4/10!!

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Registered: 08-08-2003
4/10!!
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Fri, 08-08-2003 - 10:06pm
I have looked at the 10 signs of pregnancy on this website, and out of the 10, I have 4 symptoms. If I were pregnant now, I would be 5 weeks pregnant because I have only just missed my period for a couple of days. I have had unprotected sex after coming off the pill just two months ago. The symtoms that I am experiencing are tender nipples, darker (areolas), Cramping and a late period! I am only 16 and would have no idea what to do if I were although I know that my boyfriend would stick by me if I decided to keep it.

What do I do now?

Kel

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Edited 8/8/2003 10:48:20 PM ET by kissablekelly19
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In reply to: kissablekelly19
Fri, 08-08-2003 - 10:49pm
Why is no one replying to me?
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Registered: 07-11-2003
In reply to: kissablekelly19
Fri, 08-08-2003 - 10:52pm
you need to get a hpt or go to a doctor or clinic to confirm it. PMS and early pregnancy symptoms are alike. Good Luck.

Teresa

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Registered: 07-23-2003
In reply to: kissablekelly19
Sat, 08-09-2003 - 12:54am
As the previous post said, you do need to take a pregnancy test to confirm or rule out pregnancy. That is the first step. Sometimes the signs can be misleading. For instance, I'm trying for my third child, and I had most the symptoms listed last month. I however was not pregnant.

That's the first step. If you are pregnant, there are a lot of options out there. Parenthood at a young age is a very difficult path. (Parenthood is very difficult at any age, but the pressures of doing it young compound it.) So, you would need to make sure you get as much support as you can. Look into all options to see which one is right for you.

If you are not pregnant, investigate birth control. You mentioned you went off the pill. You didn't say why, but if it was because of the side affects, check with your health-care provider about a different type of pill. There are all kinds that don't have the same side affects. Otherwise there are lots of other options, like condoms with spermicide, the IUD, the depo shot.

I wish the very best of luck. It's very important to get the support you need. Keep us posted.

Kate

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Registered: 04-14-2003
In reply to: kissablekelly19
Sat, 08-09-2003 - 12:57am
Hi, well glad to know you're b/f is there all the way if you are, like the other lady said first you need to go get a test from you're local drug store, if it's postive you then need to see you're doctor to confim it. But then again it could always be you're period trying to start but i dough it is.

Summer