I just wanted to thank everyone that answered my questions the other week, I am pregnant. I had a feeling I was...I just don't know where to start. Uhm...I took two tests yesterday and they were both positive... Hope everything is well with all of you. God Bless..

1. What type of birth control (Condoms, pills, pulled out) did you use, if any?
none. normally withdrawal method but I know he did not pull out the day I was ovulating.

2. Were there any problems with your protection (condom breaking, missing pills)?
he didn't pull out on the day I was ovulating (6/7/09)

3. Are you trying to get pregnant, or avoiding it?
not TRYING but not preventing it.

4. How many days are between the first day of one period and the first day of your next?
usually 30-32.

5. Any big changes which could change your cycle (major change in diet, exercise, new medication, new stress?)
nothing.

6. What was the month/day your last period started?
6/25/09

7. What date(s) did you have sex?
I know we had sex on 6/7/09 the day I was ovulating and he didn't pull out.

8. Where was ejaculation(in vagina, in condom, pulled-out)?
in vagina.

9. Is there anything else that makes you think you're pregnant?
My period is usually always on the same number day as the previous month or later. So I started on 5/25/09 last month, yesterday 6/21/09 I had a BIG cramp and the lightest spotting, just tan in color with a tiny TINY bit of pink smeared in. I put a tampon in thinking my period was starting and nothing for the rest of the day and today, still nothing. Implantation maybe?

My breasts are KILLING me.. normally before my period my nipples get very sensitive and hurt, but this time it's my boobs. I've been EXHAUSTED. to the point I can't even make it through the day.. I could fall asleep standing up. other than that, nothing major..

what do you ladies think? THANK YOU!! :D

I just wanted to thank all the ladies here that helped me 10 months ago..I had my baby girl on May 26th, 2 weeks early! She was a speedy little baby to implant, so its not surprising she was early too. Anyways, just wanted to thank you for all your help and info!

1. What type of birth control (Condoms, pills, pulled out) did you use, if any?

Condoms

2. Were there any problems with your protection (condom breaking, missing pills)?

Not that I was aware of

3. Are you trying to get pregnant, or avoiding it?

Avoiding

4. How many days are between the first day of one period and the first day of your next?

27 to 28

5. Any big changes which could change your cycle (major change in diet, exercise, new medication, new stress?)

Overseas traveling this month. Also a terrible yeast infection/ STI scare. But all that was after I should have ovulated.

6. What was the month/day your last period started?

5/17

7. What date(s) did you have sex?

5/30

8. Where was ejaculation(in vagina, in condom, pulled-out)?

In condom

9. Is there anything else that makes you think you're pregnant?

Just the late period. All sorts of possible symptoms, but they could just as easily be PMS for me (food cravings, lower back cramps, migraine w/nausea). Took a pregnancy test today, it was negative. But I know false negatives are possible, and the missing period still has me worried; I'm usually very regular.

1. What type of birth control (Condoms, pills, pulled out) did you use, if any?
I have an IUD in, but it was supposed to be replaced in April, so my OB/GYN told me it may not be effective after that date

2. Were there any problems with your protection (condom breaking, missing pills)?
See above.  (It was supposed to be replaced in April)

3. Are you trying to get pregnant, or avoiding it?
Kind of trying

4. How many days are between the first day of one period and the first day of your next?
I never have any clue - I never keep track of my periods

5. Any big changes which could change your cycle (major change in diet, exercise, new medication, new stress?)
Not really

6. What was the month/day your last period started?
I think it was April, but maybe a little later

7. What date(s) did you have sex?
Somewhat frequently since April (once a week), continuing to yesterday...

8. Where was ejaculation(in vagina, in condom, pulled-out)?
Always in the vagina

9. Is there anything else that makes you think you're pregnant?
Cramping in the abdomen, missed period, with VERY light spotting (keep in mind, while I *personally* have been on the IUD, I never missed periods - the IUD did not affect them in any way)  My first missed period was in March.  I noticed that I have to urinate ALL THE TIME, even though I ingest almost NO fluids.  My areolas look like they might be starting to get a bit darker (but not tender/swollen), some slight weight gain (only a pound or two), feeling more fatigued.  NO MORNING SICKNESS!

