Real-life reaction to a teen pregnancy.

[Renee in NC]

I have a brother with whom I share a father (we have different mothers.) His mother has another daughter. We have always called each other "sister" even though we are not really related (we just share a brother.)

 

She is 15, and her mother emailed me tonight to tell me she is pregnant. I cried. My heart hurts for her so much. No judgement - why bother? The deed is done and she now has a baby growing. Her life is forever changed.

 

However, all is not lost. I had a baby at 17 and it all worked out just fine. It wasn't easy, but not hopeless.

 

I hope the same for her. And her baby.

[OnTheBrink]

It's difficult to be a teen mother, but with lots of support and determination, a teen can still get an education and have a productive, happy life, even with a baby to take care of.

 

I wish your sister the best. :grouphug:

[katemary63]

Sorry to hear this. My prayer is that this child have a mother and father who put her/ his needs first in every way. God bless her and all.

[Dobela]

My cousin had a baby at 15. It was a difficult road but now, 10 years later, she has overcome and is doing fantastic.

[eight_gregorys]

I was pregnant at 15 and had my oldest when I was 16. I was able to finish school and I turned out ok. It is a long, hard road, but it surely isn't hopeless.

[Pamela H in Texas]

I was a teen mom also. Other than I look barely older than my kids, so many years later, it ain't bad at all. I do wish some things had been different along the way, but being older doesn't mean much either. Older parents struggle financially at times, can't do as much as they'd like with their kids, and make dumb mistakes also.

 

I have absolutely loved being a mom and likely couldn't have been one had I waited. So it worked out :)

[lionfamily1999]

I was pregnant at 15 and had my oldest when I was 16. I was able to finish school and I turned out ok. It is a long, hard road, but it surely isn't hopeless.

Me too.

 

 

 

 

And there is a silver lining. I would not be the person I am today, except for my dd. I was doing drugs, shrugging off most of my school work, and heading down a dark path. Having dd turned me around and gave me a concrete reason to succeed. I was better for having had my dd.