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Talkin’ Babies With Maci from MTV’s Teen Mom
July 20, 2010 Posted in Entertainment
The new season of Teen Mom premiers tonight at 10 PM on MTV and this CollegeCandy intern couldn’t be more excited. Not only do we get to find out if Amber’s havin’ another baby, but I had the chance to chat with everyone’s favorite mama, Maci. She filled me in on how her life has changed since she moved from Chattanooga, Bentley started talking up a storm, and even gave the CollegeCandy readers some invaluable dating advice. Oh, and she’s got a new man (who seems like a much better fit than her ex-fiance, Ryan). Yay, Maci!
Our convo is below, but if you want the really juicy deetz, you’ll just have to tune in tonight and find out for yourself!
CC: So, season 2! So exciting! What are you looking forward to most this season?
Maci: Honestly, to just kind of see and backtrack. After watching the first two seasons and reliving it I’ve learned a lot about myself and I’ve seen how I can do better… things that I’ve done wrong and things that I’ve done right. I’m interested in seeing what the other girls are up to because we don’t get to talk as much as normal friends! I want to see what’s going on in their lives too.
Do you guys keep in touch outside of the show or just at things like the reunion episodes?
No, I do talk to the girls on, like, a regular basis. A couple of times a month we check in with each other and see how things are going.
Which Teen Mom are you closest with?
Caitlin, probably.
How is your life different now that you’ve been a mom for over a year?
Oh my god, so different. Bentley’s big now so we can go play. Go to different parks and stuff. When he was little he really didn’t do anything but sleep but it’s been crazy. There’s something new every day.
What do you want others – other teen moms, teens in general, college students – to get out of the show? Specifically, the upcoming season?
I want people that aren’t pregnant to really see the struggles that we go through. I want the show to be pretty much like birth control, kind of. I want them to see what happens when you do get pregnant at a young age. I want grown-ups to see that talking to your kids about sex is a good thing and it can prevent their children from going through what we’re going through. So, I just want it to be educational and I feel like it’s doing a very good job so far.
What is the biggest sacrifice you had to make because you got pregnant when you were so young?
My youth. Being a teenager and having a college life. Being able to hang out with my friends every day. Having responsibility but not having the normal responsibilities of a teenager. Really just my youth. Being a kid, I guess.
Was it worth it?
Yeah, it’s definitely been worth it. I would never trade… as bad as it sounds, I love my friends (laughing), [but] I would never trade a night with Bentley for a night with them.
Have you had a favorite moment or thing that Bentley’s done so far?
Um, probably just talking. He has his own little personality. He talks now and he’s just a little person that’s with me all the time. That’s fun.
How do you balance out being a teenager with being a parent?
I really just have to keep my priorities in line. I’m still friends with all the people I was friends with before I got pregnant but I have to know that Bentley comes first and then school and then work and then doing stuff with my friends. It’s easy, well it’s not easy, but it’s easier to do it if you know what priorities are more important than other ones. That’s what I have to keep in mind… what’s important.
Previews for this season have shown that you have started dating again, how has that been going?
It’s good! I’m happier now and he’s good with Bentley.
Oh… so there’s one guy!
Yes, there’s one guy. I really didn’t date much after Ryan. He’s the first guy that I’ve been dating since. It’s a lot easier now to have the support of him rather than kind of the stressful relationship that I had with Ryan.
Did he know right away that you had Bentley? How did you address that?
Yeah, he knew. We’ve been friends for a really, really long time. So he knew what was all going on and he knew about the baby and stuff like that so that made it easy too that he already knew.
Do you have any advice for teen moms that are trying to date?
Just really make sure to pick someone that’s worth being around you and your baby, and someone that knows the responsibility you have. Really just somebody who is going to support you and help you rather than bring things into your life that you don’t need to deal with. And you don’t NEED to date. I don’t think if I hadn’t found Kyle I would be dating. It’s not something that should really be important right now. If you find somebody, that’s great but I really don’t think it’s something single moms really need to be looking for, especially because it takes away your time from being a mom.
What is the best dating advice that you’ve received?
That I need to find somebody who is my best friend before someone that I am just physically attracted to. Things work out a lot better when you are friends before a boyfriend that you just think is cute.
I know you said before that you watch the show. Has it been weird for you to look back and see yourself?
It is weird to see things that you forget that happened or, at the time, you didn’t think they were that important. When I watch the show I see things that I would have forgotten. And it brings me back into that time.
Do you have any advice for the other moms after watching their scenes with their baby?
