Hey- i've only posted on here a couple times, but i've been reading alot of the posts in the teen pregnancy forum, and i'd just like to say that the friendships you've created are extaordinary. It seems like you all come from all different walks of life, but nevertheless you guys are always there to support one another, and I really respect that! I have a question... Actually its more or less a vent....

Anyway, I have always been able to talk to my parents and tell them everything. (at least my mom, lol some things I dont tell my dad....!) my mom and I talk about everything, and so do my sister and i. We are so close its scary. More or less its like I have 2 older sisters instead of an older sister and a mother. My sister just turned 19, and my mom's 39. I always thought I could tell my mom everything, but I guess I cant.

My sister just found out she's pregnant and my parents flipped out. Well, at least she just told us about it- she's actually 16 weeks along. My sis goes to an ivy-league school, she's been on the dean's list, was actually the valedictorian of her highschool class. She graduated from high school when she was only 16- lol, shes a genius. She's been on the pill, however since she goes away to school, she did without it for a week. When she had sex she just used condoms, but she still got pregnant anyway.

I just cant believe how much my parents flipped out over it. I feel so bad for my sister, but theres nothing I can do about it, and I hate that! They told her they wont help with caring for the baby, wont help buy diapers or formula or any other necessities. I mean, I know my parents wont let the baby do without things, but it just angers me off. My sister is 16 weeks along, kinda showing but not really. Shes real skinny, and just looks more pudgy, lol, but not enough to look preggy yet. She has taken care of herself and everything- shes been going to the doctor ever since she missed a period and everything. Basically, she couldnt be taking any better care of herself.

I just dont understand how my parents can be so un-supportive. I always thought I could tell them everything, but now I just don't know. I think they might want my sis to give it up for adoption. (abortion is outta the question- my sister is extremely against it) I think my parents just want to threaten and scare my sister for some reason.

Did anyone elses parents do this when you told them you were pregnant? Will they eventually calm down and be supportive?

Sorry its long!!!!