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Serate
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08-21-2001
| Wednesday, December 01, 2010 - 12:24 pm
In Iowa, where Farrah is, all she has to do is set up a schedule - it can even be as little as once a year - for the grandparents to see Sophia and then the grandparents are not allowed to take her to court. Not sure if Derrick's parents are in Iowa or Nebraska, but Iowa law would take precedence. Tho in the case of her own parents, there is a chance they could sue Farrah because Sophia lived with them and they provided a great amount of her care. Depends on how long she hasn't been living with them, and if they continue to be a constant presence in Sophia's life. Doesn't seem fair to Derrick's parents, but that's how the law is written.
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Scout
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01-19-2005
| Wednesday, December 01, 2010 - 12:40 pm
Watching - that family really was awful to her. Especially the way the grandma wouldn't even speak directly to her. i don't know - maybe they had some really horrible argument and Christinna said or did something so bad the grandma isn't going to forget it, but wow. I think that Isaiah was very easily swayed by them. If he wanted a paternity test, then he should have privately asked her for one. but to bring her there and let them all gang up on her like that was not right. He's her husband, but he just let them say these awful things to her. And knowing she had no one, but them, made it feel even worse. I know someone who said they wondered if these girls lost all function of their arms and legs the moment they found out they were pregnant, because the idea of them going out and getting a job and helping out never seems to occur to them. Even if they can't find anything else, they're home anyway, why not babysit? I think Isaiah was using the baby as an excuse. If Christinna had already graduated and he had a scholarship, surely they could have found some married student housing and found some part-time jobs. Plus, the university might have some kind of day-care.
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Sia
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03-10-2002
| Wednesday, December 01, 2010 - 12:44 pm
Watching2, I was very disappointed to see how rude Christina's in-laws were to her. That was just unacceptable. I too wish he'd kept the scholarship and gotten his education. I really think they could have lived in married housing on campus, surely. The college education and football program would have given them a more secure future than his full-time job making sandwiches. Why can't kids just see ahead to the consequences of their actions? Sweet baby, sad family situation, but to their credit, the baby's parents seem to have a committed relationship. They weren't fighting, neglectful, petty, or using the child as a pawn; in other words, the couple seem to stand a better chance of staying together and raising a happy child than about 95% of the other pairs profiled in this series. I would add Catelynn and Tyler in the "good parents" category. They seem so much more sensible than most of their own parents.
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Scout
Member
01-19-2005
| Wednesday, December 01, 2010 - 1:39 pm
Sia - I believe I read that last night's couple are either divorced or have filed for divorce.
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Serate
Member
08-21-2001
| Wednesday, December 01, 2010 - 2:25 pm
Shortly after my episode finished filming, Isiah and I separated and recently decided to get a divorce. At first he came to visit Destiny every single day he had off from work and he supported her financially in any way he possibly could. Ever since we officially decided to get a divorce and stopped talking, he hasn’t come to visit Destiny or helped financially in over a month. It’s almost like Destiny and I were a package deal, and now that were not together, he doesn’t have anything to do with her. It really hurts. http://www.teen.com/16-and-pregnant-christinna-interview/
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Watching2
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07-07-2001
| Wednesday, December 01, 2010 - 3:08 pm
That's too bad. I'm not surprised the marriage didn't last, but him not seeing his daughter or supporting her is just very sad for the baby and someday, I hope him. The court can make him pay child support, but it can't make him care. I wonder if Christinna has moved back or is planning on moving back to NY? I agree with everyone who said they should have continued their college plans and moved in married housing. They might have even been able to get student aid which would have helped pay for it. Kids are just so impulsive. They can't picture the future unless everything goes according to their "dream plans." They can't be a parent AND go to school. They can't be a parent AND play music, be an artist, be whatever. Yes, plans need to be adjusted, but it doesn't mean the "dream" can't be incorporated in family life.
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Scout
Member
01-19-2005
| Wednesday, December 01, 2010 - 3:24 pm
Watching - I believe she is back in NY and is attending college.
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Reader234
Member
08-13-2000
| Wednesday, December 01, 2010 - 3:59 pm
My sil lives in Noblesville IN - she said Gary and Leah visit the same pool she takes her kids to - lol (that came out when I told them that DD met Howie from Big Brother!! LOL) (she says people stared at them, she didnt know why, her friend told her he was on MTV!)
