At the tender age of 13, Melbourne student Mollie Syrigos fell pregnant with boyfriend Oscar Wilks’ baby.
When their son Theodore was welcomed into the world, the teenagers became Australia’s youngest parents.
Now 15, Mollie has revealed that she and Oscar are set to welcome a sibling for their little one in December, and despite the challenges ahead, they reveal they couldn’t be more excited.
“I know it will a huge challenge but I’m prepared for that challenge. When you love something so much challenges sort of make you stronger and I’m ready for the challenges and very excited for the new baby to come,” she told Nine.com.au of her growing baby, which like Theodore, was unplanned.
Mollie after welcoming baby Theodore. (Image via: Facebook)
Reliving the memory of her their pregnancy, the couple, who live together with Oscar’s father, recall how she had little support, and were even at times suggested to terminate the pregnancy.
“For a couple of months I didn’t have much support. Everyone was trying to persuade me to get an abortion which wasn’t too fun, it was very difficult actually,” she says.
“But I stuck to it because I couldn’t ever imagine getting rid of such an amazing thing. I had no doubt in my mind about this baby I was carrying, which is now a little 13-month-old.”
The parents are excited to give their son a sibling. (Image via: Facebook)
It certainly hasn’t been easy for the couple, who have faced judgement and relentless comments from strangers referring to their age impacting their ability to raise a child, but the young mum insists it’s all been worth it for the joy she receives in being a mother.
“Still to this day we get dirty looks and rude comments, people messaging me on Facebook and calling me,” she says.
“But I don’t really mind. It’s totally worth the judgement to be honest.”
Though she herself dropped out of high school, Mollie says that education is the most important thing going forward. She’s begun her study at Swinburne University of Technology’s secondary school classes for young mothers, and is undertaking year 11 subjects, as well as a business course.
“I’d love to go to university and follow through with my education and be a good role model for my kids,” she says.
Now To Love wishes Mollie and Oscar the best for their growing family.
