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Talk about every stage of pregnancy, from early symptoms to preparing for birth.

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Am I?

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shelbyhope1019 · 27/07/2013 06:58

Okay, so I started bleeding today, my period isn't due for another week, and I'm not bleeding near as heavy as I normally do in the first day of my period, like, it isn't even covering a tampon(sorry lol) , and I'm not bleeding anymore, I could probably sleep without any protection. Also, me an my fiancé have had unprotected sex everyday, for a month , and I'm not on any type of birth control. I've been getting naseous , and dizzy, and I've had bad headaches, and I've been so sleepy! I could sleep all day. I've also had really bad mood swings for like two days, but my boobs aren't changing, and they hurt but not to bad. Idk what to think? Any ideas.

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Indith · 27/07/2013 07:20

So you are asking us if you are pregnant? I suggest you try doing a test once your period is due. Might be a little more reliable than a bunch of randoms on the internet.

A bit of spotting before you are due on can be the sign of implantation as the fertilized egg burrows into the lining of your uterus.

Your other symptoms are more likely to be random/stress/figment of your imagination as you are stressing about this as although some of those can be linked to early pregnancy if you are indeed pregnant then you have only just become pregnant with the implantation and the hormonal changes your body experiences have not yet begun. At the moment your hormone levels are just as they normally are in the lead up to your period and this won't change until after your period would normally have been due when instead of bleeding your body sustains hormone levels to support the pregnancy.

goodjambadjar · 27/07/2013 07:29

Like Indith said, you might not show a positive if you POAS now. Wait until you're due, just in case. Make sure you're drinking enough to help with the dizziness. I hope you are pg, if that's what you want, but best to be cautious, as it could go either way and it's very early days.

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shelbyhope1019 · 27/07/2013 07:37

I'm only 17 guys, so I'm super new at this ! And I'm not asking u if I'm pregnant, I wanted opinions on what to do. I live on my own with my fiancé and honestly have noone to go to about this kind of stuff, I just wanted help.

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goodjambadjar · 27/07/2013 07:56

Sorry Shelby I didn't mean to come across patronising, just going by my own experience. If you're only just spotting, you might have only just implanted, so your hormones might not have changed to the level where a test can pick them up.
Plus what you described sounds to me like my normal ovulation.

Do you want to be pregnant?

LittlePeaPod · 27/07/2013 07:57

Op your symptoms coud be the normal pre menstral signs. These are very similar to early pregnany signs but you are really early so your hormon levels won't be high enough to POAS. Are you and your DF trying for a baby?

I understand you want advice/help but not sure from your post what you would like to know. Are you asking us whether we think you may be pregnant due to your symptoms? When you say you want opinions on wht to do. What to do in what way? Lots of us happy to help but it would help to get a bit more clarity with regards what you want to know.

Hope you are well and good luck Op.

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shelbyhope1019 · 27/07/2013 08:11

If like ur opinion on wether or not u think its a possibility by my symptoms, if this is my period, it's a week early, and I'm not sure if that is a sign. And with the whole, do I want to be pregnant question, I'm honestly not sure, it wouldn't be totally heart breaking if I was

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JellyBeanDavey · 27/07/2013 08:18

Have you ever been on the pill or recently stopped? Like the others said, wait til you period is meant to be due, then take a test. If its a negative, and the symptoms carry on plus you still don't have a period, take another test or see your doctor.

LittlePeaPod · 27/07/2013 08:19

Well in that case. If you have been having unprotected sex then you could be pregnant but your symptoms could simply be pre menstral. When I discovered I was pregnant I didn't get any implantation spotting (bleeding) prior to getting a BFP. The only sure way of knowing is doing a POAS. And as mentioned above you are too early for your hormon levels to affect you that much if you are pregnant. Wait till your due date and do a pregnancy tests. It's the only sure way of knowing. I got a clear BFP on my period due date.

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shelbyhope1019 · 27/07/2013 08:21

A huge question of mine, is if this is an early "period" and it's super light, is it still a possibility for pregnancy, I've heard you could still have a period and be pregnant , but I'm not sure how true that is. Btw I appreciate all of you girls in put! I was so lost before now!

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shelbyhope1019 · 27/07/2013 08:23

Jellybeandavey, I've been on the pill, when I was like , 13. Lol. I haven't been on since, and I haven't had any other type of birth control either.

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LittlePeaPod · 27/07/2013 08:27

You cold get some implantation bleeding or a light period but the only way of knowing for sure is doing a pregnancy test when you are due. It's the only way of knowing for sure. Everything else is speculation and reading into symptoms hoping they are a sign of what people want. Everyone's experience is very different though.

