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Am I Pregnant??
Haddiegirl

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Am I Pregnant?? | 7/22/08 3:57 PM
I need some advice, maybe just someone to reassure me. My husband and I have been trying for about 6 months now. I was due for my period last Friday and I am extremely regular. However, one week prior I started spotting and spotted for 4 days. It wasn't enough to even wear a pantiliner but it was there for 4 days. The only other time I have spotted in my life was when I first went on the pill when I got married.

I thought I was pregnant since I'm now 5 days late for my period but I'm testing negative with a test. I'm very confused and not sure what's going on with my body. Anybody have some advice?
AHargrave

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RE: Am I Pregnant?? | 7/22/08 9:26 PM as a reply to Haddiegirl.
I couldn't make a pregnancy test come out positive because I was going to the bathroom 2-3 times a night so using the "first morning's urine" didn't have enough of the hormone in it at first. I finally decided to just take a test whenever I first woke up AT NIGHT and what do you know, it said positive. Yes, I told my husband at 3 in the morning because I was so excited I couldn't wait! The spotting could have been a period or it very well could have been the embryo implanting. I spotted some too but I'm not regular at all so I didn't know what that meant at the time. Good luck to you and just know that when the time is right, it will happen. Not to be preachy at all, but God has a bigger plan for us than we know and He will make it happen when it's right for you!! Keep us posted.
lisaword2002

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RE: Am I Pregnant?? | 7/22/08 10:48 PM as a reply to Haddiegirl.
It is entirely possible that you could be pregnant. If I was in your situation, I would wait a few days before trying another test. If it still shows up negative, you can always make a doctor's appointment and get a blood test. That is the most surefire way to determine whether or not you're pregnant. I hope you find out soon! Good luck and if it's not the time, remember that trying is always the most fun part of starting a family!

 

 

addicted2872

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RE: Am I Pregnant?? | 7/22/08 11:44 PM as a reply to Haddiegirl.
Well thats gotta be nerve wrecking, but i went through the same thing as well. My suggestion is to wait a couple days and try it again... and when you take the test try to be sure your urine is a dark yellow... so make sure not to drink a whole lot the day you decide to take the test. I know they suggest taking the test in the morning as for your HCG level is suppose to be "higher" but that isnt always true for all women, everyone is different, it may work better if you do it at night...or just try opposite of whatever time you have taken it. If you still dont get your period in the next couple days and that test still doesnt become positive.. he best way is to make that appointment!
I wish you the best of luck with everything!!
Haddiegirl

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RE: Am I Pregnant?? | 7/23/08 10:22 PM as a reply to addicted2872.
Thanks everyone, I did go in to my family doctor today. However, I didn't really get anywhere. She would only do a urine test and of course they got the same result. She told me there's still a chance I could be pregnant but she wants to wait and see me again in a week. They will do bloodwork then and a full physical.

I'm a little disheartened and feeling really nauseated tonight. I'm assuming I'm not pregnant and that my cycle is just way off. At least the doctor didn't think I was crazy! Does anyone else feel like they're going crazy during this whole process??
lisaword2002

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RE: Am I Pregnant?? | 7/24/08 7:09 AM as a reply to Haddiegirl.
I am sorry that you didn't get anywhere at the family doctor. I hope they can figure out what's going on next week. I haven't personally been in your shoes, but a close friend of mine was. For some reason, her cycle flew out of control and her doctor gave her some sort of medication to make her body ovulate on a schedule again. I certainly hope that's not the case for you! Keep your head up and be patient. It will happen when it's supposed to! Keep us up to date.

 

 

pie.bell

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RE: Am I Pregnant?? | 7/24/08 4:50 PM as a reply to lisaword2002.
How long were you on birth control before you started trying to conceive? My sister tried for about 8 months and one of her cycles was 42, yes 42, days long. She was sure she was pregnant, but wasn't. Then the next time she was late she had also spotted like you and she didn't think she was pregnant, but is! Did the Doc say when they'd give you a blood test and did they have a reason for NOT giving you one?
snowball164

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RE: Am I Pregnant?? | 10/13/08 11:41 AM as a reply to pie.bell.
The last time i was trying to get pregnant, i was a week late on my period...so i tested and it was positive. so i tested the next day twice-both positive. So we decided that 3 positives meant it was safe to tell the family, so we did. 2 weeks later- i got my period ...guess what? I WASN'T PREGNANT at all. I did't know what was worse, getting false positives or negative tests. I was so embarrassed to tell my family that it was a false alarm. Hang in there girl. We're just now starting to try for our 3rd child. (4 months in)
pytdee

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RE: Am I Pregnant?? | 5/8/09 9:54 AM as a reply to Haddiegirl.
I'm going through the EXACT same thing right now. All the symptoms of being pregnant but my test came up negative. I keep thinking that maybe it's the hormone levels in my urine, I know it's supposed to be more concentrated (bright yellow) for higher accuracy but I drink water CONSTANTLY and use the restroom ALL the time.

I'm waiting another week (next weds), taking an at home test if I still don't have my period. And if that still says negative, I'm making an appointment with my OB to take a blood test.

In my mind, if I'm not pregnant, then what the HECK is making my boobs hurt, making me nauseas, making me BEYOND exhausted, etc and so forth. If I'm not pregnant than my mind is kind of like well, then whats wrong with me?!

 

 

Katie923

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RE: Am I Pregnant?? | 5/8/09 11:47 AM as a reply to pytdee.
I really hope that you are, but don't go too crazy worrying about it. That can keep your period away. Most women wouldn't be nauseas yet... Still kinda early. It's also possible to want it so badly that you can sort of trick yourself into feeling symptoms you don't really have. Trust me, as someone who had gone through it for a year, it's disheartening to get yourself worked up and then get a negative for months in a row...
kim.abc.123

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RE: Am I Pregnant?? | 5/8/09 2:06 PM as a reply to Haddiegirl.
Have you cramped like you had your period? I went off the pill in Aug. and got pregnant in Oct. About a week before I found out, I cramped like I had my period and felt tired. I took a test and found out! Right after I found out (officially from the Dr.) I spotted and paniced -- I thought I was having a miscarriage. The triage nurse reassured that it was called implant bleeding and it occurred for a few days...it was like a very light period, a liner wasn't needed, but I knew. I hope this helps and good luck! Let us know the great news when it's official!!!
 
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