OH Baby! (8)

Chapter Eight

Oh Baby

So you just found out you are pregnant and you’re freaking out.

What do you do now?! The good news is you don't have to tell anyone right away. You have about 3 months before you will look anything more than bloated. And you don't have to see a Dr right yet!

First things first. Do Not smoke, drink any alcohol, or take any medications; especially birth control, anti anxiety, depression, or pain meds including Ibuprofen! If you absolutely must- you can take tylenol, JUST acetaminophen.

If you were on a prescription medication call your pharmacist or Dr and ask them if you can safely continue these medications. Doing any of the above things will not usually cause a miscarriage, but they can make your baby come out all kinds of messed up and “special”. So even if you don't want the baby,  and haven’t decided what you are going to de yet, you don't want to mess it up.

You may want to start monitoring what you eat and cutting out sugar and caffeine. You can have small amounts of caffeine, but the more sugar your baby gets the more likely you are going to give birth to a 10lb baby! Ouch!

Its also a good idea to start taking prenatal vitamins (they come in gummies!) And make sure they have Folic Acid in them!

You should call an OBGYN soon and talk to them, tell them you just found out you are pregnant and need to establish prenatal care. You will need to know the first day of your last period. Tell them you will get the insurance information to them by your next appointment (but don't give them your home number or address because they may send you parents bills or reminders by accident.) You usually need to see a Dr within the first 10-12 weeks of pregnancy.

Here’s the bad news- if you are on your parent's health insurance plan, there is a good chance that they will not cover prenatal care and birth costs. And if they do they won't cover infant care after the baby is born!

You will have to tell your parents before week 10. Which gives you about a month after you find out you are pregnant. Whether they support you or you think they will “hate you” it is something you won't be able to hide forever.

And they are going to be mad, I won't lie.

But after the initial anger of “how could you be so irresponsible” and “you have sinned in the eyes of God” and all that- the realization that they are now going to be grandparents kicks in. The are not going to ‘kill’ you or ‘kick your ass’ because it is very illegal to beat a pregnant woman.

Remind them that you are telling them not to get approval but to get support. You need to figure out if you are going to keep this baby or not, and make a plan for the future of you and the kid.

If everything goes south and they turn their back on you or throw you out- know that there are places you can go and resources to help you.

Get a phone book and look up “Abortion Alternatives” or “Pregnancy Support” for your local pregnancy resource center. They will give you information, counseling, and resources to help you plan and pay for this unexpected pregnancy (including government insurance). If you have no friends or extended family to turn to, they can also help you find a place to live so you’re not on the streets.

(Don't go to Planned Parenthood first, as they will push a very pro abortion agenda on you and make you feel as though they are your only option. You should see all your options and make your own decision before you consider them, as they use scare tactics and try to pressure you into what they want you to do)