i think i might be pregnant but im not sure?

Question

i am 17 in a stable relationship tryin for a child i think i might be pregnant. i am a week overdue but i have cramps from time to time like im going to get my period i said in an earlier response that my boyfriend was in an accident which may prevent him from being able to have kids , which is why i dont want to and havent yet taken a test coz the thought of it being negitive scares me to much. is it normal to have cramps if ur pregnant they have died down now and i dont get them as often i thought maybe it might just be liek my body getting used to it or somthing can u please help .

thanks

i no u all think 17 is to young and i no what most people think. i am not like normal teens and havnt been for ages. no im not at school to answer that question my boyfriend has a stable job earning enough money to support us both. this is not for the baby bonus.im not that shallow. no matter how much i try to convince my self that i dont need a kid yet i need to travel and go clubbing and stuff my heart wont beleive it . i have never been interested in clubbing at all or travelling for that matter when i was 7 i could see my self being a young mum. i no this sounds stupid but i feel that is the path i am supposed to take. i thank u all for ur comments and im glad you all took the time out . i have thought long and hard about my choice and im going to stick with it. i beleive this is what i was born to do .

i wont depend on my parents . my dads in jail because he is a peadophile and abused me from age 6 until 12 and my mum is living in Queensland while i am in victoria (AUSTRALIA) so please so criticising me on my choice

old lady ur assuming things u shouldnt . for one i have been with him for 2 years . for two he has suggested marriage for 3 i havnt slept with any one else and he knows that. four - my mother is supportive of me in what ever i do and choose to do and 5 love isnt bloddy fluffy and cottages n stuff i no that im not stupid and we have been through thick and thin to get to were we are so stop critisizing me im not an immature child. if i new u were going to be so cruel i wouldnt have posted a comment. i came hear for advice not to be belittled

why do u all have to be so cruel i have had therapy for what happend to me im dealin with it quite fine. be nice please i am human and i dont appreciate being phuckin drilled about a decision im going to make

thank u very much i really appreicate that i means a great deal to me to know i have some one on my side lol yeah ur right half of them are being bitches but im glad that u can understand were im coming from my friends and my family are being good they can understand where im coming from , which is a good think but thanks heaps for stickin up for me :) means alot

Answer 1

Hello to you,

I had my son at 17. He was a planned baby. Me and my man had been together 2 years when he was born. He is now 2 and we are still going strong.
Much like you, I wanted to be a young mum. And you know what? I'm glad I was!! There is no way I would have coped as well as I did! Being younger I believe you can endure alot more as your body is alot healthier, and bounce back quicker after the birth. I know this is how it was for me, and a family friend who was going on 40 had a baby round the time I did and she had all kinds of things go wrong because of her age. Don't let people get you down, you know what will make you happy. If you think your family and friends are going to ridicule you, don't tell them you're trying. Just shock them, that's what I did.

As for all you answerer's, I think the lot of you are B!TCHES! Get over yourselves, Heaven forbid a young girl makes an unselfish decision. Bet she'll make a better mother than half of you!

Good luck Missy!

Answer 2

The best thing to do is to get over your fears and take a pregnancy test. I had the same symptoms when I wasn't pregnant (due to stress) and when I found out I was pregnant after trying to concieve. If it comes back negative, I would seriously reconsider having a child at such a young age. I am 22 and at 22 weeks now. My husband and I thought we were financially ready too but now I am considered "high-risk" on bed rest and paying $1800 in medications per month (zofran is $22 a pill), $400 in doctors fees per month, and for the delivery I'm looking at $3,900 (I didn't include the $2000 we've paid in hospital visits thus far and who knows how many there will be in the future.) Think about it, not everything goes as expected hon.

Answer 3

Pregnancy symptoms differ from woman to woman and pregnancy to pregnancy; however, one of the most significant pregnancy symptoms is a delayed or missed menstrual cycle. Understanding pregnancy symptoms is important because each symptom may be related to something other than pregnancy. Some women experience pregnancy symptoms within a week of conception. For other women, symptoms may develop over a few weeks or may not be present at all. Below is a listing of some of the most common pregnancy symptoms.

Implantation Bleeding:
Implantation bleeding can be one of the earliest pregnancy symptoms. About 6-12 days after conception, the embryo implants itself into the uterine wall. Some women will experience spotting as well as some cramping.

Other Explanations: Actual menstruation, altered menstruation, changes in birth control pill, infection, or abrasion from intercourse.

