(Please try to read this with opinions aside..)
Please ladies... Let's all just understand that no matter what anyone says, the chances are Em will probably get pregnant pretty soon. More than likely before Xmas. When she gets pregnant, all we can do is support her. There is nothing anyone could say on this subject that hasn't already been said, and whatever is yet to be said (as I'm sure someone will reply again), nothing will change this lady's mind and so I think we all need to take a step back and leave it here?
I think all angles have been covered and this is always going to be a strong subject as far as opinions are concerned. Em's received lots of advice here (I'm sure she'll agree that lots of us have very good reason to post what we do as a lot of you have been THROUGH teenage parenthood and know JUST how tough it is), but please can we just try to move on from this?
We've all put in our 2 cents now and the advice can be absorbed or thrown away, but we can't force Em to absorb the information and advice, we can only try to help her better her current situation (and that will probably soon involve a LO).
We all know what's right and wrong morally etc... Em has made her decision and whether that's living on benefits or not, there will probably be a child brought into this world who will not live in the "ideal" world. But then again, neither will Evie. Evie won't have a dad around full stop, Em's might not be around for a few days... I'm going on now sorry lol
I'd hate for someone to leave a forum which is so supportive and caring for her to struggle on her own with TTC and needing advice...
I myself would much rather put my opinions aside to ensure a soon-to-be Mother has all the support available for her to bring up and happy and healthy LO.
Final Point:
It's pretty clear the LO will be fed, housed and loved - can we not just leave it there?
xx
(I might now go and put in my application for the local elections?!)