I posted a few days ago wondering if I was pregnant. And I had another question or two.

One of the symptoms of early pregnancy I've heard is that women just "know". Has anyone in this community been pregnant and explain that to me?

Update on my situation:

I'm starting to feel more tired during the day. Although the last sexual encounter was the 9th so if I am pregnant it wouldn't be very far along at all. No tenderness of my breasts and the nausea seems to pass once I eat so I think that's regular, but I experienced some lower back aching today and have had minor cramping throughout the last few days. Similar to period cramps, very minor, but I rarely get them. But just in case I've been waiting for a period to start, and nothing has happened.

The other peculiar symptom is not a fluttering in my repro area like one would feel later in a pregnancy nor is it really a tingling, but its a strange feeling. Something I've never felt before. Just a strange sensation. Sometimes it comes before minor cramping, sometimes all on its own. Has anyone had experience with a similiar feeling?

Thanks for any info. :)

1. What type of birth control (Condoms, pills, pulled out) did you use, if any? None - we are trying for a baby

2. Were there any problems with your protection (condom breaking, missing pills)? N/A

3. Are you trying to get pregnant, or avoiding it? We are trying - have been since January.

4. How many days are between the first day of one period and the first day of your next? 30

5. Any changes which could change your cycle (major change in diet, exercise, new medication, new stress?) No new stress, I had a chemical pregnancy in March and my first period from that was last month (May), but it was a normal period so nothing to report for any differences.

6. What was the month/day your last period started? Well my last full period I would count was 5th May, so I was expecting to come on on 4th June. I waited and did not have anything so I tested on both the 7th and 9th mornings, but had negatives. Then on the 11th and 12th I had the smallest amount of what I am not sure if it was period or not, but it was just more like dark discharge, and it was literally a kind of smear on the sani pad, then I had nothing at all, and then on the 15th (yesterday) I had another one tiny spot, again brownish and nothing to write home about, and yet I had nothing last night, and nothing today as yet.

7. What date(s) did you have sex? I last had sex on the 2nd June, as I was away for work, other commitments etc, but before that we were all through the month from 10th May - 2nd June, about 4 times a week.

8. Where was ejaculation(in vagina, in condom, pulled-out)? in vagina.

9. Is there anything else that makes you think you're pregnant? I never have had a period like this before, which leads me to think possibly it could be implantation bleeding (maybe I ovulated slightly later in the month etc etc), but then I am thinking why would it be spread over 2 days and then off for 2 and then back on for 1, maybe it can be? I don't know, but whatever I had was really light, I mean sure it looked a bit like blood but it was the browny stuff so maybe I just count this as a period. I haven't had my usual pms symptoms this month. Hmmm, if I haven't had anything else by a certain date, do you think I should take a test? If so when would be best? Or do you think I should leave it until next month? And if so when do I start thinking my fertile window is for this month?

1. What type of birth control (Condoms, pills, pulled out) did you use, if any? none. no condom..and he didn't pull out. im not on birth control.

2. Were there any problems with your protection (condom breaking, missing pills)? n/a

3. Are you trying to get pregnant, or avoiding it? i guess neither really, we aren't trying..and from now on he will be wearing a condom if i am not pregnant..the sex was unexpected and to this day i have no idea why he didn't pull out.

4. How many days are between the first day of one period and the first day of your next? 28 every month.

5. Any changes which could change your cycle (major change in diet, exercise, new medication, new stress?) nope!

6. What was the month/day your last period started? June 11th..it was an odd period. it lasted just about exactly 48 hours. not really heavy. i started thursday around 2pm. i had mild cramps on thursday afternoon. no cramps friday..which is odd for me because usually im confined to my bed the first 2 days because it hurts to move. saturday me and my best friend took her son to the beach..well i went to change my tampon around 2pm and i had completely stopped bleeding. for the rest of the day, i didn't bleed at all, not even spotting..i started back up on sunday morning and bled through the day..and stopped sunday night..now i have yet to start it back up. idk if this is a normal period for some people..but its been a really off period for me.

