While pregnant teen actress Jamie Lynn Spears may have it easier than most teen moms-to-be in the financial department, her pregnancy has not been without
stress and drama - and some of it even revolves around her money. First, there's the fact that her older sister is a basket case and her parents are so
caught up in taking care of her that poor Jamie Lynn seems to be on her own much of the time. Then there's the father of her child, Casey Aldridge, who is
pretty much a backwoods redneck who likes to pull guns on the paparazzi and bring the mother of his unborn child to barf parties. Now, as Jamie Lynn enters the
final months of her pregnancy, she is attending therapy and taking parenting classes, while Casey is refusing to sign a prenup, as demanded by stage mom Lynne
Spears.
As her June due date draws near, the pregnant 17-year-old is seeking the advice of a life coach near her Kentwood, La. home to deal with her difficult situation. It isn't just an ordinary fear of childbirth, says in insider. Jamie Lynn is also afraid that the depression that seems to run in her family will overshadow her baby joy…
The pregnant teen is also losing sleep over her relationship with fiance Casey Aldridge. Though she and Casey are engaged, family friends doubt they will ever get married. "He doesn't seem to be as committed," the friend explained.
Another family friend added, "Casey and Jamie Lynn might not have the maturity level to get married. At this stage, it's probably not a good idea."
Although Jamie Lynn loves Casey, she may be having second thoughts herself. "An engagement is easier to end than a marriage," says a pal. "Reality is setting in, and she's freaking out."
Does Casey want more money? Jamie Lynn is wearing Casey's ring, but her 19-year-old fiance still hasn't signed the prenuptial agreement- a document her parents have demanded he agree to before they can wed.
"Casey has had the prenup for a while," says a Spears family insider. "It's a sign there could be something wrong."
Casey could be waiting for a bigger share of Jamie Lynn's fortune if they divorce - or the teenager may just have cold feet about getting married.
[From In Touch Weekly print version, May 5, 2008]
