tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-972647577919000054.post1267559355181370534..comments2023-10-07T07:26:20.469-07:00Comments on Flux Capacitor: Teenage MotherMaggie Mayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14699674732274478502noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-972647577919000054.post-17716586266900566442008-10-25T03:33:00.000-07:002008-10-25T03:33:00.000-07:00I just stumbled across your blog as I just dedicat...I just stumbled across your blog as I just dedicated myself to creating my own. The beauty of the internet at best is its possibilities of bringing us together. I had my son at 17 and I know exactly what you speak of so eloquently. I too had a lady in a Vons give me that look. I know, I know oh how I know...Maria Burkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05654353320649010425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-972647577919000054.post-71262368749794025942008-10-02T12:46:00.000-07:002008-10-02T12:46:00.000-07:00thank you everyone, it's kind of...amazing to get ...thank you everyone, it's kind of...amazing to get such support. i mean, where were you people when i had him!!! :)Maggie Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14699674732274478502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-972647577919000054.post-3094365303722755752008-10-01T18:05:00.000-07:002008-10-01T18:05:00.000-07:00Maggie,This is a wonderful post-I enjoyed every pa...Maggie,<BR/><BR/>This is a wonderful post-I enjoyed every part of it.<BR/>I waited until I was 24 to have babies, but that was only because I was afraid to have them earlier--worried I wouldn't make a good parent after my own childhood. I learned how beautiful and wonderful it all is. <BR/>I'm sorry you had to put up with cruel people. My children are biracial. With my first baby--one woman asked me if I was her nanny.<BR/>People asked me "What is she mixed with?"--like a dog or something. My husband is Asian. People can be so cruel. The best thing is to live well--it makes you happy and proves them wrong at the same time.<BR/>And I am relieved--other mommies avoid me too--and I know it is because I'm skinny so I know how you feel. Some people have made comments about how I must not have gained much weight while pregnant--I gained 30 and 35 pounds with each one. I don't know why women have to be so catty. My grandmother was a plus-sized woman and she was always beautiful to me.<BR/>I loved your post--wonderful!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-972647577919000054.post-78089931595539856922008-10-01T08:13:00.000-07:002008-10-01T08:13:00.000-07:00I second everything others have said here. You so...I second everything others have said here. You sound like an amazing person!ButtonHolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14612426765349119382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-972647577919000054.post-53968737938521403932008-09-30T19:15:00.000-07:002008-09-30T19:15:00.000-07:00That was very touching! My sister in law got preg...That was very touching! My sister in law got pregnant at 16...I was 19 and married to her brother. I know how hard it is after seeing what she went through. Good for you!Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16995116580320608776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-972647577919000054.post-20399330827705428162008-09-30T18:16:00.000-07:002008-09-30T18:16:00.000-07:00Well you certainly have earned the phrase "Look at...Well you certainly have earned the phrase "Look at me now!!!!!!!!!!"<BR/><BR/>I think some of us who had really bad abusive childhood's, instead of repeating the abuse, we actually become awesome parents.<BR/><BR/> I had to relearn everything too, I read every parenting book out there. I do the opposite of what was done with me. My kids know how much they are loved everyday. <BR/>Just curious, when you were a child, did you know something wasn't right with your family life even at an early age?<BR/><BR/>My brother's 1st year anniversary of his death (due to complications of prior child abuse) is coming up next month. This is getting me to be thinking about my childhood, my children's life and our family. I must find a way to help prevent child abuse, some how.Happyflowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12267350054280475746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-972647577919000054.post-52900059374797170002008-09-30T15:26:00.000-07:002008-09-30T15:26:00.000-07:00My mom was 19 when she got pregnant with me.My mom was 19 when she got pregnant with me.Valerie Lovelandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11309299429765944601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-972647577919000054.post-48027406443409164712008-09-30T08:35:00.000-07:002008-09-30T08:35:00.000-07:00this is one of the most touching, amazing post i'v...this is one of the most touching, amazing post i've read in the blogosphere in the five or so years i've been loitering in it.<BR/><BR/>i envy your life as a parent, darling.Montgomery Maxtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12802362199202674977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-972647577919000054.post-71884603674597344552008-09-30T08:11:00.000-07:002008-09-30T08:11:00.000-07:00You can be proud of your accomplishments and the l...You can be proud of your accomplishments and the life you've given your children. When my husband and I decided to have a child, it was the best decision we'd ever made. My son has enriched my life so much. I would not be the person I am without him. Thank you for posting this, to remind me, not only of what we give to our children, but what our children give to us. Love is circular.Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12588164536314320479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-972647577919000054.post-77888929975435282542008-09-29T22:19:00.000-07:002008-09-29T22:19:00.000-07:00I hope you don't mind me linking to you from cjane...I hope you don't mind me linking to you from cjane, I also hope this is the first time I am contacting you, it is hard to keep track! I am trying to let people know about threads of love, a nie project I am starting, check it out at www.quilt4nie.blogspot.com or on her benefit blog. Thanks! Love, CandiceCandicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06007752363703185398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-972647577919000054.post-28322336758651621312008-09-29T20:41:00.000-07:002008-09-29T20:41:00.000-07:00Amazing post. Seriously, this is the type of piece...Amazing post. Seriously, this is the type of piece I can read again and again and still feel breathless. I want to nominate you for stuff. Hope you don't mind. <BR/>I did not know this about you, Maggie. I am not particularly religious myself, but all I can think is, these children - what a blessing.michellewoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15147367806011608664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-972647577919000054.post-49385790822501281592008-09-29T18:24:00.000-07:002008-09-29T18:24:00.000-07:00Beautiful! I remember when I was in HS and there w...Beautiful! I remember when I was in HS and there were two girls pregnant one being only 14. Your a Positive Example for young girls who face the same challenges. Im in a differn't situation, a Grandmother at 41! Not my biological grandaughter but boy o boy you should see the looks and comments I get when I walk our Precious Autumn through our neighborhood! Imagine when I tell them my my 22 year old Stepdaughter still in recovery from drugs decided to haver her baby also! Usually stops people in their tracks. There are Exceptions, Thank God.. JamieSimply Me Arthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10348756964186129049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-972647577919000054.post-30154656264900399332008-09-29T15:47:00.000-07:002008-09-29T15:47:00.000-07:00Beautifully written, darling. BEAUTIFULLY WRITTEN....Beautifully written, darling. BEAUTIFULLY WRITTEN.<BR/><BR/>Coming from a town where pregnant teens were actually a common sight (my two great friends had 'em at that age and younger), I am surprised and appalled by the reactions you got for making the choice to have your sweetheart. It's like a movie. :/<BR/><BR/>Boy, you showed them all, Maggie. I adore your distinctive magpie waltz to your own colorful tune. How blessed that baby turned out to be (both of them!). :)<BR/>xoxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com