I am 3 or 5 (menstrual) weeks pregnant. When is it time to start seeing a physician? Also I am 21 and pregnant. I have been with my boyfriend for 6 years and I am a college student. Should I feel bad or ashamed although my boyfriend and I are excited? How common is this and what are your opinions?
2007-07-16 04:29:26 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
I had a very good job and had been living in my own place since I was 17 when I got pregnant at 19. I did not feel that way then, but unfortunately even though I am a successful, mom with a smart healthy, well behaved daughter I feel that way now. Like I am some statistic because I had a baby at the age of 19.
You are supposed to go the the Dr. right away to start tracking everything.
2007-07-16 04:38:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Congratulations. Do you feel ashamed because you are not married? If so, you shouldn't because you've been with your boyfriend for 6 years. It's not like you had a one night stand. If you want to be married, then talk to your boyfriend about that. Don't do it just for the baby's sake though, because you might end up resenting each other for it.
If you are only 5 weeks (count from the first day of your last period), then you just found out you're pregnant. You should call your doctor and arrange your prenatal appointment. They will tell you how soon that should be. Some doctors do 6 weeks, some 8. If you can't get in for a few weeks, ask them if you can pick up some samples of prenatal vitamins. Most OB's have plenty of samples on hand and usually give them out at your first visit. You should really start taking them right away because the folic acid in them is so important in early fetal development. Best wishes.
2007-07-16 04:41:39 · answer #2 · answered by Melissa B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, i don't think you should be ashamed at all. on the contrary-- you and your boyfriend SHOULD be excited!!! congratulations. how common is what? that ur young and still in college or that ur not married?? well, either or-- it is the most common!!! the majority of babies are conceived out of wedlock adn to younger couples... be glad that you and your b/f are still together!!! that too is also common, but a very difficult situation. as for seeing a physician, you should start calling around as soon as you know but each physician is different. typically physicians want to see you between 9-12 weeks though. Once again, congratulations to you both!!!
2007-07-16 04:36:08 · answer #3 · answered by tiyona17 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I saw my doctor at about 4 weeks but I didn't really see a point to the appointment they didn't really do anything. You shouldn't feel ashamed its good that you & your boyfriend are excited about the pregnancy. I was 21 when I found out I was pregnant and it was very unexpected and I was not excited about it in the beginning. Now of course my son is the love of my life though. Good luck & congrats.
2007-07-16 04:49:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most doctors will start taking you around the 8th week. I would call the doctor now though to let them know because they might have you take a blood test just in case. Of COURSE you shouldn't feel bad or ashamed! You are a big girl...you are clearly in a committed relationship...and if you are excited then good for you! All a baby can ask for is to be loved and wanted! Congrats!!
2007-07-16 04:33:52 · answer #5 · answered by Lauren O 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Why on earth are you asking if you should be ashamed? If you are happy and are willing to make it work, that is all that matters. Call you Doctor right away and make an appointment. Your first appointment won't be until you are at least 7 weeks usually, (that was my first) and then once a month for a while. Just start planning now on how you plan to raise and support the baby and you guys should be fine. Congrats!
2007-07-16 04:37:54 · answer #6 · answered by Cash, Gage and Jax's Mom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-05 12:52:28 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why feel ashamed? You obviously love your boyfriend, this wasn't out of a one night stand. Put in a call to your physician now, he will run a blood test to confirm the pregnancy and then you start by finding an OB/GYN and they will put you on a schedule of visits. Chin up dear, if you are excited, that's all that matters :)
2007-07-16 04:34:24 · answer #8 · answered by Harley 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You should be seeing your physician now! I am a mother or three....was with my boyfriend for almost three years and had our first child (a little girl)...i was still in high school (senior). Why should you feel ashamed or bad....God has given you a priceless gift...and yes your life plan is a little mixed up (the perfect life plan (marriage, sex, children)....NOBODY IS PERFECT....Don't feel bad or ashamed.....rejoice in this little miracle....and congrats to you and your bf...(most guys dont stay around) Alot of props to him....by the way my bf is now my hubby and we dont have 1 child but three after 7 years...Just a little encouraging words.
2007-07-16 04:48:17 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should start seeing a physician soon to start you on the right pregnancy suppliments. Don't be ashamed if you and your long time boyfriend are excited, Congratulations!!
2007-07-16 04:34:22 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