Expecting a baby was always a joyfull ocasion for me. How sad that my 17 years old neigbor's daughter who is 38 weeks pregnant had to comeback to her mother's apartment because could not tolerate the verbal abuse of her in laws. Her husband decided to stay with his family, so she is alone, very, very poor and hardly have anything for her baby, so so so sad!!!!!!

Sad to hear of this nastiness. The baby is their grand child too, what is their problem? She has made the correct choice to be with her mother where she & the baby will get lots of love & help. Where is she & about what date is she due?

babies having babies! So sad. If it is an impossible situation, get out an move on as staying there will get worse. I pray the best for her. Thankful that her family will help her.

Where is she located???

Thankful that she has family to help her through this time.

Wish ber the best! At least she has mom That is a blessing. Suzanne

Bless her little heart. Having a new baby is difficult enough without being away from the father and in a snit with the grandparents. Can we help?

I am so glad that she is with her family. At 17 she is only a child herself. I just wonder what sort of a future this little baby has in front of them. Just hope she is strong enough to not go back and to stay where she is loved.

sounds like she will be better off where she is now...with her mother's love. Hope all turns out well for her and new baby...just think you can spoil new bub also with sewing gifts....

This is supposed to be a happy time for her and she don't need to be around those that don't care for her well being. We have local services in our area to help with these types of situations. You could help to find an agency locally that can give her aid and get all the information to her. Social services at a local hospital could point you in the right direction.

I'm sorry to read this news, when you are pregnant you need your complete family. But if things don't work out, this happens, you need to decide to move on, and what's best for yourself and the baby. I think she took a wise decision. If we can help her (sewing things for example) let us know, i'm sure some people will do so

For her is better to do it now before it is too late, The idea of helping her with something is good, but I know if she goes to the right government office she will receive, Pray for her and her baby.

Maybe some of us Cuties could make a little something and help? I know what it's like to be a single parent and the sole provider, it can be very hard.

I am so sorry to hear that. I am glad she was strong enough to leave the abusive situtation. So many stay because they have been brainwashed to believe it is their fault they are being abused. Or worse yet they go back thinking he will change. It will only get worse. I will keep her in my heart and prayers. Hopefully she is getting help to deal with this so she does not go back to him and the abuse.

The Duchess is right. She is much better off staying away from that bunch! The damage to her soul would be so much greater than being a little poor. Tell her it is much easier being a single parent than trying to survive marriage to a jerk.
Look for a freecycle or similar online place to help her get the things she needs. Local churches and women's centers are great resources!
Put an advertisement in a local paper looking for charitable help.

But better yet she leaves now ,not after baby is born. The abuse(verbal/physical) would do so much damage to the baby and mother. She can get help thru a church or a women's help center.

What a wonderful time for you though...think of the baby things you could be making ....I just adore making little things and playing with babies...deanna