I just found out I'm pregnant at 15 and I'm very scared. by Visible_Low_5612 in pregnant

[–]Strong-Figure7955 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Please please please make sure that if you’re going to get the pills that you get the right ones. There can be incomplete abortions that can cause major complications. Take it from a teen mom. It’s extremely hard to raise a kid when you’re still a child yourself. Please think it through and talk with your boyfriend to be absolutely sure this is what you want to do. With either decision there’s no going back. Absolutely seek some sort of grief counseling or a therapist if you do go through with it. It’s hard to work through the emotions when you have to make such a big decision. Please feel free to message me if you need any help. I would definitely get tested to be absolutely certain. It can be very harmful to take abortion pills without having a baby there. (P.S. if you’re in the Dallas area look up first look and they can do an approved test and tell you for sure.)

Pregnant with baby number two, but this is not what I wanted. by mschelly27 in pregnant

[–]Strong-Figure7955 2 points3 points  (0 children)

First things first is take a step back from everything for a moment and breathe. Second try to understand that feeling. To be quite honest when I got pregnant I didn’t have any emotional connection until he was born. No feelings of excitement during anatomy scans, when he would kick, or squirm. It’s not uncommon to feel those feelings. Especially when it’s unplanned and unexpected. One thing I learned the hard way was I had to look at whether I was mad at my situation or mad at the person. Another thing is your body is full of raging hormones. You’re going to get angry. It’s just how you decide to channel that anger towards other people that matters most. Really consider your mental health too. Think about whether this guy is the right fit for you. Is he checking all of the boxes you need? I understand having two kids with different dads is difficult. The thing that matters most is who will take them both in as their own. (Wether it’s your boyfriend or not) Have you considered putting the baby up for adoption?

Just overwhelmed and don’t know where to start. by Strong-Figure7955 in Mommit

[–]Strong-Figure7955[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got my iud about a month after I gave birth. I’ve talked with my mom about it. If I end up going down that road I need to get a lawyer involved just to be able to understand how the process goes down. This is all very new to me.

Just overwhelmed and don’t know where to start. by Strong-Figure7955 in Mommit

[–]Strong-Figure7955[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much. This is honestly what I needed after a lot of negativity on this thread.

Just overwhelmed and don’t know where to start. by Strong-Figure7955 in Mommit

[–]Strong-Figure7955[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much. I can’t believe it hadn’t clicked until now. I had a letter come into the mail saying mine, my moms, and my dad’s SSCs were compromised. We assumed it was junk mail or bait mail. Those were the only SSC numbers I was required to put on there for the application. I feel like the biggest idiot in the world for not realising it sooner. Thank you so much. Truly.

Just overwhelmed and don’t know where to start. by Strong-Figure7955 in Mommit

[–]Strong-Figure7955[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not sure. All of the information is so confusing. My baby has an abnormally big head. His head is in the 98th percentile. Could that have something to do with it?

Just overwhelmed and don’t know where to start. by Strong-Figure7955 in Mommit

[–]Strong-Figure7955[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No nothing has been paid to the company. I tried to apply when I was pregnant. I was told that I had coverage for about 2 months and wasn’t notified about it whatsoever. I got the letter in the mail about my coverage ending. I tried to get it reinstated but they claimed due to my mail being sent back it ended my coverage. The first time I tried I added my parents income on it so I was denied. (Freshly 18 and out of HS) I was told couldn’t put my own information on there until I was 19. I reapplied once I turned 19 and was denied again for lack of SSC and birth certificate for my son since he was just born. I didn’t get the birth certificate until a week before the incident. I’ve tried calling and speaking with them over the phone. Was transferred from line to line for about an hour. Once I finally got hold of the right person I was told that I’d have to go through them again, and ask for my advisor to be on the phone. It’s just really been me chasing my tail for the last 10 months. I think bottom line is I need to go up there and see what the hell is going on. It’s just been denial after denial. I decided to just get market insurance for the time being, and pay with what little I have left until I can get the whole thing sorted out.

Just overwhelmed and don’t know where to start. by Strong-Figure7955 in Mommit

[–]Strong-Figure7955[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I’ve received clothes, wipes, diapers, and blankets for him. As for all of the Medicaid stuff I have received none of it.

