Young Mom of Two

Charlene - posted on 08/11/2010

hey im 21 with a nearly 2 yr old and a 7 1/2 month old i would alwas get funny looks and comments like ya only 14, instaed of people just asking how old i was they would just be nasty and talk down to me. when i was pregnant with my 2nd a woman said to my MIL can she even look after them she only 14 that realy upset me i was 20 at the time, in the end i learnt to ignore them otherwise it starts to get ya down it has nothing to do with anyone else what you do with your life

gl and congratulations xx

Nicky - posted on 08/11/2010

I reckon its a bit of both, I feel the same way a lot actually, especially when I take my daughter into kindy, I feel like a dorky 16 year old again I dont really understand it cuz the teachers are relatively young too. I guess maybe we sometimes think people are judging us like that because back in the day young mothers were very frowned upon, but most people are a lot more open minded these days.

Amber - posted on 08/10/2010

Yeah I get that all the time too, im 20 and pregnant with my second, people are just so rude and dont realize this is a different generation, people are having kids younger and they need to except it. Just stare at them back! thats what I do! lol and they eventually look away. I hate rude people like that. Just because we are young moms does not mean we are sluts! and thats exactly what they are thinking! I think so anyways.. Just ignore it and know that you are better than those judgemental assholes.

Donna - posted on 08/08/2010

i have the same thing i am 25 and have 4 i used to get so upset that i would not leave the house on my own with the kids but i now i just think that it is my life and we are all happy so really dont care wat other people think. as long as you and your kids are happy that is all that matters xx

Lisa - posted on 08/08/2010

its just them, dont worry about them. i get it too somtimes and i ignore them, im a mom of two and they are 16 months apart

Miranda - posted on 08/07/2010

It doesn`t really matter!! All you have to do is remember that you are a great mother and you have another beautiful baby!! Who cares what other people think, they can mind their own business. That is what i told myself when i was walking around with one baby and pregant with my second and i was only 19, I know that she was coming into a great family and that was all that mattered and that is what you have to remind yourself

Kia - posted on 08/07/2010

I thinks its a little of both.But if you know your babies are being taken care of dont worry about it because its sounds like you love your babies!!!! There are some older parents who dont deserve to be parents so if everybody does right by their children it shouldnt matter!!!!!!!

Eryn - posted on 08/07/2010

my 2 are 16 months apart n im pregnant with my 3rd..im only 22. i dont care what other ppl think n neither should you. its your life, your children - live as you please!

Sara - posted on 08/07/2010

I know how you feel my kids are 19 months apart and ppl stare and especially people from my old church they would say again how will you do it or you will have your hands full and I would just smile and walk away don't let anyone get to you as long as you and your babies are happy that's all that matters

Jennifer - posted on 08/06/2010

i think its wonderful. i just turned 23 and have two children that are one and two. they're 11 months apart and its crazy at times and i get looks/comments like you wouldnt believe. but you know what, i think age is just a number. i certainly dont feel 23. dont let others disapproving looks bother you, they dont know you or your situation. who are they to judge?! keep you're head up and smile. and good luck to you. : )

Tasha - posted on 08/03/2010

I just turned 24 and I'm 20 weeks pregnant with #3! As soon as ppl at our church found out they started in with the "really your so young" Or "again your oldest is only 2 almost 3 and your youngest is 1" It bugged me and i dont think its because you ae just insecure.

Donna - posted on 08/03/2010

Probably a bit of both - We all know your emotions are a bit crazy when you're pregnant, so at times you are probably feeling a bit over sensitive & someone who looks at you, who might have been thinking 'oh doesn't she look lovely' might seem like they are judging you. On the other hand, most of us know there are still a lot of small minded bigots in the world who don't approve of young Mothers!

There's not a lot you can do about either of these things...just remember, you chose to have 2 children at a young age, whatever your reasons are (I'm not asking you to explain, it's not mu business) you are a Mummy! & people will always stick their nose in. It's your decision & your life...as long as you are a good Mum & take good care of the lives you bring into this world, that's all that matters!