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Q: Worried About Possible Pregnancy; Unintended W/drawal Method
asked by: JaneGoethe on September 22nd, 2007
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Hello everyone! I'm new here, and I just needed to vent my worries over possibly having conceived last week.

I am already a single mother. This was my first time having sex in over two years; it wasn't planned, we were supposed to just do other things, but we were drunk and he unexpectedly penetrated me without protection (I have a latex allergy, and he didn't know what kind of condoms to bring - I didn't have any because I have been celibate). We had sex on and off throughout the night without protection, never more than a couple minutes at a time, and he did not ejaculate inside me. He did, however, have copious amounts of pre-ejaculate, and, I learned on the internet after the fact, pre-ejaculate can contain up to a few thousand sperm! In addition, the sex took place on Friday the 14th at night, and I ovulated on Sunday morning (I get mittelschmerz). My cycle started 9/3 or 9/4, and I have 25 day cycles. Needless to say, I am freaked out. I just want to know either way, so I can figure out what to do. I am to old for this, so is he - we both have children, there is no excuse for our irresponsible behavior. He has no idea I am fretting about this. I've had quite a bit of alcohol the past couple months, so I would be worried about the effect this could have on any possible baby conceived at this time. I won't have an abortion (not against it, I just personally couldn't destroy a life I created - I feel sad killing roaches and mosquitos), hence the worry.

Does anyone know what the chance is I could have conceived? I am going to the drugstore today to get some First Response tests, but I can't use them until Monday the earliest. Their website said 69% of women would get accurate results 4 days before their missed periods. I know I only need to wait about a week to see if my period gets here, but I can't stand it. When I was pregnant with my son, I started throwing up 8 days after conception. That would be tomorrow, but I have an anxiety issue which makes me feel nauseated, so, even if I did feel like puking, I can't trust it as a symptom of anything. ARGH!

Anyway, thanks in advance for any support or advice.

Sincerely,

Jane
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Jeaston77
replied on September 22nd, 2007
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similar thing happened to me with my GF...We had sex and to me she just looked and felt pregnant to me...I asked her to get a test a week or so after and it was negative...She let it go, but I knew she was pregnant...it wasnt until 2 weeks later while at work a mental patient said "congrats on the baby, when are you due" she took another test and sure enough it was positive...I wouldnt really trust the first response tests that say they can tell 1 day after your first missed period...they arent expensive but I would get 2 and try one a few weeks later if its negative... Shocked
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rosejackson
replied on September 22nd, 2007
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yes you could be pregnant hun. wait until your period is due then take a pregnancy test. i wouldnt do it any sooner as it is more accurate the nearer to your period or after your period is due. good luck x
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beepbeep176
replied on September 22nd, 2007
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Yes you could be pregnant. It's probably best if you wait until you miss your period before you test. There's a strong possiblity there's not going to be enough HGC in your system to tell even with the first reponse test. If you do decide to test early and it comes out negative it's probably a good idea to take another test a week or so later.
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Jules
replied on September 23rd, 2007
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It's certainly possible that you are pregnant but like the others say, it's best to wait to test until your period is due to test (and even then some women don't get a positive until later).

If you're not pregnant, for future reference the morning after pill can be used up to 72 hours after unprotected sex. It's not 100% effective though of course.

Also, get yourself some latex free condoms so you don't get caught unprepared again - it'll stop you catching any nasties as well as reducing the pregnancy risk.

Good luck and keep us posted.
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Tylanas
replied on September 23rd, 2007
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I will say that the alcohol probably didn't have any effect on it unless you've been drinking heavily after you had unprotected sex. Alcohol consumed before conception doesn't have any bearing.
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JaneGoethe
replied on September 23rd, 2007
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I am sick with anxiety over this. The timing is just very bad because I am trying to get back on my feet financially, I have to finish my bachelors degree, etc. Thanks so much to everyone for the replies.

I am going to test early, even though I know you are all very correct in that I should wait as HCG levels vary.

Finished later -Ack! My friend picked up the wrong First Response test, so I will just wait until the 30th. Argh.

Thank you everyone!

Blessed Be,

Jane
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cln1812
replied on September 23rd, 2007
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Even with first response, you won't necessarily get a positive result if you are pregnant testing early. I tested with First Response Early Result the day after my period was due, and the 2nd line I got was super faint, I couldn't tell if it was there or not; if I'd tested earlier, I would have had a negative test. I had to go out and get the new Clearblue digital (the one that says results 5 days sooner) on the box, and that took almost the whole 3 min. to register 2 days after my late period, but it did say pregnant.
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JaneGoethe
replied on September 23rd, 2007
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When I had my son, the first test I took was defective, so I waited until my period was about 2-3 days late and that second line came on so fast and so dark, it beat out the test line! My son's father said, "How long do we have to wait?" and before he got out the "we" it was done in parallel indigo lines. That was, I think, a Rite Aid test, the old fashion kind you use a cup and a dropper for...I like those better than the pee-on-a-stick kind, which always give me funny results. Maybe my aim just sucks!

Smile

Take care,

Jane
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Mabel
replied on September 23rd, 2007
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JaneGoethe wrote:
When I had my son, the first test I took was defective, so I waited until my period was about 2-3 days late and that second line came on so fast and so dark, it beat out the test line! My son's father said, "How long do we have to wait?" and before he got out the "we" it was done in parallel indigo lines. That was, I think, a Rite Aid test, the old fashion kind you use a cup and a dropper for...I like those better than the pee-on-a-stick kind, which always give me funny results. Maybe my aim just sucks!

Smile

Take care,

Jane


Use a cup. Pee in the cup. Dip the stick in the cup. No mistake. Smile

Good luck!
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JaneGoethe
replied on October 1st, 2007
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I still have no period, but all the pregnancy tests came out negative(took them all too early *sheepish grin*). I read my old journals and with my son I took the test that came out positive at 17 days past conception, so I will just wait until then - and HE is paying for this one.

I have had "chemical" pregnancies and other early miscarriages in the past, and I have been throwing up for a week now, so I guess the real question at this point is "will it stick".

Thanks to everyone, just wanted to update.
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Tylanas
replied on October 1st, 2007
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Well, good luck for whatever your intended outcome is!
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