20 Sweetest 'Teen Mom' Moments of 2018
Now that 2018 is coming to an end, it's time to look back at what a busy year it's been for the casts of Teen Mom OG and Teen Mom 2. Of course, there have been tons of scandalous moments that made us gasp, but there have also been a lot of really sweet moments, too. Babies were born (hi, Amber Portwood, Chelsea DeBoer and Mackenzie Standifer), pregnancies were announced, and new moms joined the show. Fans have gotten to see some super sweet friendship moments between the cast, and we never, ever get tired of all of the adorable photos of the kids that their moms are always posting on Instagram.
The life of a Teen Mom star isn't easy, and the show never fails to remind us of that. But there are also those happier moments that make it all worth it, and there have been plenty of those this year. We've gotten to see how strong these ladies are -- like Maci Bookout, raising three kids and coping with Ryan Edwards's addiction at the same time -- and it's led to some really amazing moments.
Besides, since we've watched these mamas (and their kiddos) from the time they were welcoming their first children into the world as teenagers without a clue about what to do to now, women in their twenties who seem to have the mom thing down, seeing their successes makes us proud. They've all come so far, and we love to see them happy after all of the obstacles they've managed to overcome along the way.
2018 has been a rollercoaster of a year for us all, but we've loved following along with our favorite moms of Teen Mom -- through the good, the bad, and the adorable. Here are all the sweetest moments of Teen Mom from this year. With all the exciting things going on in these ladies' lives and families, we have a feeling 2019 is only going to be better!
Jenelle & Barbara Are Finally Getting Along
We never thought we'd see this happen in a thousand years, but Jenelle and her mom Barbara have seemed to put their years long feud aside and are closer than ever. We love when photos of this mother/daughter duo appear on social media, especially since Babs seems so happy to have Jenelle back in her life.
Kail Went To Jo's Wedding
A lot has happened between these two over the years, but they're finally at a good place, and nothing could have stopped Kail from attending Jo's wedding to Vee Torres -- and we're sure that Isaac is going to appreciate having this photo of both of his parents on such a special day in the future.
Leah Started Dating Jason Jordan
People have definitely had their opinions when it comes to Leah dating much older BF Jason, but we can't deny how happy she looks. After being single for awhile, we're so glad that Leah's found someone who makes her smile so much, and we have a feeling he might just be here to stay.
Chelsea Welcomed Baby Layne
Chelsea became a mom again this year -- this time to her second little girl. We can't get over how precious Layne is... and how happy Chelsea and Cole are to have her in their lives. We wonder if more siblings for Layne, Watson, and Aubree are coming in 2019?
Catelynn Announced Her Pregnancy
It was heartbreaking when Catelynn and Tyler announced they'd had a miscarriage, and that made finding out about their rainbow baby that much sweeter. Even though they admitted this pregnancy was unplanned, it's been so sweet seeing them get ready for another daughter.
Amber Welcomed Baby James
We were totally shocked when Amber announced she was pregnant with James after only dating Andrew for a couple of months, but now that he's here, it's clear that she couldn't possibly love him more, and we've adored seeing Amber's updates on James... especially when we get to see Leah being a stellar big sister.
Maci is Getting Along With Ryan's Parents
It's been quite a rollercoaster watching Maci cope with Ryan's addiction, and unfortunately, something that ended up suffering was her relationship with Ryan's parents, Jen and Larry. But on this season's Teen Mom OG finale, we got to see them hash everything out, and it was obvious how much love there still is between them.
Gary Finally Found His Dad
On this season of Teen Mom OG, we watched Gary try to find his dad, and it was heartbreaking when he found out who he thought his dad was actually wasn't related to him at all. But that just made the moment he did locate his father that much sweeter, and it seems like they might be able to have a relationship going forward.
Mackenzie Welcomed Baby Jagger
Despite the drama going on with Ryan, we were so happy to see Mack give birth to baby Jagger. So far, she seems to be loving having a newborn in her life again, and that bright spot in an otherwise really difficult year for their family is so nice to see.
Bristol & Cheynne Were Welcomed to the Show
There may have been a bit of drama initially, but once Bristol and Cheyenne were able to meet their fellow cast mates, they were welcomed with open arms -- and lots of adorable photos made their way to Instagram of that first meeting. Maybe in 2019, they'll become even closer?
Kailyn Lowry Is Finally Getting Along With Chris Lopez
We couldn't deal with the constant back and forth happening between Kail and Chris when Lux was first born, but now, not only are they coparenting with no drama, but they also seem like they're friends. For Lux's sake, we're thrilled.
Catelynn Flew Out to Be With Amber During Her Depression
On one of the absolute sweetest moments of Teen Mom OG this year, Catelynn dropped everything to be with Amber when she was struggling with postpartum depression and suicidal thoughts. it was awesome to see Catelynn being such a true friend to Amber when she needed her most. These bonds are forever!
Cole's Message for His Family
We will never get tired of seeing Cole and Chelsea gush over each other and their kids, but this message from him really took the cake this year. He shared this photo on Instagram, writing:
My perfect kiddos. the reason that gets me up everyday, the reason I bust my ass, the reason sleep is much needed, the reason I feel extremely lucky, and the reason I am the happiest man on the planet! @chelseahouska thank you for these perfect sweeties I love you my sweet wife!
Maci's Family's Halloween Costume
Every year, we look forward to seeing the group costume that Maci and Taylor come up with, and this year's definitely didn't disappoint. Not only was their Scooby Doo theme on point, but they even turned their golf cart into a Mystery Machine. Flawless!
Aubree's Big Sister Moments
Now that baby Layne is here and she has two little siblings to watch over, it has truly been Aubree's time to shine. We simply cannot get over how sweet she is to her little brother and sister, and we can't wait to see their bond grow as the babies get older.
Ryan Made It Home From Rehab
And so far, he's been looking a lot healthier than he did earlier this year. Our fingers are crossed for a very healthy and happy year for him ahead.
Bentley Was There for Jagger's Birth
Seeing how excited Bentley was for Jagger's arrival on Teen Mom OG was one thing, but hearing him recount the evening's events to Maci and Taylor when he got back from the hospital? Too cute. He's always been a great big brother to Maverick and Jayde, so we don't doubt he'll be the same for Jagger.
Catelynn's Tribute To Tyler
After finding out that Catelynn and Tyler had a trial separation, we weren't sure if they'd find their way back together, but it seems like they're ending the year with an even stronger marriage -- especially after Cate posted this sweet message for Tyler on Instagram. She wrote:
I love you so much @tylerbaltierramtv thanks for blessing me with three beautiful girls and choosing me as your wife. I’m truly blessed by you! I love you!