/od/teenpregnancy/a/Teen-Pregnancy.htm
• Article 2: http://www.webmd.com/baby/guide/teen-pregnancy-medical-risks-and-realities
• Article 3:
• Cesia: Mom at 18/19, Currently 19, Contacted through Facebook
• Sierra: Mom at 16/17, Currently 18, Contacted through Skype
• Lindy: Mom at 26, Currently 27, Contacted through Facebook
• Nee: Soon to be mom, Currently 26, Contacted through Facebook