“You look too young to be a mom!”

I look very young, I'm almost embarrassed to go out in public. Also coming to terms with the fact my child will probably look a different race than me. Im expecting a lot of this.

I will be 28 in November. Can't go anywhere without people thinking I'm only 18 lol. I get carded every time I get my husband beer which I don't mind it's a nice complement

I love this. I'm 20 and married and people still say I'm too young to have a baby or that I'm a baby having a baby.

I can't relate but I love this story! 😄

yes! I'm 25 and people constantly say you look so young!

this really helped me out this morning. I've been having such trouble becoming a mom at 20. I've obviously come to enjoy it now and excepted it but its hard when I'm in public and I get stared at by other moms and girls my age or younger. I didn't want to go to a family party because I'm self conscious of my body and how its growing. I don't want the same million questions people to ask me over and over. people think that I just want to play house and think I ruined my life. I don't think that at all every time he kicks me or every time I see him on a sono, my son makes me so happy. maybe he came a little earlier than I wanted but everything in life happens for a reason..

I'm 20 and I get strange looks sometimes because without makeup I look younger. When I was pregnant I got it more than now. Once when I was pregnant I was at a birthday party for my uncle and one of his friends was talking to me and my mom and saying how it's exciting that I'm having a baby and she can't wait to be a grandma. And added in "but not yet! My kids are too young, I would kill them!" And they were about 5 years older than me.

I had my son at 19 and I haven't been criticized by anyone more than my own mother.

I can relate to this, I was 23 when I got pregnant and had my daughter, and my hubby was 22. We were still living with his parents and moved out when she was 6 months old on our own after saving and doing the responsible thing, taking care of ourselves and our daughter! And yet, not even a month after we moved (cross state, to boot), I am at the mall with MY daughter, who I carried for 40 weeks and 5 days and who I STILL breastfeed at 9 months (this was at Easter and she was 7 months though), and some lady comes up and is talking about how cute she is and chatting, and she mentioned that she was chewing on my wallet, must be teething...."but auntie doesn't mind!" and WALKS AWAY. She dropped the bomb and walked away.....I was so insulted, I couldn't say a thing.....and it wasn't even an insulting thing to say, just the fact that she assumed I was her AUNTIE and not her MOMMY was so insulting! It actually hit me in the ego hard, even though I know I should have been flattered....I worked my ass off to create, birth (all natural I might add, with two 2nd degree tears OUCH), breastfeed, and raise my baby girl and this woman just reduced me to aunt-status because I look young....never mind the dark circles under my eyes from lack of sleep (she sleeps through but not mommy!), nevermind the crumbs on my shirt from her dirty little hands, nevermind the milk stained bra and the engorged breasts, nevermind the loose skin, wider hips and stretch marks, nevermind the fact that my daughter looks a LOT like me, and she holds onto me like a lil monkey, always wanting mama when she is hurt, tired or hungry and no one else....I wish I could have corrected her, it sounds dumb, but it got me! End rant...thanks for the post Preggie!

I can completely relate. I myself got pregnant with my first child at the age of 13 and gave birth at 14. the biggest judgement I had at that time was from the people that attended my foster parents church. I was told I was a disgrace to the community and I should be ashamed. as I got older I received the stares and rude comments as said above and now that I am pregnant at 24 with my second child people ask if its my first and when I proudly say no that I have a 9 year old daughter, which turns 10 two days after my due date, they always look at me and say there's no way because I don't even look old enough to have a 9 year old. I have come to know in these past ten years to just let it roll off of shoulders because I know and the good Lord knows that even though I was so young my daughter is and always have been well taken care of. I am proud to say I am young mother of two. :)

I'm nineteen and I couldn't be happier. I get the same stares and comments too but I love starting my family with a man I'm so pleasured to be with. Its a blessing to me.

I needed to see this so bad after being laughed at by a NURSE... Yes a nurse for being a mom at 20..

It's very relatable. I'm 18 and expecting my first in October. Shortly after my 19th birthday. It sucks that even family bashes on me.

I just turned 21 before I found out I was pregnant with my son. My mom was 16. Her mom was almost 20.

I get this all the time ill be 21 in October my son will be 1 on the 7th everytime they see us together i get the baby having a baby speech. Im not a baby im 20 years old my so is the happiest baby around. And its so funny that the rare times that im with my mom or my aunt and my son they always look at my mom and say are these your two? And she say thats my daughter and my Grandson thats his mother people look shocked .

