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Could I Be Pregnant? (Sorry It's So Long!! )

3 posts on this thread and the last post was on September 11th, 2009 4:13 PM
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kell85 - September 6th, 2009 10:53 PM
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Hey! I want to know what others think about what I've been experiencing lately...Okay here's my story.

Let's start off with.... I just turned 24 yo, I'm a larger girl and my period has never really been "normal." For the past couple of years, off and on, I've been taking BC pills. The gyno told me that my chances of being able to have a baby were slim and my boyfriend and I agreed that if we were to conceive, that would be great. (We're up for whatever happens basically. Whether we do or not is fine.) A few months ago, I pretty much stopped taking BC pills at all. My period became somewhat regular for a couple months. Two months ago (I was living with roommates and couldn't handle it anymore) I moved (with my boyfriend). Since then, I've gained about 10lbs. It was a very stressful time and I haven't really thought that I've been overeating, but like I said, being stressed, I didn't really care. That was my first "sign". Next, I haven't had a period since July 14th (last day). I've been getting headaches nearly every day. I seem to have fluttering sensations in my stomach. At almost the same time every night (around 9pm-12pm), I become very naseous. (My boyfriend works third shift and I go to school, so we're both up late at night and sleep most of the day). I haven't thrown up yet, but then again, I usually just stay very still until it passes. I also have cravings for somethings I hardly ever eat...like meatloaf...yeck. My lower back has been hurting a lot lately and I've also become quite emotional. (Ex...I went to a local butcher shop to buy meatballs...when I came out, a farmer had a cow in trailer....I bawled like a baby for 2 hours...not typical of me! lol!) I've taken 2 pregnancy tests and both were negative. I'm considering going to a doctor to have a blood test done, but if anyone knows of anything else that might be possible, please let me know!! Thanks!!


Grandpa Viv - September 7th, 2009 9:04 AM

There is disagreement on whether being overweight can mask the results of pregnancy tests. IMO, you have enough exposure and early signs that pregnancy is still a possibility. A blood test or gyno visit would be a good idea. Good luck!


kimberly - September 11th, 2009 4:12 PM

Pregnancy is a possibility, but you said you are overweight and have irregular cycles, both are a rd flag for pcos (polycystic ovarian syndrome) this is basically cyst on your ovaries and can cause fertility issues. Why did your Dr.tell you you might not be able to concieve? I would look up pcos and see if the symptoms fit you.


kimberly - September 11th, 2009 4:13 PM

Sorry...red flag. lol!