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

Larry Edwards3 said:I was wondering if any of you ladies have ever ended up pregnant while using condoms? I mean, assuming nothing actually broke... maybe there was just some kind of manufacturing defect or a tiny little hole I didn't notice? 😬 To give you a bit of context, I already have one child, and my cycles have been incredibly predictable since I gave birth—my period usually shows up every 29 days, right on schedule. But this month, I’m already at day 33 and it still hasn't arrived. My husband and I generally use protection, but we did end up having unprotected sex the night before last because I was convinced my period was coming and figured my fertile window had passed ages ago. What do you all think might be going on?

To be perfectly honest, if it turns out I am pregnant, I won't be disappointed at all...🙂

Well, in that case, I hope you don't... 😍just go buy a test!

Just catching up on what you guys are saying, so I figured I'd jump in.
Heading to my OBGYN today to see if I'm actually pregnant or not... my last period was on January 13th. If there's a baby in there, the doctor should be able to spot it on an ultrasound without even needing blood or urine tests yet.
My husband and I have been married for 10 months, but we've been trying since January. Since this would be our first one, I've been asking my buddies who are pregnant about their symptoms, but none of them felt anything remotely like what I'm going through. For the last three weeks, I've had these weird cramps in my stomach—kind of a scraping sensation—and for the past two days, my head feels heavy and I feel like I might pass out. A couple of days ago, I got really dizzy for a second. No vomiting so far, just some brief bouts of nausea that pass in ten seconds, plus this weird pressure in my chest.

Anyway, hoping I can get at least one real answer before my 4:00 PM appointment...🙂

Nicole Martin83 said:Did I expect to become the internet's favorite laughingstock? Honestly, yeah... because even to me, this whole situation feels absolutely ridiculous.

But seriously, once the panic sets in—and then I start Googling symptoms that sound *exactly* like what I’m going through—it's hard not to spiral. Like, my stomach feels bloated, there’s this weird metallic taste in my mouth, and during my last few cycles, I had zero appetite and felt like food was just getting stuck in my throat. Plus, I’ve been peeing constantly (still am!), and my discharge was acting super weird right before my period—kind of a nasty yellow color. On top of all that, for two out of my last three periods, my breasts started aching a week or two beforehand, which is something I don't ever remember happening. So, how am I supposed to *not* jump straight to pregnancy?
I mean, it sounds totally insane that I’d be pregnant when my periods have always been a steady 6 or 7 days with the usual cramps. And isn't it true that pregnancy bleeding is usually way shorter and lighter?

Still, what kind of statistical anomaly do you have to be to be pregnant without actually having sex, especially after three periods and a negative test... ugh, I don't even know... or maybe I just picked up some random bug or infection?

Anyway, thanks for all the teasing—honestly, it’s better than just being left hanging with a "maybe."

Look, girl... most people who think they're pregnant basically manifest the symptoms themselves...

James King9 said:Your last period was on the 13th, so it’s been three months now 😲 How did you even wait this long without grabbing a test? I would've already gone out and bought one🤣. Seriously, just run to CVS and grab the cheapest one you can find—it'll show up by this afternoon. And once you're done at the OBGYN, come hang out in the pregnancy group and chill with us, mama😍

Girl, believe me, I held out👍.....two tests totally screwed me over before😲😕 so I told myself I wasn't gonna rush it and would just wait until I could hit the clinic
Unfortunately, I didn't make it today😠, my sister-in-law's kid got sick, but I'm still gonna try to swing by for a test later and let you know. Fingers crossed I'll be at my appointment tomorrow😉😉☕

I was wondering what you all think—is it actually possible for some women to be constantly fertile, regardless of when they ovulate? Or am I just looking at a strange medical phenomenon here? To give you some context, way back before my son was born, I somehow managed to get pregnant just one day after my period ended. It never even crossed my mind that I could be pregnant; my cycles had always been a bit unpredictable, though they usually stayed within a 30-day range. Unfortunately, that particular pregnancy resulted in a blighted ovum. Later on, I conceived right in the middle of my cycle, exactly when ovulation was supposed to happen, and that’s when I had my little boy. Since giving birth, my cycles have been incredibly regular, usually arriving every 28 to 30 days. BUT... today marks day 34 of my cycle and my period still hasn't shown up. Honestly, everything would be fine if my husband and I weren't currently not using protection; we actually had unprotected sex three days ago, right when I thought my period was imminent. I truly believed it was impossible to conceive if my period was just around the corner, but well, here we are, and nothing has happened yet. What do you guys think the chances are for getting pregnant at the very end of a cycle? If I don't see anything by tomorrow, I'll probably take a test, though theoretically, I don't really think I'm pregnant. I am still breastfeeding my two-year-old, but up until now, my cycles have been quite steady without any delays...

