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What the heck is going on?!?
Mrs. Beaubien
What the heck is going on?!? | 5/12/09 11:11 PM
Okay so my husband and I have been trying to conceive since February. I'm very regular with my cycles but last month I was a week late for my period and when I did finally get it, it was extremely light and short. Now this month I was supposed to start my period on the 6th but haven't started yet and am showing no sign of starting. I've taken 2 tests both of which said negative but then why am I showing all these symptoms. I've been having really bad nausea for the last couple weeks for no reason at all, like one of the times I was just sitting watching tv and this wave of nausea hit me so bad that I ran to the bathroom and sat in front of the toilet waiting to throw up for like 15min. but I never threw up. This has happened several times this month and it's very very strange for me. Also my breasts look bigger and feel tender to the point where I can no longer sleep on my stomach comfortably like I used to. I've had to buy new jeans because I can't fit into my others due to my stomach that has been bloated for the past 2 weeks. Then to top it all off, I tried eating my favorite pizza but found the smell and taste revolting. What in the hell is going on? Can someone clue me in as to what is going on with my body? I'm thinking of taking another test either tomorrow or Thursday seeing as it will be exactly on week after my missed period, is it possible it was just too early to tell on the last test I took? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
katiecakers

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RE: What the heck is going on?!? | 5/13/09 5:37 AM as a reply to Anonymous.
I had a similar experience.....I had taken a test shortly after I should have had my period, but it came up negative. I was so dizzy and nauseated, but had no idea why...finally after about a week of not feeling any better I figured I'd go see a doctor. I decided to take the other test in the 2 pack before I went in and it was positive...it could be that you just don't have enough of the hormone to flag it positive. Try using the first morning urine, cause that has more hormones in it. Best of luck!!!
krislimer

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RE: What the heck is going on?!? | 5/13/09 9:13 AM as a reply to Anonymous.
You sound like me!
Like the other gal said, take a test first thing in the morning. If it still shows negative, I'd say for sure go in to have a blood test done. Some women just can't get the at home tests to work for them.
Good luck!

 

 

Mrs. Beaubien
RE: What the heck is going on?!? | 5/13/09 10:05 AM as a reply to krislimer.
Ok so today I took another test, this one was the EPT and I took it with my first morning urine but again it said negative. So I'm a little disheartened but I put a call into my doctor to see what is up cause if I'm not pregnant then I want to know why I'm having all these symptoms. I hope it's just that I don't have enough of the hormone and it was a false negative. I feel like the damn pregnancy tests are conspiring against me at this point seeing as I've taken so many over the past couple weeks, all of them being the First Response and all of them saying negative. Is it possible to still be pregnant after having 4 tests say negative? Well I'm still keeping my fingers crossed and hopefully my doctor will call me back soon. I hate this waiting game. What tests are the best?
Katie923

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RE: What the heck is going on?!? | 5/13/09 1:07 PM as a reply to Anonymous.
It happens... a lot, actually. I had it happen when I was stressed and starting a new job. It happened when I changed my exercise routine, and it happened when I changed my diet. It takes the average, normal, healthy couple 6 months to a year to conceive. Take it from me, it's not a good idea to get yourself too worked up over thinking you're pregnant when that happens because it hurts worse when your period comes. I even convinced myself that I had pregnancy symptoms when I didn't really have them (And most don't start until 5 or 6 weeks of pregnancy... and I actually never got any symptoms). Just relax and don't try too hard. That's when it happened for me.
kim.abc.123

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RE: What the heck is going on?!? | 5/13/09 3:22 PM as a reply to Anonymous.
Make sure you take the test first thing in the morning, when your hormones are the strongest....sounds to me like you are pregnant!
:-) Congratulations!!!!

