I NEED HELP!!!

iVillage Member
Registered: 01-28-2004
I NEED HELP!!!
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Fri, 04-23-2004 - 7:11pm
Hi-

I have a question that i really need help with. Last month my period was brown at 1st then very lite pink. The flow was never heavy. I went to my OB ans she told me she had no clue what that was from. At that Dr. visit i asked if i was pregant. She said no, but if i wanted to wait till my next period to start birth control. well i didnt wait and now its my week to be off. I have had horrible cramps for 2 weeks, if suppose to start my new patch tomorrow. But im alitte worried that im pregant seeing how i haven't started my period. Part of me wants to see the Dr or take a test but i had a miscarriage 3 months ago and im scared. I dont want it to say no, but im not sure if i want yes either. I would be happy if we are but im scared of another m/c. Sorry to go on forever but i need really needed to talk and get it all out. I have no one i can go to! Please help if you know anything. Is is normal to not have a period when your not on the patch for the week off? Please help!

Steph
iVillage Member
Registered: 12-30-2003
Fri, 04-23-2004 - 9:39pm
Hi Steph,

During the first 3 or 4 patch cycles (each of 3 patches and a week patch-free) your body is adjusting to the artificial hormones from your patches. During that time your period can vary in arrival date and consistency depending on how your body has adjusted to that point. If I were you I would put the next patch on at the regular time. Perhaps your period will show, perhaps not. If your period doesn’t show, then if I were you I’d test just to see where you are. You are probably ok but knowing one way or the other as soon as possible will give you more time to plan if you need to. I hope you get the result you want. Let us know how you are doing, ok?

(((Hugs)))

      Jill

    

iVillage Member
Registered: 01-28-2004
Mon, 04-26-2004 - 5:41pm
Thank you for the help. I took a test on saturday and it said i was pregant. Im happy yet scared at the same time. Well thank you. S
iVillage Member
Registered: 12-30-2003
Tue, 04-27-2004 - 4:29pm
Hi Steph

Congratulations!

If you need support take a look at the ‘Pregnancy After a Loss’ boards on iVillage Parents Place Boards. The link is

http://www.parentsplace.com/messageboards/?arrivalSA=1&cobrandRef=0&arrival_freqCap=1&pba=adid=7778474

I hope things go well for you.

(((Hugs)))

      Jill

    

iVillage Member
Registered: 03-18-2004
Tue, 04-27-2004 - 10:38pm
congratulations, i wish you and your family all the best and i am sure there will be no problems this time around.

BTW did your doc test when you first went in or just tell you no?

melisa

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