I was 21 when I found out and now I'm 22 ams my daughter is 3 months. mysister didn't talk to me until I was 8 months pregnant . she judged me and she said I was stupid for getting pregnant. maybe because she wants Me to be like her she's 27 with no kids.

My job when my son was in kindergarten was very laid back jeans and t-shirts type environment. When I would pick up my son which was about 3x a week from school. I would get letters from them, and they would say, "give this to his mom sweetie, your such a good big sister. I would just laugh, finally I was like I am his mom. Whole time he was there they thought my aunt was his mom and I was big sister. Oh well.

I get this all the time.

Right? And then they assume it was an accident. I planned by baby at 19, I'm 20 now. Me & my hubby (who is 28) are financially able and wanted to start a family.. So we did. Kills me.

ohh yeah I still get that and I'm 33 and have 4 kids lol had my first 4 months before my 21st bday

Thank goodness someone said this 🙌 I'm 19 and married. I'll be 20 by the time my baby is born. We planned this baby. It wasn't an accident and we didn't ruin our lives. He's active duty Air Force and we made sure we had the funds to start our family before we just jumped in. We own a car and are paying off another one. We do this by ourselves. Seems like so many people think we can't be good parents at 20 and 21.

I was 17 when I had my daughter.18 when I left my mom house.I had tons of help from my help but I did a lot on my own as well.

18 expecting my first in 4 DAYS! 😊😊😊 this momma stayed in school, I went on senior project, I went to prom and I'm graduating 🙌🏾 I did this for my daughter and for MY future, just because we're young doesn't mean we can't be mothers ❤️❤️❤️😌 (Pic) prom was amazing btw 🔥🔥🔥

I don't think people intend to be mean about age I think it just sometimes happens like that. I'm 29 and expecting and the age thing goes both ways. You wouldn't believe how much pressure I was under to "start getting serious about my future time is running out to have children etc" now I'm pregnant with my amazing BF of almost 3 years and I'm getting sh*t about not being married or engaged. People just want to hate regardless what situation or age you are.

@butterly234, you couldn't have said it any better 🙌🏾

I feel like people look at me like that girls pregnant?! Because I look young. I'm always told I look 18 ( I'm really 28!) Or cause I don't have a ring on my finger it's like some huge deal I'm having a wedlock baby.

Im not particularly judged by anyone, but I turned 21 this past may 3rd, and had my baby boy on the 25th this month. The most Ive had to deal with was three girls who couldnt get Thomas to stay with them (He is the babys father and my husband, these girls are like ex girlfriends from highschool Lol) and they spread rumors right off the bat that he wasnt his.

I don't think I've had too many rude comments, but I think having kids at a younger age in marriage is kind of a cultural norm where I live. My husband and I planned having our first baby so soon, even though it's difficult that we're still both in college. Our family is so supportive though, and we're excited. :)

I always have people staring at me up and down right in my face . pisses me off so I curse them out and tell them to at least say hello lol

i get judged all the time too. every time i either to to the store with my 2 year old people give me looks like um is there an issue? i even let my mom take my son to the store and some ladies ask if my son is hers and she says "no hes my grandson my daughter had him when she was 18 and now shes on baby #2 and shes now 21" and they tell her im too young to be having kids 😠😠 it irritates me uggh

I'm 19, married and have a beautiful little girl. People look at me with strange looks or side comments. I usually just smile and say "yeah I'm young but I wouldn't trade being my daughter's mother for the world." To me age doesn't determine what type of mother someone will be. Some young mothers are amazing moms. To me people staring or making comments doesn't bother me because I know my daughter is well taken care of and loved more than ever by me and her dad.

try being nearly 27 and hearing it...

I gave birth to my daughter when I was 17 and now I'm 19 and will be 20 when I have my second baby I get judged all the time because I am a "teen mom"

I had my 1st at age 16, I am now 37 and he's 20, people always think he is my brother he's 5"11 and I'm 5"2, good who the he'll wants to look old, I always took at as a compliment when people said I look like his sister :)

I'm 28 and people always ask if my daughter is my little sister.. it's freaking annoying. then when I said how old I am their remarks are dang how old were you when you had her? :/ she's 10yrs old and I'm 28.

I was 21 when I found out I was pregnant. There are always gonna be those people who have rude things to say. For example; when a family friend found out about my pregnancy they gave my mom a big hug and basically acted like someone had just died. This reaction makes me very angry! Yes, I wasn't expected to get pregnant at this point in time, but it's a blessing, not a death sentence!? I sometimes assume I know what people are thinking, but I need to be better about that because not all people are rude and close minded.

I'm guessing they think my husband is our dad 😂😂😂 he's 37.

I get told this a lot

I'm 18 and my boyfriend is 24.. I look twelve so we both got a lot of looks considering his facial hair makes him look a lot older. My grandma told me she wished I would've waited when I told her I had found out I was pregnant. Everyone stares at me judgmentally and my abusive exs new girlfriend tried to say she was better than me because she wasn't pregnant at a young age. But we're just creating another life :) it doesn't matter the age, we'll all be great parents :)

I'm 20 and had my first at 19

I'm 22 so I'm a younger mom. Whenever I take my son to the doctors the nurses always think I'm his older sister. But whenever I'm out with my husband I don't get asked that though. I do get dirty looks from breastfeeding in public though!

Technically anyone who has sex has a chance of becoming a young parent. People forget that! I had my first pregnancy scare when I lost my virginity at 17...it happens! If people respect life they should respect young parents.

I'm only twenty with about 4 years of college credits. I work two jobs and have three step kids that I claim as my own. I am constantly told that I am growing up too fast or that I am not going to be able to enjoy my life. Truth is, I had to grow up fast, fending for yourself from age 4 you have to learn to take care of yourself. But as for enjoying my life, I couldn't ask for a better one. I love my jobs, my kiddos love me and always are happy to see me, I have the best fiancé a woman could ask for and me and the baby are healthy. What more could I ask for in life? Nothing. So yes I am exchanging the party life for a working mom and soon to be wife, but the party life was never meant for me. I love what my life has turned out to be, from having nothing to having everything I could ever hope for.

I get dirty looks being 39 weeks pregnant now at 23. Apparently I look 16 and maybe it shouldn't bother me but it truly does. I would do anything for my son I don't need your prying eyes to make me feel like I can't be a good mother because I look so young to you.

I get judged all the time because I am 18 and a mom of 2 but I am a great mom and don't care what others think or say. I'm happy with my choice to be a young mom

it was my first pregnancy , I was a newly wed spouse we were military. Being my first pregnancy I didn't know much about being pregnant. I was really sick I ended in the hospital for a good week. I had a kidney infection. So fast forward to my induction date (she stopped growing at 28wks) I was 36wks , So I am getting all the paperwork filled out for epidural and all that good stuff. I have this older nurse walk in and tell me I can't sign my paper work I need my guardian. So they can release me and my baby. its such a shame to have a 12 yr old having babies. I looked at her and I said I'm sorry ma'am but I'm 19 and I'm married. she double checked my chart. She simply said I look underage . I'm 28 and I still get carded .. I'm stuck with a young face lol..

i had 2 kids by the time i was 19. i got looks and comments all the time. still do when they ask how old i am with kids that are u and 8 already. and now another on the way. smh

I had my son at 23. idk what bothered me more, being confused for an 18 year old ALL THE TIME or as his babysitter bc he looks nothing like me. it's shocking how alot of people have no shame with their comments. babies having babies, you must not be with the father right? how do you do it? Now that I'm expecting my 2nd by the time I'm 27 I feel it's gotten worse. I look like I'm 21 with another on the way. my bf works alot so I'm out and about for the most part with my son & belly by ourselves so I still get the stares. it's not my fault it's not in my DNA to age fast lol

People judge me all the time every where I go because they think I look like I'm about 16 but im really 21 with a 2 year old and another one due January 10th 2017. I'm happily married for almost 2 years and have been with him for 7 years. We have owned our own home for over a year now and both of are children were planned. And both me and my husbands family are really supportive of us!!!!

I just turned 21 this year and will be having my first child in august.

I had my son at 20 years old😋💙👶🏼

I had my oldest at 20 and my youngest at 22 and 4 days ago someone asked if I was 16 I replied I wish but I'm 23 😂

I was 18 when I had my son and I'm 19 now he is 5 months old.

I'm about to be 23 I hate when people see the belly and smile but when I have no make up on they look at me in disgust I told them I'm old enough thank you.... or when I look all pretty hair done make up is the only time they don't think I'm young...

are work people all the time under there breath she is too young it's annoying as heck.

