Are you glad you had a baby at this age or not??

LaToya - posted on 06/11/2010

I was 19 when I had my son and I wish I would have waited maybe four or five years, only because I want another one and i am already 25 and am not financially and mentally ready for another child. I hope to have another one by the age of 28 and by then my first born aka the love of my life will be 10 years old which is a huge difference between my babies. This is the only regret I have but I love my baby and would not trade him for the world! And shout out to all you single moms!

Amanda - posted on 06/11/2010

I had just turned 19 when I had my daughter (I will turn 21 in Oct and she will be 2 in Nov). But I was already married and didnt get married because I was pregnant. My husband has a good enough job that allows me to be a STAHM, but I do plan on finishing my last 2 years of college after my little girl is in pre-k or kindergarten. The way I look at it, school will always be there but my daughter will not always be little. I have no regrets about my decisions in life that have brought me to where I am today!

Carrie - posted on 06/11/2010

I was 24 when I had my daughter and I wish I had her later. I love her but unfortunately, she doesn't get to see me often because I am trying to finish my education for my new career. She would have a better life if I waited 2-5 years.

Harley - posted on 06/11/2010

I am very glad i had my son at 24, he is my life and i would not want it anyother way.

Kristen - posted on 06/11/2010

I was 23 when my daughter was born. I wasn't married until then so even though I would have been fine having one earlier, being married to her daddy was worth the wait! He is a little older though (29 when she was born).

Angela - posted on 06/11/2010

I had my daughter at 21 and my son at 25. I wouldn't have it any other way. Yes, many of my friends and other women my age are just "settling down" and getting married or seeking a committed relationship, but I am very happy with my choice. I am happy that I will still be young when they graduate high school. I will still be able to live and enjoy life. I will feel like going on vacations and trips. I will be young enough that when I become a grandmother I can enjoy playing with my grandchildren. Hopefully, Due to my age now I will some day be able to play with my great-grandchildren, too!

I would not want to be in my sixties when my children graduated high school. I don't want to know that statistically I may never have enjoyable years after child rearing or that I might leave my child due to an untimely death from age related issues.

Marwa - posted on 06/11/2010

what do u mean with a single mother?

Erica - posted on 06/11/2010

i am a 27 year old mom i was 26 when i had my baby girl nothing would change. i am so glad i had her young cause i am growing up with her . she is my little angel.

Jenny - posted on 06/11/2010

I am 20 and was when I had my daughter..I think I was to young, but she wasn't planed and wouldn't change it for the world!

Florence - posted on 06/11/2010

I HAD MY BABY GAL WHEN I WAS 25YRS AND I WOULD NOT CHANGE ANYTHING.She has brought so much joy in my life and i wouldn't wish for something else,i dont regret for having had her at that age.She has helped me grow up positively and made me love having kids more and more.I just love her,i really do.

Amy - posted on 06/11/2010

I fell pregnant with my first son when I was 17 and had him when I was 18. I was engaged to the man who is now my husband of five years and we had another son when I was 20. Both pregnancies were planned. I had been through a lot by the time I was 17 and I was equipped to become a mummy. Most 17 year olds I know are not. I am 23 now and we don't plan on having any more children, we will be comparatively young when our children are grown and plan on travelling and things then. I would not change a thing about my choice or my age. (And yes I had many filthy and incredulous looks when I was 18 with a baby :o)

Joanne - posted on 06/11/2010

i had my first at 3 weeks before i turned 27 and had the choice to not have him although it was hard i chose to have him. i wish at times i owned my own home and marry first but that never happened and find it hard to do now i have him.But we all make choices.

Stacey - posted on 06/10/2010

I had my first son at the age of 19, then me and his dad split wen cameron was nearly 1, i was a single parent for a while which was fantastic it brought me and my son very close and wouldnt of changed that for the world. Then i met my husband and after 2 years of trying for baby number 2 i found it difficult to try and get my son who was only child for 4 years to come to terms with having a younger brother to help look after, once he was born all changed and now he absolutely dotes on him both are inseperable. So at the age of 25 i have 2 beautiful boys sometimes its hard and challenging but i wouldnt wish for anything more being a mum is the best thing in the world

Tania - posted on 06/10/2010

Hi! I Had my daughter Brooklyn at age 18, it was planned and i was so happy to be a mom. she was the best thing that ever happened to me and it sure made me grow up in a hurry! i cherish everyday with her and wouldnt change it for the world! ♥

Carrie - posted on 06/10/2010

I will be 29 this yr and I think about the last 11 1/2 yrs of my life. I cant ever look back and say that I regret something because it has made me who I am. I have learned alot one thing is not to say I regret something. Its a learning experience at any age. Having that extra boost of youth does help to keep up with them. Just knowing what I had went threw at a young age,but also knowledge of toys aint bad either.

