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

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.

See, this is where I’m getting tripped up—I keep running into claims like the one above (honestly, mostly just here on this forum, nowhere else I've looked), even though the "official" textbook version is that ovulation occurs exactly 14 days before your next period arrives. In plain English: Fourteen days.

So, if someone has a 30-day cycle, ovulation should hit on day 16, right?

But based on what Klara (and several others) are suggesting, it sounds like ovulation could happen on day 10 or even day 22, yet the period still shows up perfectly on schedule on day 30? —Am I following the logic here, or am I totally missing something? 🤷

Hmm... interesting.

Tyler Ruiz502 said:See, this is where I’m getting tripped up—I keep running into claims like the one above (honestly, mostly just here on this forum, nowhere else I've looked), even though the "official" textbook version is that ovulation occurs exactly 14 days before your next period arrives. In plain English: Fourteen days.

So, if someone has a 30-day cycle, ovulation should hit on day 16, right?

But based on what Klara (and several others) are suggesting, it sounds like ovulation could happen on day 10 or even day 22, yet the period still shows up perfectly on schedule on day 30? —Am I following the logic here, or am I totally missing something? 🤷

Hmm... interesting.

No, you actually nailed it. If the cycle is 30 days, it's day 16. For me, I had a 33-day cycle and my ovulation hit on day 19.

Jose Williams78 said:Can you actually get your period if you have an ectopic pregnancy? And if you did, would a pregnancy test even show up positive or negative?

During an ectopic pregnancy, you might experience spotting that’s lighter and shorter than usual—much like what happens in a typical pregnancy.
Since Beta hCG levels still rise (even if they don't double quite right), a pregnancy test will likely come back positive, as those tests pick up even tiny amounts of the hormone in your urine.

Tyler Ruiz502 said:See, this is where I’m getting tripped up—I keep running into claims like the one above (honestly, mostly just here on this forum, nowhere else I've looked), even though the "official" textbook version is that ovulation occurs exactly 14 days before your next period arrives. In plain English: Fourteen days.

So, if someone has a 30-day cycle, ovulation should hit on day 16, right?

But based on what Klara (and several others) are suggesting, it sounds like ovulation could happen on day 10 or even day 22, yet the period still shows up perfectly on schedule on day 30? —Am I following the logic here, or am I totally missing something? 🤷

Hmm... interesting.

Yeah, technically ovulation should occur 14 days before your period. It can definitely be delayed, but if that happens, your period usually gets pushed back too...
But then you have that method from Jonas (if that's his name) which claims the exact opposite. That theory suggests it doesn't have to be exactly 14 days, but could happen any time during the cycle—meaning a woman could be fertile any day, even during her period. To me, that doesn't make much sense, but since people actually have ended up pregnant using that method, I’m honestly stumped. 🤷)

stormymoose8 said:Yeah, technically ovulation should occur 14 days before your period. It can definitely be delayed, but if that happens, your period usually gets pushed back too...
But then you have that method from Jonas (if that's his name) which claims the exact opposite. That theory suggests it doesn't have to be exactly 14 days, but could happen any time during the cycle—meaning a woman could be fertile any day, even during her period. To me, that doesn't make much sense, but since people actually have ended up pregnant using that method, I’m honestly stumped. 🤷)

Hmm, this is actually the first time I’ve heard about this here—specifically from you. It sounds pretty interesting, almost like a fringe theory (not that I’m trying to debate whether it actually holds water or not, it’s just kind of a fascinating concept 😍).

I did a little digging online, so here’s the gist for anyone curious:

The whole idea rests on the claim that the moon dictates female fertility. As most people know, the moon goes through its own phases over a 28-day cycle, transforming from a full moon to a new moon and back again. At the moment of a woman's birth, the moon is in one of those specific positions. You could describe the state quite simply, like "8 days after the full moon" or "3 days before the new moon." Just a matter of counting the days, right?
And the kicker is: if a woman was born 8 days after a full moon, she will supposedly be fertile at that exact same interval every single month—8 days after the full moon! Or so they say.

If you want to look up the lunar cycles (retroactively)—you can check somewhere like this: http://www.moonconnection.com/moon_p...calendar.phtml.

From looking that up, I found out that on my birthday, the moon was 5 days away from being a new moon.
Since the new moon falls on the 15th this month, that would mean my "window" is the 10th—even though, according to my actual ovulation dates (and I have very regular 28-day cycles), I should have ovulated two days ago ☕

Anyway, since we’re planning to start trying for a baby (not immediately, but in a few months), I’m more than willing to test this theory out and see what happens 😁 I’ll definitely report back with the results 😬

By the way, it's worth mentioning that Dr. Jones didn't just make this up; he supposedly unearthed it from the "records" of ancient civilizations who believed astrology governed everything happening on Earth 😉

Hello everyone...
So, I’ve been dealing with this for about five days now and I'm feeling a bit stuck...🙄 About two months ago, I stopped taking my birth control pills. My first period after quitting was totally normal, just like when I was actually on the pill. However, I was expecting my next one around April 4th, but it hasn't shown up yet. I did have unprotected sex with my boyfriend—we were being careful and he didn't finish inside, but still. I took a Clearblue test on June 4th in the afternoon, and it came back negative. Since then, my breasts have started feeling sore (which usually happens about two weeks before my period starts), and I'm having some mild cramping in my lower abdomen—the kind of cramps I typically get on the very first day of my cycle. Also, I can't tell if I'm just imagining things, but it feels like I have to pee more often than usual lately.
I'm honestly torn. Is all of this just because my cycle hasn't fully regulated itself since I stopped the hormones, or is there a chance I might actually be pregnant...?!! 😕 🤷
If anyone has any advice on what I should do—should I take another test or just wait it out!????? 🤷 Has anyone else ever dealt with something similar?!! Please let me know... 🙂

Oh, I also forgot to mention that my milk is extra thick and bright white...😁 help meeee

It’s perfectly normal for your cycle to be a bit wonky after you stop taking birth control pills...
it just needs some time to recalibrate and get everything back on track. (In my own experience, it actually took me about four months to get my period back after being on the pill for six months.)