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Willwillbee
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09-20-2001
| Wednesday, December 01, 2010 - 4:51 pm
re: the mother of Farrah’s late baby daddy Derek, seeking “grandparent’s rights ” in Court. I think that if they had offered financial support (instead of a law suit) Farrah would have been more than willing to liberal visitation (aka free baby sitting). She seemed so thrilled that his sister wanted to spend time with her daughter. Not that they should have to pay to see the child but since their son can't & the survivor benefits being so little for someone so young - it sure would have gone a long way to cementing the relationship & if they didn't get adequate visitation, then they could threaten to withdraw their financial support. Even $50 a month would have been helpful (& probably cheaper than the law suit).
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Watching2
Member
07-07-2001
| Wednesday, December 01, 2010 - 6:11 pm
Thanks, Scout. Did you read that somewhere? I'm glad she's continuing her education. Thing is, we don't know how long ago these pieces were done. I "think" these new shows were filmed the same time as the ones shown in Feb. It could well be a year since what we saw was filmed. Sea - I missed when you said earlier than Amber's Dad was dying. That's very sad. Was it mentioned on the show? I wonder about her mother. On one of the older shows I saw when Amber got her own place, I think her mom was there for Leah's b-day party. I wonder where she is most of the time. Sorry if I'm asking things that are old news to everyone else. That's funny your relatives didn't know who they were! Howie, huh? 
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Frogichik
Member
06-11-2002
| Thursday, December 02, 2010 - 7:27 am
This "may" only be rumor. but I called this months ago. It's SSOOOOO obvious she is addicted to pills. The anger issue is a MAJOR sign! http://perezhilton.com/2010-12-01-teen-mom-star-amber-portwood-has-a-drug-problem Does Teen Mom Star Amber Portwood Have A Drug Problem?? According to sources, Portwood puts Lindsay Lohan at her absolute worst to shame, and is hooked on not only the painkillers morphine and hydrocodone, but also the anti-anxiety drug Klonopin and the amphetamines Adderall and Vyvanse! The insider explains: "Amber has become a full-blown drug addict. She abuses a laundry list of different drugs. Her doctor prescribed Klonopin for her anger problems, and Tramadol for back pain. But she gets hydrocodone, morphine, Vyvanse and Adderall from drug dealers and pals. She mixes the pills with vodka and tequila, and if she keeps it up, she's going to kill herself or someone else!"
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Mamie316
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07-08-2003
| Thursday, December 02, 2010 - 7:29 am
The last couple breaking up is sad but not unexpected. The women in his family held on tight to him. I could not be a part of that family. I do have a problem with these last two girls though complaining about being stuck at home while the guy is "out" all day. They are working to support the baby! It just makes me so sad that these kids just have unprotected sex without thinking at all.
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Frogichik
Member
06-11-2002
| Thursday, December 02, 2010 - 7:31 am
http://perezhilton.com/2010-12-01-amber-portwood-tattoos-huge-portrait-of-baby-leah-on-her-side Oh, Amber! Teen Mom Will Regret This! Teen Mom Amber Portwood has made another fantastic life decision — and just like baby Leah it's permanent! In the latest issue of Star magazine, Gary Shirley's baby momma showed off a HUGE tattoo of baby Leah that was inked on to the left side of her body. A source told the mag: "Amber brought in a portrait of her daughter for the artist to work with. It was her first tattoo, so she was nervous — very emotional, considering what she's going through with Leah." Maybe this new addition will make her think twice about getting pregnant again because that tattoo is NOT going to look cute when it's all stretched out.
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Reader234
Member
08-13-2000
| Thursday, December 02, 2010 - 9:15 am
Wow - really? 16 and Pregnant Family furious with MTV editing of course - ie Isiah's family didnt like the way MTV portrayed them... http://www.tmz.com/2010/12/01/16-and-pregnant-family-furious-with-mtv/ Kathleen tells us MTV set up shots and heavily edited footage in the episode -- which revolves around Isiah, his baby mama Christinna (right) and the birth of their daughter Destiny. Kathleen says she's particularly upset with a scene involving a DNA test she bought for Christinna -- claiming she came off as a cold-hearted because MTV left out one key detail -- "They didn’t show that [Christinna] had told us she had had sex with some other guy."
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Frogichik
Member
06-11-2002
| Thursday, December 02, 2010 - 9:34 am
I think his family was shown in a good light. If Christina knew Isiah was the father, she should agree to the test. So what?! If you want proof, here you go! Isiah threw away his future, his family should be concerned.
