Born Survivors – Kizzy: Sex, Prams And Exams
Born Survivors returns to BBC Three with a new series of hard-hitting and inspiring TV documentaries in which young people forced to live with serious issues reveal their strategies for survival. The documentaries, which tackle the subjects of young motherhood, eating disorders and under-age drinking, tell the extraordinary stories of young people surviving whatever life throws at them and gives them a unique opportunity to talk candidly about their experiences and determination to change their lives.
The documentaries are accompanied by online minisodes – two to four-minute self-contained videos, and nine short films made by young people across the country in collaboration with the Media Trust, whose themes range from homelessness and growing up in care, to cancer and gang life. Both minisodes and short films can be found at bbc.co.uk/bornsurvivors.
Kizzy became pregnant when she was just 13, and gave birth to Kaylib in May 2007. Her pregnancy, birth and the first few months of motherhood were captured in a touching and unique film originally broadcast on BBC Three in December 2007. The birth itself, in May, was the best moment of her life, she says.
In the summer of 2008, the cameras returned to catch up with the young mum. Kizzy: Sex, Prams And Exams follows Kizzy’s journey from young teenager to full-blown mother and shows her attempts to take her own first steps towards independence.
Kizzy has now hit her stride and is a lot more confident with Kaylib than when he was first born. This confidence is due in part to the help and support she’s received from her family, and particularly from Michael, her boyfriend.
Not only is Kizzy turning 16, but she is also waiting for her GCSE results, the outcome of which will determine whether she can carry on with her further education – most girls who have a baby never return to full-time mainstream schooling.
Kizzy has also been thinking about getting her own place with boyfriend Michael and becoming more independent, but her parents don’t think she is ready to leave the family home. This leads to a heated discussion on the eve of her birthday.
Juggling motherhood, college and work is tough for this 16-year-old, but not impossible. And along the way she manages to find a place for Kaylib at the local nursery, and have him baptised. But then Kizzy is not your average teenager, and she’s working hard to throw off any negative labels attached to her because she had Kaylib so young.
10.30-11.30pm BBC THREE
Monday 12 January
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It’s hard being a mum working and studying for me, at the age of 31. And you are doing all of them, i watched your programme for the 1st time today (monday), and you should be proud of yourself, you have a beautiful son, and trying harder then many mums out there. Good luck for yours and kaylib’s future. You get out of life what you put into it. take care tasha x
lovely baby, lovely mum, lovely family, lovely boyfriend, good luck, and keep working hard!
Just watching your program now. Kizzy looks like an amazing mum. Must be great to have such a supportive family and boyfriend. Kaylib seems like a great kid too. All the best for the future!
Hey well done mrs, just watched your program! it was fantastic but i’m a young mum age 22 with a 4 year old i didnt have all the help your mum and dad are giving you, and i know it may be hard for you but they are doing a great job! it’s so hard working learning and bringing up a baby- trust me! you stay put and do what your doing hunni. you’ll do fab and your little boy will be so proud of you like all the public! your a star and a fantastic mummy! well done xxxx
well done kizzy. you had im a mom too.its pretty hard but you know you have top go through it. im dreading the terrible twos. carnt believe you passed your exmas and you got a loving fasther for kaylib he is so cute l. and im only 14 you insired me to how you deal with everything and how your paretns cope as well.your a big insipreation to me by how you cope well done xxxx
I just wanted to say that this documentary really touched me. Kaylib is a very lucky wee boy with an amazing mum and grandparents. Kizzy you are a credit to your family and an inspiration to other young mums out there. All the best to you and the little one xxx
I for one would like to say Kizzy makes me so proud to be a young mum. Her little boy Kayib is beautiful. My son is called Ca’leb too! Hes beautiful, and she has done so well. What an amazing mum.
Id love to get in touch with her. Shes done so well, and made me a fellow single young mum so proud of her 
Well done kizzy xxxxx
Kizzy has done really will when i first watched it the first time as i heard i was like really shocked but when i achley watched it i dont think she dersierved to be treated the way she did bye her mates leveing her and went againest her shes a fasntsic mum and shes brought a bootiefull son into the world to shes doing well and i hope shes proud of herself like she shoud be
xxxx
Hey Kizzy and Micheal,
Hello I’m Jenny and I’m 19. I don’t have children of my own but hopefully one day I will.
