Teenager

Chelseyybrianne · December 2013

I'm 17 and expecting a baby in June, I will be 18 in march. Any other young mothers on here? I need someone to relate to !

Chelseyybrianne · December 2013

Thank you !

momof5sept18 · December 2013

I was a teen mom. LO #1 I was 16.

momof5sept18 · December 2013

I'm on my second marriage, and 3rd child. First two are from previous marriage but DH claims them as his own.

supgabs · December 2013

I'm not a teenager but I am 23 and pregnant with my first (unplanned). Welcome and congrats!

chaysefaith · December 2013

I know joules linked you to the other thread, and normally I avoid commenting on repeat posts, but this is something I'm passionate about.

I'm no longer a teen mom, but I did have 2 by the age of 20, so I have definitely been there, done that. If you need someone to talk to I'm here!

Erica314 · December 2013

I'm also 23 and a first time mom! Not a teen, but not too far removed ;-)

Welcome!

megzep · December 2013

I was FTM when I was 20. Now expecting #2 at 31. It was very hard for me socially (I looked even younger and got quite the dirty looks from strangers). I wish you luck.

jsnyder79 · December 2013

I was 19 with #1. It can be tough, but just keep your motivation to succeed. I had just graduated high school three months before finding out. I eventually when back to college and now have 4 degrees and a fantastic job. Lean on your support. Don't let your critics get you down bc they will be out there, watching and waiting for your to fail. Best of luck and congrats.

AshB11 · December 2013

Former teen mom here too. I was 17 when I got pregnant and 18 when I delivered. Dd is now 9, her dad and I are now married and expecting baby #4 together:)

ChristineBaker23 · December 2013

I was 18 when I got pregnant with #1. Surprise! I had only been married 5 months and we got many dirty looks and lots of questions. Delivered when I was 19 and am now 21 and expecting #2. I still get weird looks from time to time because I am so young. I'd be happy to offer any advice plus I have two friends that were teen moms, one has 8 month old, other has 3 year old. They experienced the single mom version and I would be happy to get you in touch with them.

tnd1218 · December 2013

I usually don't tell my whole story but.. I was 18 when I had my DD. Went through being a single mom, worked 3 jobs, and was a full time college student. I am now happily married and pregnant with #3. DH considers My DD his own. She will be 12 in two weeks and her "dad" has not contacted us in 11 years. So if you need to talk or have any questions there are plenty of us who can relate although we are no longer teens. We have been there and we can help.

SchoolPsychSteph · December 2013

This is such a supportive board and I'm happy you are here! I had my first at 19, but now I'm 25, married to her father, and we are expecting our second child. Welcome to the board!

LilyGracesMommy · December 2013

Posted in the linked thread too, but had DD at 18, DS at 20 and will be 23 with this LO.

SUPPORT is key, whether its family or friends, doesn't matter. but I would not be a homeowner, RN, and bachelor degree graduate without my family support. I am living proof that having a baby young does not ruin your life, hell I'm financially and emotionally better off than the majority of my peers. So keep your head up and focus being the best mom you can for your baby

Chelseyybrianne · December 2013

Thank you guys, I appreciate all of your stories. My boyfriend and mother are great support but unfortunately my step dad is always putting me down.

if I lay down after being sick or rest he says I'm gonna be a horrible mom.. I just can't wait to prove him wrong. I'm currently taking a cna course and hopefully will get a degree in nursing down the road. I hope I can eventually be as successful as all of you wonderful ladies!

BriTrev13 · December 2013

I'm 19 and pregnant with my first. I'll be 20 when baby is born. So will my soon yo be husband. We have been talking about marriage but we decides to push it forward to before the baby is born and to have our bigger dream wedding later on, which works well for me since part of my dream wedding is to have my own child in it. I'm not the most traditional type I guess you could say.

Sharonnnstone · December 2013

I'm 17 as well and so is the BF he turns 18 in May and me in August

otter1103 · December 2013

Had my first when I was 19, my second at 22 and now I'm starting all over with #3 at 36. Like PP have said, use your support system. Let the dirty looks run off because there are more young mom's out there than those who scowl at us realize. There are plenty of cons but there are plenty of pros too. I was still young and therefore loved the zoo, circus and parks even more so. Congratulations and welcome to the board!

mschware · December 2013

I'm 20, will be 21 when baby's born. Congrats! I hope you've learned quickly to forget about the people who judge you. They don't matter. And I'm sure you will make a wonderful mother!