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My name is Riley Lynch and yes...I am THAT girl that got pregnant at a young age. I started this blog to inspire other young women that just because a curve ball gets thrown at you does NOT mean your life is over. When I found out I was pregnant, I thought my life was over. I was going to my dream school (The University of Alabama) and things seemed to just be falling into place finally. I thought bringing a baby in my life at that moment was the worst thing possible. As soon as I found out I called Landon, my boyfriend, to tell him. Of course he didn't believe me. I then drove 40 minutes to his house. That 40 minute drive was the longest 40 minutes of my life. I felt alone, scared, and terrified for how my parents would react. Luckily, Landon was supportive from day one and we did not consider any other options but to have this baby together. The next two weeks after that was rough. From keeping it from my parents and siblings to not telling all of my friends. I just kept telling myself to wait until after Christmas because I did not want to ruin Christmas for everyone. Two days before Christmas, I couldn't wait any longer and I told my mom. Probably in the worst way possible too, I texted it to her. There was no way I would be able to tell her in person and I wanted to get it over with. Throughout all the family Christmas events we kept it from Landons family. Finally during late January he told them. I can say I got very lucky with all of the support I have gotten from both families. I knew then announcing it to the world would be the hardest part. But man, once the word got out, I felt like a huge weight was lifted off my shoulders. All of the support I have gotten from close friends and people I haven't talked to in years is what has kept me going. There were days I cried myself to sleep just thinking about what I have coming. And I would hear the rumors people would say behind my back and those hurt worse than anything because I know the truth. These last 8 months have been the hardest months of my life but I know it will all be worth it in 6 weeks or less. I cannot wait to meet our little girl.