 

 

kballard

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RE: What the heck is going on?!? | 5/14/09 8:23 AM as a reply to kim.abc.123.
Whether you are or aren't... I hope you are able to get answers soon. The waiting game is probably the hardest. The "pregnant" "not pregnant" tests seem to be the best. I wish you luck... and like Katie said... it's best just to wait it out. Impossible I know. Best wishes to you.
Mrs. Beaubien
RE: What the heck is going on?!? | 5/14/09 9:10 AM as a reply to kballard.
Thanks for all the responses. So yesterday I called my OBGYN and told her what's been going on and everything I've been experiencing so she suggested I go get a blood test today or tomorrow. Lets just say I'm not jumping with joy about having to get blood drawn, I'm terrified of needles and have been ever since I had a bad experience when I was younger but I know it's necessary and that I'll get poked and prodded a lot more when I'm pregnant but I can't help that I'm scared out of my mind. Anyways I think I'm just gonna go get it done today and be done with it and then I can find out for sure whether or not I'm pregnant. As for the symptoms, there is no way they are just my imagination. I know the brain can pull off some crazy tricks from time to time but this isn't one of them. I've been trying not to think about getting pregnant or getting all worked up about it so I won't stress to much or whatever so I don't think I'm imagining my symptoms. Well anyways thanks so much for all the advice and good wishes, it means a lot to know there are people who understand and can relate. I'll post the results of the blood work when I find out. Thanks again.
krislimer

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RE: What the heck is going on?!? | 5/14/09 1:27 PM as a reply to Anonymous.
Good luck with the test, I'll keep my fingers crossed for you. I'll be anxious to hear the results... I hope it's good news.

 

 

Anonymous
RE: What the heck is going on?!? | 5/14/09 1:33 PM as a reply to Anonymous.
Get used to needles. If you are pregnant, you'll be having blood drawn just about every month at first. That's one of the ways they monitor your progress.
Mrs. Beaubien
RE: What the heck is going on?!? | 5/16/09 8:56 AM as a reply to krislimer.
Ok well I couldn't bring myself to do the blood test. I had a major panick/anxiety attack and just couldn't bring myself to do it, so now I am playing the waiting game. As of today I am 10 days late for my cycle and it has been a little over 5 weeks since my last cycle. I took a due date calculator test just for fun yesterday, it goes by the date of your last cycle and the length of your average cycle, so I put in my numbers and it said that if I were pregnant right now, I would be 5 weeks along and due Jan. 18th. It would be so nice to hear if that were true, my husband really wants a January baby for some reason, me though, I could care less as long as it's healthy I don't care what month its born in. So anyways I'm going to the store today to buy more tests and I'm debating on taking one tomorrow or Wednesday as that would make me 2 weeks late for my cycle. I really hope I get a positive but at the same time I'm trying not to stress over it or think too much about it since some people think I want it so badly that I'm imagining symptoms But thanks for all the support and I'll keep you updated on any results I get.
gusjodi

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RE: What the heck is going on?!? | 5/16/09 5:16 PM as a reply to Anonymous.
You really should get the blood test done, and then if you are pregnant you can have the blood tested for all those other things they do too. You will have to get used to being poked; it's that way it is when you're preggers. I used to have issues with getting blood drawn or getting shots (one time I saw my sister get a shot, I couldn't even see the needle because I was across the room but I passed out anyway) but you will have to deal with it. I find it's a lot easier to share your anxiety with the person drawing the blood BEFORE you go into the little room so they can put some of the stuff away so you don't see it. Then when you go in make sure you are in a comfortable position, sitting up, laying down, whatever works for you. Sometimes they can turn the lights down in the room too, and just have light on what they need. Keep your eyes closed while you do some relaxation breathing, keep breathing deeply, and think of a place that makes you feel relaxed... I know it sounds corny but it does help... Good luck hun.

 

 

Katie923

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RE: What the heck is going on?!? | 5/19/09 6:17 PM as a reply to gusjodi.
I would get the test done. Pregnant or not, you'll finally have an answer. Getting blood drawn isn't so bad. I have a thyroid condition and because I'm pregnant, I have to get blood drawn every month to monitor that ON TOP of all the tests from the OB/GYN. At first I would make my husband go with me and he would talk to me as a distraction. Now I can go in alone. But the people who draw the blood see nervous patients all the time and will be able to help you relax. My best advice would be to not even look at the needle at all. Just ask them not to let you see it. Good luck.
addetar

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RE: What the heck is going on?!? | 5/20/09 1:38 PM as a reply to Anonymous.
I'm crossing my fingers for your pregnancy, but my friend actually suffered symptoms of a thing called pseudocyesis. Here is a link to an article for you about it. It's basically a "false pregnancy". Some call it a mental "disorder", but I think that is a little overboard. The mind is a very powerful thing, especially when you want something so bad. Read this and then GO GET YOUR BLOOD DRAWN!

http://www.womens-health.co.uk/false_pregnancy.html
 
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