What's the true definition of a "young mom"? Being a young mother is enough of a struggle. Sometimes our friends don't understand, I get it. When complete strangers give their unwanted opinions it isn't always easy to handle. Our choices are made and being happy is my only concern. But honestly, these are the comments I really hate to hear:
"You're still just a kid yourself! Aren't you too young to have started a family?"
Yep! I still get tucked into bed and milk in a sippy cup (WHATEVER). Really though, age is just a number. It isn't a defining factor of what makes a good mom.
"What about the dad? Is he still in the picture?"
And this affects your life directly how? If someone is worried about the support I get, I am here to say there is nothing to worry about.
"I definitely couldn't have raised a child at your age."
Okay, well, good thing you didn't then, I guess.
"You're going to be such a young grandparent!"
Young and fabulous at that.
"But none of your friends have babies yet."
Someone has to be first, being the only one in my friend group has landed me with one spoiled-rotten little kiddo!
"It might be hard being friends with somebody who has kids"
It might be, you're right, might. If continuing a friendship with a mom is too hard on you, don't. By all means necessary if my friendship puts you out then you're doing me a service by ending it. I don't need you as much as you don't need me.
"Are you planning on finishing school? And what are your career goals?"
I will do everything I have to do in order to provide for my family. Whether that means taking a semester off in order to get things lined out, or even a year. How am I supposed to support my family without a degree and a job? My dreams are attainable.
"It must be horrible having a baby without being financially secure."
Nothing is as horrible as being drilled about questions you don't want to have to answer from people who don't matter. A mother will always find away to make sure the ones she cares about are taken care of.
"I sure hope you're planning on waiting to have the next one!"
*Rolls eyes*
