Worried I may be pregnant

[FINFAN]

I agree, spend the $10 and get the test...a few years back I had a similar scare, only it was like facing staring a second family as my youngest is 11! Would've accepted the news, but not seeing the stick turn blue was a huge relief. I am still not sure what caused the delay, but I do know stress has affected my cycle a lot over the years...I pretty much just call it the "curse"...and hope the change is coming soon!
Please update if you choose to....and as the others have posted, while this is not the most preffered time for a pregnancy, it can be a blessing.


Pam

 

[LvsTnk]

I strolled 2 little ones to DH's graduation from college tough times for sure but we laugh about it now!!

I bet it's stress...take the test and get some rest

 

[Tigger&Belle]

Edit: This is Barb D, logged in as DD.

Phew, as a mom to a few teenagers, I'm relieved!

 

[Freyja]

Take the test, it makes it so much easier to deal with the rest. Maybe you don´t even have to deal with anything at all.

I certainly know what you´re going through. Although I wasn´t married to my husband at that time and had only been dating him for 2 months!!!

I was pregnant, we were both in school, both finished, went on to graduate school, had another baby and got married while we were at it, moved abroad, had two more and have now been happily married for almost 9 years.

Wishing you luck with whatever the outcome is.

 

[MosMom]

You sound like me. I got pregnant with my daughter shortly after we were married and my husband was also in college. Things worked themselves out and we made it. She just turned 8 and I can't imagine life without her so just in case you are...it won't be the end of the world, it will just seem like it for a little bit.

 

[noodle7729]

Well, good news I took the test and it's negative. Thank you so much for the support. Now I just need to get rid of some of the stress in my life.

Jamie

 

[s&k'smom]

Glad it worked out for you. Take care.

 

[coolmom99]

Why would you, or anyone else, post something like this on a discussion board? And if that's not bad enough, someone had to chime in and also add how many times they had been intimate with their spouse that month? This is something to be discussed with a close friend or family member, not hundreds of strangers. This is the type of thread that should be closed, way before some of the others that have been shut down recently.

Flame away, just my 2 cents.

 

[jenm2878]

Why would you, or anyone else, post something like this on a discussion board? And if that's not bad enough, someone had to chime in and also add how many times they had been intimate with their spouse that month? This is something to be discussed with a close friend or family member, not hundreds of strangers. This is the type of thread that should be closed, way before some of the others that have been shut down recently.

Flame away, just my 2 cents.

Sometimes it's easier to talk to strangers about personal matters then someone you know.

 

[LvsTnk]

No way in heck I'd be telling any close family members of mine that story. I could just hear it and feel the cold stares.

 

[Davids-Coco]

Talking to family about things like this can sometimes create MORE stress. Before you know it, they are talking about what you are going to do with the baby and how you are going to raise it and where you will spend the holidays.

I was there, not pretty. Besides 35,000 strangers can't be wrong!

Glad it all worked out for you!

 

[6_Time_Momma]

Why would you, or anyone else, post something like this on a discussion board? And if that's not bad enough, someone had to chime in and also add how many times they had been intimate with their spouse that month? This is something to be discussed with a close friend or family member, not hundreds of strangers. This is the type of thread that should be closed, way before some of the others that have been shut down recently.

Flame away, just my 2 cents.

Trust me, this is nothing compared to some of the things that gets discussed here!

OP, glad it worked out for you!

 

[TottenKing]

Jamie, it sounds like you're pretty careful. Hopefully this experience will help you not panic if it happens again. Remember...stress can mess with your cycle, too. (You mentioned the stress in your life.)

And, although I think a planned pregnancy is the best scenario, I've never known a single woman who, no matter how distraught at the news of an unplanned pregnancy, wasn't beside herself with happiness by the time that sweet child arrived. To be clear, I'm not doing the whole rose-colored glasses thing, here. I'm pretty much only talking about married women...but don't think I'm knocking single mothers...(read on).

My mom, though, was 17 and unmarried when she became pregnant with me (apparently the 70's were a little crazy) and that was some tough going. I'd like to think it worked out pretty well, though and through her experience I became a woman who is independent and capable but also warm and kind. (Thanks, mom!)

Anywho...enough of my musings on motherhood and daughterhood. What was the topic, again? Oh, yes!! Jamie, don't sweat it too much next time. All that cheesy stuff is true....whatever doesn't kill us only makes us stronger...life (or, God, if you're so inclined) will never give you more than you can handle.

Peace and happiness to you, sister, and good luck to you and your husband on your journey!

 

[goofygirl]

Why would you, or anyone else, post something like this on a discussion board? And if that's not bad enough, someone had to chime in and also add how many times they had been intimate with their spouse that month? This is something to be discussed with a close friend or family member, not hundreds of strangers. This is the type of thread that should be closed, way before some of the others that have been shut down recently.

Flame away, just my 2 cents.

Why did you opt to open the thread if you don't like the subject matter?

 

[Jillpie]

Why would you, or anyone else, post something like this on a discussion board? And if that's not bad enough, someone had to chime in and also add how many times they had been intimate with their spouse that month? This is something to be discussed with a close friend or family member, not hundreds of strangers. This is the type of thread that should be closed, way before some of the others that have been shut down recently.

Flame away, just my 2 cents.

When I joined the Dis back in 2002, I felt the exact same way as you.(check my tag) I see that you are new here. If you stick around, you'll probably feel the same way. I have completely changed my mind since the very beginning. As much as I still don't share my most intimate details of my life, it feels great that I can do so if I really needed to. So thats what some people can do here, thats all. It also feels terrific if you've been thru the same problem as the poster and can truly reach out and provide some much needed help. Welcome to the Dis, by the way. Trust me, it grows on ya.

 

[Jeanny]

Why would you, or anyone else, post something like this on a discussion board? And if that's not bad enough, someone had to chime in and also add how many times they had been intimate with their spouse that month? This is something to be discussed with a close friend or family member, not hundreds of strangers. This is the type of thread that should be closed, way before some of the others that have been shut down recently.

Flame away, just my 2 cents.

WOW!!!!

 

[jfulcer]

Flame away, just my 2 cents.

I'm not sure why some people feel the need to criticize other people for sharing something they are obviously comfortable sharing. You will find many sorts of people here on the DIS - some that are VERY open, some that are closed and you really don't have a clue. And a few consider a lot of others here on the DIS 'friends' - and a friend is someone you confide in. What's different asking the question here than asking your neighbor in the line at the grocery store? There's a good chance that 10-15 other people can hear you there. Not all 60,000 members will open this thread.

I could post a thread asking for anyone to chime in who's life I've touched while being here on the DIS and I'd bet there would be people that post that I don't even know I touched (good idea, I might try that). The DIS is an online 'Community' of friends. That's why you see all the posts, because we can all relate to the OP and her stress and concern.

Thread locked? Naw, bring it on!

I'd really like to know from the OP - 3 forms of birth control at one time? Wow, that's a lot of stress right there by itself.

 

[jfulcer]

Besides 35,000 strangers can't be wrong!

I thought it was 60,000 now...

ALEX!!!! What's our count???? Alex?????

 

[LoveWDW]

I am glad that it worked out the way you hoped.

As for posting this kind of topic, I like that there is a place we can come and remain anonymous if we wish and talk about things that we worry about.

 

[nwdisgal]

Why did you opt to open the thread if you don't like the subject matter?

ITA. Good point.

This board is called the Community board for a reason and last time I checked we were a free country, although there are people on here who would like to throw us back to the Dark Ages.