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

Hannah Wilson30 · 2006-06-02T13:52:30+00:00

Help, I’m losing my mind!🙂 For the first time in my life, I slept with my boyfriend without protection. We went at it several times during the night, but he ne…

Dana Cooper6 Member

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#641 · Nov 10, 2006

Jeffrey Cook55 said:I'm here, I'm here, don't worry—be happy. I don't crash and burn this often.🙂

Wow, looks like the thread exploded with new posts.😁
Glad you're feeling better, Jeffrey Cook55. Just keep doing what you're doing and take care of yourself. We've always got your back.
😘 😘 😘 😘 😘 😘 Good luck moving forward...

P.S.: Heh, have you started shopping with your expensive little toy yet?😁 😘

Dana Cooper6 Member

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#642 · Nov 10, 2006

pocahontas said:First off... THANKS for such a detailed reply, seriously, thank you...🙂

Honestly, I think a test would show I'm pregnant... if I had actually been pregnant for this long, but right now I'm just terrified, which is why I even suspected it... Because of the anxiety, I've spent the last few days reading everything under the sun about pregnancy, early symptoms, and all that... but I haven't found anything concrete, so I'm just spiraling... especially since most places say early symptoms are almost identical to PMS... so I probably just turned my PMS into pregnancy anxiety... hopefully it's just PMS...
Though I don't really know when those first signs start, or when they turn into the stronger symptoms that let me know my body is actually changing... or how it changes...
As for the pill, I was on it for two years... stopped six months ago after talking to my OBGYN because it was triggering migraines... I was in a stable relationship back then.... And the guy I did this with wasn't a stranger... we've known each other for years and are close friends... we wanted to try being more than friends, but realized pretty quickly that our friendship works better 🙂 I know that isn't an excuse for unprotected sex... but I'm certain he's healthy...

I don't see this as you lecturing me, just good advice, and I appreciate it...

Regarding the doctor... I've been meaning to go for a while, it's just hard to coordinate since I commute between two cities, and I'm only in the city where my doctor is located on weekends...

Truthfully... I really hope I'm not pregnant... I love kids and would love to have them one day... but I don't think it's time yet, I'm not in a position to have them, and I don't think I'm ready either...

Thanks again for the response... and the advice...
I'll let you know what happens 👍

Best,

I didn't mean to lecture you. Everyone knows their own business.🙂 I'm glad you took my post as advice rather than a lecture.
As for the gynecologist, don't be lazy about going. For instance, my doctor told me once that every woman—especially younger women—should get a Pap smear at least once a year, not to mention regular checkups. Try to organize your schedule and see her. It's not just about pregnancy; it's about general health.
Right now, I'd just recommend you calm down and stop obsessing over being pregnant, because by all accounts, you aren't. Your period could be late for any number of reasons; inflammation, hormonal shifts, a bacterial thing, maybe even stress. Don't let it scare you, I'm just pointing it out. I know my body, just like every woman does. You know yourself too, and you know when something feels off. That's why I suggest seeing the doctor ASAP, even if you already started your period.
They'll be able to tell you best what the issue is and why your cycle is so irregular.
GOOD LUCK and 😘

Dana Cooper6 Member

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#643 · Nov 10, 2006

granitefalcon46 said:My loves, thank you all so much. I really hope to hear some good news from you all soon too—that would truly make my day.
Just let me know how you're feeling after hearing this. I'm praying to God that everything stays on track and this pregnancy works out. But staying positive!!!!!

My last period was from October 2nd to the 8th.

OH MY GODDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD!!!
CONGRATULATIONS FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART!!!!
I truly wish you a smooth and easy pregnancy...

😘 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🎉

Don't even think about being anything but optimistic... Go grab a toy for the baby already, haha...😍 🤣

Hopefully Emma and I will be celebrating something like this soon too... hehe

Dana Cooper6 Member

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#644 · Nov 10, 2006

Elizabeth said:Thanks, ladies, for the replies; it’s driving me crazy having no one to talk to about this. I have to admit, I actually started hoping I was pregnant rather than not. I've already read a mountain of articles online... Thank God my boyfriend took the news so well, though I don't know what I'd do if he hadn't. Telling my parents is the worst part. My sister just got married two months ago, and there's probably another wedding and a baby coming soon... I have no idea where we'll find the money...

Hopefully we'll be celebrating with you soon too... Honestly, as long as you're okay and your man is on board, it's fine. The parents will come around eventually. You matter most right now, and if you were hoping for this pregnancy, then I am too.