7. What date(s) did you have sex? may 29th & may 30th.

8. Where was ejaculation(in vagina, in condom, pulled-out)? in vagina.

9. Is there anything else that makes you think you're pregnant? ive been really tired lately..and i know that could be due to my odd period..but walking up or down stairs takes all of my energy. saturday night i had the oddest cravings but would change my mind in a minute..like i wanted french fries & a chocolate shake from mcdonalds..but when we got to mcdonalds it sounded disgusting..and still to this day i want to make cookies and cream pancakes..idk why haha but they sound amazing. my best friend seems to think im pregnant because my body is being the same way hers was when she was pregnant with both of her boys. i look disgustingly fat. and not that this really makes a difference but i'm a nanny and the 6 year old came up to me and she asked me if i was having a baby and i said "no why?" and she said "idk you just look different..like a mommy" i'm scared to take a test because i'm scared to see the results. before this sex i hadn't had sex in over 2 months which could be another reason for my f'd up body. anyways..your input is greatly appreciated!

1. What type of birth control (Condoms, pills, pulled out) did you use, if any?
I was on birth control (Sprintec) from February of 2009 to around May 29th, but I missed a lot of pills in the last pack I took and I kind of just stopped taking them all together. He didn't use a condom or pull out.

2. Were there any problems with your protection (condom breaking, missing pills)?
I missed pills all the time. I was really bad about taking them.

3. Are you trying to get pregnant, or avoiding it?
Avoiding it.

4. How many days are between the first day of one period and the first day of your next?
Usually around 26, probably.

5. Any big changes which could change your cycle (major change in diet, exercise, new medication, new stress?)
No.

6. What was the month/day your last period started?
After I missed a lot of pills in the last pack, on the 27th of May I started bleeding, but it wasn't as heavy as a normal period, so I'm not entirely sure what that was.

7. What date(s) did you have sex?
June 9th and June 12th.

8. Where was ejaculation(in vagina, in condom, pulled-out)?
The first time was in the condom, but I'm not sure if it broke or not. The second time was in my vagina.

9. Is there anything else that makes you think you're pregnant?
I know it's way too early to really tell, but I was just wondering if anyone knew of what my chances of getting pregnant from this might be. I'm really scared.

Thanks so much for your help, I really appreciate it <3

SURVEY

1. What type of birth control (Condoms, pills, pulled out) did you use, if any? None.

2. Were there any problems with your protection (condom breaking, missing pills)? N/A

3. Are you trying to get pregnant, or avoiding it? Avoiding.

4. How many days are between the first day of one period and the first day of your next? I'm on the heavier side, and have irregular periods due to what was formerly diagnosed as PCOS. However I still show symptoms of ovulating (that I might be misinterpreting) like higher sex drive and the change in cervix fluid consistency (ew, yes I know). So it seems slightly weird that I don't have a period but I still might be ovulating. Is that even possible?

5. Any big changes which could change your cycle (major change in diet, exercise, new medication, new stress?) Nope.

6. What was the month/day your last period started? Um, a couple months? Because of the lack of a period, is there anyway to chart my cycle because it seems like I don't even have one!

7. What date(s) did you have sex? June 9.

8. Where was ejaculation(in vagina, in condom, pulled-out)? Vaginal ejaculation.

9. Is there anything else that makes you think you're pregnant? I know that women can get pregnant even if they haven't had periods or have PCOS. Also, I haven't been on the pill or another sort of birth control in a long awhile.

Obviously after 19 days I will be taking a pregnancy test. It's just (obviously) slightly on my mind right now. And I still have 16 more days to worry about it.

Has anyone else been in a similar circumstance or been advised on the likelihood of a pregnancy?


