17 years old, confused?

helenabee · August 2011

My doctor called me and told me I was almost three weeks pregnant. I didn't ask for a pregnancy test, and he didn't know me and my fiance (boyfriend at the time) were even having sex but I recently got a blood transfusion for my leukemia and I suppose when they tested my blood they noticed my hCG levels were high. However I have people who are telling me that there is no way my doctor could have known I was pregnant that early. Is it possible to know that early or is my doctor mistaken in some way? He was even able to tell me when I had sex and he was only off by a day.

pink100 · August 2011

::sitsbackandgrabspopcorn::

CAMbaby · August 2011

I am guessing he asked you when your LMP was and from that he would be able to tell you about when you conceived. Three weeks seems VERY early for a positive pregnancy test though but since it was a blood test, maybe it was super sensitive! I wonder if you mean 3 weeks pregnant as in 3 weeks since LMP or as in 3 weeks since conception (which would make more sense with the positive test).

Beth1104 · August 2011

pink100:
::sitsbackandgrabspopcorn::

Ha! I'm confused by her post.

salt78 · August 2011

At < 3 weeks of pregnancy, there wouldn't be a "high" level of HCG in your system. It's possible that you could have a low level in your blood at that point (blood tests would pick up HCG before a pregnancy test would). Why don't you go to the store and buy an HPT?

And after giving you this information, how did the doctor want to proceed? I'm sure he didn't just go "welp, you're pregnant! see ya!"

helenabee · August 2011

I mean 3 weeks since conception and yes he did ask me when my LMP was. I'm confused but all I can do is believe him right? So what do I do just wait and see?

salt78 · August 2011

helenabee:
I mean 3 weeks since conception and yes he did ask me when my LMP was. I'm confused but all I can do is believe him right? So what do I do just wait and see?

Make a prenatal appointment and start taking prenatal vitamins.

ETA: And ditto what Cam said. You are more like 5 weeks along.

CAMbaby · August 2011

helenabee:
I mean 3 weeks since conception and yes he did ask me when my LMP was. I'm confused but all I can do is believe him right? So what do I do just wait and see?

Alright so if it is 3 weeks since conception, you are considered 5 weeks pregnant (measured from your LMP). Your levels are definitely high enough to be measured then and if you take a pregnancy test, I am sure you will get a positive. Did he make a follow up appointment with you or give you any kind of counseling and/or discuss your options?

Marinewife81 · August 2011

helenabee:
I mean 3 weeks since conception and yes he did ask me when my LMP was. I'm confused but all I can do is believe him right? So what do I do just wait and see?

If you actually are pregnant, come over to the April board. There's another 17-year old who I'm sure will be glad to know she's not alone.

mben1119 · August 2011

helenabee:
I mean 3 weeks since conception and yes he did ask me when my LMP was. I'm confused but all I can do is believe him right? So what do I do just wait and see?

Why would your doctor lie to you and tell you that you're pregnant when you're not? That makes absolutely no sense.

helenabee · August 2011

Ha no he didn't do that. He wants me to come back to do another pregnancy test and he took me off one of my meds which is why I'd like to know if its even possible for me to be pregnant so that if I'm not I can continue taking what I need to get better. He also mentioned me considering abortion but I'm pretty sure he understands thats not an option for me

LilyPotter218 · August 2011

helenabee:
Ha no he didn't do that. He wants me to come back to do another pregnancy test and he took me off one of my meds which is why I'd like to know if its even possible for me to be pregnant so that if I'm not I can continue taking what I need to get better. He also mentioned me considering abortion but I'm pretty sure he understands thats not an option for me

There are some medications that are just not safe for a pregnant woman. It does not mean you can not get pregnant while taking them.

helenabee · August 2011

Exactly he wouldn't lie to me but that doesn't mean that he couldn't be mistaken somewhere right?

helenabee · August 2011

Could you link me to it? I'm still trying to figure out how to use this site. I'd like to know I'm not alone

LilyPotter218 · August 2011

helenabee:
Exactly he wouldn't lie to me but that doesn't mean that he couldn't be mistaken somewhere right?

He is likely right, and it was confirmed with a blood test.

I was wary to believe a HPT, but if a Dr. told me I'd be pretty convinced...

mben1119 · August 2011

helenabee:
Ha no he didn't do that. He wants me to come back to do another pregnancy test and he took me off one of my meds which is why I'd like to know if its even possible for me to be pregnant so that if I'm not I can continue taking what I need to get better. He also mentioned me considering abortion but I'm pretty sure he understands thats not an option for me

Maybe he brought up abortion since you said you have leukemia and maybe some of the meds you need to keep you alive would be bad for a baby.

kiarstin · August 2011

Its very doubtful he is mistaken I would make a prenatal appointment and get some vitamins, don't drink and look online for your not eat list. Go ahead and buy a pregnancy test and take one if you want confirmation, take it in am(get a pack of two) if that one doesn't work wait a week and try again!

raceyrae · August 2011

helenabee:
Exactly he wouldn't lie to me but that doesn't mean that he couldn't be mistaken somewhere right?

If blood test results show you're pg, you're pg.

melisa.hesson · August 2011

HCG levels don't generally lie, so its highly HIGHLY unlikely that there is a mistake here. You mentioned you had a blood transfusion for leukemia - I'm assuming your doc talked to you about how the pregnancy would affect your healing process from that. If the meds you're talking about are for your cancer, and you can't take them if you're pregnant, I think aborting the pregnancy may be the safest thing for you. I'm no means "pro-abortion", especially for teens who just happen to have unprotected sex, but when it comes down to the life of the mother, or the life of the baby, its a critical decision.

I wish you the best, but urge you strongly to have an in-depth discussion with your doctor about what this really means.