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Sia
Member
03-10-2002
| Thursday, December 02, 2010 - 5:55 pm
Wow, Reader, it does shed new light on the situation if Christinna admitted to having another partner than Isaiah. I can see why Kathleen would be very angry. Scout, I completely agree that the girls should try and contribute to the family income, but considering that most of them fall so far behind in their studies, it's probably just too much to ask. As for babysitting at home, that's a fabulous thing that more mature women do. These teen mothers seem completely overwhelmed by ONE baby. I can't imagine leaving my precious child with a new teen mom--even if she were providing me with free babysitting, LOL! Many of the girls we've seen are almost neglectful of their own babies. I can't imagine how difficult it would be for them to juggle more than one child. Makes me cringe when I remember Amber's pregnancy scare. All that girl doesn't need is another child that she's not emotionally equipped to properly rear.
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Serate
Member
08-21-2001
| Thursday, December 02, 2010 - 6:32 pm
If Christina knew Isiah was the father, she should agree to the test. It appeared to me that the problem Christinna had was being "ambushed" by Isaiah's family. She said if Isaiah had asked her, just the two of them, she would have done it. Whether that was true or not, I think if it were me and his family plopped a DNA test out and expected me to take it, I would have walked out too.
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Wednesday, December 15, 2010 - 10:11 am
Here's a look at the new set of Teen Moms.... http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20449708,00.html
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Escapee
Member
06-15-2004
| Wednesday, December 15, 2010 - 10:21 am
Ok, watched last night. Does anyone just want to smack Kayla? Is it just me?
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Amchess
Member
08-27-2002
| Wednesday, December 15, 2010 - 1:51 pm
Read that Amber is preggers again!!! and that she's hoping it's Gary's.
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Cricket
Member
08-05-2002
| Wednesday, December 15, 2010 - 2:04 pm
I do, Escapee. That poor baby. I blame her mother in part. What mother let's a girl's boyfriend move in with them? It's no wonder she's pregnant. The baby is howling and sucking on his finger...do ya think he's hungry Kayla?? As one person stated, "You have to get a license to drive, but anyone can be a parent." Very sad. They really need to mandate parenting classes for mothers under 18 years of age if they are keeping their babies. I feel so awful for these little ones.
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Reader234
Member
08-13-2000
| Wednesday, December 15, 2010 - 2:39 pm
But the mothers (ie grandmothers) are there filling in gaps - some are resentful, but at the same time as they are trying to parent their children to be better moms - (the last 2 wanted to continue on partying as if it was ok, had the baby lets party) but were then at home taking care of baby! and I dont get how that idiot of a baby daddy could sleep through the baby screaming - why did they allow him to have the game system in the house? OK if he has to move in, he moves in, but he got kicked out of his own home due to obessive game playing - so it doesnt come in the house - you are a dad - be a man - man up, you get up at the 2am, 4am, 6am feedings - and why arent these kids - well, I can only imagine, but I wish they could nurse those babies for at least 6 weeks (it really is better for lazy people like me - no bottles to wash, no formula to measure, no formula wasted if the baby doesnt drink it all) but of course then its hard if not impossible to pump - - - no comment on Amber - just asking for protection for the baby, God bless the children, they have no voice.. they have no choice.
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Escapee
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06-15-2004
| Wednesday, December 15, 2010 - 2:43 pm
Here is what gets me, her boyfriend seems like a real standup guy. He wants to do the whole family thing, move in together, get married and take care of her. Instead of growing up like she should, she wants to stay with mama, and have her old life back, and be a kid, and have her summer, and be a senior. I feel badly for the boyfriend who seems to have stepped up, but she hasn't. Spoiled rotten. And, ITA about the game playing boyfriend....The game goes or they both go.
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Wednesday, December 15, 2010 - 3:04 pm
That's what happens when kids have kids. Kayla hasn't grown up yet. Just because they feel they are mature enough to have sex does not mean they are actually mature enough to handle the aftermath. As for Megan's boyfriend, if I was her mom, I would make him get up off his lazy butt, put down the controller and take care of his baby!
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Escapee
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06-15-2004
| Wednesday, December 15, 2010 - 3:14 pm
Now that she has a child of her own, it's time to step up and force yourself to grow up to benefit the child. I don't care if she don't wanna....tough noogies Kayla.
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