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I’m 20 and already have three kids, trolls say I’m too young, but I don’t believe in birth control
Bella first became pregnant aged just 17
A 20-YEAR-OLD has revealed that she is already a mum to three kids, and doesn't believe in birth control.
Bella, first became pregnant when she was 17, and now has two daughters, Posie, two, and Auria, one, who she shares with her partner Reason, 21.
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And the young mum recently found out that she is pregnant again, meaning she is soon to be a mum of three.
The couple often share snapshots of their young family online and have been hit with a lot of backlash from trolls.
"The judgments we mainly get are that we're too young to know how to parent kids", Bella told Truly.
"They say that I'm going to leave and that we're not emotionally mature", Reason added.
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Hitting back at these claims, the young parents insisted that having children has made them mature much faster than others their age.
Despite being happy with their lives, the duo admitted that they have lost a lot of friends since having children and struggle with the fact that everyone else who has kids is so much older than them.
Bella revealed that the couple did plan their third child, but revealed that people think they're crazy, as they already have two under two.
"People think we're nuts, but we love it" , said Reason.
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Bella explained that the duo decided to have another child so soon after their others as their wedding is next September, and she didn't want to be a pregnant bride.
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Reason added that they wanted their kids to be close in age.
"It's like shopping at Costco for babies, do it all at once, buy in bulk" he said.
The duo are confident that they can handle a third baby, and think that it will be just a "little more crazy" than dealing with the two kids they already have.
Bella does not believe in contraception, and said she prefers "natural ways of prevention."
"Or I just get pregnant", she said.
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Tracy Kiss, who fell pregnant at 19, has revealed what she believes are the pros of being a young mother.
The personal trainer and blogger, from Buckinghamshire, believes women who give birth in their teens make BETTER mothers than those in their 30s.
She claims young mums snap back into shape quicker, have more energy and relate more easily to their children, meaning they're better behaved and happier.
Tracy told Fabulous: "Women who become first-time mums in their teens make better parents than those in their 30s or 40s.
"I believe if I'd been 10 or so years older before becoming a mother then I wouldn’t have the relationship I have with my children now.
"For a start, being older I would have had less energy and therefore less patience.
"I wouldn’t be as enthusiastic to speak to people after months of sleepless nights as I was in my teens.
"My body snapped back to its pre-pregnancy size through fitness post-birth, which in turn gave me the confidence to date and find love again. I’ve never been happier than I am now at the age of 30 with two children.
"If I’d have been alone at 40 with a newborn baby I’d be more tired, less happy with my body, less energetic and far more stressed from the shock of living my life for myself instead of putting others first. Sometimes age and the innocence of ignorance is a good thing.
"As a teen mum I just got on with it, found my feet and became responsible and capable because at the time I didn’t know any different."
The young mum revealed that she has heard lots of horror stories from friends and family about how birth control can affect hormones, which is why she chooses not to use it.
"It's not something that I have or ever will put in my body, but I don't judge others for it", she said.
Reason's mum Desiree said that she was at first nervous when her son told her that he was going to be a dad at such a young age.
"At first I was kind of worried but they stepped up and proved us wrong", she said.
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The grandma of three added that everyone also says how amazing Bella and Reason are as parents.
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