[crysslaine]

My boyfriend and I have been together for almost a year, and have been having sex for eight months. We have never used any type of contraceptive, unless you include the "pull out" method. The last time we had sex was the last weekend in February.

I am currently 10 or 11 days late for my period. I have not had the most common signs of pregnancy. I have been very tired during the day, I sometimes have trouble sleeping at night, and I have felt slightly nauseous, but I have not thrown up. I've had a few stomachaches in the last week and I've had about two horrible migraines.

I'm only 15 and I can't really tell my parents anything. I come from a Christian family, so I can only imagine their reaction. I'm not able to get a ride to any type of family planning and women's center. My boyfriend is 16, but he only has his driver's permit.

I'm not even sure what my question is. Is it possible I'm pregnant? How can I get a test? Am I just thinking the worst?

[Caer]

If you're having sex, it's ALWAYS possible to be pregnant.
Even if you used 50 different kinds of birth control methods, it's still possible to be pregnant and it's stupid to assume otherwise; Ever.

Go to a pharmacy and buy a home pregnancy test, or get a friend to get it for you.
If you have a school nurse, go there.
Considering your options are limited, it may be best to tell your parents, at least then they could help you.
If not, you're just setting yourself up for failure.

[Kirk]

I've gotta admit, I was expecting another idiot when I read the thread title...

Anyway, Shonna pretty much nailed it, but I'd like to add that your parents love you and, even if they disagree with what's happened, will still help you. By not telling your parents you're making it more difficult for yourself.

[Sam1]

Originally Posted by Cutiex

If you're having sex, it's ALWAYS possible to be pregnant.
Even if you used 50 different kinds of birth control methods, it's still possible to be pregnant and it's stupid to assume otherwise; Ever.

Go to a pharmacy and buy a home pregnancy test, or get a friend to get it for you.
If you have a school nurse, go there.
Considering your options are limited, it may be best to tell your parents, at least then they could help you.
If not, you're just setting yourself up for failure.

^This.

What did you think could happen when you had unprotected sex for 8 months?!

Go to Planned Parenthood and get a free pregnancy test and some counseling. And some contraception...and use it. Don't have sex without it. Start this right now.

If the pregnancy test comes back positive, come back and we can talk more about your 'Christian parents'.

[Lando]

Originally Posted by crysslaine

My boyfriend and I have been together for almost a year, and have been having sex for eight months. We have never used any type of contraceptive, unless you include the "pull out" method. The last time we had sex was the last weekend in February.

I am currently 10 or 11 days late for my period. I have not had the most common signs of pregnancy. I have been very tired during the day, I sometimes have trouble sleeping at night, and I have felt slightly nauseous, but I have not thrown up. I've had a few stomachaches in the last week and I've had about two horrible migraines.

I'm only 15 and I can't really tell my parents anything. I come from a Christian family, so I can only imagine their reaction. I'm not able to get a ride to any type of family planning and women's center. My boyfriend is 16, but he only has his driver's permit.

I'm not even sure what my question is. Is it possible I'm pregnant? How can I get a test? Am I just thinking the worst?

I also come from a Christian family. My brother is 24 and unmarried, but last year he got his girlfriend pregnant. He told my mom. She was disappointed and cried, but she still understood. Now, she has the baby come over almost every other week.
I would tell you parents. If they are true Christians, they will obviously be disappointed, but they should understand.

May God be with you!

[crysslaine]

Thanks everyone. I'm going to try and get a test next week.

And, I know that there is always the possibility. I've regretted not having safe sex since the first time. It was my boyfriend that told me not to worry about anything, and at the time I believed him. We've been having problems the last month and I told him no more sex until we have proper protection. Now I'm just thinking that I waited too long to stop it.

And I'm scared. Honestly, I'm freaking out. I mean, I'm only 15. Like, what the hell? Not where I saw my life going. But, then again, three years ago someone told me that they thought I would have a baby at 16. I think they were joking, hopefully.

All I know for sure is that if I am pregnant, it's not going to affect my "plan." The plan being that I'm still finishing high school and going to college.