Teen Mothers Share Shocking Revelations About Costars’ Kids

In an exclusive interview with TooFab, Maci, Leah, and Catelynn Lowell shared their thoughts on the emotional “full circle” moments that come with witnessing their children grow up and celebrate their monumental sixteenth birthdays. Each of them reflected on the joys and challenges of parenthood, reminiscing about their own journeys while feeling a deep sense of pride for their kids as they transition into young adulthood.

The new episodes highlight a significant milestone for the Teen Mother franchise as it marks the 16-year anniversary of its inception on MTV. Fans are sure to feel a wave of nostalgia—and perhaps a touch of disbelief—realizing that Maci’s son Bentley, Leah’s twins Ali and Aleeah, and Amber’s daughter Leah are all turning 16. Although Leah’s twins will not officially celebrate their birthdays until later this year, viewers will delight in seeing Bentley’s birthday celebrations and the heartwarming moment when Leah receives a car as a gift!

“What makes me feel older is seeing all the original babies, like Bentley and Leah, turn 16,” Catelynn shared. She reminisced about the days when they were just tiny infants, and she would be in the background green rooms, eager to snuggle them, rock them to sleep, and feed them. “I remember saying, ‘I will be the mom. Just give them to me, you know?’ It’s just wild to think about how much time has passed,” she added, reflecting on the bittersweet nature of growing up.

Catelynn, who gave birth to daughter Carly, now 15, with husband Tyler Baltierra before making the difficult choice to put her up for adoption, mentioned that she recently saw Maci’s son Bentley and was taken aback by how much he has grown. This moment underscored how quickly children grow and the bittersweet emotions that come with such milestones.

“We saw Bentley this weekend, and he is so tall. Every time I see him, I think, ‘You’re so big!’ It’s just crazy,” she continued. Maci, who co-parents Bentley with ex Ryan Edwards, recalled Catelynn’s reaction, stating, “She said, ‘I went to hug him, and I’m like, ‘Why are you so big? … You’re supposed to still be little Bentley!’” Their shared laughter highlighted the joy and astonishment that comes with watching children grow.

Maci expressed similar feelings, reminiscing about the experience of watching her son interact with Leah’s twins and Amber’s daughter, Leah, during the promotional activities for the new season of Teen Mother: The Subsequent Chapter. She shared the adorable photo taken by a fan account, emphasizing the bond that has developed among their children as they grow up together.

“It’s really just incredible to see, especially this week, seeing Leah, and then Ali and Aleeah,” she told TooFab. “When I see Bentley, I think to myself, ‘Wait, just yesterday you were running through this hallway as a toddler. You went to sleep, and now you’re all grown up!’ But seeing all of them together, I’m just like, ‘Oh my gosh. They’re all really becoming young ladies now.’” This reflection emphasizes the rapid growth and transformation of their children over the years.

“They’re such wonderful kids,” Maci added. “And so much fun to be around. It was a blast.” Her words capture the joy of parenting and the delightful experiences shared among the children as they celebrate this significant age.

Leah echoed her co-stars’ sentiments, stating that it was a “full circle moment” to see her children Bentley and Leah—who Amber shares with ex Gary Shirley—together. Maci added that she was “in awe” watching the four of them interact, reflecting on the bonds formed through their shared experiences.

After Maci remarked that the girls and Bentley are “so pretty,” Leah jokingly added, “and handsome,” making reference to Bentley’s charm. This light-hearted banter demonstrates their camaraderie and the fun nature of their relationships.

“Remember, don’t say cute,” Leah said with a laugh, to which Catelynn chimed in, “Poor Bentley’s always being the only boy.” This camaraderie highlights the playful dynamics within their friendship and the supportive nature of their interactions.

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Teen Mother: The Subsequent Chapter premieres on Thursday, January 30 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on MTV.