I'm a mum of 2 at 19. AMA

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New user here! I thought I'd start this topic because there's such a misconception about young parents and a lot of stereotyping and it might be of interest to other people. so AMA!

@florries I know how you feel ideas 25 when I had my first and I'm 28 now and even the 3 years difference between the two has been crazy 're sleep deprivation, I coped far better with my first!

I appreciate that everyone is different but I find it shocking when people tell me I've missed out on travels, uni, partying etc like that compares to how complete and wonderful life feels when you fully appreciate your own little human and the love you have for them

It's not an either /or situation. I think it's usually best to spend your teens and very early twenties doing the normal things young adults do at those ages and then you can do the baby bit later. What's the rush? Having a baby is special whatever age you are but being a little older means that your child's outcomes and your own are significantly more likely to be better.. Most people want to do what's best for their children and that should include not purposely setting out to be a teen mum.

This DOES NOT apply to the OP as she didn't set out to be a teen Mum and is doing a grand job of parenting.

This thread is filled with goady jealous middle aged career woman who've realised too late they should have had kids ages ago and are now tearing into a young woman to make themselves feel better about their own poor life choice.

That is hilarious and completely wrong.

fenella and what % of teenage pregnancies are actively planned?

Rather more than are publicly admitted to, I imagine.