19 and may be pregnant HELP!

• 08-18-2008 7:27 PM

  katieanddanny Joined on 08-19-2008 Westboro hopefully soon to be Malden, MA Posts 6

  19 and may be pregnant HELP! Reply Contact Its been 2 weeks and 1 day and I've heard from two people that I should take a test now. I had sex the 1st through the 3rd, every day multiple times a day and I was supposed to have my period sometime that coming week(the 3rd-9th) I only had about 4 drops of blood over the course of 2 days that week and that was it. Could that have been a sign of a missed period or what could that be? My period is consistent, I get it every month and it usually lasts 3-4 days and its a medium to heavy flow. I was on the pill but I was supposed to start the period pill on the 3rd. (Yesterday it was 2 weeks since him and I had sex and now I'm having more symptoms like nipples and breasts being sore and having to constantly urinate as well as being somewhat sick to my stomach(feeling horrible before and after eating) and being constantly tired. I didn't start my new pack of birth control just in case I'm pregnant.) I'm not freaking out about it or anything. I'm really hoping I'm pregnant and so is my boyfriend. We're really happy with the idea of having a child together. I just wanted to get some opinions from other women who have been or are pregnant...COULD I BE PREGNANT? Could I be pregnant? Yes (0%) No (100%) Total Votes: 1 Voting Ended: 8/21/2008

• 08-18-2008 8:06 PM

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  Mrs Garcia Joined on 09-03-2007 The ax forgets; the tree remembers~African proverb Posts 526	Re: 19 and may be pregnant HELP! Reply Contact The only way to know is to take a test.  Is there a reason you haven't tested yet?  You would be able to get an accurate result by now.

• 08-18-2008 8:29 PM

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  katieanddanny Joined on 08-19-2008 Westboro hopefully soon to be Malden, MA Posts 6	Re: 19 and may be pregnant HELP! Reply Contact I didn't know if it would be accurate yet and I haven't had enough money for one yet. The cheapest I found was $8.00 and there are no dollar stores around me.

• 08-21-2008 6:58 PM

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  jenr0113 Joined on 08-19-2008 Posts 2

  Re: 19 and may be pregnant HELP! Reply Contact From the symptoms you are saying, those are the usual symptoms. I'm newly pregnant for my first time, so I've experienced all those. I took my first test 4 days after my missed period. They say the best time to take them are in the morning right when you wake up and have your first pee. On mine it came back positive, if you're does then you probably are because that first one in the morning will tell you more than any other one you take. After that I took 2 more one in the evening on another day and another one in the middle of the day on a different day, all positive. If you are Congrats! Good Luck!!

• 08-21-2008 7:35 PM

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  katieanddanny Joined on 08-19-2008 Westboro hopefully soon to be Malden, MA Posts 6

  Re: 19 and may be pregnant HELP! Reply Contact I had a urine test yesterday at my doctor's and it came back negative but I'm still holding on to some hope that it wasn't 100% accurate, by talking to people online they have said that even the ones at the doctor's are not 100%. If I was still on the pill I'd be starting the "period pill" on the 31st so I'm going to wait until after that week and if I don't get my period I'm going to call the doctors back. I felt horrible, my boyfriend was so disappointed and still is. He really wanted to be a father again. I'm praying that I am.

• 08-31-2008 6:45 PM

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  jamiexyz Joined on 12-28-2004 Posts 49	Re: 19 and may be pregnant HELP! Reply Contact if you cannot afford a pregnancy test are you sure you are financially ready to have a baby?

• 09-01-2008 1:29 PM

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  Shannon1983 Joined on 05-23-2004 NY Posts 446

  Re: 19 and may be pregnant HELP! Reply Contact You may want to educate yourself on cycles and ovulation. Unless you have an extremely short luteal phase (which is not the greatest for getting pregnant anyhow) it is highly unlikely that you ovulated around the 1st through the 3rd. However, I have to agree with jamiexyz. If you can't afford to buy a pregnancy test, I doubt you're ready to support a baby.

• 09-04-2008 5:48 PM

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  Deon2682 Joined on 03-23-2008 Flagstaff, AZ Posts 253

  Re: 19 and may be pregnant HELP! Reply Contact jamiexyz: if you cannot afford a pregnancy test are you sure you are financially ready to have a baby? This is not very supportive at all-are you suggesting that only people with money should be allowed to have children?  Just because someone struggles financially doesn't mean they should be denied the blessing of a child.  There is a lot more to raising a child than having money and I know a lot of poor families who have loved their children immensly and get by just fine, even though they don't have money for extras.

• 09-04-2008 6:04 PM

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  katieanddanny Joined on 08-19-2008 Westboro hopefully soon to be Malden, MA Posts 6

  Re: 19 and may be pregnant HELP! Reply Contact Thank you. My family never had a lot of money, even now my parents can't even afford milk and I've done just fine. My boyfriend has a very stable and great paying job. To be perfectly honest I like the way I grew up, I'm nothing like the others I went to school with whose mommy and daddy's paid for everything. I know the value of a dollar which a lot of people lack, I don't like spending money on stupid things. This past weekend my boyfriend was buying bread for my house even though I said not to and instead of just buying one loaf he bought two because it was 2 for $5 and I complained that that was way too much to be spending on bread. I know that raising children is expensive and so does he. He has 3 children with his ex who he was with for almost 10 years.

