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Grab a test! (For anyone wondering if they're pregnant)

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redpilot37 redpilot37 Active Member
209 messages
joined Sep 2008
#2801 ·
rustypuma6 said:🙂 Heh... well, I suppose I’ll just sit here and wait with a bit of optimism—fingers crossed—that one little 🙂 actually decides to show up after all..
Thanks, ladies, you really are absolute gems!! 🎉.. Anyway, I’m off to 🙂

Hopefully it's a sweet little baby... and let me know how it goes.😉
rustypuma6 rustypuma6 Member
19 messages
joined Jun 2009
#2802 ·
Thanks, really—I’ll be back in touch soon, hopefully with some actual good news this time 👋
rustypuma6 rustypuma6 Member
19 messages
joined Jun 2009
#2803 ·
Well, there goes everything—the toddler decided to go into full-blown overdrive this morning... woke me up at 5:00 AM sharp... so naturally, I am currently a walking zombie. 🙂
It doesn't really matter, though; we’ll just have to be even more relentless next month. 😉
Huge thanks to all the ladies here for the light and the encouragement!! 🙂
rapidrider3 rapidrider3 Active Member
239 messages
joined May 2009
#2804 ·
rustypuma6 said:Well, there goes everything—the toddler decided to go into full-blown overdrive this morning... woke me up at 5:00 AM sharp... so naturally, I am currently a walking zombie. 🙂
It doesn't really matter, though; we’ll just have to be even more relentless next month. 😉
Huge thanks to all the ladies here for the light and the encouragement!! 🙂

Ah, so she really did nail it. At least you saw her coming, right?😁 She caught you off guard.

Things will look up next month.
Sandra Wilson5 Sandra Wilson5 Newcomer
4 messages
joined Jun 2009
#2805 ·
I’ll just drop my question here instead of cluttering up the forum with another new thread... maybe someone can actually help me out...

My last period started on May 30th, and I'm pretty sure I felt ovulation happen around June 11th, even though all those online charts claim it should've been the 13th—but honestly, I trust my gut on the 11th. My cycle is usually a very predictable 27 to 28 days, and I'm not on any birth control.

So, based on that, when would my next period actually be due? And more importantly, when is the best time to finally take a test? What do you guys suggest??
steelcrane12 steelcrane12 Member
26 messages
joined Feb 2009
#2806 ·
Sandra Wilson5 said:I’ll just drop my question here instead of cluttering up the forum with another new thread... maybe someone can actually help me out...

My last period started on May 30th, and I'm pretty sure I felt ovulation happen around June 11th, even though all those online charts claim it should've been the 13th—but honestly, I trust my gut on the 11th. My cycle is usually a very predictable 27 to 28 days, and I'm not on any birth control.

So, based on that, when would my next period actually be due? And more importantly, when is the best time to finally take a test? What do you guys suggest??

June 28th
rustypuma6 rustypuma6 Member
19 messages
joined Jun 2009
#2807 ·
rapidrider3 said:Ah, so she really did nail it. At least you saw her coming, right?😁 She caught you off guard.

Things will look up next month.

Exactly! You hit the nail right on the head... 😵..so now we just get to work even harder! 😍
rapidrider3 rapidrider3 Active Member
239 messages
joined May 2009
#2808 ·
Sandra Wilson5 said:I’ll just drop my question here instead of cluttering up the forum with another new thread... maybe someone can actually help me out...

My last period started on May 30th, and I'm pretty sure I felt ovulation happen around June 11th, even though all those online charts claim it should've been the 13th—but honestly, I trust my gut on the 11th. My cycle is usually a very predictable 27 to 28 days, and I'm not on any birth control.

So, based on that, when would my next period actually be due? And more importantly, when is the best time to finally take a test? What do you guys suggest??

I'm with her. Don't bother testing before June 28th. It's a waste of money. Just five more days to wait. 😁
analogskipper12 analogskipper12 Member
27 messages
joined Jan 2009
#2809 ·
Hey, everyone.
I took a pregnancy test this morning (34DC, due tomorrow)
Since I was tracking my ovulation this cycle, we were pretty much timing everything perfectly😍
Anyway, there’s this tiny, barely-there, shy little line on the test
I don't think I'm losing my mind; even my doctor can see it😉
The catch is, it’s just one of those cheap drugstore tests $6.75, so I'm trying not to get ahead of myself—especially since I've already got those classic PMS symptoms making me feel like my period is right around the corner🤷
quietcrane quietcrane Member
34 messages
joined Oct 2008
#2810 ·
analogskipper12 said:Hey, everyone.
I took a pregnancy test this morning (34DC, due tomorrow)
Since I was tracking my ovulation this cycle, we were pretty much timing everything perfectly😍
Anyway, there’s this tiny, barely-there, shy little line on the test
I don't think I'm losing my mind; even my doctor can see it😉
The catch is, it’s just one of those cheap drugstore tests $6.75, so I'm trying not to get ahead of myself—especially since I've already got those classic PMS symptoms making me feel like my period is right around the corner🤷

