16 Signs You're a Young Mom
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No matter what time in your life you become a mom, it will most likely involve major sacrifices and a steep learning curve. However, entering the motherhood club at an earlier age involves its own unique set of challenges that many don't realize unless they were once a new mom in their teens or 20s. From being mistaken for your own child's babysitter to feeling constantly judged by both friends and strangers, these are the 16 signs that you were (or still are!) the young mama in your group.
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You’ve been mistaken for a babysitter or nanny.
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Your friends aren’t the ones who you call for advice because they have no clue either (thank goodness for Mom!).
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People have questioned your age or how you could possibly be his mom — on a number of occasions.
04
You struggle with sustaining old friendships because people assume that you're no longer interested.
05
You look forward to how relatively young you’ll be during your child’s adult years.
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It felt lonely at times when you were the first of your friends to have kids.
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You get judged by both friends and strangers . . . sometimes a lot.
08
You care what the other moms think of you.
09
You have a ton of childless friends who are thrilled to babysit.
10
It feels like you and your best friends are living totally different lives.
11
Everyone is eager to shower you with gifts.
12
You feel like you have something to prove.
13
You have moments of self-doubt based on your age and lack of experience.
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You’ve had to make major sacrifices that wouldn’t have come into play if you'd waited — but you wouldn't have it any other way.
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Your friends think you’re ditching because they don’t always understand.
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