I'm 15 and I'm pregnant.. what do I do now??

I understand that Noddy. I was actually refering to the part where Angel said her principal was hard on her and even harder than her mother.

In my strong opinion, the school has no business lecturing a girl on private family issues. I know it is an issue with the schools and as much as they need to talk to the school staff, they have no business giving Angel a hard time about it. My point is that the school has no right to get on Angel concerning personal issues. The principal is not her mother or father and as long as Angel is not causing trouble in school, they should butt out.

Soserene
Nope, my real name is not Montana, but I wouldn't mind at all if it were and I think it's so cool that your daughters name is Montana :-D

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(Sorry, that was my three-year-old... she asked me not to delete it. )

Hadn't actually read up on latest developments -- was on my screen to do so when I had to go take care of something, and sneaky toddler sat down and wrote HER well-thought-out response. I have to ask what it means in her language.

But man, what a lot going on. Great advice for you here, Angel. I just wanted to add that your hormones go haywire during pregnancy, completely separate from circumstances -- when I was pregnant, a happily married, happily working, well-prepared 30-year-old, I had plenty of crying jags, myself.

Yeah I know the hormones are horrible. Uh..Today was so hectic, I've got myself totally stressed out over everything. I spent the whole day in pajamas (I can't get my jeans done up) I don't feel like goin to school tomorrow.. but I know I have to. I've got so much on my mind, and I'm still worried about Andrew..

Angel

Btw, I have MSN, It might make it a bit easier to talk to someone if it were through IMs. My email is [email protected] add me!

Angel

Angel - the age is 16 in America. However, in order for your mother to enforce the rule she would have to have a police officer come and get you, pick you up in his car and physically drop you off there. I know this from experience.

I recommend simply sending the message that you are sorry, cannot handle any new situations in your life right now but that you will contact her when you are ready, and I would sign it somthing like, "I hope you can appreciate my situation." If she is really a nice person now she will respect you. If not, the cops will have to come get you and you will know that she is not reformed and that you will have the choice not to see her when you are 16.

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Sometimes the best way to deal with things is not to make it a secret, and not to be ashamed of it. (especially if everyone's going to know anyway - which I hope they will because you should tough it out and stay in school for your own sake.) Try to have a sense of humor about it all (while still letting other people know you are serious and responsible), it will help.

I'm trying to be strong through all of this, but it seems like it's just building up. The minute something starts to go right, something else happens to make it worse.

Angel

It honestly probably won't get easier. You are going to need to find ways of organizing your time and healthy ways of dealing with your stress. It's always good to talk to people - a good friend, your parents, Andrew, or a therapist. A therapist may be a good idea because that way you can talk about everyone and everything to them . The school councellor may not be properly trained in psychaiatry/social work - the standards vary - some school councellors (the kind who are supposed to be there for your mental benefit) aren't even required to have a college degree!

So anyway, find ways to destress and simplify problems. In a way, homework and studying can be relaxing - because you don't have to think about any thing else. You can just relax and learn about molecules, or Jane Austen, or whatever.
I'm a big fan of reading a funny book in a warm bath.

Are you sure about that sixteen? I thought it was thirteen, from my cousin, who is a therapist. Different in different states?

oo lol bubble baths are awsome! they make you feel all right nice and relaxed

Angel

It could be. I was in Missouri, Texas.

It's hard for a parent to force a child of sentient age into seeing them. - As far as I know it's really a court trial that can determine visitation rights prior to 16. But if you go to court above the age of 13 with good reasons you might win (although I didn't.) Maybe that is what she meant? Or it could vary by state.
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Heck yeah! And they smell good.

well I dunno about state, but in my PROVINCE lol i'm pretty sure it's 16.

Angel

Oh yeah! If anyone's wondering when my due date is, I'm gonna find that out like next week. All I know now is that i'm 14 weeks pregnant..I forgot to mention that when I got back from the doctor, with so much going on.

Angel

Angel
Do you live in Canada?

yup, Newfoundland. I'm a Newfie eh b'y

Angel

That's really cool, eh :-D

lol yup, I love living in Newfoundland, it's awsome

Angel

I feel the same about New Brunswick. I'd like to travel around Canada some day, so I might just have to go check out the sites in your neck of the woods.