I'm pregnant with my first and I'm 18. Me and my fiance are getting married next month and I ALWAYS have people comment on how young I am and I just try to shove it away. But sometimes I just wanna say, "It's my life! Not yours! What I choose to do with it doesn't concern you!" But most of the time I'm just silent and kind of awkwardly giggle. It's stressful enough with planning a wedding and having a baby- all at 18- I don't need the added stress of wondering if people will judge me or how my child is going to be treated by having a young mom. Society is so judgemental sometimes.😫😕

21 in college have, just got my own apt with my man/child's father he's 22 but God he looks about 30 lol but its cool still I love em. ppl question me all the time you look soo young. one man even asked how old are you & I told him he said I have grandkids older than you. WELLLLPP! What chu want me to do?

I'm judged all the time! at school, home, whereever. I'm 17 currently pregnant with my first, and people would think im in middle school smh, this freshman was like it doesn't matter your still innocent but sometimes i feel like people will try judge me especially as a mother still in highschool, but I know i will do my best to be a great mommy no matter who judges me, who cares about what they have to say

21, in college, have our own apartment, full time jobs, 30 weeks pregnant and proud 😍😍 my daughter has already saved my life in so many ways ❤️

I've been mistaken as my daughter's older sister.

I am currently 27, I'm on baby number 3 and when I go to the grocery store with my 2 children and very large pregnant swollen belly, I get asked are they both yours and looked at like I'm doing something wrong. keep in mind that I've swelled up so much and have retained so much water that I can not wear my wedding ring it cuts my circulation off!!! My son is 9 years old, I had him right out of high school I worked 3 jobs while going to college and living with my parents, my second is 2 1/2 almost 3 and had our daughter once married and on my own, owning my own company working full time with a part time job while my husband worked full time at the age of 25, now I'm 27 almost 28 and 32 weeks and 3 days pregnant with baby number 3 another boy, and still get looked at like I'm to young , when people ask me how old I am now when I am in public I simply reply, I know how young I look but I'm almost 30. I'll be 28 in 2 weeks so it's not a complete lie. <3

I had my little miracle at 15 and it's the most amazing thing that ever happened to me :))

People think my daughter is my sister....

Thank you so much for writing this. I had my daughter 4 months ago & I'm 18. I look young, so I CONSTANTLY get rude comments from strangers. Everywhere I go with her. I go home and cry some days because it makes me feel so self conscious. I wish people would realize how rude it is to go up to someone with a child and ask if they're theirs. To tell someone they look 12. My pregnancy was a shock but I embraced it and I love my daughter more than life itself. I sacrificed so much for her, and I don't mind but to not even be given an ounce of recognition- but instead judgment is just so hurtful.

I was 18 when I had my first son. I was a little embarrassed at first, but then I became too proud and excited to be embarrassed. I was a senior in high school. I still went to prom and graduated at the top of my class. I do not regret it and I love my kids

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I'm 20 and I'm 7 months pregnant with my second and wouldn't have it any other way. I don't care what anyone says. my first was planned and after being told I wouldn't be able to have another baby this one is a complete miracle and I am so excited and ready and I am beyond happy and blessed to be a young mom.

I'm going to be 22 in August. We got married in March and had our baby last week. So far we haven't had too bad of reactions from people. But I do notice looks of disappointment and disapproval, especially when my hands are too swollen to wear my rings. Even if they are on my chain around my neck. We are young, but we are proud of where we are (we got here on our own, leaning on each other. No help from his family and no support from either.) I am proud to be a young mom and him a young dad. It doesn't mean our life is on hold or over. It isn't always easy, but we are so blessed. 😍 I enjoy reading articles like this because it reminds me (especially on days that I'm struggling) that it is worth it and I am not the only mom who is going through it. Thank you for sharing this. I needed it today! 💙💚

I'm 21 and just had my son 2 months ago. I wouldn't trade this for the world. Yes it sucks not doing whatever I want but it's such better watching my baby grow.

I'm 25 with 3 kids 3 and under.

I'm 22 with twins

Am 16 with a 5 month old , now pregnant (11w) . Actually i wouldnt trade them for nothing am not gonna say i was an innocent teen but since i had gotten pregnant from my onth old it has gotten me away from a whole lots of trouble

I'm 18 with a 1 month old, first time mommy and I wouldn't change what I've done, people doubting me because I have so called ruined my life and just started college last fall but only completed one semester, everybody think that I won't be going back but I am as soon as I make sure my daughter is well taken care of. Me and her father are still together and have plans for our future. Being pregnant with her was never a mistake like everyone is saying she's my motivation to going and get through school😍

I'm 22 with a 6 month old and I always get that I look 17/18 years old.