Not really. We’ve kind of been really good at what their problems are. Because in the show we all have different struggles and we’re all dealing with different things. I think everybody is doing well with dealing with what their struggles are.
A lot of people think that out of all the teen moms you have the best head on your shoulders. Do you have anyone to thank for that? Does that have to do with how you were raised or that you were okay with putting aside your friends and just really focusing on Bentley?
I think it was honestly just because of the way that I was raised. I guess if I had to thank anybody it would have to be my parents just because my whole life they taught me that if I get in a situation or if I get in trouble that it’s my responsibility and I have to deal with it. And if I need them, they will be there as much as I need them but it is my responsibility and I have to do what is right. And since I was raised that way, as soon as I found out I was pregnant I knew instantly that it was my responsibility that I was gonna have to do the right thing and do the best I could. Even though I knew my parents would be there to help me, they weren’t going to be there to take the responsibility for me. And I’m glad they raised me that way.
What would you tell girls who are in situation like you were?
To really think about how their life has been and what they want to do for their child. For me, I never had to think about adoption. But there are some people, like Caitlin and Tyler, who don’t have this ability to have a baby. And they made an amazing choice for adoption and I think girls really need to look at all the options and know what they have in their lives so that they can give the same thing to their baby.
This is a question that I have to ask… do you now practice safe sex and use birth control?
Do I now? Yes I do.
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Momb says:
Wed, 21st Jul 201010:21 am
I think you and Caitlin are the best moms when Ryan sees that he will regret it and it will be to late the other two girls can learn alot from you. As for farrah karma will get her . Her mom has been nothing but helpful to her and she send her to jail ihope her daughter doesn't turn out to be like her and amber is just plain lazy she can't even get her GED and she doesn't treat her baby dady with respect
jasmine says:
Wed, 28th Jul 20107:10 am
I wanna start off by sayinq iLove this show<3 maci you are an amazinq mom * we are just alike. iHave a baby boy ; also & iLove him more then anythinq ; & he's always #1. Amber , you are also a qreat mom<3 its hard dealinq w/ everythinq , especially when you think your loosinq your love|babys father. Farrah , your also dealinq w/ alot! But , I think movinq out was the best thinq to do! Caitlin , your in a touqh situation! Its qonna be hard for him to trust you aqain. .but, I think you quys are stronq enouqh to qet past this. I think your all qood mothers. I know, its hard! I'm a teen mom too! But @ the end of the day. .its ALL worth it
Selena Baquedano says:
Sun, 1st Aug 20104:25 am
I think Maci is doing a really good job, for her age. I know because i was in her place at one time. But i love that she has Maci has her family's support it really helps, so u can finish your education to make a better life for Maci and her ow soooo cute little boy. I did have that support. I wish had that kind of support when. I had my daugther,but im older now and have my 2nd child and got my GED and life is good. But its still hard at time. But what im try to say if you but ur mind to it u can due anything u want with out a man : )
marcus says:
Sun, 1st Aug 20104:22 pm
i think you are a very wonderful girl. you deserve so much better then ryan . hes just a little boy that needs to grow up , theres a real man out there for you hun and hes gunna make ryan and yours relationship look like it was just a fling.
brittany says:
Fri, 6th Aug 20108:06 am
for one i think maci is a great mom!but i know we see there life on tv but we dont see everthing!so people need to stop judeing them!because you see some of there life does not know who or how thier life is!
and ryan he is just a big jerk who needs to get a life!
Dayle says:
Mon, 9th Aug 20107:58 pm
Maci is definatley one of the more mature mothers, & farrah is struggling, I dont have the best relationship with my mother, its kinda like farrahs, & after seeing her act like that, i changed my priorities. I have a better relationship with my mother now, & my daughter knows her now, but farrah needs to step up, shes so immature & sorry to say 'A bitch!'
lilmoma08 says:
Fri, 20th Aug 20109:34 am
i have to say Maci is tha best mom on this show she has a good head on her shoulders and knos what she has to do to take care of bentley i kno between bein a single mom goin to college and work its rough but ur doin a damn good job @ it!!Farrah i think ur just a selfish bitch and dont care about about ne body but urself u took ur daughter away 4rm tha only family she really has just bc things didn go ur way!!Amber i think its best if u and gary just split up tha only thing yall are doin is puttin tha baby threw hell u and gary have alot of growin up to do!! catlynn im glad u and ty got things worked out yall make such a good couple i kno yalls decision was hard but yall have really stuck together im proud of yall!!!!:)
Johnel says:
Tue, 31st Aug 20107:56 pm
I was a teen mom. My daughter who I had at 17 and I watch the show. We do love all the girls very much all in different ways. I give you all credit. I relate to Maci so much and have the highest respect for her. I would love to be in contact with Maci and help her and Bently out in any way I could. I want to see them make it and to be happy. I would hate to see Maci struggle. It sucks I did it. Maci has made a lot of the same decisions and moves I made and I wish her all the luck in the world.
