Hi there...

Erm... well Im 18 years old with a full time job and I'm not sure where to start. I have been with my fiancee for 2 and a half years who is currently unemployed and we got engaged Christmas 2006. I'm feeling a little bit broody lately probably due to the fact that everyone around me is pregnant or having babies. My cousin who is a month younger than me is pregnant, also my auntie, 2 friends of mine have just had babies, a neighbor and a friend of mine has just found out shes pregnant.

I am on the pill but tend to forget it alot as I am in such a rush in the mornings and me and my fiancee never use a condom as he has a low sperm count so we dont tend to bother.

My last period was about 2 weeks ago and I still have a while before I have my next one. Lately I have been feeling quite bloated, very tired, a little bit irritable and usually I have a huge appetite even though Im a slim person (size 12) but lately I have hardly been hungry, having maybe a toastie and a banana or something like that.

It doesnt bother me going out to get a pregnancy test as I have done it before but my mind is so split in two. I dont want to go to the doctor or family planning and I certainly dont want my boyfriend to know about this as last time I felt like this it was a false alarm and he thought I was being stupid I think.

Problem is in a way I want a baby but in a way I dont, I am not sure what to do or what to think, can someone help me, I just feel like if I am pregnant im going to be scared and dissapointed as me and my fiancee have plans but I feel that if im not I might end up trying for one. Please help me...

VeryWorried!

Hiim not sure if this help you, When i was 18 years old i had a baby girl. I also was very broody.It was very hard work but i loved being a young mum and would do it all over again if i could. My little girl is 20 years old now.. we have a great relationship, we go shopping together and go pub together. So if this feels right for you, then dont listen to what people are saying to you.I did it on my own,with no family or support. Best wishes x

if you want to get pregnant i would suggest to stop taking the pill all together. cos it could harm the baby. i think you are still quite young and you have your all life ahead of you. my partner also has a low sperm count but it took us 2 years to concieve. i would suggest that you wait a little bit longer save up lots of money and enjoy yourself. then when you think you are ready for a family have a talk with your fiance. good luck stacey n 18+5wk baby bump x x