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Q: caffeine and pregnancy

asked by: sandyloo8 on January 7th, 2008

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so i've been reading everywhere that you shouldn't drink caffeine while pregnant..

does that mean Sweet Tea is dangerous too? Sad

that sucks, it's all i drink.

ok, another one, i'm gonna sound like a dummy, but you guys just reassure me that i'm not freaking out for nothing...

my last period started on dec 16, 2007. my cycle is usually 21-24 days. tomorrow will be the 24th day, and i don't feel pms-y except light cramping and tender boobs. it's very rare that i get my period after the 22nd day. i've got a dollar store test waiting for me in my sock drawer, i'm gonna do it tomorrow morning cause that's when your pee is most "potent" lol. i have a reason to feel the need to take that test though, right?

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PenguinsRus

replied on January 7th, 2008

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Have you been having unprotected sex? If so, then test for sure! Waiting until morning is a good idea. If it comes out negative and you still don't get your period, wait a few days and test again

sandyloo8

replied on January 7th, 2008

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yeah we did, we went to mexico for 10 days and he forgot the rubbers... bad, i know. i guess we'll see how it comes out!

PenguinsRus

replied on January 7th, 2008

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How old are you? Do you want a baby yet? If not, you should really get on birth control pills if you aren't pregnant.

sandyloo8

replied on January 7th, 2008

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oh dang.. today's the 24th day... wow i can't count, lol.

young Girl

replied on January 7th, 2008

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i bet you 50 bucks you will start your period in the next 5 days Very Happy

sandyloo8

replied on January 7th, 2008

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i'm 19. i love kids, and i know i have the patience for a baby, but i also know that my dad would be verrryyy pissed.

sandyloo8

replied on January 7th, 2008

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haha, i bet you'll win! but 50 bucks it is. you take paypal?

young Girl

replied on January 7th, 2008

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sandyloo8 wrote:

haha, i bet you'll win! but 50 bucks it is. you take paypal?

haha nope
i take checks and credit cards though! Laughing

mominashoe

replied on January 7th, 2008

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Caffeine isn't bad for you in moderate amounts during pregnancy. You can have about 1-2 cups of regular coffee a day. The only thing I'd worry about is having it effect your sleep. Things tend to get exaggerated by pregnancy hormones, so make sure if you need your daily cup, you get it in before noon.

sandyloo8

replied on January 9th, 2008

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Errrrrrrr Confused Big Time

so i didn't get to take the test this morning, i had to take the bro to school and go grocery shopping. i took it at like 5:30 pm... and i wiped when i was done, and there was light pink blood. i was like, "okay there's your anwser.. a negative test and blood". i put a pad on and went to watch tv.. and i just now went to the bathroom, and no more blood is coming out... maybe the dollar store test wasn't good? get an expensive one?

young Girl

replied on January 9th, 2008

Especially eHealthy

dollar store tests are just as effective as any expensive test. it doesnbt matter how much it cost.
i think your period is just about to start Very Happy

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