Wow, that's kinda scary. That happened to someone my sister knew too. Not the whole story, but the pregnancy part. I think she figured it out before the baby was born though.
And all those months you had no periods and still had no clue. Hellooooooooo!!!! Know how to spell, "doctor?" How about "checkup?"
My periods have always been irregular (sometimes 4-5 months without a period). Also, living outside a small town that only had a doctor visit once a week. Going to the doctor in the next town was a two hour drive each way. Plus, no health insurance. Gaining 30 lbs when you already weigh 200 is not exactly alarming.
Yeah, there are alot of different things that can cause your period to stop. And, just so you know, it's possible for a woman to be pregnant and still get her period.
Money for food but not for dr. Sad