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post #21 of 209
2/18/10 at 11:49am
About calling the baby "it":
I noticed that Farrah's mom did the same thing and it drove me nuts. She never called Sophia by her name, only "The Baby" or "Baby."
I didn't think the mom on the most recent episode was trying to be mean when she was comparing the baby to a puppy, etc. I think she was at the end of her rope and was desperate to get through to her daughter. I felt really bad for the grandma. I really wonder what would have happened if she had just refused to take care of Jace so much made Jenelle deal with the responsibility...

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post #22 of 209
2/19/10 at 3:18am
Thread Starter 
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Originally Posted by oiseau View Post
I think they leave the episodes up for a week, then take them down for a month or so before putting them up again. I'm not totally sure why it works that way, but other shows are like that too.

I would bet that they don't show the moms that make it work because it wouldn't be as good of TV without all the drama! I think MTV also gets a good bit of criticism for "glorifying" teen parenthood with the show, so I think they'd have a tough time showing a teen mom & her partner who made everything work and lived happily ever after. I think it would be nice to see a mom that make it work, but I can see the reasons why they'd choose to show more dysfunctional moms too...
This. I noticed that this time around, the show has a totally different focus. Last time, this show started earlier in the pregnancy and followed the girls as they came to grips with the pregnancy and then the delivery, and then a little bit of time with the baby. This time, I think they started at 30 weeks and started right off the bat with stuff going wrong. They were sending a really clear message: teen motherhood is HARD.

Teens for some reason, sometimes think pregnancy is cute. I can't explain it. The teen girls I work with are always talking about how cute I am and obsess over my baby. I'm careful to remind them that I'm 25 and have been married for over 2 years to the love of my life... and that pregnancy is anything but cute. I think maybe that's why MTV is skipping the pregnancy part and skipping straight to the mothering part. Pregnancy is only 9 months where everyone pays attention to you, pampers you, and treats you like a celebrity... followed by reality.

On the other hand, I think its a disservice to all the girls who DO make it work. I don't know which is a better role model to the girls who watch these shows.
post #23 of 209
2/19/10 at 4:00am
I just watched the new episode and it really made me sad..really, really sad.

So many things, I really am not even sure where to start. The baby's dad cursing her out on the phone..I was so glad she left him.

I too was excited to see her at least attempt to breastfeed but then I was just beside myself when I saw her put a bottle in the microwave!!!!!!!!!

That poor sweet little boy. He is so precious.

I also really hate how it seems like the parents of the teen moms on the show are always yelling at their daughters in front of the babies. But I guess if the family dynamics were good in the first place, as others have mentioned, it might not make good tv. : (
post #24 of 209
2/19/10 at 11:07am
I saw Jenelle's (that's her name right?) mom as just being completely stressed out and that's why she was acting that way. I don't really blame her. She had to get a baby ready for day early in the morning, then put 8-9 hours in at a job then come home and care for a baby all night while her daughter partied.
post #25 of 209
2/19/10 at 11:18am
I also was glad to see Jenelle nursing. I know she didn't stick with it but it was good to see someone try. I hope the show is a reality check for teenagers who don't get how hard it really is to be a teen mother.
post #26 of 209
2/19/10 at 12:21pm
I watched the first one last night. It made me really sad and so pissed for the grandmother. Jenelle is the most immature mom on this show yet (please let her keep that title but let her out grow it very soon). I understand why the grandmother lost it. For one she's sleep deprived from raising a newborn and working full time and most of all she's watching her daughter neglect her child, that can not be easy. Jenelle didn't seem at all bonded with her son, her indifference to him was heartbreaking to me. He seemed like nothing more than an inconvenience to her.
Jenelle's friends though (not the ones she was always out partying with) were impressive and I wish she would have listened to them more.
The father of the baby OH boy, he needs to get help with his alcohol issues and his verbal abusiveness. But I guess he's out of the picture at this point (or whenever the show was filmed).
Just a sad situation on this episode and thank goodness the baby has his grandmother.
post #27 of 209
2/20/10 at 12:58pm
When does this show normally air? Has the second show come on yet? I have been watching the Olympics so I haven't been seeking out other shows.
post #28 of 209
2/20/10 at 1:09pm
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Originally Posted by Bunnyflakes View Post
When does this show normally air? Has the second show come on yet? I have been watching the Olympics so I haven't been seeking out other shows.
You can find it online and today in the next couple hours they are doing a rerun of it.

I think it normally airs on Tuesday nights though.
post #29 of 209
2/20/10 at 10:48pm
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post #30 of 209
2/20/10 at 10:56pm
nak

I was disappointed that the nurses didn't help her bf until day two in the hospital.

I also wish that g-ma would have stopped yelling at Janelle over the baby. It was bad enough that the baby wasn't being held while having a bottle. They didn't need to yell over him too
post #31 of 209
2/21/10 at 12:45am
'I stayed home for a loooong time, for 2 whole days.' Yikes. and she was so happy to get rid of the baby in day care at only 3 weeks old. That was one of the most stressful episodes yet. Poor grandma. Yes there were times she could have handled it better but then you have to look at who she was talking to. She was a really good grandma and then her daughter threatening to take the baby and never let her see her again if she didn't shut up and let her party.. oh my. Broke my heart.

At least her two friends came over after her not talking to them for 2 whole days, and called her out saying what her mom was saying which stopped her in her tracks. I bet going to parties alone wouldn't be as much fun.

btw, why is a 16 year old "partying" anyway? and her comments what's with all these rules if i live here crap is about? Maybe her life was way to lenient.
post #32 of 209
2/21/10 at 12:49am
btw, how come my boppy didn't come with underpants. That was kind of cool. Though I barely used it. I have enough boppy padding myself to keep her comfy.
post #33 of 209
2/21/10 at 2:23am
Did anyone watch this? http://www.mtv.com/videos/misc/47623...tml#id=1630570

My. Lord. I'm not sure I'll be watching the rest of the season.
post #34 of 209
2/21/10 at 2:26am
Can't watch it because of my region, what's it about?
post #35 of 209
2/23/10 at 8:47pm
Wow- Just watched Janelle (?sp) and am so sad for the baby. And the mom.... like other pps said, she is soooo disconnected from her baby. That breaks my heart. And how she treated her mom was horrible!
What did make me laugh out loud was when she said, "I make time for myself." Ummm... you are a mom of a little baby- there really is no such thing as time for yourself for a few months. And you are "making that time for yourself" by putting your mom in a difficult position by having her take more care of your baby than she already is. I saw that as a very selfish position to take.
~maddymama
post #36 of 209
2/24/10 at 12:37am
I'm watching right now and if that boyfriend makes one more horrible comment to her while she's in labor about how men have a higher pain tolerance or how labor isn't that hard I'm going to.... UAV. He is so ridiculously immature! Even his own mother is calling him out on it! That poor girl.
post #37 of 209
2/24/10 at 12:45am
Is this a new one you are talking about? I am watching the Olympics. I will have to check it out online later.
post #38 of 209
2/24/10 at 12:48am
I can't watch it till tomorrow so I'm opting out of this thread for the rest of the night LOL
post #39 of 209
2/24/10 at 12:52am
You will want to throw things at your television.
post #40 of 209
2/24/10 at 12:54am
Thread Starter 
I'm in the middle of watching my DVR of this week's episode, and while I think her boyfriend is a huge tool I think its really cute the relationship she has with her brother. Maybe by watching what his sister is going through, he'll make better decisions than her. It's nice for once to see a girl who is just plain naive than one who is a total brat to her family.

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