Delay/Difference in Menstruation:
A delayed or missed menstruation is the most common pregnancy symptom leading a woman to test for pregnancy. When you become pregnant, your next period should be missed. Many women can bleed while they are pregnant, but typically the bleeding will be shorter or lighter than a normal period. This symptom is commonly explained by other reasons. If you have been sexually active and have missed a period, it is recommended that you take a test

Answer 4

I not here to be your mother or father, but everyone telling you not to do this, or your to young to have children are people who have there on opinions. First you need to see a doctor and since your mother is so supportive of you it should not be a problem with that. Cramps can come with implantation when you conceive but you going to see the doctor is better or a least take a home pregnancy test. Because if you are you want to start prenatal care soon. It sounds like you have your mind made up about having a child but always remember God makes all things happen and if its not time for you to be a mother you won't, trust me I know. But I wish you luck with your journey on getting pregnant because you will need it. And I hope he is still there after everything and I hope when the baby is born you still have that feeling about being a mother because that is when your going to need it most because if no one is there to help you. your going to have to step up to the plate. Good Luck~~

Answer 5

Sorry, the batteries in my crystal ball ran out this morning. Why on earth are you trying to get pregnant at 17? You're not married, and a stable relationship would mean you have been going together for a couple of years, which is not very likely at 17.
If you get lucky and aren't pregnant, step back and think about what your are proposing to do. What kind of life do you see ahead for yourself if you have a child now? And how is your boyfriend going to support you and his child? If he thinks he can't conceive a child, is he going to accept that this child is his? Or is he going to have ongoing doubts. He isn't so sure of you that he's suggested marriage, so you're just leaving yourself open to a whole lot of trouble.
Pretend you're just 17, and you've still got the best of your teenage years ahead of you. Pretend you're going to go to college, and give yourself the ability to support yourself if you need to, or if you want to. Pretend that you have plans to travel, to see something of the world, before you settle down.
And then talk to your mom about all this. Just a guess, but she's probably not very much in favor of it.
This isn't what you want to hear, but it's something you should think about seriously. At seventeen, you're in love with the idea of love, and dreaming fuzzy little dreams of sweet babies and little cottages with flowers in the garden. But live isn't like that, and especially for 17-year old unmarried mothers.

Answer 6

it is completely normal for you to feel cramping during the first trimester. It does feel like PMS cramps, if you're a week overdue, now is the time to test to put your mind at ease. Not knowing is worse than knowing for sure either way. Plus, if you ARE pregnant, then you need to get pre natal care.

I'm just curious though, why at 17 are you so ready for a child? Honey, you're just a child yourself. My advice to wait .... at least until you're married and finanacially stable and have experienced life more before you have a child. You will miss out on your younger years if you have that responsibility right now.

Answer 7

There's a possibility that you are pregnant, but why would you want to get pregnant if you're still in school and you don't have a job? Having a baby is expensive and you need financial security. You can't depend on your parents to help you with everything.
Missed period and cramping are early signs. Use a home pregnancy test.

Answer 8

Take the pregnancy test, most likely you probably are, but it is the sure fire way to find out. I understand about your boyfriend being in an accident and all but at 17 a baby is a big responsibility...are you ready for that, don't you go to school? Babies having babies, just make sure you are ready and my opinion no 17 year old is ready, my opinion. Good luck.

Answer 9

17 "in stable relationship" "trying for a child "?
Hello !
Did you finnish school ? Do you both have a job , so you can support a child ? Do you know it's a lot of work to raise a child ?
Go to Walgreens and get an EPT test ! Talk to your parents!!!

Your only 17 ! Enjoy live now and wait for children later in live when you are really stable ,moneywise!

Answer 10

ok gonna chime in on this one! YOUR 17! 5 YEARS GO YOU WERE 12! YOU ARE NOT MATURE ENOUGH TO HAVE A CHILD! ITS A HUGE RESPONSIBILITY! A BABY IS NOT A TOY! BEFORE YOU EVEN THINK ABOUT HAVING UNPROTECTED SEX WITH ANYONE YOU NEED TO GET THERAPY FOR YOUR OWN MOLESTATION! YOU DONT WANT TO BRING A LIFE INTO THIS WORLD UNTIL YOU GET YOUR OWN PROBLEMS STRAIGHTED OUT.
IM SORRY HUN BUT U NEED AN EDUCATION BECAUSE THERE WILL NOT ALWAYS BE A MAN THERE FOR YOU TO LEAN ON! GO GET A GOOD EDUCATION EXPIRENCE LIFE FIRST! THEN SETTLE DOWN AND HAVE CHILDREN! GET ALL YOUR PARTYING AND STUFF DONE NOW BECAUSE A CHILD WILL BE YOUR RESPONSIBLITY FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE!