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Ashley91

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Posted: 03-10-07 11:25am

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Hi, I'm Ashley and I'm 15 years old in my sophomore year of high school. Confused I've only had sex once and it was between mid and late February. It was protected for the most part but I think there was an accident somehow. I was never put on the pill and I know things can go wrong so easily. We're both afraid that I could be pregnant. I missed my period for the month of February and we're now in March.

I was expecting to get it early March because I had it late January and a couple days into February last time. The week seems to change every 2 months or so. I was a getting a little cramped up yesterday and the day before but nothing came. My breasts have been sore and I've been really tired. My sister just had a baby but she's 21.


I don't have many ways of going to take a pregnancy test until like next week. Is it worth it though? Sad I can't tell my parents this, they'd kill me and hate my bf. I don't want to lose him. I've been considering running away if I am. I don't know what to do. I don't want people thinking less of me.

Also, can being sick delay my period? I've had a horrible cold that I'm going on my second week with. My doctor prescribed medicine to help me sleep better and get rid of the coughing. I was coughing so hard it was giving me headaches and making me throw up.

Bleh.. any ideas? Embarassed
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Posted: 03-10-07 11:34am

Hun i'm 15 and 25 weeks pregnant so it can be done and all is not lost. As far as i know a cold can't effect your cycle only things a bit more serious. It is worth taking a test because it's the only way you're going to find out unless you want to wait 40 weeks and pop a baby out. Running away is not a good idea at all, there will be no way of you supporting yourself or a baby if you're living on the streets. Also who gives a damn what people think of you, only what you think of you matters. No parent is pleased when their teenage daughter gets pregnant but at the end of the day they are your parents, they made you and looked after you and love you.
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Ashley91

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Posted: 03-10-07 11:41am

How did you tell your parents?
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Dannzibelle

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Posted: 03-10-07 11:45am

Well i personally just came out with it to my mum, there's no easy way of telling your parents but it has to be done so when she wasn't busy i just stopped her and said 'mum i really sorry but i'm pregnant we didn't plan it i'm sorry etc'. I've always got on better with my mum so i got her to tell my dad because she thought it would be best because she knows how to talk to him better than i do.
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Ashley91

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Posted: 03-10-07 11:50am

Thank you so much. It makes me feel better hearing it from someone like you.
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Posted: 03-10-07 11:51am

It's ok hun. How would you boyfriend be if you are pregnant?
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Posted: 03-10-07 11:54am

Ashely, yes....being sick .c.a.n affect your period. There are a number of things that can delay a period.
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Ashley91

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Posted: 03-10-07 12:01pm

I really hope I'm not pregnant right now and everything is a coincedence. I wanted to wait until I was at least almost done college.

My bf said to punch myself in the stomach real hard if I was pregnant. Sad I yelled at him for it. It's so wrong. =[ I hope he was joking
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Posted: 03-10-07 12:04pm

How mature of him
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Ashley91

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Posted: 03-10-07 12:09pm

I know. I would never do that.
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Dannzibelle

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Posted: 03-10-07 12:12pm

I hope to god that no one would ever do that. If he's having that kind of reaction now when you don't know if you are or not then what would he be like if you were? Also because you said you can't get a test for a while do you live near a doctors surgery or hospital because they can test you for free, and most doctors could see you pretty soon on a emergency appointment. Is your boyfriend the same age as you?
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Ashley91

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Posted: 03-10-07 12:21pm

I live in the middle of nowhere, surrounded by lots of land. My boyfriend just turned 18, I turn 16 this summer. I'm so afraid that he'll leave me if I am pregnant.
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Posted: 03-10-07 12:24pm

Oh, i was just saying because i live near a samll hospital which i know gives out tests, not much help for you then. Well hun all i can say is if he did then would he really be worth the worry if he can't live with the consequences of his actions.
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Ashley91

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Posted: 03-10-07 12:31pm

Lol. That's so lucky for you. I can't wait until I know for sure if I am or not.
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Posted: 03-10-07 12:34pm

If you don't mind me asking why is it you can't take a test until later?
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Ashley91

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Posted: 03-10-07 12:40pm

I don't want to tell my parents right now because theres that chance that I'm not pregnant. My bf can take me to get a test later. I would do it today if I wasnt sick. Haha. He told me to stay home and get better this weekend. Normally we go out and do stuff.
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Posted: 03-10-07 12:41pm

I see your point i would of never told my parents if i only thoguht i was pregnant, too much argro for nothing. Couldn't he get one and bring it to you perhaps? Check you pm's
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Posted: 03-10-07 12:53pm

Dannzibelle wrote:
Also because you said you can't get a test for a while do you live near a doctors surgery or hospital because they can test you for free, and most doctors could see you pretty soon on a emergency appointment.


this is not how health care works in the states.

i think planned parenthood will test her for free, but you can't just go to the hospital and request a test.
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Posted: 03-10-07 12:57pm

IHeartMyBostonTerrier wrote:
Dannzibelle wrote:
Also because you said you can't get a test for a while do you live near a doctors surgery or hospital because they can test you for free, and most doctors could see you pretty soon on a emergency appointment.


this is not how health care works in the states.

i think planned parenthood will test her for free, but you can't just go to the hospital and request a test.


Oh i see because at most hospitals with a minor injuries dept in the uk have a family planning clinic along the same parrt of the hospital
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Posted: 03-11-07 10:10am

Hey, just wanna back up what Dannizibelle said. I'm 15 and 13 weeks pregnant, I've found it ok. Whatever happens, we'll all be hear for you. Smile
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