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on depo and pregnant - HELP ME
| Mon, 09-06-2004 - 7:36pm |
I"m currently on the depo shot and had my last shot in July. My peroid was late and I took 3 pregnancy tests that all came back POSITIVE!! I'm 22 and I don't know what to do. I've always been so careful and am in complete shock. I know I'm not a kid but I'm not ready to have a baby.. I couldnt financially provide for it.... I want my children to have good stable lives.. not the type that I can provide for it now... Please!!! I need some advice... I don't believe in ABORTION but I can't tell my parents!!!

Ok, hon. try and stay calm. The first thing to do is to have blood drawn for a pregnancy test to make certain you have the correct result. If I were you I'd go to the doctor who gave you the Depo shot or to your local Planned Parenthood. Once you know for sure Planned Parenthood can counsel you if you need to consider your options. iVillage has an Unplanned Pregnancy board that you might want to take a look at if you find you need it. http://messageboards.ivillage.com/iv-pppgunplan One thing you can do while you are awaiting the results of the test is begin to take prenatal vitamins. When you have your blood test I hope you get the result you want. Let us know how you're doing, ok?
(((HUGS)))
Jill
Just be sure and take advantage of all the government assistance that is available, like WIC, foodstamps, and Medicaid. Also, if you meet income requirements the government will pay for daycare if you decide to go to work after the baby is born. There is all kinds of help out there. You don't have to be wealthy to be a good mother. All you need is love!
Good Luck in whatever decision you make!
Rachel, 22
Mahogany, 20 mos
Naveyah, 6 mos
Mandy and Annabelle (3 months)
~Angie