I'm a "teen mum" - AMA

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I have a beautiful 6 week old son who's sound asleep, so why not? Also, I think a lot of preconceptions and stereotypes are made about young mothers, so I wanted to give some insight about what it's like for me.

And ......?

How old are you OP?

Are you still with the father? Not judging, I was a teen mum too and her dad left me when she was 6 months old. They still see each other regularly and have a good relationship

Were your family supportive?

How are you paying for your child?

Why did you decide to keep it and not get rid?

@lynmilne65

I love it actually, I have no clue how I manage to get the laundry / washing up etc done though.

@PinstripeElephant

I'm seventeen.

@PsychoPumpkin

Yes, I'm still with the father. That must have been so hard, it's good to hear that there's a relationship between your dd and him though.

How did your friends react? Do they have kids yet or are you the first one in your group?

Do you live at home still, do you pay rent to your parents, or are you renting or buying somewhere?

(I left home at 15)

@MellowMelly

I'm very blessed to have a supportive and understanding family, they've embraced my pregnancy and ds in a wonderful way.

It was hard for a while but in the end i really loved it just being me and my DD. I’m married now with 2 more children so it wasn’t all doom and gloom!

You sound like you’re doing amazingly well.

I'm very blessed to have a supportive and understanding family, they've embraced my pregnancy and ds in a wonderful way

My DD is very young, but I have always said to myself, if she got pregnant young, then I would support her all the way.

@GreenEyedBlonde

My boyfriend (father of ds) has a job which will pay for most things like nappies and clothes. I'm breastfeeding at the moment, which means I don't have to worry about the cost of formula etc.

@runninggnomeintothedesertfree

Despite being pro-choice, I never really considered abortion. It's just not for me. Also, I have always wanted children one day - ds came a little earlier than I expected but I wouldn't change it.

@SmallestInTheClass

I'm the first of us, I think having children is quite far off for my friends as they're all doing their own thing. However they've all been very sweet, especially my closest friend who will come over and help out a lot.

Was it planned or a "suprise"?
How old is your partner?

@Souledout

My boyfriend and I managed to find a house to rent just in time.

Do you have any plans to continue your education? If so, what will you do about child care?

Has anybody been particularly judgemental?

@ToddlerIs2

A surprise, but in a way a "wanted" surprise as I'd always wanted children and despite being pretty shocked when I found out, I was v excited and dp also.

@ToddlerIs2

Sorry, I didn't read your comment in full. DP is 21.

@LynetteScavo

I would like to go back into education at some point. At the moment I'm thinking that I'll do part-time education in a couple of years when ds will start nursery.

@smile15

I've not experienced judgement as much as I thought I would. A few funny looks here and there, and also one midwife who was quite rude when she suggested induction but I declined as I wanted a natural as possible birth (as long as no risks for baby, of course.)