I know how it feels. I thought I was pregnant myself (though I wanted it sooner, just not within the next year), and now I regret it. My partner was a little disappointed, so we agreed to try for a baby later, but now everything is up in the air and I don't know how I'll make it until 20. It's not even about the kids, really, it's more about 🙂 , hehehehehhee... 😂 🙂 😂
I told him last night that my hormones are still all over the place, and he just gave me this mischievous grin and said: "Well, we'll have a baby the first chance I get. We aren't jumping straight into three at once," 🤣 😍.
Immediately felt a weight lift off my chest, 😂

And don't stress about the money right now. Money always finds a way... especially for women in your situation, and if your parents are decent people, they won't turn you away regardless of their bank account. Sure, they might be frantic and angry for fifteen days, but by the sixteenth, Mom will be heading out shopping with you... 😘

Anyway, it sucks having no one to talk to. Coffee with a friend soon?
Ugh, you've got us. Feel free to vent and complain as much as you want...

P.S.: Any symptoms yet? When was your last period??? Let's do some math... 😘

P.P.S.: Ugh, just trying to aim these emojis... Uh... 😂

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#645 · Nov 10, 2006

Elizabeth, huge congratulations! 🙂
I honestly love this subforum... it’s like one person leaves and three more show up right away 😍
It's just cool—Jeffrey Cook55 actually went through the exact same thing and everything worked out perfectly in the end.
If the test says positive, then that's that. You're pregnant, the baby is growing exactly as it should, so just try to relax.
If you really want to be super prepared before sharing the news with anyone, maybe hang tight for another ten days or so.

Maria Nelson24 Member

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#646 · Nov 10, 2006

granitefalcon46 said:Ladies, I have an announcement.

I took a test this morning and saw two lines. I'm pregnant!!!!!!!!!!

Yeeeeeeeeeeesssssssss!!!!!!!!!🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂

Jeffrey Cook55 Member

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#647 · Nov 11, 2006

granitefalcon46 said:Hey everyone, thank you all so much. I really hope to be sharing some good news like this with you soon too. It would truly mean the world to me.
Just let me know how you're feeling after hearing this update. I'm praying to God that everything stays on track and that this pregnancy is successful. But I'm staying positive!!!!!

My last period was from October 2nd to the 8th.

Huge congratulations to you! I'll be keeping my fingers crossed for you through all nine months. 👍

Jeffrey Cook55 Member

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#648 · Nov 11, 2006

Elizabeth said:Thanks to all the women here for the replies. It’s driving me crazy feeling like I have nobody to actually talk to about this. I’ll admit, I’ve started hoping that I really am pregnant rather than just thinking it. I’ve already scrolled through a mountain of articles online... Thank God my boyfriend took the news so well; I honestly don't know what I would've done if he hadn't. The hardest part is going to be telling my parents. My sister just got married two months ago, and there's probably another wedding and then a baby coming soon... I just don't know where we're going to find the money...

Elizabeth, look, if you ever need to vent, please reach out—either here on the forum or via private message. You’ve probably already read my story here or in the unplanned pregnancy section. I know exactly how it feels when it seems like your entire world is collapsing, even while you're simultaneously feeling this overwhelming joy and having no idea how to process it. Things are looking up for me now, and I'm certainly not giving up. I see you're 23—I'm 25 and still grinding through one last stupid exam, so I totally get it. But everything works out eventually; it might happen fast or slow, but it happens when it's meant to. Seriously, if you want to chat, I'm here. Even if you're just around Chicago or the surrounding areas, we could grab a coffee if that helps lighten the load. Just a little "pregnant student" support group 😁
Don't worry too much about anything except the baby and yourself 😘

granitefalcon46 Member

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#649 · Nov 12, 2006

Hey ladies, as you all saw from my previous post, I've had a positive test.

I’m headed in for my very first OB-GYN appointment tomorrow. What should I expect? Is it even possible for them to confirm everything at this first visit, especially since I'll be starting my sixth week tomorrow?
I’m feeling a little jittery about the whole thing—I really don't want to deal with some situation where I have to wait another two weeks just for a doctor to actually tell me it's official. How does this process usually work? Is the home test I took enough to get the ball rolling, or am I going to need a mountain of evidence before they believe me? I'd love to hear how it went for all of you.

Benjamin Nelson8 Active Member

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#650 · Nov 12, 2006

granitefalcon46 said:Hey girls, as you already saw, I wrote that my test came back positive.

I'm heading in for my first OBGYN appointment tomorrow. What's the deal with those? Can they actually confirm the pregnancy at the very first visit even though I'll just be starting my sixth week tomorrow?
I'm a little jittery because I really don't want to have to wait another two weeks just for a doctor to tell me it's official. How does this whole process work? Is the home test enough, or am I going to need a million pieces of evidence? How was it for you all?

In my case, at 5 weeks, they could see the gestational sac, but no embryo yet, and my uterus was already enlarged.
If you're entering your 6th week, they should definitely be able to tell you—basically confirm—that you're pregnant.
You don't need any extra proof; just telling them the test was positive is plenty. 😘

They'll do a vaginal exam and an ultrasound, and if necessary, they might send you to the lab for blood and urine tests. They'll also likely refer you to Mayo Clinic to get your blood type, Rh factor, and hepatitis markers checked.
They'll walk you through everything, so don't worry.

