EXCLUSIVE: 16 And Pregnant's Megan McConnell -- Motherhood Is 'Better Than I Thought'

Dec. 21 2010, Published 9:00 a.m. ET
Despite getting pregnant in high school by an unemployed teen that spent his days endlessly playing video games, Megan McConnell from MTV's 16 And Pregnant has kept her hopes high and maintains a positive outlook on life.
In an exclusive interview with Breaking Celebrity News, the young mom discussed her new life with son Blake, the changes in her baby daddy Nathan, and her big plans for the future.
Breaking Celebrity News: Has your family become more accepting of the baby as time has passed?
Megan: Yes - everyone absolutely loves Blake and they can't stand being away from him.
Breaking Celebrity News: You stayed very positive about your pregnancy. Has it been difficult to keep up that spirit?
Megan: I'm still pretty positive about things. Sometimes it does get hard though.
Breaking Celebrity News: Is motherhood what you expected?
Megan: Not at all. It is a lot better than I thought it'd be.
Breaking Celebrity News: Has Nathan cut back on the video games and become more supportive?
Megan: Yes. He got a full time job as a cook, and he spends as much time as possible with Blake.
Breaking Celebrity News: Do you see a real future together?
Megan: Yes - if we stop getting mad about dumb things, then I can definitely see a future with Nathan.
Breaking Celebrity News: What has been the most difficult transition from teen to teen mother?
Megan: Giving up all my free time and having t