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Q: 13 and pregnant?
asked by: AlexySmiles on September 19th, 2008
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I'm kind of freaking out here. My boyfriend and I have been having sex for a few months now. He usually pulls out before he finishes. A few weeks ago he didn't pull out in time and finished inside me. Now I'm scared cause i should have started my period this week and I haven't. Its usually very regular, which makes me even more scared.

I know I shouldn't be having sex at my age, but we're in love. Please don't preach to me. I just need to know what to do. I don't want my mom finding out. Is there anyway to be sure with out getting her involved?
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DeeDee119
replied on September 19th, 2008
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13 and pregnant?
Go to walgreens and get yourself a pregnacy test, take the test in the morning during your first pee. Good luck hun.
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Fairy Godmother
replied on September 19th, 2008
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Hi Sweetie! Me Fairy*Godmother
Not sure where you are, but here in Georgia you can go to the public health department. Its based on your income, you would not have to pay anything becasue you are only 13. They will not tell your parents. They could give you a pregnancy test, and if you're not pregnant, also put you on birth control........Not about to lecture........but do want to say, you are old enough to play house and have sex..you are old enough to be on birth control. Your boyfriend as well......wear condoms. Too many children having children in this world......I do hope for you and your boyfriends sake you are not pregnant......this can be a WAKE UP call!
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AlexySmiles
replied on September 19th, 2008
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Texted BF and told him to pick up a test while hes at work ( he works at a Walmart).

Just out of curiosity, why wait till the morning? Can't i do it tonight? or is there something about the morning that makes it better?

and my mom doesn't even know i have a boyfriend, much less have sex with him. Asking to go on birth control would be a dead giveaway.
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DeeDee119
replied on September 19th, 2008
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Test
It’s all about concentration — that is, how concentrated your urine is. Pee-on-a-stick pregnancy tests look for human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), a hormone only present during pregnancy. The more concentrated your urine, the more hCG there will be in the sample. The more hCG in the sample, the better chance of you getting a positive result if you’re actually pregnant… and less of a chance of a negative result due to dilution.

In the morning, typically you haven’t been drinking anything and haven’t peed for several hours, so therefore, your urine is strong. Strong first-morning urine is easy for most women to manage, and therefore is the method of choice.
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Fairy Godmother
replied on September 20th, 2008
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I would want my daughter to tell me if she was sexually active, I would thave taken her to the clinic in a heartbeat. You are going to have sex anyway, I'd much rather you be protected....if you were my daughter. I believe any caring Mother would agree with me. You also should get the three shots to prevent cervical cancer/HPV. Not sure what its called but it could save your life.
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AlexySmiles
replied on September 20th, 2008
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Okay, its been a long day.

Took the test this morning..... it was positive. So I cried for awhile. Brother came in to my room worried, I told him.
Told the father ( wow is that weird to type). Spent most of the day with the father trying to figure out how to tell our parents.

Any advice on how? We came up with a couple of ideas like letters and stuff but im still scared to do it. I know my moms gona blow up. His parents we not to worried about, they been through it with his sister. Hes gona talk with her tonite.

Then theres the whole what to do with it...

im so overwhelmed.
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zigemyster
replied on September 20th, 2008
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AlexySmiles wrote:
Okay, its been a long day.

Took the test this morning..... it was positive. So I cried for awhile. Brother came in to my room worried, I told him.
Told the father ( wow is that weird to type). Spent most of the day with the father trying to figure out how to tell our parents.

Any advice on how? We came up with a couple of ideas like letters and stuff but im still scared to do it. I know my moms gona blow up. His parents we not to worried about, they been through it with his sister. Hes gona talk with her tonite.

Then theres the whole what to do with it...

im so overwhelmed.


Who in your family are you most comfortable speaking to them about this? Maybe a favorite Aunt, Grandmother, family friend? Find someone that could be in your corner. This will be most difficult for you and there will probably be harsh words.

How old is your boyfriend?

This is not a lecture....if you were my daughter and you told me that you are pregnant of course I would be disappointed however I would not 'blow up' at you. I would give you the support that you would need during this time and come to terms with it and help you through the pregnancy, etc.

I don't know your parents and if you feel that writing a letter to one or both would be better than face to face, then do the letter, leave it for them to read while you spend the night at a girlfriends or grandparents house and allow them to digest the news.

If anything give yourself and your boyfriend a few days to absorb this as well before telling your parents. However the sooner the better. There is now a 3rd party involved, innocent as can be...

I wish you both the best during this difficult time,

~Zig
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love_pinkish
replied on September 20th, 2008
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yes you need to tell them asap because if you two decide to keep the baby then you'll need prenatal care so you can have a healhly and happy pregnancy. There are aslo other options so keep all your options open. This is a huge decision for you as 13 year old to decide on your own so seek advice.