This sounds almost identical to my experience🙂

I had three regular cycles—on the dot—and then, suddenly, the fourth one just vanished. No surprise there, considering we were being quite... adventurous🙂, so I knew exactly what was up. I started with two negative tests, but that third one? It gave me the biggest positive result you’ll ever see.

My advice? Grab another test or go get some blood work done at the clinic... Most likely, you aren't pregnant, but hey, better safe than sorry.

So... my period ended on March 28th. The next day, I had unprotected sex... we were trying to be careful, though. It was supposed to be my non-fertile window. But then, five days later, my breasts and stomach started aching. And it hasn't stopped... it's been going on for a week now. My OBGYN says it might just be ovulation since that's where I am in my cycle, which I guess is normal for most girls. But what worries me is that this has never happened before... having pain right before my fertile days. I'm scared I might be pregnant. Then again, could those "first symptoms" really show up in less than five days?! :-p
maybe it's just the change in seasons:-))

Thomas Martin11 said:So... my period ended on March 28th. The next day, I had unprotected sex... we were trying to be careful, though. It was supposed to be my non-fertile window. But then, five days later, my breasts and stomach started aching. And it hasn't stopped... it's been going on for a week now. My OBGYN says it might just be ovulation since that's where I am in my cycle, which I guess is normal for most girls. But what worries me is that this has never happened before... having pain right before my fertile days. I'm scared I might be pregnant. Then again, could those "first symptoms" really show up in less than five days?! :-p
maybe it's just the change in seasons:-))

Why not just wait until your next period to see if it actually shows up? 😍 Honestly, waiting like that just feels like running in circles without getting any real answers. 😉

know I should probably chill out... but it feels like forever. just two more weeks, I guess :-P

I got pregnant right after I stopped taking Yasmin, though we weren't exactly being careful back then.
This time around, we actually used protection, and yet... I still ended up pregnant.
A friend of mine had a negative test, so she waited just ten days and tried again—this time it was positive.
The rule is that there really isn't one...

Donna Doyle said:I got pregnant right after I stopped taking Yasmin, though we weren't exactly being careful back then.
This time around, we actually used protection, and yet... I still ended up pregnant.
A friend of mine had a negative test, so she waited just ten days and tried again—this time it was positive.
The rule is that there really isn't one...

Now, this part is what really gets me—honey, you're telling me you guys just weren't being careful?😂

casualcyclist1 said:Now, this part is what really gets me—honey, you're telling me you guys just weren't being careful?😂

😂 Perhaps they are. 🤷

I’ll be honest—I am genuinely terrified that this might actually happen to me after I deal with this pregnancy. 😂
Two of these have been long-awaited and highly anticipated, but that third one? It absolutely floored me. 😲 😂
I would be absolutely thrilled. 😁

Just run the test again in two or three days. 👍

Start picking up some supplies 🤣

Look, if something feels off, just go get your blood work done. Go see a doctor and check your hCG levels—if those numbers are high, then you’re pregnant. At least that way you aren't stuck guessing; privately, $50 is a quick fix and you'll be done in about an hour and a half. But if that test comes back negative, then you're facing a real uphill battle. Honestly, what are the odds that he didn't actually leave a little something behind? You both need to be as fertile as a damn Midwestern cornfield!

My advice? Give it another five days and then take one more test. Try to do it first thing in the morning, regardless of what you did the day before. If it still comes back negative by then, go see your OB-GYN. Sometimes changes in discharge can be a sign that something else is going on, especially if pregnancy isn't the cause. But if it actually turns out positive, you should still make an appointment with your doctor just to be sure.
I don't mean to sound like I'm preaching here, but my husband and I were very cautious with our timing, and look how it turned out—now our little guy is sleeping like a baby in his crib. 🙂

casualcyclist1 said:Look, if something feels off, just go get your blood work done. Go see a doctor and check your hCG levels—if those numbers are high, then you’re pregnant. At least that way you aren't stuck guessing; privately, $50 is a quick fix and you'll be done in about an hour and a half. But if that test comes back negative, then you're facing a real uphill battle. Honestly, what are the odds that he didn't actually leave a little something behind? You both need to be as fertile as a damn Midwestern cornfield!

In my case, the chances were basically 100%. He didn't even finish inside me and I still ended up with a little devil who's already three and a half.😍
If your test was negative, maybe you just ovulated a bit later than you thought. Just try again in a few days.

Thanks to everyone for all the replies. I’ve been reading through them on my phone, which is a total pain because I can't really type out long responses on this thing, so here goes.
Could someone clarify how the blood work works? Do I need to specifically ask my doctor for a referral for that, or is it just part of a standard CBC where they'd see those beta levels anyway?
I was actually just talking about all of this with my boyfriend yesterday. Honestly, we wouldn't mind if I were pregnant, but it’s just stressful because I only stopped taking birth control two months ago. We aren't sure if there's a connection or if maybe we should have waited a bit longer before trying...!? 🤷
I did ask my doctor once, and I think they mentioned two months might be enough... ah...
We'll just have to wait and see..🙂
As for the test itself, maybe I tested too early? And it wasn't even my first trip to the bathroom that morning, so perhaps that could factor into everything... please keep the advice coming!!! bye for now👍