Scared to death of being pregnant, 15 years old. Options

[Beautiful Disast...]

Earlier this month, I had sex for the first time. I'm only 15...
I understand a lot of you now may think lower of me, and I don't blame you.
I vowed never to be the person that lost her virginity at such a tender age.
But I was honestly pressured. But I gave in, and I take full responsibilty for my mistakes.
I'm in love with my boyfriend, I really am, and some of you may say "Well you're too young to even begin to know what love really is." But shall you have it, I am.

The point is, we used protection, but I'm scared that even though it stayed on, I may have somehow gotten semen in me. I'm disappointed with my actions and I plan on telling my boyfriend that I no longer want to continue in these activites until I am older and more mature. I have decided I will not have sex again until I am married. It just seems like a smarter decision.

My periods are irregular. I had sex on the 2nd of this month (March). Lately, my periods have been coming around 20-24 days. Not the usual 28 day cycle. And I still haven't gotten it. I'm scared beyond belief... I can't even begin to tell you how worried I am.

How effective as condoms? What are the chances I am pregnant?
..........And what about the symtoms of pregnancy?

I would glady get a pregnancy test but I wouldn't want my mother to find out I was sexually active. It would hurt her. =/
And again, I take the consequences to my actions.

THANK YOU!!

[alysaphobia]

since your boyfriend used a condom, unless it broke, i highly doubt you're pregnant. your period may be irregular since you're stressing about it so much; stress can delay your periods.
but because you asked, though, here are symptoms of pregnancy that can begin within the first few weeks of conception:

Tender, swollen breasts
Your breasts may provide one of the first symptoms of pregnancy. As early as two weeks after conception, hormonal changes may make your breasts tender, tingly or sore. Or your breasts may feel fuller and heavier.

Fatigue
Fatigue also ranks high among early symptoms of pregnancy. During early pregnancy, levels of the hormone progesterone soar. In high enough doses, progesterone can put you to sleep. At the same time, lower blood sugar levels, lower blood pressure and increased blood production may team up to sap your energy.

Slight bleeding or cramping
For some women, a small amount of spotting or vaginal bleeding is one of the first symptoms of pregnancy. Known as implantation bleeding, it happens when the fertilized egg attaches to the lining of the uterus — about 10 to 14 days after fertilization. This type of bleeding is usually a bit earlier, spottier and lighter in color than a normal period and doesn't last as long.

Some women also experience abdominal cramping early in pregnancy. These cramps are similar to menstrual cramps.

Nausea with or without vomiting
Morning sickness, which can strike at any time of the day or night, is one of the classic symptoms of pregnancy. For some women, the queasiness begins as early as two weeks after conception.

Nausea seems to stem at least in part from rapidly rising levels of estrogen, which causes the stomach to empty more slowly. Pregnant women also have a heightened sense of smell, so various odors — such as foods cooking, perfume or cigarette smoke — may cause waves of nausea in early pregnancy.

Food aversions or cravings
When you're pregnant, you might find yourself turning up your nose at certain foods, such as coffee or fried foods. Food cravings are common, too. Like most other symptoms of pregnancy, these food preferences can be chalked up to hormonal changes — especially in the first trimester, when hormone changes are the most dramatic.

Headaches
Early in pregnancy, increased blood circulation caused by hormonal changes may trigger frequent, mild headaches.

Constipation
Constipation is another common early symptom of pregnancy. An increase in progesterone causes food to pass more slowly through the intestines — which can lead to constipation.

Mood swings
The flood of hormones in your body in early pregnancy can make you unusually emotional and weepy. Mood swings are also common, especially in the first trimester.

Faintness and dizziness
As your blood vessels dilate and your blood pressure drops, you may feel lightheaded or dizzy. Early in pregnancy, faintness may also be triggered by low blood sugar.

Raised basal body temperature
Your basal body temperature is your oral temperature when you first wake up in the morning. This temperature increases slightly soon after ovulation and remains at that level until your next period. If you've been charting your basal body temperature to determine when you ovulate, its continued elevation for more than two weeks may mean you're pregnant.

Are you really pregnant?
Unfortunately, these symptoms aren't unique to pregnancy. Some can indicate that you're getting sick or that your period is about to start. Likewise, you can be pregnant without experiencing any of these symptoms.

Still, if you miss a period or notice any of the tip-offs on this list, you might want to take a home pregnancy test — especially if you're not keeping track of your menstrual cycle or if it varies widely from one month to the next. If your home pregnancy test is positive, make an appointment with your doctor, nurse practitioner or midwife. The sooner your pregnancy is confirmed, the sooner you can begin prenatal care.

and i agree with whimsical 0ne...it's cool you're making a decision to stop engaging in sex and taking responsibility for your actions.