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#651 · Nov 12, 2006

Benjamin Nelson8 said:When I was at five weeks, they could see the gestational sac, but there wasn't a visible embryo yet, though my uterus was already showing signs of enlargement.
If you make it to that six-week mark, they’ll be able to give you a definitive answer—basically confirming everything is moving along.
Honestly, you don't even need a mountain of proof; once you tell them the home test came back positive, 😘

They’ll do a vaginal exam and an ultrasound, and if needed, they might send you to the lab for blood and urine work. They’ll also likely refer you over to Mayo Clinic to get your blood type, Rh factor, and hepatitis markers checked out.
Everything will be laid out for you clearly, so try not to worry too much.

Thanks, Benjamin Nelson8! I just really hope they can confirm everything tomorrow so I'm not left hanging in limbo. I'm dying to share the news with everyone, but I haven't told a soul besides my absolute best friend. Now, I'm just sitting here waiting on those official results!!

Linda Hernandez15 Active Member

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#652 · Nov 14, 2006

I was digging around looking for some vitamin info, but I stumbled onto this instead—honestly, it looks like a lifesaver for anyone currently navigating the confusion of pregnancy or just prepping for it.
http://www.mameibebe.net/trudnoca/2004021637.htm

Benjamin Nelson8 Active Member

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#653 · Nov 14, 2006

Anna Ox said:Thanks Benjamin Nelson8, I just hope they confirm it tomorrow so I don't have to sit here waiting indefinitely. I really want to share the news with everyone, since I haven't told anyone yet besides my absolute best friend. Just waiting on those official results!!

I told my family right away after telling my doctor, but the girls over here found out first because the doctor was traveling—and that kind of news isn't something you just relay over a quick phone call.😍

If I hadn't heard it straight from the source, I would've lost my mind...🤣 🤣 🤣

Then the parents went and spread it to everyone else, some people even knew before their 8-week checkup.
We didn't buy the stroller until I was 10 weeks along.😬
I refuse to dwell on the negative outcomes; I keep telling myself I'm going to have a healthy, happy baby, and that honestly helps a lot... because you hear all kinds of horror stories out there... and I worry about everything.

crimsoncrane3 Member

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#654 · Nov 14, 2006

Linda Hernandez15 said:I was looking up some vitamins and stumbled upon this. It seems like a fantastic resource for any confused expectant parents out there.
http://www.mameibebe.net/trudnoca/2004021637.htm

Linda, did you post this in the wrong thread? Wasn't this meant for your new discussion about vitamins?

Benjamin Nelson8 Active Member

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#655 · Nov 14, 2006

Linda Hernandez15 said:I was looking up some vitamin info and stumbled upon this—it seems like a fantastic resource for any confused expectant mothers or dads-to-be
http://www.mameibebe.net/trudnoca/2004021637.htm

Based on this, everything is perfectly fine... which means we're totally normal 🙏 🙏 🤣 🤣

Linda Hernandez15 Active Member

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#656 · Nov 14, 2006

Nah, those are just symptoms for people in their first trimester. What actually counts as normal versus what’s a red flag?

crimsoncrane3 Member

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#657 · Nov 14, 2006

magic blue said:Actually, those sound more like early pregnancy symptoms. It’s worth checking what’s typical versus what isn't.

👍

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#658 · Nov 14, 2006

mandy said:At five weeks, they saw my gestational sac—no embryo yet—and my uterus was enlarged.
Once you hit the six-week mark, they can actually confirm the pregnancy for sure.
You don't need any more proof... just tell them the test came back positive. 😘

They saw my sac too, so now I'm just counting down the days until Sunday to make sure everything's fine. Two tests were positive.
I guess I'm officially part of this group of "dear" expectant mothers now...

Jacob Patel3 Newcomer

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#659 · Nov 14, 2006

Hey ladies, so I went to pick up my results today after heading over to the Schwarz lab yesterday for one last pregnancy test—and it’s POSITIVE!!! My partner already let all his friends know, and we told his family yesterday too, which was such a relief... they were incredibly supportive. On my end, I've only told one close friend so far, and we're planning to tell my parents this weekend since they don't live here in the city. Honestly, I am just dying to tell everyone, but telling my own family is actually what’s making me most nervous... I know deep down it shouldn't really matter how they react, especially since we aren't financially dependent on them or anything like that, but you know how it is—it would just be so much easier if I knew they'd be happy about it from the start.

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#660 · Nov 14, 2006

moon_child said:
P.S.: Are you noticing any symptoms yet? When was your last period??? Just trying to run some numbers here...😘

I’m honestly not even sure what qualifies as a "normal" symptom at this stage—it's all so subjective, isn't it? People say it feels pretty much like the lead-up to a period. For me, I get this really nagging ache in my lower back—right in that low spot—which is exactly how it feels right before my cycle starts... My last period was on October 7th.

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

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