I became a mom early on, had my kids when I was 19-22. So now that I’m in my early 30s, my kids are “big kids.” I love seeing how they help care for their cousins, but sometimes it’s really alienating when others my age are just having babies. Anyone else in the same boat? I know motherhood can always be lonely, but it has felt extra lonely going through life experiences that don’t “match up” with other women my age.
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I am in the same boat! I had my kids at 19-21. My oldest just graduated high school. I feel the same way.

I recently had my baby, well he’s nine months now. I was 22 when he was born. To be honest I feel alienated right now because not many people my age have had babies yet. But I always like to think that when I get to your age my boy will be older therefore I’ll be able to enjoy my later adult life. I dunno? Is it not the same for you guys?

I feel you guys! I’m in my 30s and I had my boys when I was in my 20s. My oldest will be 16 in August and my youngest will be 13 in July. All the moms on here have newborns and toddlers so I feel so outta place🤣🤦🏽♀️🤷🏽♀️

that is EXACTLY how I feel. Both of my children will be legal adults by the time I’m 40. I feel like I’m in my prime now at 37 more than I ever did in my 20s 😂The biggest issue is my friends that are close to my age.. they have kids that are 4-10 so they can’t always get a babysitter for nights out and I don’t always want to include young kids 🤷🏻♀️

I started out having kids at 19 as well. I have 4 kids total ages of 13,12 10 and 7

You are not alone. I had my son when I was 19 and my daughter at 24. They are 14 and 9.

This is me got pregnant at 17 had kids til I was 23 . Now my oldest is 13 youngest 8 n everyone my age is pregnant now lol I’m 31 with only 10 years left n all my kids are raised . Everyone I know will still be raising kids

I had my first at 21 shes 16 yrs old now and I have a 2 yr old son now and still feel alienated due to circumstances I'm 37 now and starting again with the toddler stage and raising another one

I’m 30 with a 10 year old. It is very hard.

Had my daughter at 19, she’s 11 now and my son is 8 weeks and I’m so fucking glad I left such a big gap. I’m loving seeing her blossom into this caring big sister a side to which I’ve never seen before, but hard being the polar opposite end of their needs.

I had my eldest at 20 years old. He is 15 now, and my youngest is 17 months old. I felt like I was alone then, and now, being 36 with a toddler, I feel almost too old.

I appreciate this thread, yawl!! My kids are 6 and 10 years old, so def not older kids but I don't feel relatable with moms of babies and toddlers. My kids argue with me and I get to sleep through the night 😆