Shakara, 16, from Mosspoint MS asks...
Hello im back again!!!Well you said if im gettin periods im not pregnant well!!!It might be spotting im not sure!!! I get it every month and it lasts 4 days!!!!I need help FAST!!!im suppose to be movin back to alaska with my mother!!Cuz im currently livin with my antie and uncle and im hidin it from them!!!they suspected i was pregnant but i told them i wasnt!!!My hips are gettin bigger is that normal!!!i dont know ne thing about pregnancy!!!but my mother went through the same thing at 16 n its goin to hurt her!!!i told my sister and she said she will help me!!!!but other people i asked if u can gt ur period wen ur pregnant n they said yes!!!!i just need the truth IM SCARED N ALONE PLEASE HELP!!!im so stressed out i feel like killin myself or droppin out of school!!!!

Stacy Says...
Shakara, first of all, don't kill yourself or drop out of school. You are stressed and hormonal--completely natural for what you're going through. Here's what you need to do:

1. TELL your auntie, uncle and mom. Give them some credit. If they already suspect you're pregnant, they won't be shocked when they find out you really are. Simply tell them the truth. Try something like, "Auntie, uncle, remember when you asked if I was pregnant? Well, I am. I know it was irresponsible, but I'm really scared and I need your help." Yes, it might really hurt your mom, but the sooner you tell her, the better you'll feel. My best friend in high school got pregnant her senior year. Her mom was upset, but when she realized my friend was scared and needed help, that's what she did. These people love you and should help you.

2. I'm confused as to why you live with your auntie and uncle and are moving to Alaska with your mom. But you need to tell all of them NOW! Ask your sister to be with you for support.

3. Are you seeing a doctor???? Planned Parenthood of the Health Department would know of programs in your area to get free medical help while you're pregnant. You HAVE to get this. Prenatal care is sooooo important when you're a teenager.

4. If you are pregnant, you DO NOT get your period!! Whoever is telling you this is wrong. Spotting is common (as long as it's dark red or brown, NOT bright red) but getting your period doesn't happen. Have you taken a pregnancy test? Hips getting bigger is normal, especially at 4 months. Your whole body starts getting bigger. Look at babyzone.com or search for pregnancy websites to get more information. Look into parenting classes offered by your health department.

5. Calm down, take deep breaths, ask for help! You need support right now and your family needs to know.