JhawkCE · August 2011

You need to sit down with your parents TODAY, because of your illness you don't have the luxury of waiting until later to discuss this with them.

CAMbaby · August 2011

mabenner1:
helenabee:
Ha no he didn't do that. He wants me to come back to do another pregnancy test and he took me off one of my meds which is why I'd like to know if its even possible for me to be pregnant so that if I'm not I can continue taking what I need to get better. He also mentioned me considering abortion but I'm pretty sure he understands thats not an option for me

Maybe he brought up abortion since you said you have leukemia and maybe some of the meds you need to keep you alive would be bad for a baby.

My thoughts exactly. Make sure you discuss everything with your doctor and let your ob know what meds you are taking - if at all possible, see if you can get your doctor and your ob to communicate about what kind of meds will be best for you (and baby) since yours are special circumstances. Also, do you have a good support network (family)? You may need people even more because you are so young and also dealing with a serious illness at the same time!

And I am not sure I have said it yet - but congratulations!

Lelo3 · August 2011

I was just going to say this

helenabee · August 2011

It really just me, my siblings, my fiance and future mom in law but I know they'll all have my back on this. And thanks! Just wish this could have been under safer, less life-threatening conditions

Lelo3 · August 2011

https://community.thebump.com/cs/ks/forums/10804555/ShowForum.aspx here is the April Board or scroll down on the left to April Mom 2012 and click on it there is another 17 year old in this group

helenabee · August 2011

Well I'm slightly lacking on that front, no parents to tell (thank god). My older brother is my legal guardian and he knows already, my fiance told him

helenabee · August 2011

Thanks!

PALGal · August 2011

pink100:
::sitsbackandgrabspopcorn::

This thread sure didn't go as you thought, did it?

jeffsjayme · August 2011

I gotta imagine that with a leukemia patient, they're running some pretty heavy duty blood tests.

If you were having unprotected sex, you could easily be pregnant. If it wasn't possible that you were pregnant, you'd be saying "no way"! .... so I'm pretty sure you know you are (or that it's possible).

Either way, good luck!

helenabee · August 2011

Thanks for wishing me the best

But yeah no abortion for me. I'd rather die then live knowing I didn't give my baby a chance

jeffsjayme · August 2011

helenabee:
It really just me, my siblings, my fiance and future mom in law but I know they'll all have my back on this. And thanks! Just wish this could have been under safer, less life-threatening conditions

so why'd you have unprotected sex?

mommybrynn · August 2011

*yawwwwwwwn* MUD

salt78 · August 2011

jeffsjayme:
helenabee:
It really just me, my siblings, my fiance and future mom in law but I know they'll all have my back on this. And thanks! Just wish this could have been under safer, less life-threatening conditions
so why'd you have unprotected sex?

Not only is that irrelevant now, it's also none of your business. Why don't you and your inane comments come back when you are actually in the first trimester of a pregnancy.

helenabee · August 2011

Because I'm stupid and things got pretty out of hand for two people who weren't having sex. Also it was also pretty after the fact that I realized "Wait crap I have leukemia" seeing as I do my best to forget about it most days. So pretty much no good reason

Lelo3 · August 2011

This!!!!!

Marinewife81 · August 2011

helenabee:
Could you link me to it? I'm still trying to figure out how to use this site. I'd like to know I'm not alone

Look over on the left. There's a list of boards.

Also, if you click the "quote" button under a post you can reply directly to someone. Makes it easier to read.

helenabee · August 2011

Marinewife81:
helenabee:
Could you link me to it? I'm still trying to figure out how to use this site. I'd like to know I'm not alone

Look over on the left. There's a list of boards.

Also, if you click the "quote" button under a post you can reply directly to someone. Makes it easier to read.

Thanks! how exactly would I find the other 17 year old in the board? I'm baffled....again

salt78 · August 2011

helenabee:
Marinewife81:
helenabee:
Could you link me to it? I'm still trying to figure out how to use this site. I'd like to know I'm not alone

Look over on the left. There's a list of boards.

Also, if you click the "quote" button under a post you can reply directly to someone. Makes it easier to read.
Thanks! how exactly would I find the other 17 year old in the board? I'm baffled....again

You could page her. Not that I know what her name is, but one of the April ladies might. Just start a post with her name in the title. (Once you find out what that is.)

twirlerbride · August 2011

helenabee:
Marinewife81:

helenabee:
Could you link me to it? I'm still trying to figure out how to use this site. I'd like to know I'm not alone

Look over on the left. There's a list of boards.

Also, if you click the "quote" button under a post you can reply directly to someone. Makes it easier to read.

Thanks! how exactly would I find the other 17 year old in the board? I'm baffled....again

Her user name is GraciePregnant. You can try paging her or just scrolling through and finding one of her posts.

helenabee · August 2011

twirlerbride:
helenabee:
Marinewife81:

helenabee:
Could you link me to it? I'm still trying to figure out how to use this site. I'd like to know I'm not alone

Look over on the left. There's a list of boards.

Also, if you click the "quote" button under a post you can reply directly to someone. Makes it easier to read.

Thanks! how exactly would I find the other 17 year old in the board? I'm baffled....again

Her user name is GraciePregnant. You can try paging her or just scrolling through and finding one of her posts.

Thanks!

Giambs9807 · August 2011

salt78:
jeffsjayme:

helenabee:
It really just me, my siblings, my fiance and future mom in law but I know they'll all have my back on this. And thanks! Just wish this could have been under safer, less life-threatening conditions

so why'd you have unprotected sex?

Not only is that irrelevant now, it's also none of your business. Why don't you and your inane comments come back when you are actually in the first trimester of a pregnancy.

Go Salt!

Charlyne · August 2011

As a rather side note, have you considered cord blood banking? Your baby might be a match for you...

Also, congrats and good luck.

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