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Q: Scared
asked by: tweetie on September 10th, 2003
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Hi everyone I am 16 years old and I think I might be 1 month pregnant. The thing is I am not sure how to tell my parents and the only way that I can get a test done is with them knowing. I really need help and I am so scared. Also my bf that I was dating and father of the baby doesnt know yet and we are no longer together because he has a temper problem if you could help I would really be happy. Thanks.
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youngmama
replied on September 10th, 2003
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Well sweetie, your going to have to tell one of your parents, at least for now. They are the best support system you will have! Well most likely since I know there are a few cases I can't guarentee! Anyway, let your parents know and get a test done, either a hpt or by a doctor. A blood test is the most accurate this early on! Good luck and until you find out treat your body as you would if you are pregnant. Eat right, exercise moderately, avoid caffeine, smoking, drinking, drugs, etc.

Good luck and best wishes
-jessika-
cheyenne naomi due 10-29-03
mommy is 33 weeks today!! Laughing
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HongKongChick
replied on September 10th, 2003
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U dont know how to tell ur parents, no one does! But u know that u have to do it. U simply cant hide forever, eventually they will find out and they will be more upset then than if u told them now.

So I think the best way to tell them is to be honest, tell them what u really think, what really happened, and what u really want to do. If they seem upset, that's just becoz of the shock, but tell them how much it means to you if they try to understand and not be judgemental.

Remember to be calm when u do talk to them. And good luck
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Catina
replied on September 11th, 2003
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Well, hello young buck, I am 18 years old and I have a 2-month old baby girl. Well when I thought I was pregnant, I was too scared to say anything. So I kept quiet, I was 17 years old when I got pregnant. I told my uncle that I had a doctor's appt. So he took me there. They had me to pee in a cup then they called me to the back. My doctor told me that the test was positive. I was so scared to tell my mom, but since I knew how my mother was, I went on and told her the same day. I went to her job, showed her the paper they gave me, and went back to school. She was mad at first then she was alright with it. Your parents can't be mad at you forever. I was already 2 months pregnant. So just tell them, they will be alright. I was not with her father at the time, but we are together now. Belive me, you'll make it.
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tmjjj
replied on September 11th, 2003
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Tell the one that your closer to. They will be mad and upset but they will still love you. I was 15 when I first got pregnant. I was hard but you need them there for you. Good luck... Wink
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LiLmISsNc
replied on September 14th, 2003
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Scared
Your parents don't have to know about you gettin a test done. You can go to the social worker at your school and tell him or her (most likely a her) whats going on and she will ask you if you want to keep the information confidential and if you say yes then it will stay confidential and she can help u set up an appointment to get tested and she will allow you to tell your parents whenever you feel its appropriate.
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