LeKenya - posted on 06/10/2010

I had my first child, my daughter, when I was 17, two days before my 18th birthday. While I wish I had been more established, I am glad I had her and the following two while I was young. Mostly because of my mother. She wanted a lot of children but was only able to have me because her lupus causes her body to reject babies and she always ended up having a miscarriage. She's had failing health since she was 12 and I am just glad that she had the opportunity to meet my grandchildren and actually enjoy them before her sickness got any worse. In 2008 when I was having my third child, my mother got her leg amputated. My son has never seen his grandmother walk. The older two actually got time to enjoy her, run with her, go places with her and do things that my youngest will never get to do. I might not be able to give my kids every little thing that they want, but they have everything they need. They are loved by myself, my family, and their fathers' family and they also got the opportunity to meet and experience life with the greatest person I have ever known and loved: my mother, Maria Montina Kittrell-Robinson. Not all kids have that opportunity...I'm thankful that mine do!

Megan - posted on 06/10/2010

I had my first child at 19, and I'm so glad I did! People thought I was stupid, but anyone who knows me is aware that I'm very mature and responsible. I got married when I was 19, and my little boy has changed my life! It was a planned pregnancy (though many aren't aware of this). We wanted to start a family before I started my clinicals. I have been able to be very active with my son and spend lots of quality time with him! In fact, I just recently had a little girl (who was born 6 weeks premature). This pregnancy wasn't planned at all! But to be quite honest, I'm glad that they'll only be 13 months apart! They will be close and we will all have lots of fun. :)

Jessica - posted on 06/10/2010

me and my husband are so happy we had our first this young. when i had our son i was 23 and my husband is 22. our son is 11 weeks now and im 24 and my husband will be 23 in aug. but we didnt want to be those parents that were 50 when our first was graduating highschool and be close to 60 by the time our youngest did. we only have one right now but want more in the future and we have plenty of time to have more kids and still be young when we do.

Natasha - posted on 06/10/2010

i am very glad i had my children when i did, i am 21 yrs old and i feel i can do more for my children at this age, i was adopted and my mom was like 60. we didnt go to alot of parks, or play groups.
having my children matured me, ......

Sarah - posted on 06/10/2010

I am 24 years old and I was 21 when i had my son. I would'nt change it in any way. Having him matured me and taught me a lot about life. I love motherhood and i would'nt change anything in it. I think it was best to have him at a young age, so I can see him grow old and I still have the energy and patience for him.I am learning new things with him everyday, and we are very close. We share a bond that no older parents have. I have absolutly no regrets. I still would like to have more kids before i'm 30 but only time will tell for me because i'm a seperated mother!!

Sarah - posted on 06/10/2010

I am very happy about the age that I had my daughter. I don't know how I lived without her before, but I do know that she is helping keep me on track. Because of her, I have decided to start college and that is much better now than way down the road.

Crystal - posted on 06/10/2010

Had my daughter at age 24. I'm 25 now. It's definitely been challenging when your the first person among your circle to have a baby... especially being a single mom. But with the great challenges is the best reward. But of course juggling to be situated at 25 with a baby isn't easy... career, school debts, etc. But I know she came into my life when she did for a reason and I would rather have her now than of never having her at all.

Ashley - posted on 06/10/2010

I WOULDNT CHANGE ANYTING ABOUT HAVING MY SON AT A YOUNG AGE. I HAD HIS 2 DAYS AFTER MY 22ND BIRTHDAY. I WILL BE 23 AND HE WILL BE 1 IN AUGUST. IM SO HAPPY BEING A YOUNG MOM.

Jae - posted on 06/10/2010

I had my daughter at the age of 21 and boy am I glad...My daughter is my lifesaver..I am not proud of what i used to do before i got pregnant but I would either b dead from an overdose or had a dui..I'm proud of myself for stopping everything that I used to do. I dont mind stayin home n being a mother..

