16 and pregnant. Advice?

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Hey I'm 16 almost 17. I turn in december. I had spotting on day 25 of my cycle and now I'm on day 34. I'm a few days late so yeah.. I did have sex. I didn't think I was being dumb about it though. And I know I have to tell my mom and I'm going to. I would just love some advice about anything from telling my mom to having a baby and stuff. I'd just love all of the advice..? Can someone ease my mind please?(:

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First take a test.

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Talk to your parents as soon as possible so that you can get prenatal care. Talk to the babies father and his family. Wether you are in a relationship or not, a lot of young men panic. So he could be supportive, he could need some space or he could completely ditch you. My best advice there is that no matter how he reacts, you'll be fine. Discuss a plan with your parents for how you can finish your education and maybe start seeing a councillor if you're comfortable with that because pregnancy is hard. Especially when you're young and then you'll already have someone you're comfortable with if you develop post partum depression. (which can happen wether you keep it, abort it or give it up for adoption) being a parent is the absolute, hands down hardest thing you will ever do. It's exhausting. You will never sleep. It's emotional. You'll never experience happiness and sadness as passionately. Everyone will tell you it's an 18 year commitment. It isn't. Its a life long commitment. Its the best thing that can happen to you.

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Hey girl! I'm 17 and expecting my baby in may. I told my parents by taking them to dinner (so their reactions would HAVE to be chill since we are in public) and showing them my 8 weeks sonogram. Understandably they weren't thrilled, but soon enough my mom was buying baby clothes and is just as excited as me. My advice is tell your parents sooner rather then later, it takes away a lot of stress.

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My advice is take a test to definitely confirm first. 
I'm 16 expecting my first in December and honestly I wish I would have told my parents sooner, I told them when I was two months (I thought I was three or four). Your parents would more likely be upset if you hid it from them for a long time.

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I told my mom i was pregnant at 17 she was hurt and needed time to think but she came around its better to just tell her you are. Dont wait you need the support.

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I was in the same boat as you at 16 I had my daughter. My mom didn't take it well at all but in time she finally realized that her love for me was more important then being mad at me and finally decided to be involved with the pregnancy. It may seem like the end of the world but you just need to be honest with her and let her react how any mother is going to. Easier said then done I know. Been there done it.

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I was 16 when I found out I was pregnant, I started getting symptoms at 5 weeks confirmed the pregnancy at 6 weeks didn't tell my sister until I was 8 weeks. I told my parents before my first appointment, my mom didn't take it so well she was pregnant at the same time we didn't speak for a couple weeks and said I should be ashamed but my dad was there for me. My dad took me in and cared for me which I will always love him so much for that. My baby's dad left me the second he heard that I was pregnant, which he was angry that he didn't hear it from me. His family doesn't know I'm pregnant, I'm 17 and he's 3 years older than me. I'm pregnant with a little boy and due in December. Your parents will always be there for you even if the pregnant, it happened there's nothing you can change. The baby's dad might leave or stick around but you always have to make sure your baby is your first priority.

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Advice if people offer to help when baby is here let them get rest when you can why you can. Listen to your doctor if they say not to lift anything heavy or being on rest. Being a parent is hard but always remember it's worth it in the end and it always gets easier.

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Have you taken a pregnancy test? If not, there may be other reasons for your late period!

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