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april 18th was my last period. i should have started my period for this month yesterday and i didnt. so i took a test and it stated “pregnant”. im 17 years old and so is my boyfriend. im not here to get negative opinions about this. but some info on anything would be nice. when should i start going to the doctors? how should we tell our parents? im just scared.
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Hey, well if anybody does give you negative comments just ignore them, you get a lot of small minded, cruel people with nothing better to do than cast judgement on people coming on here sometimes, and if any of them stumble upon this post then just don't listen!
Firstly, yes go to the physicians first and foremost. He might give you a blood test just to confirm things, but he'll be able to give you a clear idea of what to expect during your pregnancy (assuming you are continuing it?) and answer any questions you have, and will refer you to a midwife. You probably won't see her for a while but at least you'll have someone to call if you're in trouble etc. I don't know what it's like where you are but in my hospital they’d lots of different antenatal clinics within one hospital, one of which was the teenage pregnancy clinic (I was 19 and a patient of this) - and if they’ve the same when you’re then they'll speak to you about all the different issues you'll face as a teenage mum etc. and if you want to speak to them about telling your parents they'll help you.
As for your parents - there is no easy way to do it unfortunately - and it'll depend on what they are like - but in most cases of parents of teenagers in this situation, they tend to get upset/angry at first, and then a bit of time will pass and they'll suddenly realise they’ve a new family member on the way, support you and eventually be happy and excited. My parents were just like that - went crazy at me at first, but before long they were right behind me, and now they love their grandson more than life itself. It might be a rough ride just for the first few hours or days, but it won't be as bad as you expect I have the ability to almost guarantee.
Try not to be scared. It is a strange experience I know but, if you decide to go on with it, pregnancy is just the ideal thing that will ever happen to you - since being pregnant and now a mother I’ve changed so much for the superior and I'm the happiest I've ever been, even though it was the last thing I had expected and my babies dad didn't even stick around to support him so I'm on my own - there are two of you and I bet you will make just fantastic parents.
Please email me if you want to speak any more 
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Well you aren't a child but not the ideal age to have children, but hey things happen and people deal with them! First off you should really tell you parents and have your bf tell his, they will be upset of course but they will get over that and be there to help you that's what parents do! Its ideal to begin going to the physician as soon as you find out you're pregnant, that way you get the best care possible for you and your child. Good luck to you and it wont be “easy” but I bet you can do it, once you see that baby you will fall in love like never before!
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You'll want to go to the physicians as early as possible to get the pregnancy confirmed and get booked in with the midwife, that way you can begin your care as early as possible.
Telling your parents is a tricky one depending on how you think they'll react. I'd tell yours first and then his. Sit them down with no other family around and simply tell them the truth and that you 'll need their support and understanding throughout your pregnancy. There will never be a good time or right time to tell them as it's so simple to find excuses not to, just be brave.
There’s so much people could tell you about what's to come in the upcoming months, what i'd really recommned is joining a parenting site like Bounty, Mumsnet or Babycentre, that way you can get all the advice and information you need as well as chat to other mums at the same stage at you, in similar circumstances etc…
It's fine to be scared, becoming a parent is a huge deal but i'm sure you'll be just fine. Good luck.x
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You can start going to the doctor as soon as you like, they will be able to give you advice on what to avoid and things like that. If your parents are together then I would probably say you would feel more comfortable to tell your mum first and perhaps she can tell your father. You should tell them within a few weeks so that they have the ability to give you advice and support too. As much as you might be anticipating them to get angry and kick your butt, they probably wont. I found out I was pregnant when I was nearly 20 and was expecting bad reactions that never happened. Good luck and take care
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Im 17 and have a year and a half old daughter, So I guess you could say im there with you, Ive went through it. Im hoping since you stated no negitive that abortion isnt an option because I would love that
Lol But an obgyn usually doesnt take anyone till they’re atleast 11 weeks but you should look around for an ob and call to set everything up. With your parents, If they’re understanding people, Just show them the test, They cant say much, They are going to be dissapointed and state things you arnt going to want to hear but thats the thing you have to deal with..
I hope you keep your baby! I hope the ideal for you!