I watched your first programme and have just watched the 2nd on on bbc 3. You are a fantastic Mum and a fantastic (Step) Dad but you are his Dad in my eyes. Well done on getting through it all Kizzy you have a beautiful baby boy who clearly loves Both You and Micheal
I wish all three of you all the best for your future, you make a gorgeous family
x
well done kizzy i think you are absolutely great
and u are very lucky to have someone like michael
there to support you.
you are very lucky to have kaleb and such good parents so remember that.
also dont worry about nasty comments they will subside as people get older and grow up just remember ur doing a great job and that is all that matters you make alot of people proud well done.x
As a new mum in my late 20s I have to say what an amazing job you are doing! What a gorgeous little boy and how wonderful you are working so hard to provide a stable future for him. He will be so proud of you when he gets older as you should be for yourself. Keep up the good work.
xxx
i watched your documentory and it reali touched me to see what a beautiful thing your doing.i think your a great mum. i dont know many teenage girls who wld be as brave an mature.forget bowt what the haters have to say your luck to have such a loving family and a beautiful child
hi Kizzy and Micheal
i just wanted to say i think you have done really really well with kaylib and that you parents should give u a little bit more credit, if they want you to know what its like to manage on your own in the mornings then they have got to let you get on with things but always be there in the back ground if need be. i think you have done a great job as kaylib seem so happy and so do you kizzy and well done to micheal for having such a grown up way of thinking on father hood i wish you all the luck for the future and hope every thing goes how you want it too.
Kizzy…what an amazing young lady you are. working, learning and raising a family. You’re a fantastic mum and don’t allow anyone else to tell you any differently. Just remember that anyone who gives you grief is only annoyed that you’ve proved them wrong, they expected you to fail and you haven’t. Congratulations to you on your beautiful son and in finding such a special man in Michael. Wishing you all the best in your bright future
Hi Kizzy & Michael, We are older parents of 5 beautiful daughters & we think you are doing a wonderful job looking after Kaylib. Keep it up well done & good luck for the future. What an amazing young lady you are. Take care.
hiyahh kizzy is a great mum wish i was in her shoes
love your programme
and you are great all the best for the future
wish i could meet you so you could explain to me what its like cuz i was in your situation
if you read this kizzy get bk to meh
xxblakeyxx@hotmail.com
love you kizzy
you could get my help to cause i love kids and i like the way you are handling things
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i think your smart kizzy and you do need your space from your parents… have your own independance and dont let anyone bring you down i know a couple of young mums and they got judged for everything so dont let it bother you okay girl…. love ya loads xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
and michael your ace for taking kaleb on stick by her xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
I watched your programme at school as we were learning about contraception. i think that you looked amazing in your prom dress and you are a great mum!
Tasha&Kiara&Jenni&Beth&Jay(*)
oh my god, i just watched your programme.
i’m 15 and think you deserve so much respect.
i’ve never seen someone so commited to thier child, your a great mum. and seriously allow all the people who put you down.
you’ve done so well for yourself. and i can;t imagine how hard it must have been for you.
you have my respect and i don’t even know you!
well done girl!
x
hello all, im 17 and am pregnant. i live with my partner and it was planned. i think youve done great kizzy. well done and good luck in the future xxx
Hi kizzy and Michael,
take care
I watched your program about how you coped as a young single mum and my god you really do deserve all the respect when i was 15 i had a baby girl(kelsey)and i made the biggest mistake of my life i gave custody to her dad iam now 29 with a weeboy(david)he is 7 i only wish that i had the support from family like you do (they are great)i know you think they are hard on you sometimes but atleast through there support you have done amazing so never put yourself down you are a great mum and i know you will always put kaylib first good luck for the future and always keep yuor chin up high you are the best
where can i watch the ep prams n exams? kizzy i go to the same school we all think your amazing!
i really want to watch this programme but i cant find it anywhere
