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I have a gut instinct I am pregnant. I am always regular, but now I never had my period.. two weeks late and I am waking up getting sick, and I cramp so bad I could cry. I've been so moody, and I have a big headache. A few random times I had sore breasts but not right now at the moment. Well, took online tests and said it's a 60%.. and won't know for sure til I test, I know. I am testing in the morning.

So to the point, what can I do if I am pregnant? I have no insurance; although if I am positive I may sign up for medicaid and welfare.. I just got laid off from my job, and no one is hiring. Same as my fiance. I reside with parents for financial reasons, and I know if they find out I am pregnant, they'll kick me out.

Money is entirely an issue. I can't see a Doctor, I can't even get money; although my fiance is trying.

What could I possibly do financially? I want a good (possibly best) life for my potential child. A few jobs I might have, just have to wait on a call monday. Any tips or past experiences with this may be helpful. I am just so scared. And I am 19; not 13. My fiance and I are getting married but plans changed obviously because of money, so it was delayed.

Anything would help here. Thanks.

I know that you think your parents will kick you out, but don't assume anything. Maybe this pregnancy will turn out to be a wonderful thing for them. Even if they do kick you out, there are so many organizations and people who will want to help you that you don't ever need to worry about you and your baby being out on the street. Try to keep the stress level down. This is going to be one of the most exciting and wonderful things you will ever experience, and it sounds like you are a hard-working, responsable person, so everything is going to turn out just the way it is supposed to.

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