#Finding Out I Was Pregnant with My First Child

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I'll never forget the day I found out I was pregnant with my first child. I was only 15 years old and in the 10th grade. I had recently broken up with my boyfriend, but we had a brief encounter a month before I discovered I was pregnant.

# Ignoring the Signs

At first, I didn't suspect I was pregnant. I had been feeling sick and tired, but I attributed it to the stress of high school. It wasn't until I found out my ex-boyfriend was cheating on me with an older woman that my emotions took a toll.

# A Life-Changing Phone Call

The woman called me to reveal she had an incurable disease, but reassured me she was taking medication. This conversation sparked a mix of emotions, and I broke down in tears. I woke up my mom and shared everything with her.

# The Pregnancy Test

My mom took me to Walmart to buy a pregnancy test. I remember taking the test and instantly seeing two lines appear. I broke down in tears, overwhelmed by the news. My mom's expression was a mix of disappointment and determination.

# The Reality Sets In

Later that day, my mom took me to a mobile clinic to confirm the pregnancy and determine how far along I was. The news shocked me: I was already 8 weeks pregnant. I was scared and overwhelmed, realizing I had unknowingly been carrying a baby for two months.

# The Struggle to Balance School and Pregnancy

As the pregnancy progressed, school became increasingly stressful. The physical and emotional demands of pregnancy took a toll on me, and I eventually had to leave school. Looking back, I realize that this pregnancy was the most challenging of all five of my children.