A negative result is a negative result. My advice? Just wait two days and take the test again. As for those symptoms you're feeling—as if you're expecting some big news—it really doesn't mean anything. At the end of the day, if it isn't happening, it simply isn't happening. 😍

I am currently tending to my fig trees. 😉
Kevin Evans2 Kevin Evans2 Newcomer
6 messages
joined Jun 2009
#2811 ·
Good afternoon to all the ladies, women, girls, and mothers out there...

I’ve been doing some reading lately and thought perhaps some of you might be able to offer me a bit of guidance. I have a few questions weighing on my mind.

I’ve been trying to conceive for about six months now—sorry, I should say it’s actually been longer than that—but so far, nothing. My period is consistently late, usually by anywhere from ten days to two full weeks. I’ve spent quite a bit of money on pregnancy tests, only to be met with a negative result every single time.

Right now, I am exactly two weeks late again. Honestly, I’m hesitant to even take a test because I’m so afraid of another disappointment. Usually, my breasts get incredibly tender right before my period arrives, but this time, I haven't felt that at all. A few days ago, I noticed a tiny bit of spotting—just a few drops of blood—and I thought, "Okay, here we go, my period is finally starting," but then nothing happened. Beyond that, I haven't noticed any other physical changes.

Last month, I went to see my OB-GYN, and she told me everything looks healthy. My Pap smear results were perfect, too. The only thing noted was a small, clear cyst on my right ovary that sits just outside the ovary itself. She said it doesn't require surgery and that I shouldn't worry about it one bit.

On another note, I experience vaginal discharge pretty much constantly. Is that something pregnant women deal with as well?
Also, does the volume of semen play a role in conception? My husband produces very little; especially during my ovulation window when we are trying every day, there is hardly anything left—maybe just a tiny teaspoon's worth.

If anyone has any advice or insight, please let me know!

Thank you so much, and best wishes to you all.🙂
Lisa Rivera Lisa Rivera Active Member
72 messages
joined May 2010
#2812 ·
Kevin Evans2 said:Good afternoon to all the ladies, women, girls, and mothers out there...

I’ve been doing some reading lately and thought perhaps some of you might be able to offer me a bit of guidance. I have a few questions weighing on my mind.

I’ve been trying to conceive for about six months now—sorry, I should say it’s actually been longer than that—but so far, nothing. My period is consistently late, usually by anywhere from ten days to two full weeks. I’ve spent quite a bit of money on pregnancy tests, only to be met with a negative result every single time.

Right now, I am exactly two weeks late again. Honestly, I’m hesitant to even take a test because I’m so afraid of another disappointment. Usually, my breasts get incredibly tender right before my period arrives, but this time, I haven't felt that at all. A few days ago, I noticed a tiny bit of spotting—just a few drops of blood—and I thought, "Okay, here we go, my period is finally starting," but then nothing happened. Beyond that, I haven't noticed any other physical changes.

Last month, I went to see my OB-GYN, and she told me everything looks healthy. My Pap smear results were perfect, too. The only thing noted was a small, clear cyst on my right ovary that sits just outside the ovary itself. She said it doesn't require surgery and that I shouldn't worry about it one bit.

On another note, I experience vaginal discharge pretty much constantly. Is that something pregnant women deal with as well?
Also, does the volume of semen play a role in conception? My husband produces very little; especially during my ovulation window when we are trying every day, there is hardly anything left—maybe just a tiny teaspoon's worth.

If anyone has any advice or insight, please let me know!

Thank you so much, and best wishes to you all.🙂

Sigh...
None of us can give you a definitive answer, obviously; you know that better than anyone else...