• 09-04-2008 6:22 PM

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  Deon2682 Joined on 03-23-2008 Flagstaff, AZ Posts 253

  Re: 19 and may be pregnant HELP! Reply Contact I do understand!  My husband's family is very poor and they have three boys.  The whole family has worked hard to support each otehr and get by over the years.  My husband just graduated from college last may, and his middle brother is 1 year away from a college degree.  His parents always had to scrape, but the kids always came first and they are all doing just fine.  They are all very loving, and a close family and they are so much more "real" than some other families I have encountered in my day.  There is always a way if you want to make it happen!

• 09-05-2008 7:43 PM

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  jamiexyz Joined on 12-28-2004 Posts 49

  Re: 19 and may be pregnant HELP! Reply Contact Deon2682: jamiexyz: if you cannot afford a pregnancy test are you sure you are financially ready to have a baby? This is not very supportive at all-are you suggesting that only people with money should be allowed to have children?  Just because someone struggles financially doesn't mean they should be denied the blessing of a child.  There is a lot more to raising a child than having money and I know a lot of poor families who have loved their children immensly and get by just fine, even though they don't have money for extras. I am not trying to not be supportive. Of course money isn't everything when it comes to raising a child. I do, however, think it is irresponsible to TTC when you cannot afford an $8 pregnancy test. Diapers, formula, clothing, childcare (if needed) and food are not extras and are very expensive.

• 09-05-2008 8:00 PM

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  Missie76 Joined on 09-01-2008 Posts 15	Re: 19 and may be pregnant HELP! Reply Contact I agree with Jamie..just because she can't afford a test right now doesn't mean she can't have a child. All my life people have told me to save up for a baby, but you know what? That's impossible. You need to be more supportive and not judge someone just because they may be strapped for cash right at that moment.

• 09-11-2008 10:20 AM

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  Deon2682 Joined on 03-23-2008 Flagstaff, AZ Posts 253

  Re: 19 and may be pregnant HELP! Reply Contact jamiexyz: Deon2682: jamiexyz: if you cannot afford a pregnancy test are you sure you are financially ready to have a baby? This is not very supportive at all-are you suggesting that only people with money should be allowed to have children?  Just because someone struggles financially doesn't mean they should be denied the blessing of a child.  There is a lot more to raising a child than having money and I know a lot of poor families who have loved their children immensly and get by just fine, even though they don't have money for extras. I am not trying to not be supportive. Of course money isn't everything when it comes to raising a child. I do, however, think it is irresponsible to TTC when you cannot afford an $8 pregnancy test. Diapers, formula, clothing, childcare (if needed) and food are not extras and are very expensive. You are being judgemental-which is not supportive.  And yes, these things are expensive, but there are ways to help afford them when necessary.  Not to mention, you didn't ask her why she was unable to afford a prego test RIGHT NOW-you just jumped to the conclusion that she has no money and should therefore not have a baby.  So, diapers can be reusable (cloth), formula is NOT a necessity if you breastfeed, there are hand me downs and second chance stores for clothing and childcare can be provided by family, friends, or the mother or father without extra expense.  I just don't think you should come in blasting that she is irresponsible for TTC just because she doesn't have $8 for a prego test-I remember having to wait a pay period to buy a new set of tests because the pay period before was riddled with car troubles and vet bills...try not to pass judgement, especially when you don't know someone's story.

• 09-11-2008 3:49 PM

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  jamiexyz Joined on 12-28-2004 Posts 49

  Re: 19 and may be pregnant HELP! Reply Contact Deon2682: jamiexyz: Deon2682: jamiexyz: if you cannot afford a pregnancy test are you sure you are financially ready to have a baby? This is not very supportive at all-are you suggesting that only people with money should be allowed to have children?  Just because someone struggles financially doesn't mean they should be denied the blessing of a child.  There is a lot more to raising a child than having money and I know a lot of poor families who have loved their children immensly and get by just fine, even though they don't have money for extras. I am not trying to not be supportive. Of course money isn't everything when it comes to raising a child. I do, however, think it is irresponsible to TTC when you cannot afford an $8 pregnancy test. Diapers, formula, clothing, childcare (if needed) and food are not extras and are very expensive. You are being judgemental-which is not supportive.  And yes, these things are expensive, but there are ways to help afford them when necessary.  Not to mention, you didn't ask her why she was unable to afford a prego test RIGHT NOW-you just jumped to the conclusion that she has no money and should therefore not have a baby.  So, diapers can be reusable (cloth), formula is NOT a necessity if you breastfeed, there are hand me downs and second chance stores for clothing and childcare can be provided by family, friends, or the mother or father without extra expense.  I just don't think you should come in blasting that she is irresponsible for TTC just because she doesn't have $8 for a prego test-I remember having to wait a pay period to buy a new set of tests because the pay period before was riddled with car troubles and vet bills...try not to pass judgement, especially when you don't know someone's story. I still don't think I was being judgemental at all. She is living with her parents who cannot afford to buy bread. Food is not a "want" it is a "need". If you are in a situation where you are unable to feed yourself, I maintain it is irresponsible to TTC. If she wants to TTC in that situation, that is her decision and I am not going to tell her she shouldn't. My suggestion (not mandate or judgement) would be that she be able to feed herself and take care of herself before she decides to TTC. Again totally up to her. I understand that "stuff happens" and that sometimes the time between paydays gets a little long. Just the medical bills involved with being pregnant are expensive - even with good insurance. Again, just something I thought she may take into consideration before having a baby or trying for one.