Is This Website Open to Young Moms Too?

You are very young to have 3 kids, but I commend you for wanting to be a good mom. There's no specific age, but most parents here seem to be in their later 20s and up, just FYI.

It's open to anyone who's concerned with child raising - parents (Moms and Dads), teachers, grandparents, etc.
Read the Terms and Conditions and follow the rules.
http://www.mamapedia.com/static/terms_and_conditions

Trolls (people who make up nonsense), spammers (people who repeatedly plaster the site with nonsense) and people who advertise or solicit (beg) goods/services are not appreciated.
Generally - 'real' parents ask no more than 2 or 3 question per day - they don't have time to hang out on the internet because taking good care of kids is time consuming.
There are exceptions - but people over time develop a pretty good sense of what is BS and what isn't.

I have read the other answers, and it appears that I am the only person so far who doubts that your story is real. A boyfriend since you were 14 who is the father of your children...I am stunned that with a 2 year old and twins on the way you are saying you aren't an adult yet at 17. Between that and a boyfriend who sticks around after knocking up a 15 year old, something just doesn't smell right to me...

We DON'T like made up stories. We see a lot of trolls here who will go to all kinds of lengths to justify stuff they say. It gets really old. IF you happen to be a really unusual case, then ask your questions. But if you're just jerking our chains, then go find something else to do.

I personally got pregnant with my son at 18 and had him at 19. I was young and scared, but found talking to other mother's really does help. I'm new to this site, but have found everyone to be so nice and welcoming :-) I'm sure people would be happy to listen to your questions.

Hi K.,
Welcome! You are most welcome here, even if you are young. You will get a lot of advice and information. Some of it might seem mean or hard hearted, but usually it is just that many of us have been there, done that, and don't have time or energy to sugar coat stuff anymore. But, we all mean well, and will be happy to have you as part of our community! I found this site when I was pregnant with my first who is almost 5, and I have gained so much information and support is is really wonderful.

Is there something specific or special that you want or need today? Please feel free to ask and we'll do our best to help. You are young, but you are not alone. My brother met his girlfriend (now wife) at 19 and shew as 15 when my nephew was born. It took a lot to help them, but now, 17 years later, they are still together and doing well. My parents waited until my mom turned 18 to get married after 4 years, so it can be done. You do have a long hard road, as others have said; Your 3 kiddos are going to make every second worth it in 30 years:)

Welcome to Mamapedia!

I welcome you. Ask your questions and I wish you nothing but the best. You have a VERY long hard road ahead of you.

It's open to any aged moms. Sometimes dads ask questions here too. Good for you for wanted to take the best care of your kids as possible at such a young age.

This venue is open to any new mom or dad.

Welcome to the site!! I've been here over 6 yrs wen it was called mamasource. I hope you enjoy the site.

Of course we are open to young Mom's.

Us 'older moms' have a lot of experience and advice, especially if you can't talk to your own Mom.

Ask away...

why wouldn't it be?
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khairete
S.

Welcome! We are Moms of all ages. Ask away.......

Love Albuquerque! Stunningly beautiful.

Yes of course it is open. It sounds like you have been lacking in adult advice for most of your life and so you now find yourself in some extremely difficult situations. You have been with a boy since age 13, and you are about to be the parents of 3 children? And you are trying to get away from your own family so you have little support.

There are a variety of people on this site - mostly women, a few men. If you post a question, you have to be prepared for a variety of opinions, not just people who agree with you. Most people are respectful although there are a few who rant, so you have to be able to ignore those who are unkind.

You will do best if you make your questions targeted to a specific area rather than try to cover everything in one question. The long, rambling posts are the most difficult for people to follow. However, some background or details in the first few posts is helpful to us. Also try to make the title of your question very geared to the issue at hand. For example, "I need advice" is not helpful in getting good answers. If you look at the other questions, you'll get an idea of which questions are clear and which are not.

Yes. Lets talk about birth control next.

K.,

Yes, everyone is welcome....welcome to mamapedia!!!

You'll get a wide range of answers...there's an eclectic group of people here...To be honest? I hope you are a troll....why? Because I can't fathom a 17 year old with 3 kids...

So I need to ask - where your mom is in all of this....where is your dad?? Did they support a 14 year old having relations with another child???

I'm sorry - you were 15 when you had your first baby and now you didn't learn anything from those first two years and now you are having twins???

You're making adult decisions...do you have your high school diploma?
WHY ON EARTH would you leave your home when you have young kids and you're still a kid yourself....I hope your parents were trying to tell you that you needed to get educated BEFORE you had more babies...

I'm happy to hear you want to be a good mother. One of the best things you will be able to do is finish high school and get a job...I can't imagine life will be easy for a 17 year old with no education and no job and three kids...

Good luck!!

WELCOME!!!! A young mom is a mom just the same.

High five! You're progressing. You've obviously made some choices that have made your path a bit difficult. I too was a teen mom. I am now 40 and a mother of six. My youngest two, I adopted. I am also a foster parent. My youngest, who is turning 3 soon, was born to a barely 15 yo. She tried to get away from her family also...they were the reason she was pregnant at 14. She finally lost her battle of strength at 17 and allowed us to adopt. So I say good job to you for keeping strong. Also, I do believe this sight is for moms period, no matter the age. If you happen to be what they call a troll...I don't care. The question was asked and could use an answer. Other people may need the same question answered too. So from a fellow New Mexico mom, I say good luck and keep asking questions.

Thank you for wanting to be a good mom!!! Questions are great - it means you are trying to do a good job!! Ask away! :)