Jonathan says:
Wed, 15th Sep 201010:21 pm
Umm no Maci is a stupid B!*^% and Bently deserves to have his father around! Yes Ryan was a douche for about a year by not getting more involved with him. He now wants to and is more than stepping up! He wants to keep seeing his child and have that bond and relationship grow! He deserves to have Bently and spend just as much time with him as Maci does. I am a father and I love my daughter and no offense girls but it's BS that women think they can keep the children away from the father. That's unfair and a child needs the daddy just as much as they need their mommy. He only wants joint custody and wanted to see his little boy one more day a week like four days a month and she flipped. Maci is selfish and it's not fair. Bently and Ryan both need eachother, and she thinks she can just move 100 miles away and then it's his responsibility to drive that to see him? Umm no it's BOTH parents fault 50/50 for that medical bills, day care and everything. Bently is BOTH their child and they need to share him EQUALLY! I hate tag wimen think that just because they carry the baby and give birth that it makes the child anymore theirs than the fathers. Nope sorry Maci you're just like every other girl selfish an spoiled and only thinks about yourself and you're not even thinking about ways good for Bentoy only yourself and your new UGLY boyfriend. Sorry but that's not cool at all! He isn't trying to take him away from you he's trying to get joint custody so he can have equal rights to his son too and have it legal in writing and so it won't change! He's being a great father now and a Daddy! Sorry but grow up!!! It's just as much his child as yours you selfish immature brat!
Ashley says:
Sat, 18th Sep 201010:05 am
Ryan is not being a great father if he was he would be out trying to better himself for the sake of his son. Does he go to school? Does he work??? NO, BIG LOSER!!!! He shows no stability for Bently at all. Had to be taken to court to pay child support. He should have wanted to help out with his child's finances. The only reason he wants that extra day is because his parents pushed it on him!!! Where is the baby everytime it is at Ryans??? Usually with his parents! I fully support Maci and her decision.
christie says:
Wed, 22nd Sep 20106:11 pm
umm no Maci is not a stupid B!@#%! she's a great mom! the only reasons i can really see that Ryan wants more time w/Bently is to 1 make himself look better in other peoples eyes,2 his mom and dad(since they seem more hands on than he does and not to mention ever did!),3 Bently's older now,can play more,rough house,etc.., not like"about a yr"when Ryan went out all the time! Maci did it all. thinking about it really pisses me off! and the 4th reason(i'm sure i can come up with more) is that he sees she's trying to be happy and make a life for herself and Bently., i don't see Ryan wanting to take care of his son but he doesn't want anyother guy to either kinda thing. Ryan has no right to call Maci selfish,that sorry sack of sh@& went out and stayed out night after night while again Maci did it all! even when he was there he wasn't really there because he was sleeping the night before off(drinks,late hours,etc….) if Maci was a selfish immature brat,she would've gone out every night like Ryan!
christie says:
Thu, 7th Oct 20106:16 am
keep yr head up Maci,it's his loose not yrs!
christie says:
Thu, 7th Oct 20106:20 am
and btw omg catelyns mom,some people! poor catie,i don't see how she puts up w/her mom!
Danielle says:
Sat, 13th Nov 20105:49 pm
This entire post shows how ignorant of a person you actually are. Either you have some personal relationship with Ryan and are trying to stick up for a friend… or you litterally have no brain. When i first saw Ryan on the show, i saw him as the most gorgeous guy imaginable. But it's plain to see, without his mama & daddy, his relationship with Bently would probably be slim to none. With the personality Maci's new man has … makes him a million times more gorgeous than Ryan could ever be! Bently is the most adorable little boy i've ever seen, how could Ryan not want to be 100% involved.
Maci, all i have to say is "You go girl!"
Michelle says:
Thu, 12th Jan 20127:55 pm
Maci is the best teen mom in the WORLD!
She's so awsome <3
I love the fact that she wouldn't change anything! It shows that she trully ADORES Bentley! (He´s soo cute!)
I also think she's a BEAUTIFUL person, outside and inside
I'm so jeloous that you had the chance of talking to her! But, anyway, congratulations!
Good Luck!