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hello call monday morning to get in as you need vitamins to help and just don't be scared to tell you parents as i would tell them i need to talk to you and tell them that you made a choose that wasn’t the ideal and well you’re now pregnant and want them to support you thru this as you need to go to the physician you should be able to sign up for medicaid for insurance and then sign up for WIC that’ll help with formula so just tell them the sooner the superior as they’ll be shocked but will be ok my friends daughter just told her she was pregnant last month well they was fine with it and are helping and her boyfriend is paying the insurance co-pays and things and she’s 15 and he’s 17
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Ok hun try and stay calm. First thing to do is go and see your physician and get her to confirm it. She will also be able to offer you advice and support as to all your options. You’re very young and you dont state how long or how good your relationship is with yoru boyfriend. I found out when i was 20 that i was pregnant with my fiance and i was scared then so its perfectly natural to be aprehensive. As for the parents there is no easy way to do it so i would just suggest sitting down rationally with perhaps your mum first on her own to get her support before you tell anyone else. Good luck.
Ps when i became pregnant my last period was also the 18th of April!!! and i had my tiny boy on 14th Jan but he was due on the 20th.
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it is very tough but you can do it. i was 20 when i had my son and i still think i was too young. you should tell your parents now and get all that delt with so you can have your mum there to help you with all of this. Its one of the ideal journeys you will ever go on but it is hard. you should go to the doctors now so you can get a blood test to say that your are pregnant cause the midwives at the hospital dont go by the pregnancy test. and ask your doctor where to go from there because it depends on where you are from. But good luck!
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Your parents will be shocked at first, but they're your parents, they'll love you regardless. Get things straight in your head first of all, so that you can go to them with a clear mind. If they see you taking on and dealing with your responsibilities they might not see it as the end of the world. The sooner you tell them the superior, they'll have more time to adjust to the idea of becoming grandparents. My sister was 17 when she got pregnant, and my mum was shocked, but very very supportive.
Good luck!
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first take some time alone- away from your boyfriend to decide if you can carry on with the pregnancy, its a difficult issue but seriously consider quality of life for the both of you, and your support network, would it work? would having a termination stay on your mind to a level where it controlled your life for good?, consider your gut feeling- you’ll have one, but it might not be so prominant at the moment as your probably filled with confusion and many other feelings- this is why you need some time alone so you can calm down and focus on how you feel deep down rahter then a knee jerk reaction you might regret.
When you’re ready, talk to people around you, see how they feel, then again, take some time alone to think things through with the new information.
If your really not sure and its really confusing still, you can speak to a councellor.
If your in the UK, get intouch either with your physician or your local councelling service via your school, doctor, or connexions branch, they can help and advise you further.
Good luck whatever you decide, it is a life changeing decision and you need to respect that it will take some time to think through and prepare your mind with.
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I think you should go to the physicians around 8 weeks, so go on pregnancy.org, put in your last, not missed period and it will tell you how far along you’re approximatly. Most doctors won't see you until 8 weeks anyway. After a visit with your physician and your first ultrasound, tell your parents. It will be hard but sit them down and tell them that you didn't plan it, and that there's nothing they can do to turn back time. They’ll be upset at first but they get over it. Good luck!
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OK first off i no you are scared!!! and you’ve a reason to be, but you have to realize that you brought it on your self and that you have to be the one that makes it right!!!
yes, i no its hard to raise a child at a young age but it is a wonder full feeling knowing that you brought another life into this world!! trust me you will be fine.
and don't worry about your parents, they’ll be there to support you, your child and boyfriend because they love you!!
………………………………….. I'm 15 and i have a child on the way and i also raised my now 1 year old niece since she was born because my sister wasn't going to be responsible and take care of her.
i love her to death although i pretty much have no life now, but that all goes away wen i look at her beautiful little smile!……………
you will make it i promise
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I am 19 years old and 29 weeks pregnant…and i kno exactly what your going through…its very scary at first but i promise its all worth it and it gets better!…but you should deff call the physician asap so you can set up an app i had to go to my first app at 8 weeks…early pregnancy care is very important…and seriously the telling the parents thing just come out and tell them…there is no simple way to tell them…and believe me you’ll feel soo much superior once you do! I actually told my Grandmother first because i am really close to her and then she helped me tell everyone else so maybe if you have a close aunt or someone that can help…and if you want to go to college or whatever you plan on doing just explain to your parents that your going to still follow all your dreams..and do what you want to do in life…ok well Good Luck and Congrats!!!
