i had my daughter at a young age, being only 16 and just finished year 10, i worked up until i gave birth to her. When she was six months old i went to TAFE, i had alot of support from my parents. I have not really had a decent fulltime job though. I have a certificate in Diploma of Hospitality Management, which i had studied over 2 years, i probably would of got a full time job but fell pregnant with my second daughter and third all in two years.

People still look at me in shock knowing that i have a 7 year old. But i look at it in a positive way, as i hope we can be close when she gets older. as we both still be only young.

IT is all good. i would not change my for nothing.

I wasn't a teenage mom but I was very young when I had my first child. I was 21 and had been married about 3 months when I got pregnant. I know 21 seems really old to some of you, but believe me it's not. Getting pregnant put alot of things on hold for me, especially since I went on to have 2 more children within 4 years. I did go on to fulfill my dreams for myself and finish college. I went back 3 and 1/2 years ago and graduated this December ( the proudest moment of my life). I was in my first trimester with this pregnancy when my last school semester started. I am considering my pursuing my masters in special education. It takes alot of work and dedication, but you can do it. Most colleges provide a daycare as long as you are on campus and enrolled in a certain number of units. The waiting lists can be long so check into it as soon as possible. Talk to campus advisors and see what support they have to offer young parents. If you have the support of family sit down and talk with them about helping with childcare, finances, etc. I guarantee your parents want you to succeed and if they see you're serious they will help as much as they can. Once you're on campus you'll find a number of young parents in your situation that are making a go of it and getting through. I can think of at least 5 I had in classes. Also, if you're parents no longer claim you on their taxes then you are eligible for a number of grants which will basically make school free for you as a single parent, make sure you take advantage of your financial aid, and the financial aid counselors You will be tired, you will be stressed, and you will wonder what the heck you were thinking. But it is only a few years of your life and so very worth it. Good luck!!!!

im 17 and 6 months* pregnant w/ a lil girl! im only a junior in high school and have a part time job!

where i live teen pregnancy isnt such a shock anymore! every yr about 10-20 girls in my school become pregnant! but even though its common, there are still a lot of ppl who look down upon us and think badly of us! when in reality were no diff then any other pregnant person! we go through the same stress(well,most of the same stress), we still have to worry about how were going to provide for our baby and other things adults have to do!

i agree, 17 is young but i love it! yes its hard and stressfull but it will all be worth it in the end! i still have tons of friends and my family,on my moms side,is very supportive and happy a baby is on the way! my mom and my grandma(the 2 most imp ppl in my life) are just happy they will be able to see her grow! i have lost some "friends" but have gained so many more!

a lot of teens are worried what there friends are gonna say! or how there teachers and the public will take it! but why?!?!?!? all we need to worry about is ourselves and our baby! there is nothing wrong w/ being a teen mom! as long as that child has all of your love they will grow up to love you just as much!

all i know is that ppl need to stop hating on all us teen moms & dads and be happy that God has blessed us w/ a beautiful gift!


*-25 wks & 2 days

Well I am 6months prego and I am graduating this month as an early grad. So far I think the hardest obstacles was telling my mom and dad. It does give u some stress when u have testing days and Dr. appointments. Well i am going to take a year off and just be with the baby and hope to go to a community college, to study physical theropy. I hope with me having this baby that i stick to my future plans.

I was 17 when I had my daughter. I finished school through home school. My husband dropped out of school completely to get a job and take care of us. Now her has a VERY hard time finding jobs not having a diploma or GED. I got my diploma but with a 4 year old you can only work certain schedules. you have to have time with your children. and now i am expecting a baby boy in 10 weeks. I am 22 with 2 children, its very hard, BUT i wouldnt change anything.

im not a mom but my sister is.. she 15.. but my mom helps her and all she really shouldnt of got preg but that long story,

its a good idea to find ppl to help babysit, my mom says she takes him during school when she home he is all hers, kinda thing. if she gets her homewrok done or not that her part. its ALWAYS good to have them on a schdule. when to eat, sleep and play... so if u got a sleep schdule u kno when u can do school work or whatever, try to make a organized work plan, with family or friends or ppl u just trust to begin with.

so schdule great thing.. my sister aint paying attention to what my mom says so she dealing with the 4 am wake ups when if u do it right they sleep all night or only need a 2 min bottle.

so i suggest, timing is perfect when in order. so get them up at a decent time in the morning, get them to have a nap but never let sleep or go to sleep at 6, they dont go to sleep till 6 then dont let them they fall asleep before it thats ok, but 12-3 is better nap time. i dont help much with my nephew but i pay attention if that helps lol, i raised my cousin so. my sister.. didnt listen or pay attention when my cousin was around and lil. but a schdule helps the baby kno what comes when so it dont scare them or freak them out like ok yay now i can play, then u change it on them they wont like it. or i sleep now then u keep them up or something, they crys tell it all. it also helps u kno when to plan things like school and work, and if u got help thats even better. and if the kid is well behaved and good then u can do alot even when he or she is awake. good luck hope i helped