Annie's Mailbox: ; Teen Should Choose Paternity Carefully

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Dear Annie: I'm 17 years old and found out five months ago that I am pregnant. When I told my boyfriend, "Ryan," he panicked and said he never wanted to talk to me again. I was crushed, and scared about having this baby on my own.

A week later, my friend, "Dan," offered to step into the role of father. He said he would take care of the baby and that everyone would believe the baby was his. I agreed. We told my family and then his. During the last five months, Dan has come to my doctors' appointments and the Lamaze classes. I was happy and relieved that my child would have a father.

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Annie's Mailbox: ; Teen Should Choose Paternity Carefully

Two weeks ago, I came dangerously close to losing the baby. Ryan ended up rushing me to the hospital. When the baby was out of danger, Ryan told me that he'd cha...

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