Naturally, Lynne Spears knew that she was gonna get a lot of heat about her parenting skills, that’s why she decided to share her side of the story with OK! Magazine as well.
On finding out Jamie Lynn was pregnant:
She came to me and said: 'Mom, I have to tell you something. Here, it's in a note.' I was taken aback. I read the note, which of course said that she was pregnant, and ran into the living room. I said: 'I don't believe this. This is not funny!' I looked at Casey, and he was staring straight ahead. She said: 'Yes, Momma, it's true.'
I didn't believe it because Jamie Lynn's always been so conscientious. She's never late for her curfew. I was in shock. I mean, this is my 16-year-old baby.
On her reaction:
You have to sit and think about it and deal with the situation that you have and stay focused that there is this beautiful new living human being that's on its way.
On knowing it was real:
[The 3-month ultrasound.] I guess that's what it took for me to really believe it.
On her teenage daughter raising a baby:
I want her to ask me to help as much as she wants me to because I will be there for her. I want to be a big part, if she wants me to be.
On if Jamie Lynn and Casey should get married:
We're not going there. We're focusing on the baby. We've got so much to focus on right now.
On grandchildren:
My grandsons are so adorable! Of course, another little boy would be precious, but a little girl would be precious too. It doesn't matter so long as it's healthy -- that's what's important.
Her hopes for 2008:
Health, peace, happiness and a real good healthy focus for life, for all [my children's] lives.