Thanks for any input. :)

1. What type of birth control (Condoms, pills, pulled out) did you use, if any?
He has a vasectomy since 06. Was checked and "all clear" x2 way back then.
2. Were there any problems with your protection (condom breaking, missing pills)?
nope. it's always worked or "not worked" since then. no trouble
 Are you trying to get pregnant, or avoiding it?
Avoiding!
4. How many days are between the first day of one period and the first day of your next?
28 or 29. I'm never late.
5. Any changes which could change your cycle (major change in diet, exercise, new medication, new stress?)
not really.
6. What was the month/day your last period started?
5/12/09
7. What date(s) did you have sex ? all the time
8. Where was ejaculation(in vagina, in condom, pulled-out)?
in vagina
9. Is there anything else that makes you think you're pregnant?
Late period, extremely moody, and the biggest thing making me wonder is the tender breasts! The only time I ever got breast tenderness this bad I was on the pill. They feel exactly like they did when I was on the pill. Sometimes, right before my period would start (not on the pill), they would hurt and then it would start a few hours later. It was like down to a science. Now they have been hurting continuously for three or four days now and it's way worse than usual. I have already taken both first response and dollar tree tests that measure 25 units or whatever of the pregnancy hormone. both with first pee of the day, or very dark concentrated pee. They are all negative. I'd like to believe the tests but I fear I could be testing too early. I don't think I am but maybe I'm misinformed about when to test. This is so frustrating because obviously we do not want kids and I am going to get this taken care of. I've been an emotional wreck about it and I am not believing the negative tests at this point.

1. What type of birth control (Condoms, pills, pulled out) did you use, if any?
None
2. Were there any problems with your protection (condom breaking, missing pills)?
No
3. Are you trying to get pregnant, or avoiding it?
Avoiding!
4. How many days are between the first day of one period and the first day of your next?
31-32
5. Any changes which could change your cycle (major change in diet, exercise, new medication, new stress?)
no, not really
6. What was the month/day your last period started?
5/19
7. What date(s) did you have sex?
sexual contact - 5/26
8. Where was ejaculation(in vagina, in condom, pulled-out)?
Okay, so we didn't have penetrative sex and there was no ejaculation, but his penis did make a lot of contact with my vulva. I'm concerned because I've been getting a lot of contradictory information about the presence of sperm in pre-ejaculatory fluid. All action happened outside of the body and there was no semen involved.
9. Is there anything else that makes you think you're pregnant?
I had some very pink, very very light spotting on 6/8. This never happens and it is making me a little worried!

Thank you for your help!!

1. What type of birth control (Condoms, pills, pulled out) did you use, if any? None

2. Were there any problems with your protection (condom breaking, missing pills)? No

3. Are you trying to get pregnant, or avoiding it? We were seeing what happens. I'm now hoping I'm not as I lost my job.

4. How many days are between the first day of one period and the first day of your next? 28-30

5. Any big changes which could change your cycle (major change in diet, exercise, new medication, new stress?) Stress with moving and losing my job.

6. What was the month/day your last period started? May 12, 2009

7. What date(s) did you have sex? May 24th is the one I'm concerned about

8. Where was ejaculation(in vagina, in condom, pulled-out)? In vagina

9. Is there anything else that makes you think you're pregnant? I'm just worried. I was pregnant in March and miscarried. We weren't avoiding because we thought my job was stable and then I lost it. We only had sex once during the 'fertile window' I think. I also take my temps and they've stayed up so far. I would think my period should arrive tomorrow or tuesday. I'm hoping my temps drop drastically tomorrow.

1. What type of birth control (Condoms, pills, pulled out) did you use, if any? The mini pill, Jolivette and condoms always

2. Were there any problems with your protection (condom breaking, missing pills)? No

3. Are you trying to get pregnant, or avoiding it? Avoiding

4. How many days are between the first day of one period and the first day of your next? 28-32

5. Any big changes which could change your cycle (major change in diet, exercise, new medication, new stress?) I've been stressed the entire month of May and was also sick for most of the month with a terrible cold, used Ricola cough drops, and was then diagnosed with bronchitis mid-May and took a Z pack.

