in their voice
We asked our participants to tell us what their lives have been like as they prepare for the baby. Here is what a few participants had to say:
My goals are to finish school and take care of my baby.
"Ever since I got pregnant, I have been happy. My goals are to finish school and take care of my baby. Sometimes I get nervous but I'm happy."
~ Female participant at 6 month
postpartum interview
My hope is to be happy and staying with the father because my fears are just him leaving me with two kids to take on my own
"I just have more things to do at home. I can't go places like I used to. My hope is to be happy and staying with the father because my fears are just him leaving me with two kids to take on my own. I think I got stricter with myself but I can be calm at some points."
~ Female participant at baseline interview
I am excited because it's a part of me and I am having it with the person I love.
"I am excited because it's a part of me and I am having it with the person I love. It will change me to become a better man and teach me how to be responsible. I am not nervous about anything because I know everything is going to be well."
~ Male participant at 6 month
postpartum interview
I want to also have an understanding for my son and my girlfriend
"It has made me love life more and I would like to provide everything for my son. I want to also have an understanding for my son and my girlfriend."
~ Male participant at baseline interview
