My name is Ashley. I'm 16 years old and a sophomore in high school. I've always had high expectations for myself and things were on the right track, until I met HIM. You know, the guy who makes your heart flutter and you frreak out after he actually calls you since you didn't think he would.... basic story,, girl and boy fall in love, do something stupid without thinking about what can happen, and girl gets pregnant, I just found out that I was pregnant, and I also just told my dad. He wasn't as angry as I thought, but the look of dissapointment on his face was worse than being slapped. My boyfriend, however, isn't taking it well at all. He's scared to tell his family, because his over-strict catholic parents would probably never speak to him again. I'm terrified and confused and I don't know what to do. I worked so hard at everything I did just to end up being the exact opposite of what I wanted...It's not that I can't do it, I can, and I will. What scares me is that I don't think I'm READY to be a mom. I have a little hellion for a little brother, and seeing how he acts scares me... what if i can't deal with it.. Lately, all I do is cry... It makes me feel better to know I'm not the only one, and I would really appreciate anyone's advice... or just anything that might make me feel better.. Thank you for reading this.
~Ashley<br><br>Post edited by: acas, at: 2006/11/11 04:04

Hi,
My name is TerriJade. And I am 16 years old and 5 months pregnant. Talk about scared. If anyone has ever been terrified to bones in their whole lives it has been me. I come from a very strong christian upbringing. And pretty much the same thing that happened to you happened to me. And to be honest I did not know what my next step would be. But I am hear to tell you, \&quot;THIS IS NOT THE END, and more importantly, YOUR LIFE IS NOT RUINED.\&quot; That is what society wants you to think. But You are still very much in control of your success and success can and will happen in your life if you stand adversity in the eye and claim that it will. Trust me, telling my mom that I woud become a mother was not the easiest thing to do. But it relieves me to know that she stands behind me and loves me unconditionally. And so do my friend. And if you believe that you have support you do. Even if it is not from you family, and i know that that is probably where you need it to come from most, you have it on this website. At least from me. I do not have to know people to care about their well being. And i never want you to say or believe that garbage that your life is over again. I felt the same way once. But i promise if you hold on there is a light coming from a bright rainbow at the end of each dark tunnel. If you ever need a friend just email me. I am always available to talk.

Hope to hear from you soon.
TerriJade.

Hi there. My name is Penny and while I have never ben in your situation myself, my Sister was. She became pregnant at 15 and had her son at 16. My family was disappointed, but they got over it. They did their best to help, but in the end she chose to give my nephew up for adoption. This is an option for you, but so is raising your child. You are not alone. If you ever need to talk, I am here for you. I am 35, but maybe an older woman's point of view might help.

Penny

Hi there. I can't write much right now, but I did want to suggest an Open Adoption. I have to get going.
Nicki

Hi. I just wanted to say that im also 16 and i have a 16 month old son , i wouldent give him up for anything, hes my world , His father and i are still together and i still attend highschool just like any other student.Its possible and your life ISENT ruined, dont worry about becoming someone bad your can still be a great person just dont become the statistical teenage parent be the best person you can possibly be , get good grades, work had, support your child, and be an overall good person , thats all you can do.

do i know how you feel... I guess we are not all alone after all!! = )
I'm just barley 18 years old and i found out that im 4 MONTHS!!! i told my mom and she is helping me through this so much she's so suportive but my dad is a very strict parenet and a police officer at that im terrified to tell him. When i first told my Boyfriend he really wanted me to get an abortion because we are so young and not READY for this!!! After a LOT of talking i told him how i felt about it and now we are pretty Excited for the big day!! IM getting more scared everyday. I Know i CAN do it but to be honest i didnt want to so so soon i fell like im being a bad mom already but i think when i hold my little mirical for the first time ill be more then ready! I live at my boyfriends house with his mom and 2 brothers and we have not told them yet.....I really want my own place to live because i want my baby to have its own room but like i said im 18 living at home homeschooled and i only have a part time job and NO money saved up!!! Everyday seams to get harder lately i know its coming and i just want everything to be perfect when it gets here, im trying to work anywhere i can for now for some extra cash before the baby but i just wish it would be easier to create a heaven for my little one .... Those days when i get really overwhelmed i like to take a hot bubble bath and hold my growing belly i feel so sure of everything when i feel it kick and hear its little heart beating cuz I might be 18 but i made a life !!!!<br><br>Post edited by: SweetTea, at: 2006/11/11 23:20