6. What was the month/day your last period started? April 17, 2009

7. What date(s) did you have sex? May 3, 9, 23, 24

8. Where was ejaculation(in vagina, in condom, pulled-out)? In condom

9. Is there anything else that makes you think you're pregnant? I just think I'm under a lot of stress and guess just need some reassurance. I realize it's entirely possible that I either didn't ovulate or did so very late, and I'm just really stressed about it. Sorry for being so, so crazy and paranoid!

Thanks in advance for dealing with my paranoia!!

1. What type of birth control (Condoms, pills, pulled out) did you use, if any? IUD

2. Were there any problems with your protection (condom breaking, missing pills)? IUD fell out a week ago

3. Are you trying to get pregnant, or avoiding it? We're really not preventing it since the IUD expelled

4. How many days are between the first day of one period and the first day of your next? I haven't had a period in almost a year due to my IUD

5. Any changes which could change your cycle (major change in diet, exercise, new medication, new stress?) Without the IUD my cycle should be normal

6. What was the month/day your last period started? June 20th 2008

7. What date(s) did you have sex? Every day for the last 4 months just about

8. Where was ejaculation(in vagina, in condom, pulled-out)? Vagina

9. Is there anything else that makes you think you're pregnant? I have slightly sore breast, nausa, headaches, fatigue, cravings


I took a test but it came back negative, but it could be too soon, and the test was from the dollar store. Also took it in the afternoon.

1. What type of birth control (Condoms, pills, pulled out) did you use, if any? none

2. Were there any problems with your protection (condom breaking, missing pills)? haha no...

3. Are you trying to get pregnant, or avoiding it? we weren't preventing but not 'actively' trying either. Married 5 years and already have a 15 mo old. We seeing how things happen really.

4. How many days are between the first day of one period and the first day of your next? I'm a regular cycle kinda gal..so 28? sometimes 29?

5. Any changes which could change your cycle (major change in diet, exercise, new medication, new stress?) if I'm not on any kind of BC then nothing really

6. What was the month/day your last period started? May 12th

7. What date(s) did you have sex? May 18,19, 24,25,26, 29

8. Where was ejaculation(in vagina, in condom, pulled-out)? Vagina.

9. Is there anything else that makes you think you're pregnant? Sore breasts majorly, lower back aches that radiate like PMS cramps, exhaustion, nausea at night and after working out??


I think the earliest I can test is this Friday? *crosses fingers*

1. What type of birth control (Condoms, pills, pulled out) did you use, if any? Loestrin 21. I started taking the pill 3 months ago and pretty much bled on and off for all 3 months.

2. Were there any problems with your protection (condom breaking, missing pills)? I didn't take my pills at the same time daily. Sometimes an hour. Sometimes 5+ hours.

3. Are you trying to get pregnant, or avoiding it? Avoiding.

4. How many days are between the first day of one period and the first day of your next? I've been on my period since March(since starting Loestrin). Husband came home from Iraq for R&R and period stopped shortly after sexual intercourse(some spotting).

5. Any changes which could change your cycle (major change in diet, exercise, new medication, new stress?) Stress and less exercise.

6. What was the month/day your last period started? Mid-March.

7. What date(s) did you have sex? Mostly daily. May 14-29.

8. Where was ejaculation(in vagina, in condom, pulled-out)? Vagina.

9. Is there anything else that makes you think you're pregnant? Sore breasts.


*My period is due in 4 days. I've taken 2 early result pregnancy tests already. Both negative.

1. What type of birth control (Condoms, pills, pulled out) did you use, if any? Nada

2. Were there any problems with your protection (condom breaking, missing pills)? N/A

3. Are you trying to get pregnant, or avoiding it? TRYING

4. How many days are between the first day of one period and the first day of your next? It varies..if I get one at all. For example: My 1st of 2009 wasn't until March 20th. Then I got one in April.

