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Not Knowing You Are Pregnant- The First Three Weeks

2 posts on this thread and the last post was on July 21st, 2007 2:27 PM
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julesk - July 18th, 2007 2:12 AM
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I stopped taking the pill 2 1/2 months ago after being on it for ten years. I haven't gotten a peroid yet, but i did have very sore breasts, cramping and dizzyness for 2 weeks, but now nothing. My concern is knowing when i'm going to ovulate or when i'm going to get my period, and if i do get pregnant but think think i still have 'post pill ammenorhea', then how do i know when to take the pregnancy test? Stop drinking coffee? stop drinking the afternoon beer? Start taking the right vitamins? and start treating my body like i am pregnant? I never really thought that it would be so worrysome!

Chris1975 - July 20th, 2007 6:46 AM

Hi there, Take a pregnancy test if you keep having those symptoms just to confirm yes or no, and id recommend stop drinking daily anyway if you are ttc...Sometimes it can take a few months for your body to get back into the swing of things after being on the pill. Limit your coffee intake (and other caffiene ie: coke, tea, choccy) to 1-2 cups a day at most or stick to decaff. See your dr if your worried.


diem - July 21st, 2007 2:27 PM

Jules, if you are actively ttc it's a good idea to start taking prenatals now. Also, you can still drink coffee even while pg....just make sure you start limiting it. 1 cup a day is fine. I know there is more info on caffeine out there...I just don't know the specifics. As long as you don't drink every day, I'd say that it's ok to have a cocktail here and there. Once you find out your pg I'd stop....but that's just me. Other's will argue that it's ok once in a while, but I won't take the chance. Everything in moderation is ok while you ttc. Once your pg, consult your physician to get their opinion on your diet.