Posts by slybadger99

Timothy Lopez9 said:I am honestly losing my mind right now... I’ve been strictly following my birth control regimen, yet my period is late, and I’ve been dealing with this light spotting for three days straight. Every single thing I search for online points toward this being one of the top five early signs of pregnancy, which is just terrifying. Has anyone else dealt with this exact situation or had any similar experiences?😕😕😕

You actually have two different threads dedicated specifically to symptom discussions; just scroll further down the board.

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Rebecca Vaughn7 said:When you eat asparagus, your pee smells like absolute garbage.🤮 So, I immediately wanted to rule that out as a possible cause via differential diagnosis 😁

Anyway, I went out and bought a test. Just the cheapest one, $7.00, some Sign Test thing. I flat-out refuse to go pee all over $27 just to water them with my tears and then toss them in the trash. I'd much rather spend that money on chocolate.

So now the test is just sitting on my shelf. It stares at me, and I stare back at it.

It's too early, dammit—it’s only December 18th. Even if my cycle takes 21 days this month, it's still way too early.

If it doesn't show up by Monday (which shouldn't happen—if it does, my cycle is totally screwed), then I'm testing.

I actually had no idea about the asparagus thing—that’s news to me. I remember having them once while I was traveling through Europe, but I didn't notice anything weird with my urine, though maybe I was just too drunk to notice.🤣

~~~~~~ for the little one🙂

Rebecca Vaughn7 said:Alright, it’s time for me to start playing doctor and imagining symptoms, so...

Question for the group. I'm noticing a weird smell in my urine during PMS—no signs of an infection, obviously (just the usual bloating and all that fun stuff)—and my breasts have been sore almost since ovulation (never this early before)...plus mild cramping starting around 6 DPO (also never this early)...and my temperature occasionally hits 98.2°F accompanied by chills (it usually stays under 97.7°F)....there’s no spotting (which usually happens)...but that smell is what's really killing me. I could try to write off everything else as wishful thinking or something else, but not this.
Based on my cycle, my period might show up in 3-7 days. We covered all the fertile days.
Should I keep hoping and counting down the days until the test, or just comfort myself with food like I always do? 😕

Oh, and yeah... I haven't eaten any asparagus. 😬

and honestly, I've been shivering for a few days now too!

But what on earth does asparagus have to do with anything? 🙈

Michael Barrett11 said:Personally, I think Eve is a lovely name; I've always had a soft spot for short names. 👍
I mostly just get eye-rolls from the older generation, but the younger crowd seems to really dig my choices. 🤷

I’m totally on board with Eve too... though Jan is also high on my list. Right now, Jan is the frontrunner for my partner, and if we end up having a little boy one day, that’s likely the name he'll have. 😍

Since I'm not pregnant yet, I get some pretty weird looks when I mention that we'll probably name a girl Tia. My mom immediately jumps in asking why on earth I wouldn't choose Emma or Mia instead. I just tell her, "Well, isn't it great that you're the one who gets to pick the name then?" ☕

Honestly Tina, I completely hear you... it’s just so hard to share your life with someone when they aren't even your parents, just uncles.

My partner and I have already sat down and decided there is absolutely no way we are living with anyone's parents or extended family. We actually have three married friends who are living under the same roof as their elderly relatives right now, and it’s a complete nightmare. They have zero privacy and they're constantly fighting because of the stress of caring for the elders..

So, our plan is to start out renting a place.. and then in a few years, we hope to buy a smaller condo and maybe do a trade with my parents. Our current house has three bedrooms, and once I move out, it'll be way too much space for them to handle alone.

Honestly, I feel like I might actually lose it—and I mean it—if someone has the nerve to tell me I’ve put on weight just because I'm pregnant. I'm not even pregnant yet, but the mere thought of people judging my body is already getting under my skin. 🙂

In my opinion, women are at their absolute most beautiful when they are expecting, plain and simple. 🙂

George Richardson9 said:To be perfectly honest, I find myself at a complete loss as to what the best course of action might be, as a certain degree of trepidation has begun to settle in; after all, I am currently pursuing my studies in a different city, which adds an extra layer of isolation to the situation... I simply cannot decide if I should face the anxiety of purchasing a test right now, or if it would be more prudent to wait seven days just to see if I end up receiving my m🤷

Well, that’s exactly what I was trying to tell you—the most important thing is that you don't start taking any pills until you see how things play out... or at least, not until you actually get your period.

George Richardson9 said:Fine, thanks for the input... I think I'll head off and actually study the manual first to see what I'm dealing with...😢

I’m not entirely sure what your thoughts are regarding the possibility of getting pregnant, but I am sending you all the good vibes in the world—I truly hope things turn out exactly the way you're hoping they will.~~~~

Keep us posted, 🙂

George Richardson9 said:Would anyone be so kind as to tell me what is going on here''?😕

I see you’ve only taken three or four pills so far, and since we're right at the start of the cycle, there is a real possibility that you could have conceived. It isn't until you've gotten through more than half the pack that you can actually rely on a significant level of protection.

If I were you, I’d hold off on taking any more of those pills right now. If there’s even a slight chance you might be pregnant, you really don't want to risk running into any complications. Just hang tight for a few days and see if your period actually shows up. If nothing happens after three or four days, then you'll know it's definitely time to go grab a pregnancy test.

How many of them did you take before you realized you forgot to actually swallow the pill?

It happened to me once right in the middle of my cycle, but I didn't have any issues or anything.

Olivia Sullivan68 said:Thank you so much!!! ... You’re actually only the second person in the whole world to congratulate me... besides my best friend... Honestly, the hardest part is that I haven't even dared to tell my parents yet—and we both know nobody would be more thrilled than them once they find out... but I'm just a little terrified that something might go wrong. It’s still such early stages, and I don't want them to have to deal with any heartbreak if, God forbid, reality hits me with a setback...
