2007-03-19 08:19:07 · 11 answers · asked by Diva 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
Well, I was 17 when I had my first born son. And for me it was quite different. My mom stepped in a lot to help me, and I focused on graduating in the top 10% of my class.
My second son, I did more of on my own. Parenting just came natural for me. Some things I learned from my parents and some things I wanted to do differently.
I believe that you won't be perfect, but always show your children that you love them. Talk with your children about everything and give them encouraging and uplifting words from the very beginning.
2007-03-19 08:28:02 · answer #1 · answered by Ms Brown Eyez 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was 19 when my first daughter was born. I was a nervous wreck. That was 35 years ago and I had no idea how to look after a baby. They didnt give courses at the birth hospital they just handed her to me. I went home and went Oh my God what do I do now. I thought there was something wrong with the top of her head. You know the soft spot? Well I had to be calmed down by a nurse that lived in my apartment block and she thought it was pretty amusing but hey I was young. I loved being a mother though and still do.
2007-03-19 15:24:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was 18 and married. I had no experience with babies until then. Most things will just come naturally. At 19, me and my husband separated and things were a little more difficult. You don't have much of a social life. but it is all worth it. I had to work alot of overtime so I could feed my child. She is now 12, we both survived the hard part. Now I hope I can survive the teen years lol. Good luck.
2007-03-19 18:53:08 · answer #3 · answered by tabbycat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was 26 and a single parent. No personal life for the first 2 years or so. I love him though.
2007-03-19 15:25:13 · answer #4 · answered by Donna C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was 21. It was hard, because I was in an abusive marriage, and then he killed himself.
I have been married since then, had another child, and now I am getting divorced.
I feel like I have always been single, even being married. It is very hard, and I do not wish many to go this route.
2007-03-23 12:44:58 · answer #5 · answered by kmf77 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
24 and married - adjusted out of sheer necessity - you really don't have a choice - baby is here, now EVERYTHING changes, like it or not!!! Personally, I would NEVER choose to bring a child in to this world without giving the child the benefit of having BOTH parents - to me, if you can't handle being with the child's Dad, (or he can't handle you) you have no business handling his child. That is sheer selfishness to me.
2007-03-19 15:34:49 · answer #6 · answered by BikerChick 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was 19! Surround yourself with parents, grandparents, aunt, uncles, anyone who has advice and is willing to give you frequent breaks!! Even 20 minutes for a shower can be a big help!
2007-03-19 15:31:33 · answer #7 · answered by chikadee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was 26 when I had my first... and let me tell ya it was quite the experience... First off, never put a newborn on a waterbed!!! I did, he was only a few weeks old obviously and I sat down, he thought he was surfing, and I had to dive across the bed to catch him... Horrible!! But funny now... He's alive and well at 14 :)
2007-03-19 15:22:55 · answer #8 · answered by momof3 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My parents were only 19. I don't have one.
2007-03-19 15:25:25 · answer #9 · answered by Isabella 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was 23 when I had my son. It was hard, but I had my family and husband to help me.
2007-03-19 15:26:05 · answer #10 · answered by questions 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