Name:	Malinda
Country:	U.S.A.
State:	Texas
Age:	17
Special Talents:	being a mother to 2
Hobbies:	making menus
Where do you work?	at home taking care of my children
Were you working when you became pregnant? If yes, doing what?	no
Are you in school?	I am getting my diploma at home
If you've graduated, what is your degree?	enter here
How old were you when you had your first child?	14
Did you keep? abort? give up for adoption?:	keep them both
Was it the first time you had sex?	no
Were you and the father a couple?	yes and still are
Are you still together?	yes
If you're not together, is the father involved? How is he involved?	enter here
Were you using protection against pregnancy? If yes, what kind?	yes condoms
If not, was it because you were trying to get pregnant? Please explain:	enter here
Did you know how you would support the baby? Support yourself?	yes
Were you using protection against STDs?	yes, but not for that purpose
How many children do you have?	2 boys
What are their names, ages, birthdays?	Austin 3 11-1-96 August 1 8-13-98
Was the pregnancy emotionally difficult?	no
Was the pregnancy physically difficult? i.e. were there any medical problems?	premature labor with Austin and August was a premie
What was/is the most difficult experience as a young mother?	being judged
Was your family helpful/supportive?	yes some of them
Did you stay at home with your parents?	for 2 months
Did your family help support you? The baby? Emotionally, financially, or both?	emotionally yes finacially for 2 months
Do they support you now? Emotionally, financially, or both?	emotionally
Did/do you need public assistance? How did/does that make you feel?	did didn't like it at all
Was the father's family involved with the pregnancy? Emotionally, financially, or both?	yes both
Did the father's family help support you? Emotionally, financially, or both?	emotionally
Does the child have a relationship with the paternal Grandparents?	yes
Do you feel accepted by people your age?	yes they were great
Do you feel like you have it harder than people your own age without children?	no not really
Are you happy with the decisions you have made? (Be honest. . .it's ok to feel bad, we all do sometimes)	yes very much so
What are your personal goals? (goals for yourself as an individual not as a mother)	to either own my own business or be a therapist
Have your goals changed since you became a parent?	no
Do you feel that reaching your goals will be more difficult now that your a teen parent?	no
What would you tell a (school age) 12-18 year old girl that wanted to get pregnant?	I would tell them what it is like and explain what they would be missing
How do you think being a Young Mother has changed you?	made me a better person
How do you think society looks upon teen pregnancy?	usually very poorly
Why do you think there are so many teen parents?	I can't really say
List 5 Pro's to being a teen Mother?	growing with my children,still young and energetic,
List 5 Con's to being a teen Mother?:	being judged
What do you expect to get out of being a member of Young Mothers?:	to meet other teen parents
Today's Date:	11-15-99

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