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