...so, as happy as I am about this big positive result, it’s pure agony being at my mom's house every day and not telling her she’s going to be a grandma... though my husband and I made a plan. We aren't visiting the in-laws until after New Year's, but I'll take another test the day before Christmas—hoping for another positive, of course—and then we'll share the news with everyone during the holidays... or is that pushing it too far? ...maybe waiting until after the OB-GYN appointment is the smarter move?

I want to say congratulations on that positive test, too.😍

If I were in your shoes, I’d probably just mention to the grandparents that you think you might be pregnant and that you're waiting on confirmation from the doctor😬 in a casual way... though personally, I would definitely head straight to the clinic to get my bloodwork done as soon as possible.😍

Edward Rodriguez4 said:Honestly, I can’t even deal with that place... it's just depressing. Everything is way too cramped (and I'm not even pregnant right now!!), everything is scattered everywhere, and there is absolutely zero organization on the shelves. And don't even get me started on the staff... 🙄
When I was there asking some girl where they keep the maternity underwear—she just stares at me and points, and when I turn around, it's just the section for thongs or basic underwear... just regular stuff... 🙄
Like, how many damn thongs am I supposed to need right now? 😂

🤣 🤣 Oh, I just love those "helpful" sales clerks, don't I? 🙂

Around here, Target is alright, but looking at the whole store, there are only a handful of items I actually like, though I guess they aren't breaking the bank. $40 🙂

A witch paid me a visit in the middle of the night 🙂

Edward Rodriguez4 said:my mother-in-law LOVES cheap stuff. I don't care about things being expensive, but damn it, I care about them being cotton for the baby! there is absolutely no debate there. and I have this gut feeling (since she buys everything at Dollar Tree) that she's gonna try to buy everything there. it's already pissing me off, but I'll just stash my own stuff on the side and give her a polite thank you. maybe she'll realize it when she burns through all her cash and the kid isn't wearing a single thing she bought... 🤷
and toys... same thing, I told her I'm not touching that crap from the discount stores that gets recalled every single week because of being dangerous or whatever... I'd rather have one high-quality toy when needed than a mountain of junk! I played with Legos my whole life and yeah, they aren't cheap, but whatever! at least the kid turns out more normal than playing with those cheap plastic Chinese hammers! 👍

I definitely see where you're coming from with your post, but I feel like I have to weigh in on this.

Unfortunately, whether it's toys, household goods, or pretty much anything else, most stuff in any store these days is made in China or Vietnam, simply because that's where the factories are located to take advantage of cheaper labor. I totally get that we all want the absolute best for our kids—and believe me, I'm the same way—but it honestly felt a bit disheartening when I was at Target or similar stores that pretend to be mid-range quality, only to find a hat labeled Made in China that arrived $13, while the exact same thing I found at a discount shop for 20 😲 was just a total horror!

Angela Ramirez3 said:Man. 🙂🙂 Check out Plusic.😍

Honestly, same here... part of me desperately wants to see that plus sign, but there's this underlying fear of 😍 what actually happens next once it's real. 🙂

My period is running three days late. Honestly, my breasts are so sore they feel like they’re about to explode... if nothing shows up in another two or three days, I'm just going to go ahead and take a pregnancy test. 😬

Larry Edwards3 said:HCG 1-Step Direct Pregnancy Test

I was wondering if any of you ladies have ever tried using this specific pregnancy test before? I am really hoping someone can reassure me that it isn't prone to giving false positives... 🙂🙂

It’s just one of those budget-friendly tests for $8.25, basically just a little strip inside a clear plastic casing... The thing is, it keeps showing a positive result for me, but I find myself doubting it simply because the price point seems so low... 😂

Has anyone else here had any experience with this particular brand? I'd love to hear your thoughts.

We've actually touched on this topic here on the forum already... there really isn't such a thing as a false positive... from what I've gathered, they might give you a false negative, but if it shows a positive, then it's positive. Congratulations on the T! I truly hope everything goes smoothly for you.🙂

rustyowl52 said:Hahaha, well, I guess the guy just wanted to test the limits of your nose!!!!

And speaking of things smelling like dirty socks—man, you just reminded me of something. For the last few days, there’s been this constant, nagging scent of old gym socks wafting around my closet, and even my husband kept asking me what on earth was stinking up the house. I went absolutely ballistic trying to find the source, scrubbing every single inch of the place that was already spotless, but nothing worked! It was totally useless. We finally figured out that the new laundry detergent I picked up was actually causing the issue; apparently, it reacts with certain fabrics and leaves this weird, funky smell behind.
We were both literally sniffing our clothes in disbelief because how is that even possible? I tried using the new stuff on a small load first just to test it out, but honestly, I think I’m just going back to my old reliable brand from Target...

Yeah, honestly... I catch that too once in a while. It's especially bad during the winter when you're drying laundry indoors. It drives me absolutely crazy. My mom keeps telling me I'm losing it, asking how on earth clean laundry could smell like socks. Well, it can! 😠

Sarah Adams3 said:Well, I guess her period finally arrived... 😢

I actually mentioned to her just yesterday or the day before that she’d be getting her period soon, because once you stop taking birth control, it usually shows up about two to five days after that last pill. So even if you only skip two pills, you'll see it within a few days. And honestly, if you're planning on trying for a baby, it's probably best to give your body a few months to clear out the hormones and let everything get back to its natural balance again.

Sarah Adams3 said:Then I guess I'm looking for a miracle! 🙂

🙂 🙂 Don't worry, we're all pulling for that miracle for you. 😍