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Jamie Lynn Spears gave birth to baby girl this morning!

Update: One of my single mom friends pointed out that I seem SO congratulatory here. In no way am I advocating teen pregnancy. I’m all for sex-ed and birth control. I think that waiting until you have a baby — until you’re in a solid relationship, with a solid career, and of course, a solid head on your shoulders — is ideal.

In this situation, Jamie Lynn Spears decided to have her baby. We can continue to scorn her… or, at this point, we can support her.

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Dear Jamie Lynn,

Congratulations! Welcome to the world, little Maddie Briann (I love the name you picked!). I can’t wait to see those first baby pics.

I wish you and fiancé Casey Aldridge lots of rest, good food and warmth right now. I know it’s none of my beeswax, but I think it was very smart of you not to marry Casey just yet. I mean that sincerely. Take the time to see how you well you two communicate — and love each other. Having a baby is the ultimate test to a relationship.

As you settle into your three-bedroom home in Mississippi, I hope he refills your water glass plenty — and brings you trays of cut-up fruit and veggies, with bite-sized meat sandwiches. If I can recommend one book to read those first couple of weeks, it’s Anne Lamott’s Operating Instructions.

If you haven’t checked out Ellie’s blog — Confessions of a YP – add it to your Bookmarks ASAP.

Like you, Ellie is a 17-year-old new mama. She has a beautiful daughter, too: Telesa.

Like you, Ellie has faced the judgment and “the looks.” While raising her baby girl alone, this super mom is finishing high school — she’s in summer school right now. Listen to Ellie’s schedule for the fall: Biology, Two Classes in Principles, Geology, English, Chemistry, Physics, Social Studies. Impressive.

P.S. Jamie, about passing that GED exam recently, you go girl!

Your turn: Let’s hear your advice for new mama Jamie Lynn. Any tips for her these first few months? Any advice about her relationship with Casey?

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