Hedda - posted on 06/10/2010

I had my son at 22 I will have my twins later this year at 24 and wouldnt have it any other way! My family is complete before most people have even started, giving me more time with my children and still being young enough to have the energy to keep up with them. PLUS I might get my social life back by the time Im 30! lol

Zara - posted on 06/10/2010

Hello Michelle,

I had my son 2 months before my 20th birthday, and I'm very glad I did! I am now going on 24 and have been married for 4 years and couldn't be happier! It is kind of hard finding young moms in my area to talk with and have play dates with but at least I am still young! My husband and I also have a 1 year old wouldn't change my timing on that either!

Melinda - posted on 06/10/2010

I am a 27yr mom now. I had my 1st son @ 22yrs old, and my 2nd son @ 25 yrs old. When I had my 1st son I realised that I had to grow up plus I was a single mom for the next 2 yrs....Now I have my bf that I have for the last 2 yrs which is my 2nd sons father...and he treats my oldest like his....I wouldnt change anything ever about my sons or when I would have them.

Amanda - posted on 06/09/2010

i was 19 when i fell pregnant with my twin boys. we were only planning on having one. that didnt work out. lol. im now 22 and have two 2 yr olds running around the house and its a bit hectic at times and sometimes when i see all my school friends travelling or partying, it gets me down a bit that i didnt wait a bit longer but then i look into my boys eyes and it makes it all better!

Jami - posted on 06/09/2010

yes. I was 4m off from turning 21 when my oldest was born. I'm turning 26 next month and glad that when I have an empty nest I will be 40something instead of 60something.

Shona - posted on 06/09/2010

I would have to agree. My daughter has helped me become more mature, less impulsive, and less selfish. I love that I'm still young enough that I'm still kinda "cool" to my daughter (atleast for the time being). Plus, I like to think I'm a little more understanding and patient than my mother was.

Charlie - posted on 06/09/2010

I had my first at 24 and at the time i fell pregnant i thought " OMG im too young " but it has and is the best thing that ever happened , i felt i had really done everything i wanted to before falling pregnant career , study , travel , party , found love and this was the icing on the cake im now 25 soon to be 26 and due any day now and i cannot wait for the next new chapter of my life with our growing family .

Bobbi - posted on 06/09/2010

i ahd my son at 19 i was into my senior year it was very hard!! but im feel very blessed to have my son in my life and would not change it for the world yes i am happy i had my son when i did!!

Lynnelle - posted on 06/09/2010

Im 20 this year, i had my baby at 18 ! It was a big surprise but one of the best things that has happened to me thus far :)

Lauren - posted on 06/09/2010

I am 23 and just gave birth to my son last month and I absolutely love it..I want to be young enough to roll around on the floor with my kids!! I would probably have kids up until 28..I think after that..Id wanna stop..but thats just me

Shaf - posted on 06/09/2010

I had my little baby boy when i was 23 and i wouldnt want it anyother way. He is 13months now,and we are hoping to give him a little brother/sister when he is 2 :)

Sabrina - posted on 06/09/2010

i have my first when i was 18 and now iam due again in november iam 20 now...i wouldnt have it anyother way, ya its hard but its amazing i thought i would never in my life be a good mom and iam..i mean she cleaned me up and made me mature and i love her for that and iam SO happy .. :) i would never redo my life over again !

Vixi - posted on 06/09/2010

I was only 18 when I had my daughter, shes now 17 months and I'm 20. I love her to pieces and wouldnt change a thing about her or being a mummy.

However now I've got the experience of being a mum I do wish I'd waited until I was older and had got the 'partying' years out of the way because sometimes it would be nice to have no responsibilities and be care free as I once was. Like all my friends are now.

The way I see it is though when all my friends are having their own babies I'll have done my bit and will then get my life back but be young enough to share it with my daughter :D

Love my little missy so much x

Gaoly - posted on 06/09/2010

I was and still am 22 when I had my first baby and I wouldn't have it any other way. I am so blessed to have her in my life. I'm very satisfied with my age when I had her. When she becomes a teenager I won't be too old so I can still keep up with her. Like you said, I feel like I am growing with her. I don't get much time to myself, but I don't mind because she is everything that matters to me. I put her first over everything.

