15 and pregnant

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Registered: 08-13-2003
15 and pregnant
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Wed, 08-13-2003 - 11:38pm
i'm pregnant
iVillage Member
Registered: 08-07-2003
In reply to: friend_iv
Wed, 08-13-2003 - 11:49pm
Can you talk to your boyfriend.How do you get on with your parents.I was 15 the first time i got pregnant and for the longest time i just thought it would go away but it dont.I never told anyone for months.It's very lonely so please do not do that to your self, your going to need someone to talk to in person.Did you just take a test?
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Registered: 07-23-2003
In reply to: friend_iv
Thu, 08-14-2003 - 12:37am
Julie's right about telling someone. You cannot bear this alone. The fact that you left such a short message makes it seem like this is something very hard for you to process right now. There is help available out there. Find out about all the options and find out what is best for you, now and for the future.

Talk to your boyfriend. Find a professional in your area. As hard as it may seem, you should also tell your parents, if at all possible. Do a search of teen pregnancy and the area you live in on the internet. I think you'll be surprised what you find.

Though I was fortunate enough never to be in your position, know that I'm thinking about you. Take care, best of wishes, and keep us posted on how you're doing.

Kate

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Registered: 07-30-2003
In reply to: friend_iv
Thu, 08-14-2003 - 12:40am
are we the first ones who know, hon?? what do you plan to do? we're here if you need to talk! (the unplanned pregnancy board is great too!) (((((((((((HUGS))))))))))))

please answer, hon! make sure you think through all your options before making a decision on what to do, ok??

bec

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Registered: 08-01-2003
In reply to: friend_iv
Thu, 08-14-2003 - 3:11am
Hello.

I understand what you are going through-and I know that this is one of the scariest things you've ever had to face. I've never been in the situation myself, but I've walked down that road with almost every one of my friends. Please, call information and get the telephone number for a Crisis Pregnancy Center in your area, or better yet, look them up on line. They offer free counceling and lay out all of your options for you. I'll be praying for you.

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Registered: 07-23-2003
In reply to: friend_iv
Thu, 08-14-2003 - 1:18pm
Here is some teen pregnancy information for you...

See if you have a Birthright near you (1-800-550-4900). They are a confidential, non-judgemental service that offers FREE pregnancy testing and counseling.

http://www.birthright.org/

http://www.thehelpline.org/teens/index.htm

http://www.teenshealth.org/teen/sexual_health/girls/pregnancy.html

http://www.plannedparenthood.org/WOMENSHEALTH/whatifpregnant.html

Good Luck!




Edited 8/14/2003 1:22:22 PM ET by girlinapril