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I was 16 when I gave birth to a beautiful baby girl in July of 1993. If you have any questions about anything feel free to ask.

Kimberly - posted on 10/30/2008 ( 4 moms have responded )

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I was an honor roll student, star athlete and still completely stupid! Don't get me wrong I am not knocking myself if any way but there is no better way to descibe getting pregnant at 16 because no protection was used. I know how hard it can be to hear all the comments of "what a shame it is", "she could have made something of herself", "it is going to be such a tough road for her", "that poor baby won't have a future" all the wonderfull little comments that people can and will make only made me want to work that much harder at proving them wrong about how having a child young just ruins your life.



Please feel free to say anything on here that you just need to get out and please ask away about anything you need to. I just want to be a voice of experience for anyone who needs me.



Please note that I did not fall into a life of ruin. I worked full-time and raised my daughter for the past 16 years and she has turned out far better than I could have ever asked. I am now the mother of two more beautiful children ages 3 and 18 months. I have a wonderful husband and I run a home daycare so I still know a little bit about being a mom to a little one again.

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Kimberly - posted on 11/02/2008

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My 3 year old repeats every sarcastic comment ever made around her. She has more attitude than my 15yr old daughter. But I am seeing slight changes as she is realizing how to use her own words to communicate with me. It does get better I promise!!! They say terrible 2's are the worst... personally I think the treacherous 3's are the breaking point for many parents. What I think we need to realise about this age is that they are just learning how to communicate and are almost as frustrated as we are that the message isn't quite getting through. They are exploring their boundaries and limits with both us and themselves so there is a lot of conflict.... I truly believe there is a light at the end of the tunnel so long as you don't fully let them take over during this stage instead you encourage them to learn more positive ways to get our attention or to get their requests across to us. Hope this helps...

Kimberly - posted on 11/02/2008

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Nothing should hold any of you back regardless of your situation. Take it all in stride and just keep your head held high. You are neither the first nor the last young person to get pregnant at a young age so never be ashamed!

Allison - posted on 11/01/2008

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Hey Kim-
I am so glad that you posted this message. It seems our stories are very similar - only mine took place in '95.
I, too, used the comments and snickers ("99.9% of teenage mothers won't succeed in life") as fuel to get ahead. I put myself through college while working and raising an incredibly wonderful child.
It's very important for everyone on this site to realize that, despite what they are told, they can go as far as they can dream.

Emma - posted on 11/01/2008

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hey i have a 3 yr old and i asking did ur daughter have a bit of a attuide .....does it go away do they get nicer????

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