I stopped taking birth control almost two weeks ago after consistently taking it for about two years. My boyfriend and I never use a condom but lately have been using the "pull out" method. Lately, probably for about a week, I have been having faint lower back pains (just an annoying constant dull pain in my back), and mild cramping. I have been sleeping until 2 or 3 in the afternoon and becoming tired after being awake for only a few hours. About three days ago I had a clear, mucusy discharge but it only lasted one day. For the last few days I have been waking up with headaches and just have no desire to get out of bed really and have a HUGE lack of appetite. I normally have to pee quiet often throughout the day but for the last week or so I have been having to go literally almost every 30 minutes to an hour unless I am asleep. I took a test today and it was negative, but it is also almost two weeks before I am supposed to get my period again.
I know that your body can trick itself into thinking you are pregnant if you are thinking you are. Although I was hoping to get pregnant, I did not know that the back pain, lack of appetite or anything like that were symptoms of pregnancy.
Any thoughts? Any input is appreciated.
I know that your body can trick itself into thinking you are pregnant if you are thinking you are. Although I was hoping to get pregnant, I did not know that the back pain, lack of appetite or anything like that were symptoms of pregnancy.
Any thoughts? Any input is appreciated.
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The more I hear of the 'pull out' method of birth-control the more I experience the 'you're kidding' method of self-control.
The nub of your situation is that you've been having unprotected sex, you want a baby, you presumably haven't told or discussed this with your boyfriend (else why 'pull out') and you're wondering if you might be pregnant?
Well, you've followed nature's approved course for pregnancy - unprotected sex - so I'd say yes, given the symptoms, it's a fair question.
The answer is down to two little cells, and whether they made out on the couch in your uterus. If so, the test will tell as soon as it becomes effective - it can only measure body changes, so it will have an 'effective from or effective after' date, read the specs.
Meantime, you can use your time usefully by discussing how, if you would like a baby, you can provide for it, see how your partner feels about it, etc., and you can also research your rights and options, visit a clinic, learn about the timeline, course of pregnancy, options for termination (entirely your call, not his). I pretty much assume you haven't even considered for a moment how to pay the bills for feeding and raising a baby, but that's another thing you might want to think about.
Pregnancy isn't flu or a cold, something you get over with the right pills (despite the posts requesting same). It's a life opportunity, nature's way of saying thank, we need babies for the human race, and if you decline, that's your right, and if you accept, you, not anyone else, are taking on one of the most fulfilling and rewarding challenges any human being experiences. A little bit of thought beforehand might not be inappropriate.
Basically, nature and your boyfriend have given you this opportunity, you, whatever I or anything else might think, now get to play with the result - fulfilling life, happy life, life of drama, whatever, it's your call.
The nub of your situation is that you've been having unprotected sex, you want a baby, you presumably haven't told or discussed this with your boyfriend (else why 'pull out') and you're wondering if you might be pregnant?
Well, you've followed nature's approved course for pregnancy - unprotected sex - so I'd say yes, given the symptoms, it's a fair question.
The answer is down to two little cells, and whether they made out on the couch in your uterus. If so, the test will tell as soon as it becomes effective - it can only measure body changes, so it will have an 'effective from or effective after' date, read the specs.
Meantime, you can use your time usefully by discussing how, if you would like a baby, you can provide for it, see how your partner feels about it, etc., and you can also research your rights and options, visit a clinic, learn about the timeline, course of pregnancy, options for termination (entirely your call, not his). I pretty much assume you haven't even considered for a moment how to pay the bills for feeding and raising a baby, but that's another thing you might want to think about.
Pregnancy isn't flu or a cold, something you get over with the right pills (despite the posts requesting same). It's a life opportunity, nature's way of saying thank, we need babies for the human race, and if you decline, that's your right, and if you accept, you, not anyone else, are taking on one of the most fulfilling and rewarding challenges any human being experiences. A little bit of thought beforehand might not be inappropriate.
Basically, nature and your boyfriend have given you this opportunity, you, whatever I or anything else might think, now get to play with the result - fulfilling life, happy life, life of drama, whatever, it's your call.
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The best thing you can do is go see your doctor... until then if you do think you are pregnant but not sure this a good time to avoid substances like alcohol, ciggies if you are a smoker, drugs of any kind even over the counter drugs, drink plenty of fluids, and stay calm so not to stress yourself out. Keep in mind that these symptoms could also mean you could have a common cold virus or slight symptoms of the flew or a hormonal imbalence.... this is a good reason to see your doc and have blood work done so they can view your hormone levels and if the hormone levels are off you can get treatment to bring your body back to homeostasis. If you are or are not pregnant take a trust worthy vitamin that meets your body's needs you could be vitamin deficient causing these symptoms.... get your relaxing walks and rest well and time will tell everything you need to know. Best of wishes to you and yours.
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