5. Any changes which could change your cycle (major change in diet, exercise, new medication, new stress?) Not to my knowledge...

6. What was the month/day your last period started? April 18

7. What date(s) did you have sex? Well I got my first positive OPK on Monday so we had sex May 4, 5, and 6th

8. Where was ejaculation(in vagina, in condom, pulled-out)? Vagina

9. Is there anything else that makes you think you're pregnant? My breasts hurt but I was told it could be from ovulation though I am worried it is just a period symptom.

1. What type of birth control (Condoms, pills, pulled out) did you use, if any? None

2. Were there any problems with your protection (condom breaking, missing pills)? N/A

3. Are you trying to get pregnant, or avoiding it? Trying

4. How many days are between the first day of one period and the first day of your next? Usually about 28-30, but my periods have been off lately.

5. Any big changes which could change your cycle (major change in diet, exercise, new medication, new stress?) Not a major change in diet, just decided to stop eating out of the vending machine at work and be more careful about what I'm putting in my mouth.

6. What was the month/day your last period started? April 12th

7. What date(s) did you have sex? I can't tell you the specific dates, because we had sex pretty much from the time my period ended up until now..about every other day.

8. Where was ejaculation(in vagina, in condom, pulled-out)? In vagina

9. Is there anything else that makes you think you're pregnant? It's too early to tell (I think), but I was just wondering if it's possible. I have ovulation predictors, but every time I took one the lines didn't match up correctly. One was always darker than the other. I also think I might have waited too long to take them too.

Please THANK the people who take the time to help you.

 1. What type of birth control (Condoms, pills, pulled out) did you use, if any?  None

2. Were there any problems with your protection (condom breaking, missing pills)? N/A

3. Are you trying to get pregnant, or avoiding it? Just started trying last month! :)

4. How many days are between the first day of one period and the first day of your next? 25/26 days

5. Any big changes which could change your cycle (major change in diet, exercise, new medication, new stress?)  I'm moving across the country in two days and I'm stressed, but it hasn't caused any problems with my cycle so far.  Things like that don't typically throw me off.

6. What was the month/day your last period started? 4/2

7. What date(s) did you have sex? 4/11, 4/13 , 4/16, and 4/18

8. Where was ejaculation(in vagina, in condom, pulled-out)? in vagina

9. Is there anything else that makes you think you're pregnant?  I've been nauseous feeling every day since the 17th, I've been exhausted, and I've had what seems like nonstop heartburn for three days now, and I don't typically get heartburn because I make sure and eat right.

Thank you so much for your time!  I really hope I'm pregnant. :)

I had posted a week or so ago about having some pregnancy symptoms, and no period since Christmas, well I finally was able to get my blood work done today and Im just curious if anyone could list some symptoms that could point to pregnant that arnt always listed online. Im still coming up with negative test and they wont know for a few days.

The ones that stand out to me really is just the no Period, always being tired, peeing some what more, sore boobs....so Im just curious.

Thank you

1. What type of birth control (Condoms, pills, pulled out) did you use, if any?
None. The husband and I just stopped using VCF in March.
2. Were there any problems with your protection (condom breaking, missing pills)?
N/A
3. Are you trying to get pregnant, or avoiding it?
We haven't yet started having multiple rounds of sex on my ovulation days, but we're certainly not avoiding it.
4. How many days are between the first day of one period and the first day of your next?
26
5. Any changes which could change your cycle (major change in diet, exercise, new medication, new stress?)
None I can think of.
6. What was the month/day your last period started?
March 22
7. What date(s) did you have sex?
March 30, April 4
8. Where was ejaculation(in vagina, in condom, pulled-out)?
In vagina
9. Is there anything else that makes you think you're pregnant?
I spotted some very dark blood on April 15/16. My period was supposed to arrive April 17, but I haven't had any bright red blood or tissue. I took a HPT this morning (Answer brand) and the "pregnant" line showed up faintly. I think I'm just in a state of disbelief. My main question is regarding the blackish menses I experienced last week. Even though I have bled some, could I be pregnant?