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Just know that you’re not alone! I know that this probably seems like the scariest and worst thing but trust me its not! I got pregnant when I was only 16 and my daughter was born right after my 17th b-day. Me and my dad were not very close and he was known to have a bit of a bad temper so I told my mother first. She was upset, but after only a few days she was out buying baby stuff! She ended up telling my father for me and he was pissed (naturally) but got over it quickly as well. I was still in high school and I had my daughter and was still able to graduate on time and I had a part time job. Being a parent is one of the toughest things you can do, but it is worth it and you will fall in love with that baby like you never thought you could! My daughter is now 12 years old,( I am 29) and I’ve 3 other kids. Good Luck to you!
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I'm 17 also and theres a small chance I could be pregnant. My bf's 20 almost 21. I can't envision how hard it is for you knowing that your pregnant. I'm having trouble with deciding what would happen if i did have a baby. All i can state is that I really admire you, your acting very responsible, i know its scary, but you’ve to tell your parents. However at the end of the day it's your LIFE and they have to let you live it. Hope with all my heart everything works out well for you!
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The first thing you should do is go out to a drug store or walmart or somewhere like that and purchase prenatal vitamins. The generic store brand are just fine. Then do you have insurance? See if you can find out what Obstetrician is covered by your insurance and make an appt. My ob got me in for my first appt at 6 weeks.
As for telling your parents. I dont know how they are and how they react to things so Im not sure the ideal way to tell them. The sooner the superior though so that they have the ability to help you through this process. You never know they might be really supportive! If you know they will be really angry or upset find an adult you trust (an aunt, teacher, etc) that you can tell first and have come with you to tell them.
Good luck. You can make it through this!
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i was 17 wen i got pregnant, i no how u feel, wen that first pregnancy test comes up positive its soooooooooo scary, i had 2 take 7 to make sure i was actually pregnant, first of all decide wot YOU want 2do, dont tell any1 until u have decided, if u want an abortion (which i really hope u dont coz u will regret it) then tell ur boyfriend, he has the ability to go with u, if ur going to keep the baby, make an appointment at the doctors, take ur boyfriend with u, they dont even do a pregnancy test there now, they take ur word 4it, then once u have told the dr, tell ur parents, my mum allredy knew, i went 2 tell her and she sed i know wot ur guna say, i was really scared about everything but trust me its going to be fine
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Hi, first off you need to let your parents know. They may seem upset at first but they will come round. Also you are so early in your pregnancy. Once you’ve told your parents ring your physicians straight away. They will make an appointment for you to see your midwife. The earlier the appointment the superior. Dont stress about it, stressing isnt good. I wish you all the ideal and welcome you into the world of pregnancy.
Good Luck Hun
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In the realm of trying to stay positive here, you werent scared when you got yourself pregnant, so no need to be scared now, you were woman enough to lie down, time to grow-up and be woman enough to tell the parentals.
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My daugher did the same as you, I was thrilled. Speak to your mom she will help you, she adores you. You dont need the doctor yet, you need your mom.
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This site might help you.
http://www.plannedparenthood.org/health-…
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There’s a lot worse that could happen than you getting pregnant. Hopefully your parents will realise that! Take responsibility, show them that your being sensible and hopefully they'll be ok about it.
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Hello, i know it sounds silly but dont be frightened!! These things have a habit of working themselves out. First off if you're planning on keeping the baby then you need to start taking folic acid (makes healthy spinal cord). I think before you go to the doctor you should tell your mum. Unfortunately there really is no easy way of doing this but i would suggest face to face get her to sit down and tell her straight. Even if she’s upset at first she is your mum and she cares about you and she will want to help you. If she doesnt have the same views as you just remember that any decision is between you and your boyfriend.
