Share with me your teen pregnancy story?

[Liv123]

I just turned 17 and am 15 weeks pregnant.. I'm feeling really anxious tonight and feeling pretty alone. Want to share your teen pregnancy story with me or someones you know? Or even if your just a mom, what is it like?

[Pi.R^2]

I have never had children, but wanted to drop by to offer support.

Do you have friends and family around you who will be able to help you through the pregnancy and bringing up a child? Is the baby's dad going to be involved?

[Cacoethes]

I got pregnant around the time I turned 20. My mum looks after my daughter full time because of my mental health and epilepsy.
I only spent 2 months looking after my daughter full time. And although I was exhausted beyond belief, I wouldn't have changed it for anything and lover every minute.
It's really important that you have a good support network around you. Are your family supportive?

[Amaranth]

I got pregnant when I'd just turned 19, I was terrified when I found out but once I'd gotten over the shock and accepted it I realised just how much I loved that little bump.
I've enjoyed every minute of being a parent, it is incredibly hard work but its so worth it!
Having support from friends and/or family makes things much easier, especially as I've always been a single parent, but thats probably true for couples too.
Don't let people tell you or make you feel that you are any less capable because of your age, because that's just not true.
My great nan was a teenage parent too, she had my nan when she was 15 and she was a great mum to my nan as well as her younger kids, and I think she was very happy in life.
Enjoy your pregnancy and parenthood - kids are the most rewarding experience you can ever have

[Aubergine]

My Mum was 16 when she had me and my Dad was 19. It wasn't easy for them, no, but they wouldn't change anything. They showed me all the love in the world and are incredible parents. Mum worked in a shop when I was young, but now has a rewarding job as a sensory specialist in a school for children with severe learning difficulties. Lots and lots of teenage parents cope really well. They're often additional support for younger parents, so do investigate and see what's about - your midwife should know. :)