I am certainly no medical expert, but it is my understanding that fertility is strictly limited to the ovulation window. That said, this period doesn't necessarily fall right in the middle of the cycle every single time; it can occur earlier or later depending on the individual. In my own experience, I conceived toward the very end of my cycle—specifically about four or five days before my period was due, which would be day 27 or 28.

steeldriver2 said:I am certainly no medical expert, but it is my understanding that fertility is strictly limited to the ovulation window. That said, this period doesn't necessarily fall right in the middle of the cycle every single time; it can occur earlier or later depending on the individual. In my own experience, I conceived toward the very end of my cycle—specifically about four or five days before my period was due, which would be day 27 or 28.

Gosh, 😲 maybe that explains why I'm pregnant too, then... I wonder, how long are your cycles usually, and are they pretty regular? Also, if you don't mind me asking, is this your first pregnancy?

Larry Edwards3 said:I was wondering what you all think—is it actually possible for some women to be constantly fertile, regardless of when they ovulate? Or am I just looking at a strange medical phenomenon here? To give you some context, way back before my son was born, I somehow managed to get pregnant just one day after my period ended. It never even crossed my mind that I could be pregnant; my cycles had always been a bit unpredictable, though they usually stayed within a 30-day range. Unfortunately, that particular pregnancy resulted in a blighted ovum. Later on, I conceived right in the middle of my cycle, exactly when ovulation was supposed to happen, and that’s when I had my little boy. Since giving birth, my cycles have been incredibly regular, usually arriving every 28 to 30 days. BUT... today marks day 34 of my cycle and my period still hasn't shown up. Honestly, everything would be fine if my husband and I weren't currently not using protection; we actually had unprotected sex three days ago, right when I thought my period was imminent. I truly believed it was impossible to conceive if my period was just around the corner, but well, here we are, and nothing has happened yet. What do you guys think the chances are for getting pregnant at the very end of a cycle? If I don't see anything by tomorrow, I'll probably take a test, though theoretically, I don't really think I'm pregnant. I am still breastfeeding my two-year-old, but up until now, my cycles have been quite steady without any delays...

I don't think so. It comes down to ovulation; it doesn't happen at the exact same time every single month.

Larry Edwards3 said:Gosh, 😲 maybe that explains why I'm pregnant too, then... I wonder, how long are your cycles usually, and are they pretty regular? Also, if you don't mind me asking, is this your first pregnancy?

This is my third pregnancy (my first ended in a miscarriage, and I had a daughter with my second).
My cycles typically run between 30 and 33 days, though they have occasionally stretched to 35 or even 40 days.

@Larry Edwards3
My own experience was quite similar to yours... my first pregnancy occurred around day 25, whereas the second one happened on either day 7 or perhaps day 11—even though my cycles have always been incredibly consistent at exactly 30 days. I suppose anything is possible when it comes to these things...

I suppose I should probably start by saying that I don't always have much to contribute to these discussions, but I felt like adding a quick note here. It seems like things are moving quite quickly lately, doesn't it? I guess I might be overthinking it, but it feels as though we are all just trying to find our footing in a landscape that changes almost every single day. Maybe it’s just me, but I find myself pausing more often than I used to, just to make sure I'm actually following the thread of what everyone is saying. It’s a bit overwhelming at times, I suppose, though I try to stay calm about it all. kaže:
Larry Edwards3
I had a very similar experience myself... with my first pregnancy, it happened right around day 25, but for the second one, it was much earlier, maybe around day 7 or perhaps day 11. My cycles have always been quite regular, usually landing right on the 30-day mark, so I suppose anything is possible when it comes to these things.

😁🤣 If I don't end up receiving it by tomorrow, I suppose I might have to start reconsidering my next steps, though I haven't quite decided what that would look like just yet. 🙂 I suppose this is just a quick little test to see if everything is functioning as expected... I think I might just be checking the connections here, though I can't say for certain how it will all turn out. 🙂To be perfectly honest, I don't really have any strong feelings about the whole thing. My little guy is already two years old now, and he’s such a sweetheart—really an easygoing kid to raise—so life is pretty smooth as it is. I suppose, though, that there might be some benefit in him having a little brother or sister to grow up with. Maybe it would suit his personality, but I guess I'm just thinking out loud. 🙂

Oh, please! 😍 Just go for it!!!! I truly believe if you had another little one, it would be just as sweet as your own sibling—whether that's an older brother or a sister, honestly, it doesn't even matter 😍

northernhawk87 said:Oh, please! 😍 Just go for it!!!! I truly believe if you had another little one, it would be just as sweet as your own sibling—whether that's an older brother or a sister, honestly, it doesn't even matter 😍

🙂🙂🙂

I am rooting for you to get a positive result as well!! Please, you absolutely must let me know the outcome!!!!!

