I know this is late, but I hope you see this. Being single and pregnant is scary. Being young and single is even scarier but it's possible. Post this in the teen forum where i'm sure a lot of the girls are going through it too. Try and pm tanyaface. She's 17, just had a baby girl and will be raisig her alone.

I would go and talk to a counselor or something and sit your step-mum down and explain to her how scared you are. It's totally normal to be sacred. I was almost 26 when I had my son and was terrified.

I feel for you honey,but what exactly are you scared about?Is the lack of emotional support getting you down? Your step mum seems to be a great help,are you scared you will be judged? If that's it,understand 1 thing,you are not put on this earth to live up to anyones expectations nor were they put on this earth to live up to yours. You need to do what is best for you and your baby,try to talk to other single young mom's,that might help,you need to trust that you can do it and remember everyone has a choice to make,keep the baby or adoption,you would be surprised what guilt and shame goes with abortion,it sucks,I don't think that's what you want,I think you just want a good life ahead of you,it might not always be easy,but it might be worth it.I bet my bottom dollar that your step mum would be more than happy to help find others in your situation to talk too,you are very lucky to have her in your life...she seems very supportive and a bit excited,it's okay to have all these emotions and thoughts,follow your heart,let yourself be excited as well if that's how you feel deep inside,you'll make the right choice for you and your baby,sometimes things happen for a reason.Take good care of yourself,I'll be thinking of you.

Hey Beth_87 - Im Tricia. I know this is a wee bit late. But I thought I might as well tell you what I think, just incase it might help. Im 17 as well & I just found out im pregnant. All the stress is hitting me hard. I still have yet to tell my parents let alone my sisters.. I have a huge fear of letting people down. But, I do know that what ever they might say wont matter in the end. Sure support from people help, but even if your mom doesnt agree with what is happening, Im sure she will come around eventually. Just know that you arent alone though. You might feel like you are at times.. But there are so many great people on here to help you & talk to you when ever!! including me!! PM me if you want!! I might not be the greatest help, but ill always be here if you need advise or just want someone to listen. Im not close to my family at all.. In fact I have huge problems with them constantly... One thing I know is when I have my baby I will definetly be more loving, caring, & always be there for my baby no matter what. which is definetly different then the way things are for me. -Tricia

Don't be scared! I'm 16 and I'm 20 weeks and 6 days pregnant today. Be proud, who cares who's support you have? This is YOUR baby, and only yours. If you have one person who's willing to help and be there for you(which in this case is your step mom)then you're all set! Its easier then people make it out to be. Think of it as a great experience. You'll learn a lot, have fun, and you get something amazing out of it. If I can do it then so can you. No need tobe scared. You can do it if you try!!

The original post was written in Jan 07

I know it may seem like it's too late because your step mom has told everyone about it, but don't forget that you're the one who's pregnant; it's your body and your decision, and ultimately you get to decide what to do. If you don't think you're ready for a baby you definitely should consider abortion or adoption. Don't worry about what your step mom might think. This is a life-altering situation and you have the right to decide for yourself what you want to do.

I know its scarey trust me but you can do it... and everything will be ok

i had a freind who found out she was 6 months pregnant while going through chemotherapy. she never knew she was pregnant because before they found the cancer she had miscarried (turned out she had twins and only one died) and the chemotherapy masked her symptoms. anyhow, she was told her baby would have heaps of problems because of the cancer treatments but she was too far along to get an abortion. later she went to have the baby and came home empty handed, she said the baby had died. it was so sad to see all that she had gone through, but people just accepted it and let it go. a few days later she came back with a beautiful baby girl to our amazement. she told us that she had planned on giving the baby to a home for the disabled because of all of the expected problems and that she had been councelled to tell everyone that the baby had died so that people wouldnt treat her poorly for her decision to give the baby up. she followed through with the plan but after only a few days changed her mind because she missed the baby so much.
point of this storey is that you can follow through with the pregnancy and should you not want it by the end you can descretely give your baby to a loving home and tell everyone that it passed away. no one will harrass you, tell you that you were a bad mother, or rub it in your face like what might happen if you tell everyone that you gave your baby up for adoption. its something to think about, but i hope that you dont abort. a child should never have to pay for its parents sins, especially with its life.
best of luck

If you are considering an abortion, please read first. No one mentions that a female who has an abortion increases their risk of breast cancer. Medical experts privately say abortion causes breast cancer, but it is too volatile to publicly acknowledge. According to a National Cancer Institute (NCI) commissioned study, teens who procure abortions before age 18, more than double their risk. Girls and women have a predominance of immature, cancer-vulnerable Types 1 & 2 breast lobules, which aren't matured into cancer-resistant Types 3 & 4 lobules until a term pregnancy takes place. Abortion can increase the statistical odds of developing breast cancer in two ways: 1) It delays a first term pregnancy; and 2) It increases the number of cancer-vulnerable breast cells because estrogen overexposure during a normal pregnancy stimulates cell multiplication. Women don't receive protection from estrogen overexposure until third trimester hormones mature their breast tissue into milk-producing Types 3 & 4 lobules. Differentiated (mature) cells are not vulnerable to carcinogens. There's a 95 percent certainty that the association is not by chance.

I totally agree with AyaMiyaki on this..........ok, lets talk "association". I have a 25 year old daughter, means I had a baby in 1983, I did not have an abortion....I did smoke at the time, which I have been quit since 1991......association? hmmmm, I took the pill for years, exposed to estrogen hmmmmmmmmmm, assocaition.....Statistical odds for me getting breast cancer??????
WRONG>>>> I ended up with it anyway..............
You are born with given/specific DNA -gene trait that will determine if you will get cancer in your lifetime..........exposure and other elements are "relative factors".