My Prengancy Surprise

by Lindsey Long
(Illinois, USA)

Now I feel blind to the world.

I wish I knew what was going through my head when I didn't think I would get pregnant when not using protection.

And for nine lucky months, I didn't.

I was just under the impression I couldn't.

I wasn't intentionally trying to conceive.

And when I was late for my period I knew something wasn't right but I didn't truly think I was pregnant.

Three pregnancy tests later I was bound to find out I was.

Telling my mom was the hardest thing I'd ever do.

Then going to the doctor embarrassed to be sixteen and pregnant; but I sucked it up and knew I had no other option but to keep the living thing inside me.

I had chosen to make the decision to have sex, and now I will move forward with what I have.

People at school stare at me constantly and everyone is discussing it as if it's something new.

My boyfriend's mom doesn't support any of it and I never knew the stress it could cause.

Although I've gotten real with the idea and became excited, I am also ready for 8 months to be over so I can see the precious thing I have created!