help!

[mummyo10]

Im 16 turning 17 im being told by a lot of people im going to be a bad mother? Also im 8wks and 3 days when will I start showing?

[mommyy2be2015]

Your age doesn't matter, the other girls are right! Sometimes you're just meant to have a baby early, but you need to be the one to prove everyone wrong when the baby is born! :) I'm pregnant with my first as well, but I'm 21 and I'm almost 26 weeks along with a princess! You have a long way to go, so try not to let people stress you out hun!

[missy_100]

I had my first baby when i was 18 best decision I ever made my daughter is going to turn nine and in grade 3. I honestly learnt dont let what people say/think of you effect you!!  And if ppl are trying to give you advice just be polite and smile and nod.  You are young now but will realize if you do what ppl want and expect you to do what they say you're going to live a pretty sad life you're going to have to make decisions that are best for you and your child your family friends and community may not like it but that's okay , just think about you and your baby and enjoy parenthood. .. good luck.  Some young parents raise their children better then older couples.  Just don't be selfish and party all the time. Instead teach your child all the wonderful things in life!.. outdoors / education / morals ect.

[jennymeaney]

I was 24 when I had my first and very immature. The instant my beautiful son was placed into my arms it changed everything. I instantly grew up because I knew I had to. Age is just a number and wont change your love for your child. That love will drive u to be an amazing mother that is fit and healthy with all the benefits of youth on her side. Go and prove them all wrong

[momof3tobe2015]

I was 17 when I got pregnant with my first . My son is now 14 years old and we have a very close bond and amazing relationship. Dont listen to people. Congrats :-) and enjoy motherhood .

[3boysnowalilgirl]

Age does not matter I was 15 when I had my first child. I lived with my child's nan but she didn't help take care of him, my baby my responsibility, I'm now 26 and expecting my 4th, i have done very well as a young mother yes people will say mean things and criticise you but do your best and always put your baby first, as long as you know your doing the best you can for your child don't worry about what other people think, all the best xx

[mummyo10]

Thank you all so much for the great feedback its nice to know not everyones judgemental , just one more question, does anyone know of any schools in gold coast you can go to with baby?

[thejoneses]

If you think the judgments are bad now just wait until the baby IS here. People are expecting you to do a bad job because you're young but age means nothing. You are going love your baby more than anyone else and so you will do the very best that you can and you will do great. You are also going to be strong and not let what people say get to you and know when to tell them to back off. I went through the same thing and I shocked the hell out of people with how well I did and I was 16.

[FirstTimeMummy2Be]

Im sure your going to be a great mum, everyone is just judging you on your age but you shouldnt let that get you down. Im 18, 22weeks pregnant and the comments above are right its not your age that makes you a bad parent is how you treat your baby and im sure having your baby will help finishing school anf going to college you really shouldnt let them get you down.

[mousie3]

I'm 24 and having my 3rd I had first at 20 but age is just a number I also have 3 who are from my partners previous relationship so this will be number six sounds crazy but I cope better than a lot of mums I see u will be great

[bubbak11]

Your age dose not matter weather your going to be a bad mum no matter what your age is its how you look after your kids/baby and your self there are plenty of bad mums out there who are alot older then you so don't worry its just away for ppl to bring you down don't show them that it gets to you and show them how you are going to be the best mum you can to your baby if it's you 1 at pergancy you probably won't show until after 20/25 weeks ++ I did not show until around 28/31 weeks good luck

[Billie_Alexa]

I'm 16 , and most people look dpwn on me too, but then i begin to speak and i sound waay older than what i am. Don't let people bring you down telling you bad things, I'm sure that you'll be a great mom. And the benifit of being a teen parent is that sometimes you get a lot of support, i got my life together ever since i got pregnant. I went back to school and I'm doing whats best for my daughter's future (: . And i began showing until 24 weeks but i still look fat rather than preagnant. Good Luck !