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Teen mom?
Hi. My name is Brooke, and I am 16 years old.
Long story short, I think I may be pregnant.
My last period was May 23May 29. On the 31, my boyfriend and I had unprotected sex.
Now, I don't have regular periods so I use an app and I've only got two months logged. But I trust it more than my own intuition because I'm lost.
When I'm on my period, that's it. I don't really get moody or pms or anything. The only thing is a few days before, I get a tell tale pimple. Large and in charge.
Well over the past few weeks, I've felt weird.
nausea in and out
terrible bloating
excess gas in both directions
heartburn and an overall feeling of food coming back up after I eat
a few headaches
dry mouth and nose
enlarged breasts one week I was going to trash a bra because it was too loose, a week later it fits perfectly
sore back muscles
god awful insomnia at night no sleep before 1:30 am and awful exhaustion during the day
The only one I didn't really get was frequent urination. Before a few weeks ago, I would pee in the morning, drink whatever, and not have to pee until I went to bed. But now, I pee 46 times a day. I never had urges, and now I do. It's not frequent as much as it is increased. Also, my tell tale pimple came and went...still nothing. Weird.
According to my app, my period is due on the 1st, in two days, more than a month from my last period. It also says I am 12dpo today. That puts me at 5 weeks and 2 days. I got a negative test at 9dpo and 12dpo. I don't know what the problem is...I technically haven't missed a period, but I feel like such crap...advice?
I am pro choice but would not choose abortion, or even adoption.
Long story short, I think I may be pregnant.
My last period was May 23May 29. On the 31, my boyfriend and I had unprotected sex.
Now, I don't have regular periods so I use an app and I've only got two months logged. But I trust it more than my own intuition because I'm lost.
When I'm on my period, that's it. I don't really get moody or pms or anything. The only thing is a few days before, I get a tell tale pimple. Large and in charge.
Well over the past few weeks, I've felt weird.
nausea in and out
terrible bloating
excess gas in both directions
heartburn and an overall feeling of food coming back up after I eat
a few headaches
dry mouth and nose
enlarged breasts one week I was going to trash a bra because it was too loose, a week later it fits perfectly
sore back muscles
god awful insomnia at night no sleep before 1:30 am and awful exhaustion during the day
The only one I didn't really get was frequent urination. Before a few weeks ago, I would pee in the morning, drink whatever, and not have to pee until I went to bed. But now, I pee 46 times a day. I never had urges, and now I do. It's not frequent as much as it is increased. Also, my tell tale pimple came and went...still nothing. Weird.
According to my app, my period is due on the 1st, in two days, more than a month from my last period. It also says I am 12dpo today. That puts me at 5 weeks and 2 days. I got a negative test at 9dpo and 12dpo. I don't know what the problem is...I technically haven't missed a period, but I feel like such crap...advice?
I am pro choice but would not choose abortion, or even adoption.
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Re: Teen mom?
If you get your period then please invest in reliable birth control like Depo, IUD or some other method in addition to condoms. 16 is too young to be taking chances like this. Really.
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12 DPO would be 3w5d bc 14 DPO is 4 weeks. So either your app is wrong or something else is up. The only way you will know if you are pregnant is if you take a test. If it says negative then you aren't pregnant or still too early. I'd keep taking tests every week. If you hit 60 days and you still haven't had a period, call your doc.
When you call your doc, get on some reliable birth control. Babies are cute and all but seriously you can wait for like another 10 years or so before enjoying that part of your life.
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Check out fertility friend, google cycle length, follicular and luteal phase length ::the phase before you ovulate and the one after you O::, etc. Everyone's cycle is unique but a lot of us follow similar patterns.
Knowing your cycle can help you avoid pregnancy or know if you've cut it close with unprotected sex close to your O date.
If you're getting neg pregnancy tests it's most likely you're just having a weird cycle with odd pms symptoms. Even if you haven't had them before they can always start up on a whim.
But there is always a chance you are pregnant. Keep testing and like the other ladies said, call your doc if you hit 60 days without a period.
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How very softly you tiptoed into our world, almost silently, only a moment you stayed. But what an imprint your footsteps have left upon our hearts. - Dorothy Ferguson
When I was 16 I had the weirdest cycles, there was no rhyme or reason to them. Birth control evened me out (and kept me from getting pregnant.)
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Certain things can be brought on my stress. If you're stressing that you're pregnant you're also going to become super in tune with your body and notice very single little difference, which in turn stresses you more... See what I'm saying?
I do wish you the best of luck, no matter which outcome you have. Definitely stick around if you are pregnant, there's a lot of info to be gleaned from these boards. I remember it helped immensely with my first to read that other women where experiencing the same symptoms and fears as I was.
My life, my love, my boys
DS: Liam born 8.30.10 at 35 wks (PPROM, Pre-E, C-Section)
DD: BFP 6.9.13, EDD 2.12.14, A/S 9.20.13... It's a Girl!
Adeline Leigh born sleeping 2.11.14 at 39 wks 6 days
How very softly you tiptoed into our world, almost silently, only a moment you stayed. But what an imprint your footsteps have left upon our hearts. - Dorothy Ferguson
Stress and diet can cause nausea and insomnia and heartburn. If you're having symptoms you would turn a test.
Take a test with your first urine of the morning on Monday. Then repeat weekly till you get your period.
