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My mom and I are really close. Best friends. And i'm sitting here thinking maybe its time she puts me on birth control. I'm almost 16 i've been with my boyfrined for almost two years.

I grew up without a childhood. Kind of had to be responsible from 9 on. My mom and I have talked aboutit before and she told me when im ready just tell her. I have the urge to have a baby but I know I can't.

-one for the fact that I can't fully support one, not yet.
-two because my family would think it to be morally wrong.
-three, I don't want to have a child growing up thinking the mother just just a dumb teenager and got pregnant.
-four, I dont wantto have it get in the way of college.

So heres come birth control I guess?

For anyone that has sex without being on birth control and are afraid of being pregnant; talk to your mom. I trust its going to be hard. Maybe this post for a bit more for other people that are worried about getting pregnant, but i'm tired and I ramble.

Girls- its normal for people your age to be put on the pill. Don't hid it and end up regreting it. She might be angry at first but you have to remember, she feels like shes losing her baby girl. You just gotta be strong.
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replied September 30th, 2004
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First it is great that you are considering talking to your mom about it, she is the best person to talk too. Too many girls cant do this and it is very important. Cool
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replied September 30th, 2004
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Sounds like you have an awesome mom!!It sounds like you do need to be on birth control,but remember,it is your responsiblilty,not your mom's!!!(you posted before that you thought she should put you on bcp's)it always makes me glad to see that there are some parents who are encouraging their kids to talk to them,whatever the subject.My mom was like that when I was growing up and I had all the info I needed to be safe.My sister and I even had friends who would ask my mom things that they would never discuss with their own parents!(sad that they felt they couldn't).I try to encourage my 15 year old stepson to talk about any and all things-and much to my discomfort he does!!I'm glad he can talk to me,after all,he needs to get his questions answered somewhere(better he ask me or his dad than one of his friends,who may not know the correct info!!)good luck to you,you sound like a wise and responsible person.See a gynecologist and discuss your options for birth control and then use the method exactly as directed.Best to you!Patty
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