If you really cant handle face to face you could call, or leave a letter explaining and asking your parents to call you to talk about it.
If you are keeping the baby then you need to see the midwife to get booked in as you have to decide where to give birth early on and they need to book you in for scans and things. If you select not to go through with it before 8 weeks you need to have booked yourself in. It sounds to me like you have chosen to keep the baby though which is great and a decision you would never regret!!
I was 19 when i fell pregnant with my son and it was a very daunting time but once my parents got their heads around it they helped me so much and were so supportive. I unfortunately split from the dad when i was pregnant so although he was there in the hospital when i had my son, it was my mum that was in there with me (induction labour and then a c-section). I dont know what i would have done without her!
If your parents react badly to start with then dont worry they WILL calm down, and no matter what they state, once the baby is here everyone will be happy and you will wonder what all the fuss was about!
Good luck i hope it goes ok for you!
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As far as telling your parents, there is not going to be an simple way, you will just have to sit them down and tell them that you’re expecting a baby. They will be shocked and angry, but will more than likely support you in the end.
You need to call your doctor right away to set up an appointment, they will be able to monitor you and let you know how far along you are.
You should get on prenatal vitamins right away, you can buy them over the counter at a drugstore or Wal-Mart and a tiny extra folic acid is a good idea too (also available at the drugstore).
Try to get as much rest as you can, as early pregnancy is tiring.
Then you and your boyfriend need to begin making plans as to what you are going to do. Are you going to marry & keep the baby, are you going to stay unmarried and keep the baby, are you going to give the baby up for adoption. Are you going to try to go on to college or not.
You’ve lots on your plate to deal with right now, but you need to know that raising a baby is hard work and a thankless job. Ideally it is great to have a wonderful baby who relies on you for everything, but it is draining some days. My husband and I were married for 4 1/2 years before we’d our son and it is a massive adjustment. I can only imagine that it will be more difficult for you.
You’ll need to prepare yourself for losing friends and not being able to go out. You’ll have to put your baby first and stay home with him/her.
You might want to take into account signing up for parenting classes, check with your local non-profit agencies to see what they offer. If you are going to bottle feed, sign up with all of the formula companies (Enfamil, Nestle and others) for free samples and coupons. Sign up with diaper companies for coupons. You might even need to sign up with WIC (this will be later on, once you have had the baby).
I am not telling you all of this to scare you, I just think you need to know the road that you have chosen. You’ll be a mother for the rest of your life and this cannot be undone. With all of that being said, I wish you all of the ideal.
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Hi I you can begin to see the doctor/midwife anytime after you’ve missed your period or done a test, I did about 3 home test and then went a took a urine sample into the doctors and ask the woman at the counter if she could do a test and then I rang back the next dayand it was positive and then I booked an appointment with the midwife. But I think if you know you are prengnat after a home test you dont need to take a sample in I just wanted to make sure again lol
Dont be scared about telling you parents as there’s no way to avoid it and they will probably be over the moon,just tell them that you are pregnant etc, your mum will probably help you with sorting out your appointments and stuff. If they dont seem happy at first then dont listen as long as your boyfriend and you’re happy then thats all that matters, a baby is a wonderful thing.
Everyone is scared, I was I am 21 and wasnt scard of telling my mum and dad as my father was the one who wanted me to have children my mum stated well if you want to have a baby then have one. Me and my husband have been together for 8 years but that didnt make a difference as my brother and his gf got pregnant when they had only been seeing each other for few months, they were over the moon about that as well.
I was more nervous about telling my husbands adopted dad etc as they are all wait till your older etc a bit on the old fashion side but there is nothing they can say or do as its our lives, but they are pretty much happy.
These things happen for a reason, and its your baby and its wonderful.
I know my brothers girlfriend didnt tell her family till she was 12 weeks and got the scan picture, we knew because she lived with us but her mum and father didnt, she was crafty as she took the pics of my nephew of the 12 weeks scan to her mum and father and I suppose this made it easier for them seeing there grandchild. But its not always easy to hide you are pregnant when you are feeling so sick and exhausted all the time lol
Just tell them and stand up for yourself if anything negative is said, its not the end of the world for you.
Congratulations !
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