Posts by Gregory Clark5

Thanks, Olivia Miller2.

Thanks for the advice.

God... I haven't seen a doctor or even bothered to buy another test. It felt like a fluke since I'm still getting my period. But after thinking I was pregnant about two and a half months ago, the thought is back. If I were pregnant, it would be five months now. Look... I'm heavy. I'm carrying an extra 65 pounds. It’s hard to tell by looking at my stomach, but I noticed something. My jeans, which used to be loose even when I was heavier, fit perfectly right now. They aren't loose at all—in fact, the button digs into me when I sit down. Like it's about to pop... 😂 And... it isn't weight gain. I'm actually getting thinner everywhere else. My legs are slimmer, but my stomach stays the same size. Then there's yesterday. I felt two distinct thumps on the left side of my abdomen. Actual kicks. I've never felt anything like that. A week ago, I started hearing these strange bubbling sounds inside. Indescribable. Like something is moving. My nipples have darkened, too. My breasts feel firmer. Even foods I used to love, like a good veggie hash, make me nauseous. I tried some tomatoes today and just felt sick. Now I'm sticking to milk, beans, and grits. It's the only thing that works. It's all very strange. Everything points toward pregnancy. My back has been aching—lower back first, then upper. The only anomaly is the period. If I skip them, I'm pregnant; if I count them, I'm not. I wouldn't bother tracking them closely because, let's face it, I'm overweight. I doubt anything about my body is normal anymore. When I was fifteen, my cycle lasted twenty-one days straight and I ended up in the hospital for four days. So... Sorry for the long vent, but I'd appreciate your thoughts on this. A friend says I need to see an OB-GYN, and I will, but I'm terrified of the stories out there—about how it might not be a baby, but just internal bleeding, or something fatal... 😕

slybadger99 said:You might have just tested too early before your hCG levels actually started to climb...

Just go get the blood work done so you aren't left wondering. 😉

Heh. Right. Probably. That's why I'm getting the blood test. I have this firm little bump "down there." I've put on some weight, so... but it feels solid. Definitely a bump... 🙂 If it’s a baby, I’d give anything! It’ll be a joke if I’m wrong—the biggest letdown of all. But I think I am. I'm about 70% sure. I’m afraid to take another home test just to avoid losing hope, and blood work shouldn't mess with the accuracy. 🙂 So, blood test scheduled for next week. God willing, it's a baby... 🙂🙂

I already took a test, but it came back negative. That was a month ago. I’ve been reading online about how they can fail if the uterus hasn't started producing whatever hormone triggers the pregnancy detection... I'm done buying tests; I don't trust them anymore. I'll just go get my blood work done instead. If I'm not pregnant, I'm not... 🙄

Fine, I’ll get the bloodwork done and we'll see what the results say. We'll see...

We didn't use protection. 😢

Honestly, I’m leaning toward pregnancy. My breasts are tender and everything from there down feels firm. I've even got a noticeable little bump. This has never happened to me before. I haven't taken a test yet, though. I'm going to get blood work done instead. That’s the only way to be sure. I've been hit by these sudden waves of weakness... and this exhaustion is hitting me way before my period is even due... It's strange... 😕🤷

I had sex about two months ago. For the last week and a half, I’ve been feeling bloated. There’s actual pain when I press on my stomach. My jeans are becoming unbearable because of it. Yesterday, my period arrived out of nowhere. Usually, I get a warning sign at least a day in advance, but not this time. It’s also much heavier than usual—I'm changing products way more often than normal. I know a period doesn't strictly rule out pregnancy, so I can't say for certain that I'm not... I'd appreciate your thoughts.
Oh, and one more thing. My appetite is insane. I just polished off ten pancakes and I'm already craving a massive deli sandwich and some extra bread... Is this even normal?? 🙄🤷