Imagine taking a shower by yourself. Being able to go to the bathroom with no time constraints. Getting enough sleep to fulfill your energy. As a mom, you can imagine, right?

Finding out I was pregnant & having a baby at 19 was probably the most horrific, yet exciting thing I've ever experienced in my life. She was so beautiful. She was more perfect than I ever expected. I never imagined that someone, so screwed up and not perfect, could make something so amazing. 

I lost a lot of friends. I missed out on opportunities to go out and do the things that my friends could do. But I wouldn't trade it for anything in this world. 

I used to stay up all night & sleep until late in the afternoon, when it was time to hit the road and find my adventure for the night. Now, my nights consist of playtime and bath time. Waking up in the middle of the night to make bottles and change diapers. Countless hours rocking my sweet girl to sleep & cuddling with her once she's out. The sounds of crying and screaming and not having an idea of what's wrong.

I used to be able to soak in a bubble bath. Spending an hour in the shower, relaxing in the hot water. Now, I do good to shower 3 or 4 times a week. And when I do, there's always company in the bathroom. 

I used to spend my days doing nothing productive with my life. Running around with friends, going to parties, basically wasting my life away. Now I spend my time watching my daughter grow. Teaching her many different things. Comforting her when she's upset. Rocking her when she's tired. And laughing along with her when she's happy. 

I honestly couldn't be happier about becoming a mom at a young age. If I didn't have a baby, who knows where I would be now. I thank my child for helping me grow. I thank my child for teaching me things about myself that I didn't even know. But most of all, I thank my child for changing my life; for saving me from myself and the stupid decisions I used to make. I'm truly more blessed than I realize & I owe it all to my child.