Am I ever going to be taken seriously?

[namechan]

Name changed for this.
I'm literally consumed by worry 24/7 at the minute.
Long story short is I'm due to have a 2nd baby to a 2nd dad and I'm 19.
After consideration, although it was completely unplanned, unexpected and will be very difficult, the best thing is to keep it.
All my excitement and happiness is clouded by fear and worry about people's opinions and judgement and if I'm just going to be seen as 'that girl' or that typical teenage mother with different kids to different dads!!
I work hard, I study, I've ran my own home for over a year, I believe I'm a good mum.
I'm just concerned that I'm always going to be judged and never taken seriously now when getting onto career paths etc, like I'm always just going to be stereotyped and unable to get away from it.

This sounds so soap opera reading it back but this is just my life at the minute, I'm completely overwhelmed!!!

It seems like an issue with some people now. But in a few years people will be saying, "you have two teenagers, OMG you look so young". As a compliment.

In the grand scheme of things none of it matters. What matters is that your children are loved, cared for and have you to rely on.

@LipstickHandbagCoffee puts it perfectly! Good luck, you sound very grounded

I don’t judge you at all but there are definitely people who will think rather mean things in their heads and perhaps even make rude comments

Congratulations

I would say though to look into contraception. Having two kids that young by two different people can seem really reckless so try not to let that happen again. You want to be a bel to work after the baby etc and not have to be dealing with childcare for a 3rd.

namechan, I am posting on phone,sorry for multiple duplicate posts

Don't be so hard on yourself. When people judge you it says nothing about you and EVERYTHING about them!
I have 5 children to 3 dads and have done well professionally through hard work. The times when I was on my own were obviously harder but we've all got here in one piece (almost!!)
Good luck for your future xxx

People will judge you no matter what. I had my son 2 days before I turned 36, I’m pregnant again and will be 38 when baby arrives. I’ve been told that’s gross because I’m too old for my body to go back to “normal” now. 🙄 Do your best, keep your little ones fed, happy and healthy and ignore the negativity l.

I have no kids, not from lack of trying, and still get judged and asked questions about why I haven't had kids at my age?
Whatever you do, someone will judge. Enjoy your kids and your life. You sound like a lovely person, don't let anyone make you feel like you are less than.