And from that first moment...

Finding out you're pregnant can be one of the scariest, yet most exciting events in your life . . aside from hearing your baby's heartbeat or seeing your baby during the ultrasound, or better yet once he/she is actually born. Being a teen mom, however, could change your reaction. It happens to the best of us, but was in God's plan all along. We were chosen for a reason, to become a parent at such a young age. For me, the moment I found out I was pregnant was a shock. I didn't do or say much; just stood there speechless.  The first person I thought about was the father, my boyfriend Alfonso. I didn't know how he'd react, but I knew this all was "supposed to happen" for some reason. Now, almost beginning my 8th month in this pregnancy, I know why this all happened to us. It was a blessing, a chance to give life to our son; and although we have not yet seen him face to face, he is our whole world.  It has not only brought us closer together, but our families and friends as well. It is an opportunity to better ourselves, and better the lives around us.  Now we are sitting down, buckled in, anxious as ever for the long ride to begin. It's a miracle how a life comes about, think about it as two souls combined into one newborn life ready to see the world . . . truly just Amazing.

Alfonso Ray at 21 weeks, 2D sonogram.