I myself am very proud! I am 17 and have worked really hard to support my baby who is due in the upcoming month. I don't think it is wrong to be proud of staying in school, working 2 jobs, being respective of my mom and my boyfriend, my elders and of everyone who has helped me and given me advice. While my daughter was not planned, that does not make her any less wanted or make me any less proud to have her as my daughter. While I do understand that you have been there as a teen mother, I am a little older and wiser than alot of teenagers who do have babies. I have not missed one prenatal visit, and have beaten more than half of all teen mom statistics because not only am I working hard to be a good mother, a good provider and a good nutureer but I am also working hard to break the mold of "typical teenage parents". Personally I think I have done a good job and I think there is always room for improvment! So while I personally think that I can be an excellent mother, I am always up for advice or suggestions and I always ask questions when I need help. That is my advice for young parents, if you don't know..Ask!
Welcome to the boards colena!
Good luck and best wishes
-jessika-