It is entirely possible that you are pregnant, and it is equally possible that you aren't.
Those little spots of blood could potentially be implantation bleeding if you are indeed pregnant.🙂

As for the issue with sperm volume—if you aren't pregnant, the standard advice is usually to try every other day instead.😉

P.S. Pregnant women deal with all sorts of discharge... a whole spectrum of colors and textures.🤣
Sarah Sanchez46 Sarah Sanchez46 Newcomer
3 messages
joined Mar 2009
#2813 ·
Kevin Evans2 said:Good afternoon to all the ladies, women, girls, and mothers out there...

I’ve been doing some reading lately and thought perhaps some of you might be able to offer me a bit of guidance. I have a few questions weighing on my mind.

I’ve been trying to conceive for about six months now—sorry, I should say it’s actually been longer than that—but so far, nothing. My period is consistently late, usually by anywhere from ten days to two full weeks. I’ve spent quite a bit of money on pregnancy tests, only to be met with a negative result every single time.

Right now, I am exactly two weeks late again. Honestly, I’m hesitant to even take a test because I’m so afraid of another disappointment. Usually, my breasts get incredibly tender right before my period arrives, but this time, I haven't felt that at all. A few days ago, I noticed a tiny bit of spotting—just a few drops of blood—and I thought, "Okay, here we go, my period is finally starting," but then nothing happened. Beyond that, I haven't noticed any other physical changes.

Last month, I went to see my OB-GYN, and she told me everything looks healthy. My Pap smear results were perfect, too. The only thing noted was a small, clear cyst on my right ovary that sits just outside the ovary itself. She said it doesn't require surgery and that I shouldn't worry about it one bit.

On another note, I experience vaginal discharge pretty much constantly. Is that something pregnant women deal with as well?
Also, does the volume of semen play a role in conception? My husband produces very little; especially during my ovulation window when we are trying every day, there is hardly anything left—maybe just a tiny teaspoon's worth.

If anyone has any advice or insight, please let me know!

Thank you so much, and best wishes to you all.🙂


Hey, I had a similar situation... I couldn't get pregnant for 10 months. Every month my period would be late, I'd take tests... honestly, I lost track of how many I bought... and every time, nothing. But that one time, at about 26 weeks pregnant, my period was supposed to arrive and it didn't. AGAIN. Then, two days later, I had some light bleeding in the morning. Just a few drops. I thought, "Great, here it comes," and grabbed a pad, preparing myself for another disappointment... but then nothing else happened all day. Just those little drops in the morning. I read somewhere that it might be a sign of pregnancy. I ended up driving home from town to buy a test because I couldn't wait. I held off for just one more day. No nausea, just the usual cramps like I'm about to start my period, and my breasts were sore like they always are... but I felt something different. After three days total, I took the test early in the morning, around 5:50 AM 😉 (I couldn't wait any longer, and my husband was heading out to work). And there they were... after three minutes, two big red lines. My baby was there. 😍

It was pure luck, really... so, yeah... I hope your baby is there too.

Regarding the semen volume... I think it actually takes very little to get pregnant, so it probably isn't a huge factor.

And I agree with Lisa Rivera on this: "...if you aren't pregnant, try every other day, that's what they recommend."

Good luck! Let us know how it goes!
rapidrider3 rapidrider3 Active Member
239 messages
joined May 2009
#2814 ·
Kevin Evans2 said:Good afternoon to all the ladies, women, girls, and mothers out there...

I’ve been doing some reading lately and thought perhaps some of you might be able to offer me a bit of guidance. I have a few questions weighing on my mind.

I’ve been trying to conceive for about six months now—sorry, I should say it’s actually been longer than that—but so far, nothing. My period is consistently late, usually by anywhere from ten days to two full weeks. I’ve spent quite a bit of money on pregnancy tests, only to be met with a negative result every single time.

Right now, I am exactly two weeks late again. Honestly, I’m hesitant to even take a test because I’m so afraid of another disappointment. Usually, my breasts get incredibly tender right before my period arrives, but this time, I haven't felt that at all. A few days ago, I noticed a tiny bit of spotting—just a few drops of blood—and I thought, "Okay, here we go, my period is finally starting," but then nothing happened. Beyond that, I haven't noticed any other physical changes.

Last month, I went to see my OB-GYN, and she told me everything looks healthy. My Pap smear results were perfect, too. The only thing noted was a small, clear cyst on my right ovary that sits just outside the ovary itself. She said it doesn't require surgery and that I shouldn't worry about it one bit.

On another note, I experience vaginal discharge pretty much constantly. Is that something pregnant women deal with as well?
Also, does the volume of semen play a role in conception? My husband produces very little; especially during my ovulation window when we are trying every day, there is hardly anything left—maybe just a tiny teaspoon's worth.