If it makes you feel any better I am almost 15 weeks pregnant and had none of the "symptoms" you are describing. Hormonal changes trigger the symptoms, and if you aren't testing positive for the hormones than the "symptoms' that you are feeling are likely caused by something else. The heartburn and nausea can be from indigestion, and the insomnia could be because you're terrified you're pregnant.
TFMC 08.02.13 at 19+ weeks. Everyday I grieve for my little Olive.
You named all your "symptoms", but you didn't name the only one that is a guarantee - a positive home pregnancy test.
Your obgyn would do a quantitative hcg blood test to find out if you are producing hcg. They may even just do a urine test in their office which will just come up negative. Even if you call him/her and request this test they may very well decline the request because quite frankly you aren't that "late" (especially if you have irregular periods and do not track BBT) and you are not turning a home pregnancy test positive. Usually you have to go 60+ days without a period before an obgyn will consider intervention or see you.
If you don't believe any of the advice here, why did you come here seeking advice? It's almost like you want us to tell you that you're pregnant or yes, you can still possibly be pregnant. If you don't trust the scientifically sound information that you are receiving here, call your obgyn. End of story.
TFMC 08.02.13 at 19+ weeks. Everyday I grieve for my little Olive.
Which questions have I not answered?
TFMC 08.02.13 at 19+ weeks. Everyday I grieve for my little Olive.
Just then. Sorry.
Yes it does. Thank you.
I track so I can have a damn clue for my own personal benefit. If you honestly believe I'm trying to have a kid, you need to reevaluate not me. I don't give a *** what you buy or don't. I will continue to have sex for as long as I want to, as it does not affect you. Thank you for your concern...
My mom is actually going to put me on birth control. Thank you for understanding. I'm not trying to have a baby, I just have questions and want some sort of an idea for an answer.
Well then hopefully I'm good to go.
Those apps are useless.
If you don't have regular periods, then you're probably just in a longer cycle. If you've had 2 negative pregnancy tests, you're probably not pregnant or too early to tell. You can keep peeing on them if you want.
Since your urination has increased, maybe you should talk to your mother. You may have a UTI and need to be checked out.
Either way, you should probably talk to your mother. If you're sexually active, it might be time to start birth control. 16 is too young to be having babies. You have a lot of time for that!
Emma Kate - born 10.16.03 @ 29 weeks, weighed 1lb 13oz and 13.5" long.
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I don't think she's trying to get pregnant. Tracking her cycles has nothing to do with wanting to have a baby. Hell, I tracked mine before I was having sex and then I tracked them after to make sure I was being safe during my fertile time.
If anything I think she's just trying to find out what's going on with her body. I remember at sixteen I didn't have a clue as to the intricacies of fertility. I knew the basics and that was all.
She's going to continue having sex no matter what anyone tells her and honestly I believe she's trying to be responsible about it, so why not? Yes she should have been on bc, but it looks to me like she's getting ready to start with that. I think talking to her like this is only going to make a negative impact.
My life, my love, my boys
DS: Liam born 8.30.10 at 35 wks (PPROM, Pre-E, C-Section)
DD: BFP 6.9.13, EDD 2.12.14, A/S 9.20.13... It's a Girl!
Adeline Leigh born sleeping 2.11.14 at 39 wks 6 days
How very softly you tiptoed into our world, almost silently, only a moment you stayed. But what an imprint your footsteps have left upon our hearts. - Dorothy Ferguson
Lots of women had their period on the same exact day and are pregnant. Your pregnancy was confirmed with a pregnancy test, so yes, you are pregnant! She did NOT have a positive pregnancy test.
She was advised to call her doctor if she is still concerned. Some obgyns will not see a patient if their period is just a few days late, especially if they are in their teens, as abnormal cycles are prevalent. The urine pregnancy test given at a doctor's office is not more sensitive than the over the counter tests that one can purchase at a store. Usually obgyns want you to be 60+ days without a period before they will consider seeing you. You're not going to get a beta hcg because you are pretty much a week late and you feel like you could be pregnant despite negative hpts.
TFMC 08.02.13 at 19+ weeks. Everyday I grieve for my little Olive.
ok so now you are fishing for us to tell you are pregnant. Seriously. Keep testing. If the test says negative then you are not KU or its too early. You can talk yourself into thinking you are pregnant to the point where you can have symptoms. Google Hysterical Pregnancy. You're welcome.
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When i was a teen I had very irregular periods. I tracked them too. My shortest cycle was 12 days, my longest was 47 days. It was awful. But having tracked my periods for a year or two it was really easy to convince my parents and my Dr to put me on birth control pills. I loved BCPs and used them for almost 20 years.
As others said trust a pregnancy test.
If you are still negative, you might want to consider getting tested for a UTI/kidney infection. I have almost symptomless UTI's - only frequent urination. which means if I miss that I have one, it sometimes spreads to my kidneys - which causes lower back pain and a general feeling of being sick. Kidney infections re easy to treat but very serious if untreated, so its worthwhile to get tested for that (a simple urine test from a Dr).
Good luck.
Nope. Lots of teens have no clue about their cycles or about reproduction. Full grown women come onto TTGP asking if posters can tell if their gassiness means they're KU.
And the tone of OP's voice reminds me of the fear of two friends who were afraid they were pregnant.
I think she's scared and doesn't know a lot. She's learning though!
OP, it's your right to have a healthy sex life if you want. Make sure to get on a hormonal form of birth control. You'll feel better, be more regular, and have two forms of protection if you use condoms as well. Make sure you have regular GYN checkups.