Young Pregnancy

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Hello everyone. I am wondering if anyone here was a young mum? I am 21 and pregnant. I was going to have an abortion but I can't bring myself to do it, it really isn't for me. Has anyone found it really hard, surprisingly okay etc?? I'm worried!

I'm 22 and due my second in a fortnight (or before hopefully). I have a 4 year old son already. Life changes drastically, but in a good way, it's certainly not easy but it's worth it.

i was 22 when i had my daughter it was a accident totally unprepared but i made it work.It was hard we were poor but i trawled the local carboots got what we needed.I was lucky though my other half was with me and helped me.

But we were both unemployed and poor but it was ok ,go to citizens advice ask what help you can get they will help you

I was not as young as you are but I think having children young is a lovely thing in your 20s. It's very natural.
Be prepared for everything to change. It's hard work but a lot of fun too.
I found it difficult to meet any other younger mothers, most 1st time parents around here are late 30s / 40s so all my 'mum friends' have been quite a lot older than me. It's turned out ok, but I'd still like some younger friends.

Think practically and carefully about where you're going to live, how you'll be able to afford the baby. Work and save as much as you can while you can.

I was 19 when I was pregnant with my first- 20 when she was born. As big of a shock as it was, I coped with it surprisingly well. I'm now also pregnant with number 2 and I'm 23 🤦🏽‍♀️ lol It's not the easiest thing in the world (motherhood never is regardless of age) but believe me you will adjust to it just perfectly ❤️ when they are born you will never know what you did with your life without them. Have you got good family/partner support?

Hugs to you ❤️

I was 22 when I had my first, 2nd 2 years later the 3rd in my 30’s.

I think I found it easier in 20’s to be honest! Much more energy. We had a (rented) house and DH had a job so it maybe depends on circumstances.

A relative had her dc at 15 & 18 and she seemed to do it effortlessly!

I had twins at 22 and didn't consider myself a young mum. It's been absolutely fine, obviously having kids at any age changes your whole life but it's so worth it and the only time I've found it hard is now a few years later managing them, working full time and being pregnant at the same time but if you have a good support system around you it'll be great.

Do you have a partner?

I had 3 children at 20. For easier when your young.

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I had my first at 19, married at 20 and had my second (and last) at 21
It was hard, but I had a great partner to go through it with.
I fully admit I would have struggled in my own, but I'd have given it a go.
I wouldn't judge anyone who chose not to

I had my DD at 17. It wasn’t always easy but the amazing times made up for the hard times. With help from family I managed to complete my nurse training. I had days when I didn’t eat so she could, I had days when I felt lonely when she’d gone to bed, I had days when I was jealous that my friends were going on holiday or nights out and I couldn’t....but....now I have the most wonderful 19 😳 year old DD who I couldn’t be prouder of. She’s doing amazingly well at uni and is a credit to ME. Her dad did nothing. Still does nothing. Apart from post pics on fb of his ‘amazing daughter’ that he’s ‘so proud of’ 🙄 I’m not saying we’re best friend....I hate that. I’m not her friend....I’m her Mum but she’s truly amazing and I’m proud of both of us for being who we are today ❤️ I love the saying ‘I may have met you a little early...but I get to love you a little longer’ I wouldn’t change her for the world x

I had my first at 20. 32 now and she's as tall as me! Very proud of her and she's a model pupil and a very happy girl. In some ways I think we have grown up together (had to as I was young. Wouldn't have had that opinion at the time tho😁)

Not always easy but I cannot imagine anything worse than starting now. Glad I've had mine young. Remember everyone is winging it anyway, even older parents don't get any instructions.

I had my first at 19 and don't regret it! I liked being a young mum, and I'm glad I got kids in early as I'm exhausted now and not sure I could cope with 3 under 5's!

I was 18 when i had my first ,it isnt that bad at all,its nice being a young mum, it is nice having them older too with age u become a different parent x

Thank you everyone :) I'm feeling better about it today, excited actually!! Did anyone else put on weight really fast? I am noticeably chubbier in my legs and tummy of course which is giving away my pregnancy (I haven't told family yet!).

i was 19 when i had my first, 21 one and expecting my second in October x

I had my first at 19 and would now deem myself a roaring success in the world of ‘teen’ parenting.

Mine are now both at school and I’m starting professional exams with no stopping to have a few years off for kids. Good luck!

@TrixieFranklin

Yes I do have a partner but he's at uni and is not enthusiastic about keeping the baby at all. I am going to do this assuming I am a single parent as I am not sure how much he will be willing to be involved sadly, although I could be wrong

I'm 22 and have a two week old DD. It's been pretty tough so far, but also a wonderful experience that I absolutely don't regret. I have a lovely partner and family who have been a massive support. I don't think I'd have managed half as well as I have without them.