Hit the OBGYN yesterday. Still nothing on the ultrasound, so I’ve gotta head back in on Monday.
Just a heads up, I haven't even done a home test yet. Doc told me I need to wait until Monday morning to do that.
I'm definitely grabbing a Clearblue or an Intim this time. I heard those cheap drugstore ones are super sketchy—my coworker actually had one show a positive, then a negative, then a positive again before it turned out she wasn't even pregnant!

Maybe I just went in too early? If my ovulation timing was right, I should be about 5 weeks along by now. My cousin didn't see anything on her scan until she was 6 weeks.

Everything seems fine, but my period has never been this late before. Usually, it's maybe 2 or 3 weeks tops, once or twice a year. This time, I'm sitting at 36 days late...

Honestly, your post is super confusing, and I bet a bunch of other people are feeling just as lost right now. 🤷

Do me a huge favor and just lay out exactly when your last period started? Because that’s how you actually track those pregnancy weeks! It feels like there might be a little bit of a misunderstanding about how the whole process works.

I mean, if you were supposed to get your period back then, you definitely didn't conceive five weeks ago (during ovulation).

Wait, hold on... I'm just so confused here. You're 36 days late, yet the doctor didn't see anything at all during the exam? That doesn't make any sense... It’s gotta be something else besides pregnancy, right?

Look, I already gave her my two cents over in the "I have a plus" thread... saying that getting pregnant after being 36 days late is a bit of a stretch
A gynecologist would be the one to tell you for sure... you mentioned your cousin didn't even show up on an ultrasound until she was 6 weeks along...
But based on your timeline, you should technically be about 7 weeks along by now... and at that stage, some people can definitely see it on a scan
I mean, some folks can see it just two or three days before their period is even due, let alone after you've missed your cycle for 36 days...😁

James King9 said:Hit the OBGYN yesterday. Still nothing on the ultrasound, so I’ve gotta head back in on Monday.
Just a heads up, I haven't even done a home test yet. Doc told me I need to wait until Monday morning to do that.
I'm definitely grabbing a Clearblue or an Intim this time. I heard those cheap drugstore ones are super sketchy—my coworker actually had one show a positive, then a negative, then a positive again before it turned out she wasn't even pregnant!

Maybe I just went in too early? If my ovulation timing was right, I should be about 5 weeks along by now. My cousin didn't see anything on her scan until she was 6 weeks.

Everything seems fine, but my period has never been this late before. Usually, it's maybe 2 or 3 weeks tops, once or twice a year. This time, I'm sitting at 36 days late...

Yeah, the wording is a little confusing. Regarding the tests, I don't think the brand matters much unless you're specifically looking for one designed for early detection, which doesn't seem to be the case here based on what you wrote. This month, I was absolutely convinced I was pregnant right after ovulation; I took a Clearblue test on the day my period was due and it was positive. But then I had some spotting the next day, took a cheap drugstore test, and it was negative. I even had my blood work done yesterday and it came back negative, so according to my doctors, it wasn't a pregnancy. I couldn't afford the fancy tests back then anyway. Just pick up a mid-range one and take it in the morning. As for the pregnancy itself, when was the first day of your last period? If you are truly 36 days late, a pregnancy really should have shown up on an ultrasound by now. In my experience, everything was visible by the 7-week mark counting from the start of my last period. Unless there's a typo in how many days you're late, there shouldn't be any error on the ultrasound.🤷

stormymoose8 said:Yeah, the wording is a little confusing. Regarding the tests, I don't think the brand matters much unless you're specifically looking for one designed for early detection, which doesn't seem to be the case here based on what you wrote. This month, I was absolutely convinced I was pregnant right after ovulation; I took a Clearblue test on the day my period was due and it was positive. But then I had some spotting the next day, took a cheap drugstore test, and it was negative. I even had my blood work done yesterday and it came back negative, so according to my doctors, it wasn't a pregnancy. I couldn't afford the fancy tests back then anyway. Just pick up a mid-range one and take it in the morning. As for the pregnancy itself, when was the first day of your last period? If you are truly 36 days late, a pregnancy really should have shown up on an ultrasound by now. In my experience, everything was visible by the 7-week mark counting from the start of my last period. Unless there's a typo in how many days you're late, there shouldn't be any error on the ultrasound.🤷

I've heard people say a test might give a false positive if there's even a tiny trace of blood in your urine. I think I read that somewhere else on this forum... I mean, it seems pretty unlikely, but I think someone was quoting their OB-GYN about it.