If anyone has any advice or insight, please let me know!

Thank you so much, and best wishes to you all.🙂

Look, when it comes to cysts, I’m basically an expert. Sort of. Your period might be late because of it. It can mess with pregnancy, too, even if doctors claim it won't. Personally? I used to deal with constant cysts, some as big as 7x8 cm, sometimes three at once. I lost three babies because of it—the last one was just last year. I actually had to stay on bed rest specifically because of a cyst, just to make sure it didn't rupture. It didn't burst during my D&C, but then there's the whole surgery issue.

After the D&C, I went in for a laparoscopy under general anesthesia. I made it very clear that I wasn't letting them take my ovary. The doctor wanted to, though. He actually tried to tell me I was "old enough" already 😲—can you believe that?—but I stood my ground. I told him, "Fine, scrape whatever you need to scrape, but you aren't touching my ovary."

We barely reached an agreement. But then, as they were prepping me for the procedure, the doctor just backed out. Said he didn't have enough time for me. I haven't gone back to get the cyst checked since then.

I heard later on that they can grow back, so I'm just leaving it alone for now. As long as I'm resting, I don't touch it.

So, my advice? If you're pregnant, please, take it easy. Rest. No baths, no heavy lifting, no straining or anything strenuous.

And if you aren't pregnant but you're considering surgery, think long and hard. Get second, third, fourth opinions so they don't screw you over and take your ovary. A cyst can easily grab onto the ovary and pull it along.

Good luck. 😉
Kevin Evans2 Kevin Evans2 Newcomer
6 messages
joined Jun 2009
#2815 ·
Kevin Evans2, thanks for the input. I’ve decided I’m not going to rush into testing just yet—honestly, I’d rather not dwell on it for a while. Is it possible that those tiny specks of blood in the mucus were just related to ovulation? Since my period is already two weeks late, the spotting happened right around when I expected my next cycle to peak.

I really appreciate the feedback and the reassurance. It helps ease my mind because I actually went to see a specialist and paid for a full consultation $133. During the ultrasound, he gave this little chuckle—not in a mean way, just sort of casually—and said, "Aha, there it is, that's the cyst." I immediately started spiraling, but he just laughed and told me, "I knew you'd react that way; there's really nothing to worry about here." He noted it was outside the ovary and even wrote down the specific type of cyst in bold letters, just so any other doctor would know it doesn't require surgery. I think it might be some kind of paraovarian cyst... but anyway, let's not get sidetracked.

Thanks, everyone. I'll keep you all posted once I figure out what's actually going on, though deep down, I'm really hoping it turns out to be a pregnancy! Sending love to you all!
quietcrane quietcrane Member
34 messages
joined Oct 2008
#2816 ·
analogskipper12, whatever happened with your follow-up test?
analogskipper12 analogskipper12 Member
27 messages
joined Jan 2009
#2817 ·
Hey, honey, what do you think about my results? 😉
I took another test on Sunday (even my period decided to show up and hang out with me, so who knows if I'll be 🤣this time)
Another faint line, though honestly, it looks a little more intense than the first one
We're just heading out into town now (we're currently stuck in some heavy traffic on the I-95) to grab a test before $6.75 :raspikuca: 😍
quietcrane quietcrane Member
34 messages
joined Oct 2008
#2818 ·
analogskipper12 said:Hey, honey, what do you think about my results? 😉
I took another test on Sunday (even my period decided to show up and hang out with me, so who knows if I'll be 🤣this time)
Another faint line, though honestly, it looks a little more intense than the first one
We're just heading out into town now (we're currently stuck in some heavy traffic on the I-95) to grab a test before $6.75 :raspikuca: 😍

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Gary Evans8 Gary Evans8 Member
24 messages
joined Apr 2009
#2819 ·
analogskipper12 said:Hey, honey, what do you think about my results? 😉
I took another test on Sunday (even my period decided to show up and hang out with me, so who knows if I'll be 🤣this time)
Another faint line, though honestly, it looks a little more intense than the first one
We're just heading out into town now (we're currently stuck in some heavy traffic on the I-95) to grab a test before $6.75 :raspikuca: 😍

Sending some good vibes for the big +
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analogskipper12 analogskipper12 Member
27 messages
joined Jan 2009
#2820 ·
I finally worked up the nerve yesterday to pick up some Intimina, then spent the entire night waiting for morning to arrive 😁
The result is over on THAT thread 👍

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