Calling all moms (and grandmoms)....

[*LabLoverKEB*]

W-O-W! This is just incredible! How exciting for you!!!! You're gonna be a grandma! You're gonna be a grandma! I think that's a good idea to get a picture of your step daughter. I can't believe that she's due in 2 months!!!

[gemini9961]

All I can say is yikes. 7 months, how could she not know? She is in some serious denial. Wow Kim, my heartfelt best wishes for you and your family in this one.

[catnapper]

Yup, she was in some serious denial. I think she still is in some aspects.

She's been in denial all night about how the father of the baby is going to react. She's on the phone telling her boyfriend right now and I don't think its going well because she started out talking on the couch and then suddenly ran upstairs This is the one thing I've worried most about for her. It'll crush her if he runs away... her mom did it to her and she has trust issues thanks to that. We can't imagine what it'll do to her if the father of her baby leaves her too

At least she's seeing how much the rest of her friends and family are supporting her. She started tearing up when I showed her the emails from my neighbor and my SIL about them giving us wonderful stuff for the baby (both families have 1 year old babies so they're thrilled ot get rid of all the infant stuff LOL) I don't think she realized just how much people are here for her.

[kimlovescats]

Oh Kim, my heart aches for your poor daughter. Bless her heart, she has had a major bomb dropped on her, and so very young to deal with all of this. It's really going to be devastating if her boyfriend dumps her now. She is really going to need you right now, and I have no doubt that your arms are already open for her.

(((((((BIG HUGS))))))))
Kim

[catnapper]

Well, he took it pretty bad. He cried and refused to believe her... then really didn't believe her when she told him when its due.

On a fun note, I went and copied the ticker Christine used for her baby, and made one for my grandbaby. Of course its a cat!

[Cat's Meowm]

I think adoption should be considered. She's obviously not ready to be a parent; nor is the father. Do what's best for the baby. Many couples can't conceive that want to.

[caseysmom]

To clarify a pregnancy is really 10 months, so Kims grandbaby is due in nearly 3 months...so its really more like 6 months in the terms that people are use to...but still....

I would think if she was intimate with her boyfriend he would have noticed the hard belly...she must not have put much weight on.

Now back to her, poor girl, she is not the first teenager to have sex for sure but she is in a low percentage of those girls to become a teen mother. I think this will actually help the family, it may be hard on you all but it seems at least how you and hubby are handling it that this may bring everyone together.

I hope the boyfriend when he gets over the shock is nicer about it, he may not be the best dad but this baby has a right to know his or her father and hopefully won't feel abandanded like she had to.

[shais_mom]

WOWZA! What a rollercoaster ride this thread is. I've been gone all day and now I sit down to read this. First I fell off my seat at the two heartbeats. Once I climbed back up and read on to discover she is 7 months along with just one I had to stop to pick my chin up off the desk. WOW!!!! Things are moving quickly here!

If it affected me this way I can't imagine how you guys must feel.

same here!
I think I about fell off my chair!
Prayers and thoughts on the way for you my friend. And your step daughter.
wowza

[Corinna]

How is grandpa taking this all? Does he now realize you know what your talking about due to the fact you were a teen girl at one time. II'm getting the feeling BF is going to pull you cheated on me and it's not mine routine on your daughter grab a blood test as soome as possible. If your going to try to get him to help support the baby.

[krazyaboutkatz]

Kim, Wow! I can't believe that she's this far along. I'm glad that it's only one baby because you'll have your hands full as it is. Lots of prayers and positive thoughts are being sent her way. I hope that everything goes well and that she has a healthy baby.

[Pawsitive Thinking]

7 months????? OMG - none of you will have much chance to get your heads around this before baby arrives!!

Even my hardened heart has soften towards your step-daughter - you all have my sincerest good wishes for a strong and healthy addition to your family and the best of luck for the future

[jenluckenbach]

So Kim, when can we go BABY shopping??????

[Sara luvs her Tinky]

Gosh Kim. So much to take in for both of you! She is due three days after my Robyn (Christiansmommy) and I think the day before Sara Loves Her Tinky (I think she is due on the 28th). There will be a population explosion here on PT this summer. I am glad you got her to smile. I think this is going to be a turning point in your relationship.

OMG 7 MONTHS!! Pam is right... She is due the day before me.. But I am OBVIOUSLY pregnant... and the baby flips and turns all the time..

I really feel like this is going to make you guys closer. And thank GOD it isn't twins.... This thread has been an amazing turn of events in every way. She will be in my prayers. Too bad you couldn't find out what the baby is... then you can go SHOPPING!!!

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

7 MONTHS?!?! And she didn't know? Gosh, she must have been in serious denial. Wouldn't it be obvious by now? Wasn't she feeling tired/sick at the beginning of pregnancy? Didn't she notice the disappearance of periods? Couldn't she FEEL the baby? Notice the greater food cravings? Had to go to the bathroom more often...?

I've never been pregnant, but I have a feeling the signs kick in much sooner than that. Especially if she's been having sex...how wouldn't the pregnancy thought have hit her? I think what shocked me more than the fact that she's pregnant is that in 7 months, she DIDN'T KNOW! How? She must have had a feeling at least. I can't believe she wouldn't have had a feeling, knowing she's been involved with her boyfriend, and that her body and feelings were suddenly changing. Wow.

Couldn't have said it better... , I don't understand this either..; !
I keep wondering why she didn' take any "precautions"

To late to feel sorry now. The baby is on it's way, so better get ready hey. I hope everything goes smoothly for her!!

[Pam]

Lut, denial is a strange thing. We had a case here in the US a couple of years ago where a teenage girl was pregnant and went to her prom. She left her date for a few minutes and went to the bathroom and had her baby in the toilet and returned to her date as if nothing had happened. The mind is a strange thing for sure....