[Maryssa]

Well I need answers on some questions. I think I might be pregnant.. I'm always confused.. I'm always having early pregnancy symptoms and I am sooo curious to wonder if I'm pregnant or not. I am only 16 years old moving to 17 years in a couple of months.. and I understand that I am young to be pregnant. But, then I'm kind of crazy bkuz I am the one that wants to be pregnant. :D Ive been having sex for the past four months every weekend.. me and my boyfriend sometimes "Pull Out" which sucks.. and he doesn't. I've been on Birth Control for 10 months and I just recently got off it last month due to Irregular Periods. So I am thinking that I'm pregnant. For the past three months
(if i remember bkuz i dont keep track of this kind of stuff.) I took a pregnancy test a couple months ago. Two tests came out negtive.(relieved) and I went to my doctor and I took a test and came out negative.(relieved somewhat) and I am going to be taking a test on Friday morning. And I am pretty sure that I MIGHT be pregnant. The early Pregnancy symptoms I've been having are... Mild cramps on lower abdomen, tender breasts, moody, nausea w/o vomitting, frequent urination, & I had constipation a couple of weeks ago.. and I believe that I'm pregnant by having that bkuz I never had CONSTiPATiON before in my entire life.. so that made me wonder. As of now I am on my period and I got it on Monday. Spotting(pinkish-brown colour) and somewhat heavy today and right now. Wearing pads bkuz I'm too scared I might do something wrong.. I'm having mild-somewhat severe cramps right now. Been taking Advil and I am hoping that I'm pregnant even though I'm young.. so I really need some answers. Don't be RUDE. Id understand bkuz my twin sister always tells me how I'm too "young" but, that's OK.. its my responsibitly.. and I think I'm READY. My boyfriend thinks so also. So please give me some answers . THANK YOU VERY MUCH.:p

[DoulaLC]

It is obviously going to be possible that you are pregnant, but since you just got off the birth control, that can sometimes cause your body to have to readjust to not having the hormones in your system. Some people will have irregular periods for a few cycles.
You might just be getting ready for a period to start... some people will have very similar symptoms of pregnancy before their period.

Wait until you actually skip a period for a month and then try a test... or see if these current symptoms continue for another week or two and try a test at that time.

You're right, you are young... and I am sure you feel ready, but do consider the "costs" of having and raising a child at this time. Financially... can you afford it all on your own... give up most of the things you want to have so that you can provide better for your child? I hope you would not be expecting your parents or your boyfriend's parents to help you out... that would be unfair to them since they are not part of your decision. Physically... are you ready to be up several times at night for feedings, take care of the child when they are sick, not being able to go out every time you want to... not sleeping in or going to bed when you feel like it? Emotionally... sadly, often boyfriends don't stick around even when they start with good intentions, couples break-up, friends sometimes disappear because you can't hang out with them as much, etc... babies take a lot. Be prepared to do it all on your own in case you have to because you never know what life will bring your way. Figure the costs of giving birth, food, clothing, diapers, child care, doctor bills, etc. Most parents want to be able to give their child a better life than they had themselves... will you be able to do that at this stage in your life?

Just something's to consider when deciding if you truly are ready or not... babies are wonderful, but they demand and deserve to have a great deal.