Dana - posted on 06/09/2010

I had my first child at 19, my second at 22. Honestly, I am fine with this choice, I love that I have the energy to play with my girls and keep up with everything else. It is slightly difficult for my oldest child at school since i am considerably younger than the other mothers and almost instantly stereotyped as poor or a bad mother because of my age. But I would not change it if I had the choice, I love how close I am with my kids and in return the rest of my family. I think its wonderful!

Aine - posted on 06/09/2010

i fell pregnant at 19 nd had my little girl 4 months after my 20th birthday. i was in a 3 yr relationship wit her father but 5 months after she was born we split up. she will b 2 in july nd im very happy nd she still see her father. i wish i had waited until i was older bcos all my friends r out seein da world nd livin it up. but im blessed nd i wudnt change my little girl 4 da world

Kristi - posted on 06/09/2010

i 1st fell pregnant with my daughter when i was 18, had her at 19, i was a mum as soon as i peed on that stick! im such a maternal person, people stuck their noses up at me thinking all sorts of things about me! not knowing i was with my partner since i was 14, live together and pay our way, not in a council place and are very much in love! so for people to judge me was awful, i then had my 2nd daugher when i was 21 still getting the smae looks and comments! but i tell u what i would not change a single thing about my life! my children are perfect and have completed me! i always wanted to be a young mum and be able to enjoy my babies in everything :-) im going to have my 3rd next year (we soon to be trying for our 3rd) which means my 3rd i will be 24 and im so so so happy to be a young mum! my life is very much perfect :-) even with peoples comments!

Cheyenne - posted on 06/09/2010

i had mine when i was 19 i just turned 20. he is 4 months old now. i love my baby to death but i thought i was prepared to have a baby. i wish i would have waited a little longer. but im glad i had him young

Tara - posted on 06/09/2010

I had my first baby at 21, and will be having my second at 23. I am sooo glad my family is almost complete. I will be 40 and living life, heck... I've heard that's when life is at it's best anyway?! Let's hope their not lying to me. haha. :) Either way, I wouldn't change it for the world!

Amy - posted on 06/09/2010

I was 19 when I got pregnant and 20 when I gave birth to my angel my daughter truly was a gift from God after having her I went into a coma had to have a total blood transfusion and when I almost lost my life I ended up with a parcial hysterctomy I can no longer have children but I was blessed with a gift my daughter has made me grow up made me want to be a better person I have been raising her by myself since day one and I don't regret a day of it.Good Luck

Cynthia - posted on 06/09/2010

I had my oldest daughter when I was 23 and my youngest at the age of 25. I am glad that I had them when I did. I wouldn't change it for the world.. I am fortunate enough to have a loving husband to help me.

Megan - posted on 06/09/2010

i had my first baby at 16, my second at 18 and my third at 20. i graduated high school with a 4.0 GPA and i attend an university with a 3.0 GPA i am very hapy i had my first at the age i did. i learned to grow up and not out of force but with my heart. with all my heart i learned how to love and be loved

Maria - posted on 06/09/2010

Im 20 and having my second baby this fall. so far so good. i love being a young mom. it gives me an excuse to stay in quiet night with my son. i am not mmuch into the party/yound scene, so this is perfect for me.

Casey - posted on 06/09/2010

i had my first daughter at 18 and my second at 22. i love being as young as i am because that way i feel i will be more able to be more activite with them. i love being a mom at my age wouldnt have it any other way.

Letitia - posted on 06/09/2010

I was/am 22 when i had my beautiful baby girl she is now 6 months old and i love it i also can't wait to have more i love it ,,, the only down side is me and my mum live with my nan and me and my nan dont allways get on so it hard living with her i wish i had my own place but ild miss my mum to much Xx

Mellanie - posted on 06/09/2010

I was 18 when I had my first little and I was terrified. We made do and got through great, he's now 6, I from the day I found out I was pregnant swore I would not have any more. I am now 25 and just had our second little. The fact that I could have them so far apart and still have room, in age, for another with such an age gap is awesome to me. I would not have had either any different. The only thing I get annoyed with is when I am in public with both and someone mentions how my parents must be soooo disappointed with me being such a young mother.. .. .. I'm really not that young, I just look like I'm 15! Love it tough :)