I Knew IT!

Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so.

~Douglas Adams

It's official.

She got pregnant upon her Oklahoma arrival, about 8 weeks ago.

I guess we can say Ab is just carrying on a family tradition. I was also pregnant at age 17, as was my mother. In my case I had a miscarriage shortly after my 18th birthday. In my mother's case, I am the result of that backseat conception and personally, I am really glad to be here. My paternal great-grandmother was an unwed mother, when she gave birth to my beloved Grandma Jessie in 1916. Imagine the scandal during that day and age!

This is not something I would wish on my 17 year old daughter, but she and her boyfriend have made their bed...so to speak....and I will be supportive of them and help, without enabling. At their request, they are returning to California on June 16th to start again here. In fact, they are paying for their flight home, with money they've earned from working, which is impressive in itself!

Here, she will receive prenatal care under my insurance and I believe I will also be able to insure the baby once it is born. They want to get their own place and I am supportive of that, as long as they are able to make it on their own. As much as I am looking forward to having a grandbaby nearby, I really don't want them living here! So, I will assist them in whatever way I can. The baby is due at the end of December, just after Ab turns 18! She still plans to go to nursing school and has a positive outlook for their future!

It's out of my hands, so we'll all just make the best of this unexpected "blessing!"

I am hoping for a girl!!!