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Q: So I Think I'm Pregnant...Now What?
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Meggy Leigh
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I'm sorry that this is probably going to be very long and detailed, but I've been holding this in for too long and now I just feel like I really need to talk to someone about it...So, here it is: Me and this guy had intercourse on the 18th of October; and no we did not use protection, I know we should so you don't need to tell me (Sorry if that sounded snippy
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Now, I have an extremely irregular period, (varying from 20-35 day intervals), but I decided to sit down with a calender and try to figure out when my period should arrive. Going on a 30-day cycle my period should have arrived on approx. Oct. 20th (2 days after we had intercourse). On day 41, I started to suspect, so I took a HPT and recieved a negative. But today is day 46 and still no period. Last week I had cramps that felt like my period and I was sure it was going to start, but it never happened.
So now what? When should I take another test? When should I go for a blood test? My cycle is irregular but it has never been this long. I'm sorry to drop this on everybody, but honestly I really don't have anyone I can talk to about this in my life right now.
Thank you for any advice you can offer.
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cuz
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Meggy Leigh
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cuz
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AyaMiyaki
Especially eHealthy
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Meggy Leigh
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Meggy Leigh
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| AyaMiyaki wrote: |
| Urine tests are usually accurate 14 days after intercourse. A blood test will be definitive.
When you go to Planned Parenthood, you might want to discuss birth control options with them. There are a variety of types out there, and not only will they help protect you against pregnancy (and this worry you're feeling), but some of them give you shorter lighter periods and will regulate your cycle. Good luck. Let us know how it goes. |
Yeah I have thought about it. But the last time I tried taking birth control it made me violently sick, and didn't help with my irregular cycle at all. So, I really havn't been up to testing that out again.
And don't worry.
I'm not worried. Trust me the only thin I am concerned about at the moment is how my parents will react to the news if I am right.
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Maddie34
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AyaMiyaki
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Meggy Leigh
New User
| Maddie34 wrote: |
| What kind of birth control did you try?
Sometimes hormonal birth control is a hit or miss kinda thing, but usually when you tell your doctor the side effects then they know what adjustments to make so that you don't get violently ill with the next birth control pill you try. There is also the mini pill for women who have a hard time with the combination pills. |
I'm kind of paranoid of trying now. But thank you for the advice, and I will be sure to look into it.
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Meggy Leigh
New User
| AyaMiyaki wrote: |
| There are many different methods of birth control. It's very possible that the kind you tried before wasn't right for you. Another kind of birth control might work much better.
And for your sake, I do hope you're not pregnant. You have so much ahead of you at 16 years old without adding a child to the mix. I don't say that in a mean way - I sincerely hope you can continue to enjoy your freedom. |
Thank you for the concern, but honestly
...it's not necessary. Please do not think me foolish for this, but I don't really see having a child as a loss of freedom but rather as gaining an opportunity. I love children, and if I am lucky enough to have my own baby then I am going to believe that this was the path fate meant for me. I can handle this. If I am pregnant, then the child is my future, (that is what is ahead of me). 
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cuz
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Meggy Leigh
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| cuz wrote: |
| i love your attitude, God bless you. |
Thank you so much...I'm always trying to think postive. It's like my code.
LOL...Most people find it so irritating.
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Meggy Leigh
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Maddie34
Supporter
The urine tests they give are pretty much the same as any urine test you buy at the store. They are fine, but sometimes two weeks is too early to test-- it depends on the woman. Here is a great site dedicated to urine tests. They aren't as accurate as a blood test, but they work well for the most part.
Clinics and hospitals do blood tests. If you absolutely can't wait, then make an appointment there. Otherwise take a urine test now, and maybe another in a week to be safe.
Clinics and hospitals do blood tests. If you absolutely can't wait, then make an appointment there. Otherwise take a urine test now, and maybe another in a week to be safe.
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Meggy Leigh
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manuftw82
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mrspreggo1
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StacyHoll
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