I'm 22 but had my daughter at 21... And she was planned! My husband and I were just ready for a baby. We wanted to start our family and we're both glad we did! And for being young it's ok! We both support each other and our daughter and we have the energy to do it!

I'm 18 with a 6 months old and one on the way. I would trade me life for anything in this world

I had my first son 4 months before turning 18 and had my second son 4 months before my 19 birthday ( I'm still 19 lol ) . Being a young mother doesn't define you , what you do as a mother is what defines you . (Like not being responsible )

I'll be 20 on Sunday with my first on the way.. I have my cna and graduated hs... I don't live with my parents I have my own little family and I'm quite happy and proud of the person who I have became!!

I look twelve without makeup, and sometimes even with! I can't imagine the comments I'll be getting. I'm 19. When my boyfriend told his grandmother she said "well you better get married soon before she starts showing! Imagine how bad the family will look!" I cried.

I'm 20 turning 21 with my first on the way (and have the height and face of a 12 year old, even with all my piercings and tattoos I still get the "oh! I thought you were in middle school!" And everything else stupid to go along with those comments) and still living at home, I found out I was pregnant at the beginning of the second semester of my junior year of college, only about 4 months after my 20th birthday, and it was definitely a shock because I'm "one of the good ones" (as a lot of people try to "nicely" put that I'm not the statistic they expect girls my age in my town and race to be). I wasn't able to finish this school year the way I wanted to, and unfortunately can't even register for my fall semester because I'm due around the time we'll start midterms and probably won't be finished healing and able to fully function again until around finals time, but I'm definitely going to go back to school. I don't look at my baby girl as a burden or the end of my life as I know it, I just look at her as a new chapter of my life and I'm beyond excited; no she wasn't planned and I didn't imagine my life like this, but I'm beyond grateful for where my life is about to go.

18 with a babygirl on the way! I can't tell you all the looks I get grocery shopping or just being in public. but I couldn't be happier my whole life I've wanted kids. judgmental people are just wasting there breathe. all the young mommies out there don't get enough credit

i was 14 when pregnant delivered at 15 i was very young, we married and had 3 children together until he passed from cancer He was my first love , we never were on assistance or lived in housing and the only reason I say that is because that's what people assume right away when they know you were or are a young parent. I'm 36 years old and still get that to this day if I'm on assistance or if I live in housing and I never have been on either my whole life. I'm proud to say that I never was being such a young mom.my oldest is 21 and im 36.You can make it we don't have to end up being a statistic.

I was 18 turning 19 and a second year senior when I was pregnant with my daughter...because of some bad situations I ended up moving with my parents and oldest sister to Texas from Indiana. By the time my baby's father came down, she was already 5 months old, and we moved here to cali. My daughter is now 3 years old and I have a newborn son who was born on 5/18/16, I have been married to my highschool sweetheart and father of my children for 9 months. We both may be young (me:22 him:23) but we have made it work, we both are highschool graduates, own place, own car, and my husband has a well paying job. We don't get government assistants except ssi for my daughter because she was born with mental and physical disabilities. The entire time I was pregnant with both my children I always got the "your just a baby" "your so young" "I bet they weren't planed".....my respones is always a smile on my face and saying yes I'm young and that just means that I get to spend even more time with my children than what I would have it I had them later....this also means that when my children are grown up my husband and I can retire early while still young our selves and enjoy the world.

I was 15 with my first and 20 with my second. I love being a mom. 💙💜

I was 15 when I got pregnant & delivered my baby girl. Next week she will graduate high school. But I remember when she was in elementary school it was conferance week & her teacher thanked me for coming to the meeting but next time she would like for my mom to come in. I was like why does why does Gabis (my daughter) grandmother need to be here? Im her mother. Needless to say her teacher had a major case of foot in mouth. To this day people think I am her older sister. I dont let it bother me any more. I love being a young mother.

I'm 22 with my 3 month old daughter, I'm also a lesbian so that raises questions and I'm even married to a woman, she and I are separated because she was emotionally and physically abusive and I got with my current girlfriend a year and a half ago and we planned on starting a family. I get told I look 14-16 and so I get PLENTY of weird looks.

