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Q: What's It Like Being a Teenage Parent, Mother Or Father?
asked by: 16 father on September 22nd, 2007
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I'm 17 and have a daughter or son on the way in late Jan. I'm excited and happy but sometimes it's somewhat stressful. I know it's much harder on teenage mothers but it's not always easy for us too. Our lives are changing in a big way... I used to be the crazy spontaneous one... ski diving, street racing, karate, and clubbing but now I have to give that up, which is something I'm willing to do for my child and my girlfriend. I guess it's probably harder right now since I can't hold our baby yet, I'm assuming when I do It'll get a lot better. Right now it's kinda over whelming. Any kind words and opinions are appreciated.

What's it like being a teenage parent, mother or father?
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Dannzibelle
replied on September 22nd, 2007
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it's very hard but very very rewaeding. You will have good and bad days you just need to work through them together
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Dannzibelle
replied on September 22nd, 2007
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ok that was meant to say rewarding, sorry currently breastfeeding my daughter
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16 father
replied on September 22nd, 2007
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What's the hardest and the best part?
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young Girl
replied on September 22nd, 2007
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first off id like to say hi
my name is suzy and im 16 yrs old and im 28 weeks pregnant

its soo exiting to know that im going to have a baby in just 2 and a half months!!!
yes life changes, i had to quit modeling and cheerleading and lots of things

but theres a time to grow up
and for your children its worth it
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anniek
replied on September 29th, 2007
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You are right children are worth it. I was just 18 when my daughter was born. It was really hard and I wish I didn't miss as much as I did, but I would never trade her for anything. I just hope my siblings see why having sex is not something to mess with unless you are willing to give everything up and I mean everything my life will never be my own again I will always have my children to think about in everything I do. Im proud that you make the choice to be responsible because many kids take the "easy" way out. Heck alot of adults do to. Good luck to you and enjoy the life you gave!
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sexxybexxy
replied on October 2nd, 2007
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Hi
hi, my name is rebecca, it is amazing being a teen mum/Dad i am 15 and have a son aged 2 and he is so handsome. I am know 10 weeks pregnant with my second child and i am very excitied. bringing up a baby is hard but rewarding.I had a lot of support from my friends, family and boyfriend. My boyfriend is the babys farther and we have been together 7 years.
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Shanelleabella
replied on October 2nd, 2007
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its very exhausting but you get used to it.i gave birth to my beautiful baby girl Madilynn a month ago today and i wouldnt trade it for anything in the world. my partner is a karate instructor and he's gone back to that tonight and everything went just fine we're starting to get back into our normal routine everything just takes a bit longer now Very Happy
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oh_mommy
replied on October 2nd, 2007
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im not going to lie, it is hard.. money wise... it all really depends on who you are and how your baby is on how hard or easy it may be... im 18 with a 10 month old (almost 11 month old) baby boy... hes a really easy going boy which makes things easy but there are his grumpy day when all i wanna do is pull my hair out and pass him off to someone else to watch for abit so i can relax... its worth it though, i wouldnt recomend it.. but its worth it...
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jessamyn
replied on October 3rd, 2007
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the best thing you can do is prepare yourself. are you working?

it is wayyy different to be a father than a mother especially as a teenager.. but you need to be there for her and comfort her and know that your partying days are done. its hard and stressful and tiring but worth it
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16 father
replied on October 14th, 2007
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I have a job that pays well for a teenager, I teach martial arts to kids. This all seems overwhelming but I'm still excited.
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mchsbomber_06
replied on October 17th, 2007
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Oh God Yes Its Very Stressful ONAnd Your Relationship But Things Can Be Worked Out You Hav Really Goo Days And Really Really Really bad Days I'll Be Nineteen In Nov I Had My Daughter When I Had Jus Turned 18 So Yeah But To Every Problem Theres A Solution So Nothing Will Go Unsolved!...Keep Your Head Up Your Not ALone I Can Tell You That Much!
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sweet_mom
replied on October 20th, 2007
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Being a teen mom is hard,I was seventeen when I had my son.I wouldn't change a thing about my life though,except maybe to move back to where my family is.I'm a teen mom living over a thousand kms away from any form of support network.I have my good days and I certainly have my bad days.I live with my son's father and I am a stay at home mom.
I never dreamed that one day I would be somebody's 'mommy' I never planned on having kids,it was a miracle pregnancy.I was on birth control pills and we used condoms all the time,my baby's a fighter! lol.
I'd have to say the high points of being a teen parent would be the smiles,the kisses,the hugs and the unconditional love and trust from another human being.But those are the high points of any parent.
The low points would be the looks that people give you,and how everyone thinks that you need their advice just because you're a young parent.
Right now my bf wants another baby,he says that he needs a little girl now.But I'm 18 with a child living a far way away from my family and he works 17-18 hours a day.I'm not ready for that emotional rollercoaster again.I am still working on building a family with the three people that are in it!
My advice to you is just go with the flow,show that child as much love and affection as you can and tell the child you love him/her everyday as many times as you can.