I wish you the best of luck! Keep us informed!
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AlexySmiles
replied on September 20th, 2008
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BF's 16.

No one really in family to talk to it about. Most of my family doesnt talk to us due to family issues. I guess i could talk with BF's parents, they been through this all. My mom knows the BF's family, just not that im with him.
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love_pinkish
replied on September 20th, 2008
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Yes well if you can confide in them, then talk with them. Even ask if they are willing to go with you and your b/f to tell your parents. Whatever can make you feel comfortable and less scared you should do it.
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zigemyster
replied on September 20th, 2008
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love_pinkish wrote:
Yes well if you can confide in them, then talk with them. Even ask if they are willing to go with you and your b/f to tell your parents. Whatever can make you feel comfortable and less scared you should do it.


I totally agree. 2thumbs

Remember, you are NOT alone.

~Zig
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gurr1
replied on September 20th, 2008
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im 13 and pregnant 2 it was hard for me to tell my mom but i did and i felt alot better and she helped me alot through this.
i hope ur mom does the same good luck on tellin ur parents.
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DeeDee119
replied on September 20th, 2008
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Good idea, have the BF parents go with you when you tell your parents. The more the support the better. Good luck Alexy. *HUGS* keep us posted.
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Amethyst_Butterfly
replied on September 20th, 2008
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If your adult enough to have sex. You should be adult enough to deal with the consequences. If you are pregnant everyone will find out eventually.
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worrywart01
replied on September 21st, 2008
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13 and having SEX?! are you kidding? i didn't even have a boyfriend until 16! i wasn't allowed to and i dont see the need to! at 13 you should still be playing with dolls and enjoying your childhood and girly sleepovers not playing house! wow...i'm shocked...anyway...first of all i will say that at being 13 i dont approve of anyone that age having sex..what if you have a kid?! you're a kid yourself! you aren't even able to APPLY for a job yet? how would you support the baby? girl..you're playing with fire, in love? love at 13? is a 13 year old capable of falling in love? not to be pessimistic here but, i take it your in what...8th grade? 7th? I will say that chances of a high school relationship working out are slim to none..chances of a middle school relationship working out...ummm...good luck...i know you said dont preach but..i'm sorry..someone CLEARLY needs to say something to you because this is not ok...i truly hope you've learned your lesson..and i wish you the best of luck and i hope that you are not pregnant...just be careful...
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zigemyster
replied on September 21st, 2008
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AlexySmiles wrote:
Okay, its been a long day.

Took the test this morning..... it was positive. So I cried for awhile. Brother came in to my room worried, I told him.
Told the father ( wow is that weird to type). Spent most of the day with the father trying to figure out how to tell our parents.

Any advice on how? We came up with a couple of ideas like letters and stuff but im still scared to do it. I know my moms gona blow up. His parents we not to worried about, they been through it with his sister. Hes gona talk with her tonite.

Then theres the whole what to do with it...

im so overwhelmed.


Worrywart01,

She IS pregnant.

~Zig
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ChasitySha
replied on September 21st, 2008
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worrywart01

ok look she just asked for no lectures and yes u r capable at love at 13 she just found out she was pregnant.... i mean she needs support not being griped out.
If u were gunna lecture her u shouldnt have said nething
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ChasitySha
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AlexySmiles wrote:
Okay, its been a long day.

Took the test this morning..... it was positive. So I cried for awhile. Brother came in to my room worried, I told him.
Told the father ( wow is that weird to type). Spent most of the day with the father trying to figure out how to tell our parents.

Any advice on how? We came up with a couple of ideas like letters and stuff but im still scared to do it. I know my moms gona blow up. His parents we not to worried about, they been through it with his sister. Hes gona talk with her tonite.

Then theres the whole what to do with it...

im so overwhelmed.


I know ur nervous about all this but you'll pull through just take care of urself and that baby after all the hurt and pain and being griped at you'll begin to get excited... a baby is a wonderful thing
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worrywart01
replied on September 21st, 2008
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ChasitySha wrote:
worrywart01

ok look she just asked for no lectures and yes u r capable at love at 13 she just found out she was pregnant.... i mean she needs support not being griped out.
If u were gunna lecture her u shouldnt have said nething


might i just say..that if someone had given her a lecture prior to this she may not be in the situation..harsh love is sometimes good love, sometimes you think your parents for instance may be hard on you just to be a pain..when in reality they're just looking out for your best interest...i realize she didn't ask for a lecture..but at 13 you still need guidance regardless of where you get it from...and i will say again..that i do not believe a 13 year old can fully understand being in love, theres alot that goes into that

i did not read the post about being pregnant...i will agree that right now she needs alot of support as this is a very difficult situation to be in especially given the age...best wishes
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