Friday 17 May 2013

not the average trip to melbourne...

I remember the exact day I took a pregnancy test.. It was my 6 month anniversary with Jordan's dad, Will (February 5, 2012). We decided to head to Melbourne for a day in the city, knowing that there was a chance I could be pregnant.  My dad owns a few of the pharmacies in my hometown, and we weren't too keen on letting our parents know until we were absolutely sure, so we thought doing it in Melbourne was our best bet.  We bought the pregnancy test, we headed to the bathroom, and I went in. Needless to say, it was an EXTREMELY scary time! I sat there and waited, and waited, and waited.

It showed up negative.

I was relieved, but at the same time still nervous, knowing that taking a test so early was likely to produce a false negative.  I did a few more that day.

Still negative.

We decided to wait another week and I would take another test home to see if it gave a different result.  It was one of the slowest weeks of my life.  Finally, the day came to try again.. I sat in the bathroom waiting, and waiting, yet again.

It was positive.

I walked out of the bathroom and headed out to were Will was waiting and simply said "It said yes." And he just hugged me, and told me he was there and that it was going to be okay.  Exactly what I needed.

I have to admit, this was probably one of the scariest times in my life.  There were so many unknowns, how was I going to finish school? what were our parents going to say? what about all my friends? what if Will doesn't want me anymore? how can I possibly have a baby in year 10? but how could I consider the alternative?

There were so many thoughts racing around my head and I felt powerless to stop them.  All I knew about being a teen parent were stereotypes, and you never hear good stereotypes... And of course the biggest question of all, how the hell do we tell mum and dad?

HERE I AM!!

Hello everyone!
So I am completely new to blogging, so I currently know absolutely nothing... but I am super excited to start! So bare with me please! As you may be able to tell from my name, I am a teen mum.. I had my beautiful baby boy Jordan last year at the age of 16 (I am now 17) and needless, to say he changed my life. A lot. So yes, I am different, VERY different now, from the majority of 17 year olds you may know, but I am starting to believe that maybe that's a good thing. I have definitely had my share of challenges, highs and lows, exciting adventures and trying times, but I truly believe that everything happens for a reason, and I would love to share my story.  Obviously, it is a LONG story, so I'll post bits and pieces of things that have happened, and things that I have learnt, and anyone that would like to have a read can go ahead! Enjoy! xo