Married, first time mom, and recent college graduate. All at the wonderful age of 21💗 I've been told I'm too young to have been with my husband for as long as we've been together, and that I'm too young to be a mom. OH WELL. My life, my happiness💗

@twinsmama16, that is pretty funny!

now that Im getting older (im 34) I enjoy it lol @michellevaldez4750

I'm 22 and pregnant with my first and the father of my child is 46. when we go out we always get is that your dad and I'm like um no, so I can only imagine how many more comments I'm going to get when my little man arrives. we have already talked about when we are out n about people thinking he is the grandfather or something.

@twinsmama16, yeah, I know how that is too, I'm 36 and my oldest is a junior in high school, I still look like I should be a student sometimes depending on how I'm dressed and my hair/make up. But like you now I take it as a compliment! :)

I'm 27 and I have 3 kids. People around always think I'm my children's nanny🙄

im 27 with 3 children and i always get the you started too early or was i sleeping around at a young age. Meanwhile Im a college graduate with a great job my own car pay my own rent and depend on no one. Ive had people tell me that diapers are to expensive to keep having kids or to get my tubes tied because i have 3 kids. i love my kids and I am happy with what god has given me and if it's in his plans for me to have more he and only he will guide me.

this mothers day actually! I didn't have my son with me, and they gave out roses to all the mothers at the restaurant we ate when we finished our meal. they gave everyone a rose except me, and my mom pulled the waitress to the side and said, "she's a mommy too. she has a two year old and is expecting!" the lady replied back while looking at me like I killed someone, "OH you look only like 17. way too young!" she brought me a rose and we went on our way but for a second I felt sad because I have TWO babies and apparently I look way young. I can only imagine what strangers say behind my back 😂

I would always get that too... I had my first son when I was 17 and they would always ask me if I was his sister... lol

I'm 20 and just had my first baby (a girl), when I'm out with my baby it's usually for a walk or grocery shopping. I'll never understand how people can give such judgmental looks to someone they don't know. People in the store scoff and give me a disapproving look... I'm a good mom and I love my girl more than anything in the world, when people find out I'm a single mom they get even more judgmental "your 20 AND a single parent? That's why you should have waited"

i am 19 I'll be 20 in July i have a little boy born in March 31,2016. I completely get were you are coming from I had just graduated high school. when i found out and i was in the beginning of my there'd term of college when he was born my first day of one of my classes i had to miss because it was the day of my discharge from the hospital. i do online and quick courses. and I'm getting my AAS in Early childhood development. I bring him to my quick courses classes and every one is surprised at how yong i am and every one tells me how good of a job i am doing as a student /young mom. but i still get those looks in the store. some of it is because of how yong i am and some is because im with a man twice my age.

I had my first born at 19 I hated when asked are you his sister when taking him to school or teachers asking me my age. Now I get you look way too young to have a 12 year old. I'm 31 and older women still give me a disapproving look like she's pregnant... I have good genes but I'm far from teenage early twenties lol

i get it too is that your first i happily reply no its my third ...they look at me with huge eyes n say wow you look to young....i say why thank u i am in my thirties....must be my good genetics haha 👍👍😝

I'll be turning 24 next week and just recently had my first son in April...I've gotten looks in the stores. The only comment I've received though, is from my sister's father in law "No way, I didn't think you were stupid! You just threw your whole life away...say goodbye to the happy days" I just replied "oh, but they've just begun. My son is my happiness" 😘

I had my first young luckily no one did you're to young stuff with me, they just thought I would make a wonderful mom. But believe it or not now that I'm a mom of 10 new people I meet say, oh my God how old are you I thought that was your sister or brother or them thinking my son is my husband, oh yeah and I get the don't you watch TV thing, but the worst thing I've heard is don't have no more. I always think to myself why do you care I not asking you for your help nor is my family on welfare. Most people older then us don't even have a house and being a young mom I wanted to have something to call ours own, so I brought a house free and clear we never have to worry about a place to stay or most things people have to worry about and for that I'm thankful. I may have had my kids young and have a lot of kids but my husband and I never miss a beat and our kids are all straight A students and my teens also have full time job and are very Happy. And no it was not always easy but we are all happy. I think some people are not happy with the life they chose and just have to find something to say about other people, just enjoy yourselves and your babies because they grow up so fast.

I'm 23 almost 24 and have 2 boys (2, 5 months). Idk if it's where I'm from or what but I've gotten some looks but never any comments. I know I look younger then 23 cause I'm always ID'd when buying tobacco or alcohol for the hubby, but I take it as a good thing!