Hope everything works out for you!
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rosejackson
replied on October 21st, 2007
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being a young parent is hard, financially, emotionally, ect. but i think the only reason i got through it was because i had people around me to help. being a mum is very rewarding and i wouldn't change what happened
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xproudmamax
replied on November 5th, 2007
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Re: What's It Like Being a Teenage Parent, Mother Or Father?
To be honest with you i find it easy looking after my daughter,im energetic and i dont really get tired my daughter is a good girl,most people find it hard..but i dont atall. its a very rewarding gift to have a child. im with my baby farther hes my fiance hes so great with our daughter hes a lovely person love him to bits and im 17 with a lovely baby girl thats nearly 6months. i fell preg at 16 n a half i make sure my daughters happy shes my number 1.
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tiamccoy819
replied on November 5th, 2007
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Re: Hi
sexxybexxy wrote:
hi, my name is rebecca, it is amazing being a teen mum/Dad i am 15 and have a son aged 2 and he is so handsome. I am know 10 weeks pregnant with my second child and i am very excitied. bringing up a baby is hard but rewarding.I had a lot of support from my friends, family and boyfriend. My boyfriend is the babys farther and we have been together 7 years.


How come your profile says you already have a second child that was born in August...did you forget about him..?? Confused

You should really keep track of your lies
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rosejackson
replied on November 5th, 2007
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Re: Hi
tiamccoy819 wrote:
sexxybexxy wrote:
hi, my name is rebecca, it is amazing being a teen mum/Dad i am 15 and have a son aged 2 and he is so handsome. I am know 10 weeks pregnant with my second child and i am very excitied. bringing up a baby is hard but rewarding.I had a lot of support from my friends, family and boyfriend. My boyfriend is the babys farther and we have been together 7 years.


How come your profile says you already have a second child that was born in August...did you forget about him..?? Confused

You should really keep track of your lies

no, shes telling the truth. she really has a miracle baby born at 10 weeks old! LOL
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tiamccoy819
replied on November 5th, 2007
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Re: Hi
rosejackson wrote:
tiamccoy819 wrote:
sexxybexxy wrote:
hi, my name is rebecca, it is amazing being a teen mum/Dad i am 15 and have a son aged 2 and he is so handsome. I am know 10 weeks pregnant with my second child and i am very excitied. bringing up a baby is hard but rewarding.I had a lot of support from my friends, family and boyfriend. My boyfriend is the babys farther and we have been together 7 years.


How come your profile says you already have a second child that was born in August...did you forget about him..?? Confused

You should really keep track of your lies

no, shes telling the truth. she really has a miracle baby born at 10 weeks old! LOL


wow she should really contact ripleys... Very Happy she is famous...since thats impossible
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young Girl
replied on November 5th, 2007
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Re: Hi
rosejackson wrote:
tiamccoy819 wrote:
sexxybexxy wrote:
hi, my name is rebecca, it is amazing being a teen mum/Dad i am 15 and have a son aged 2 and he is so handsome. I am know 10 weeks pregnant with my second child and i am very excitied. bringing up a baby is hard but rewarding.I had a lot of support from my friends, family and boyfriend. My boyfriend is the babys farther and we have been together 7 years.


How come your profile says you already have a second child that was born in August...did you forget about him..?? Confused

You should really keep track of your lies

no, shes telling the truth. she really has a miracle baby born at 10 weeks old! LOL


lol
you guys should see her myspace
it toatlly throws off every story she has on here
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Verizon-y
replied on November 5th, 2007
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oh please pm me a link!
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