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shelbyhope1019 · 27/07/2013 08:31

Thank u so much, now I know what to do from here! Just take a test when my period is actually suppose to be do. My period normally only lasts four days , so ill be done by the 28th if it is a light period, ill just test sometime next week! Ill definitely let you guys know the results!!!

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JellyBeanDavey · 27/07/2013 08:31

Have you been regular ever since? It is a possibility to bleed the whole way through, my auntie did. But light spotting is a symptom for implantation, which happens between 9-12 days passed ovulation so essential you could take a test, but it could lead to early disappointment if your hormones aren't high enough. It's up to you.

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shelbyhope1019 · 27/07/2013 08:31

I've also had some sniffles and my eyes have been watering a lot, idk if that is anything but I figured if throw it in.

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shelbyhope1019 · 27/07/2013 08:34

Jellybeandavey, I got regular about a year ago, bc I was running a lot, I ran high school track so that kind of knocked my regularity off a little, and then I stopped running, and got regular again, that's why being a week early is such a shock, I normally start within the 4th-6th of each month!

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Featherbag · 27/07/2013 08:47

Shelby, with the greatest respect you really, really need to be sorting out some contraception if you're (and your partner) are not 100% sure you want a baby. Have you discussed it? I really don't want to sound patronising so I hope I don't come across that way, but being fairly sure you wouldn't be heartbroken if you get pregnant isn't in the same league as actively wanting and trying to get pregnant. There's not just the pregnancy bit but the raising and being entirely responsible for another human being bit, and that lasts a lot longer. It's challenging, not just physically but emotionally and financially, and will test your relationship to its limits!

If you and your partner have considered allow the above and made a decision to actively try to get pregnant then I apologise, but your post makes me think this might not be the case!

goodjambadjar · 27/07/2013 08:48

You've only got a week to wait! I didn't have any implant spotting, but while we were trying I convinced myself every month that I had symptoms, so was disappointed until it finally happened.
I was fairly sure was by that point though! I tested when i was 4 days late. I know someone who had periods up to 5 months. she didn't understand why she was putting on so much weight!
Everybody is different, you could get all symptoms or none at all. I think you'll just have to wait. It could be your period turning up early, but at least you'll know by next week!

Natale28 · 27/07/2013 08:55

It's also possible to test before period is due with some tests - i used First Response 6 days before period due and got a faint positive then did another one 3 days before period due and got a BFP. Obviously you could test early and get a negative but just thought i'd add that you can test earlier if you want to.

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shelbyhope1019 · 27/07/2013 08:56

Goodjambadjar thanks for the support! Ur so enlightening!!!!

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shelbyhope1019 · 27/07/2013 09:00

Featherbag, I know there is a lot more to it, I raised my niece while my sister was deployed, I've been engaged since I was 16, I'm 17, turn 18 in October, me an my fiancé raised her on our own, with Moines help, my mom passed an I don't associate with my dad, which is why I turn to you ladies at this point with wanting help, my fiancé is 19 and he has a daughter, but she lives out of state, we have contemplated having a baby, in the next year or two, but not this early, if I am pregnant, we are prepared to raise the baby, I'm not prepared for labor lol! But like I said, we have talked about it.

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goodjambadjar · 27/07/2013 09:50

You seem older than your years and have taken in responsibility for another persons child, which is admirable. Have you made plans to finish school? There is so much to consider when having a child, we want to make sure you're ready in every way. x

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shelbyhope1019 · 27/07/2013 09:54

I take college and high school classes online, I am so mature for my age, I felt like I needed to baby sit everyone in school, haha. But I an dual enrolled in a cyber academy, and I graduate in December !

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Figgygal · 27/07/2013 09:57

If you don't know if you want to be pregnant why are you having unprotected sex?

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shelbyhope1019 · 27/07/2013 10:12

Bc that's my choice. Not everyone that gets pregnant has a planned pregnancy, I wasn't planned, and neither were the other four siblings I have, my niece wasn't planned, and I'm sure I'm not the only one who could POSSIBLY be pregnant with an unplanned child, not planning doesn't mean I am not gonna love it with all of my heart, and provide, for my child and give it the life I wish I had, and do better for it than I have done for myself. Yes unprotected sex is asking for trouble... But that is mine and my fiances choice ...

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islingtongirl · 27/07/2013 12:00

Of course it's your choice - but aren't you going to go through the same 'am i, aren't i?' Every month if you keep having unprotected sex? Unless you are happy with the continual uncertainty?

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