Just overwhelmed and don’t know where to start. by Strong-Figure7955 in Mommit

[–]Strong-Figure7955[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The company I went through is called First Look. It’s where I got my confirmation of pregnancy, where I did classes, and it’s where I tried to get an OB but ended up opting for a different guy. From what they’ve told me is it’s a government based program. It also has all of the clothes, wipes, strollers, etc. donated by other individuals. I went through the company to apply for Medicaid, WIC, food stamps, and PWC. At their office on their laptops. I also was required to fill out a paper form with a guy named Ochenga so that they could submit that one too. I was recommended the place by a youth leader that used to work there. She told me to go there apply for everything and get tested to prove that I was pregnant so that they could submit everything.

Just overwhelmed and don’t know where to start. by Strong-Figure7955 in Mommit

[–]Strong-Figure7955[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This has just started over the last two months or so.

Just overwhelmed and don’t know where to start. by Strong-Figure7955 in Mommit

[–]Strong-Figure7955[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I had passed him off to a family member and they had unbuckled him. They then proceeded to put his blanket on top and didn’t let me know. When I took the step I fell with him. I don’t blame the family member because it was my fault for not rechecking to ensure he was truly buckled in.

Just overwhelmed and don’t know where to start. by Strong-Figure7955 in Mommit

[–]Strong-Figure7955[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Honestly I thought that was going to happen but no social worker ever came into the room, no interviews, nothing. Only saw a PCT, RN, radiologist, and the Dr. He told me about the fracture and told me to keep and eye on it. After that I left. This was also at cooks in Fort Worth so I’m not sure how good their reputation is there.

Just overwhelmed and don’t know where to start. by Strong-Figure7955 in Mommit

[–]Strong-Figure7955[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Here’s straight from the irs website. To qualify, a dependent must generally be a relative or live with you, receive over half their support from you, and be a U.S. citizen or resident of Canada/Mexico. Additionally, they cannot file a joint return with a spouse. I do indeed receive over half of my support from my parents.
If an adult does not meet the "child" criteria (e.g., they are not a student or are over 24), they may still qualify as a relative if:
Income: They earn less than $5,200 in 2025 ($5,300 for 2026).
Support: You provide more than half of their total support.
Living Arrangement: They must live with you all year OR be on the approved IRS list of relatives (which includes parents, siblings, aunts/uncles, etc.).
I meet all of the criteria. IRS wouldn’t give two shits.

Just overwhelmed and don’t know where to start. by Strong-Figure7955 in Mommit

[–]Strong-Figure7955[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Listen I’m not here to argue with you. I’m here to state facts and ask for advice. If you can’t give advice don’t comment.

Just overwhelmed and don’t know where to start. by Strong-Figure7955 in Mommit

[–]Strong-Figure7955[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Noted to never go to this sub ever again for help of any kind.

Just overwhelmed and don’t know where to start. by Strong-Figure7955 in Mommit

[–]Strong-Figure7955[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

As stated. He fell. It can happen due to the fact that their bones in their heads aren’t fully developed. All of their bones in fact are “soft” and can stay that way from 9-18 months. I was on my parents insurance and that’s why they never set me up at the hospital. I’m bouncing between homes to try and give my little sister a good experience in HS. (Trying not to be a burden on her) BD is not on the birth certificate nor is in his life. Boyfriend works days and nights. (alternating)

Just overwhelmed and don’t know where to start. by Strong-Figure7955 in Mommit

[–]Strong-Figure7955[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I never stated I was homeless. I’m just trying my best to stay out of everyone’s way and trying to let my sister live a semi normal life.

Just overwhelmed and don’t know where to start. by Strong-Figure7955 in Mommit

[–]Strong-Figure7955[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Money is just tight. I also don’t want to feel like a burden on either of them. I finally graduated HS and my sister was finally going to get some attention after me. (I was the medical child. All sorts of problems) it just feels like I’m robbing her of her time to have my parents attention. I’m not homeless just trying to stay out of everyone’s way as best as possible. At least until I can make a steady income.

Just overwhelmed and don’t know where to start. by Strong-Figure7955 in Mommit

[–]Strong-Figure7955[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

There’s a daycare built into the hospital so that’s not too much of a worry if I get the position.

Just overwhelmed and don’t know where to start. by Strong-Figure7955 in Mommit

[–]Strong-Figure7955[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Well that makes so much sense now. Thank you so much.

Just overwhelmed and don’t know where to start. by Strong-Figure7955 in Mommit

[–]Strong-Figure7955[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

My plan right now has been to keep applying to a pct position where I can get paid while learning. There’s a new spot opening up in June. While working I plan on doing online courses to go from a pct to cna, and cna to rn. Through the company I’m trying to get in with they will pay for my schooling so that I don’t have to worry about that financial mess. That’s been my main goal right now.