would someone be kind enough to help me..?

[fandango75]

hello,

my husband and i were ttc no 2 but changed our minds quickly due to medical and mental health on my part (long story) we have a lovely dc already.

my mental health was around being pregnant and our son was a suprise and i was referred under mental health while preggy.

my question is around likelehood of pregnancy at the moment (i have gone into some severe panic attacks at the reality of being pregnant and my HV suggested the other day i have counselling before getting peggy to avoid extreme issues as before.

so my question is this:
i am on a 33 / 34 day cycle.

1st day of LP was 28th aug.

Last monday tuesday and wednesday we had unprotected sex due to the fact that we were getting negative readings on the ovulation testing.

i had a freak out when we realised we may have misunderstood just how long sperm lasts.

so friday i got a smiley face on ovulation test.

yesterday i took levonelle.

will somebody with some expertise in this are be able to put my mind at rest that i am highly unlikely to be pregnant?

I have been having extreme anxiety these last 2 days and would like some reassurance.

my sister (scientifically trained) thinks its highly unlikely as does my hubby but would also like some advice from you all.

many thanks in advance, sorry if i sound like a loon, quite frankly i am.

Hello :)

Sorry you feel so anxious - I had a look at the calender - if you are on a 33 - 34 day cycle then to get a smiley face on friday MAY have meant you had ovulated a bit early in your cycle. Sperm can last for 5-7 days in the right conditions, and you have done the right thing in taking the levonelle, however it is only really effective for up to 3 days after sex. If you want to be really sure you have done everything possible to avoid a pregnancy - you can have a copper coil fitted for emergency contraception. This can be done up to 5 days AFTER ovulation - so if you do go down this route - tell the dr about your smiley face on friday or she may think you have not ovulated yet. You can call a local family planning clinic tomorrow and they can advise you further. I hope this helps a little xx

ok thanks so much - do you think i should do this as i really don't want to be pregnant will it hurt?

It is a really effective method of preventing a pregnancy. I think it is unlikely you are pregnant - but its not impossible, so if you really don't want to be then the copper coil is the way forward. I have never had a coil fitted before so not sure on the pain front - take some pain killers before hand just in case. Also once the coil is in - it can stay in and be your contraception for up to 10 years if thats what you want. Or if you do decide to TTc again, it can come out sooner xx but you need to get on the phone tomorrow to be within the time limit xx

I've had a coil fitted and got like heavy period style cramps later the in the day after my appointment but other than that it was fine. The procedure itself was not painful and pretty quick (just slight discomfort like a smear and the usual undignified position!) so don't worry about that. Was also excellent contraception as battery says. HTH you.