I think I hurt it

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Registered: 07-30-2003
I think I hurt it
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Wed, 07-30-2003 - 1:31pm
I just found out that while taking BCP (I must have taken one late) That I am pg. The way this came about was while taking the green pills (ortho tri cyclen's green pills are supposed to bring about your period) My period never came. My breasts hurt to the touch even taking a shower is like hell. The problem is...I think that I may have harmed the baby in some way by taking BCP...could I have? Someone help me
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Registered: 05-14-2003
Wed, 07-30-2003 - 1:50pm
I would call your doctor just to make sure, but I dont think so.. If you only took one. What other symtoms are you having. Congrats on being pregers!!!!!
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Registered: 07-30-2003
Wed, 07-30-2003 - 2:06pm
The main syptom that I am having is a really bad headache. But for the past few days, I have been really nauseous and tired (I have never taken so many naps) and I am a stomache sleeper for the most part but my breast wreak havoc on me whenever I think of lying on my belly...so there that goes. I have been pregnant 3x ( 1 child came of it..he's now 4 yrs old). DH thinks that its time to give him a playmate and he really hopes that the pilss didn't hurt the baby. I will call my doctor to get an appointment and find out. Thanks for reassuring me.
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Registered: 07-30-2003
Wed, 07-30-2003 - 2:09pm
it's ok!! you said you took the green one? well, that one doesnt have any hormones in it, anyway... it wont hurt at all. :D it's ok!! your baby is fine! congrats, by the way!

bec

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Registered: 04-21-2003
Wed, 07-30-2003 - 2:10pm
There have been no studies showing that BCP will harm a fetus, but it is recommended you discontinue use in the event you become pregnant. When I was on BCP my gyno actually told me to keep taking them even if I thought I was pregnant so that if I wasn't I wouldn't risk becoming pregnant. If I found out I was pregnant to stop taking them. They speculate that the hormones an embryo releases when it implants will counterreact the hormones in the "Pill". Good Luck and congrats on the new addition.

Tasha

PS Alot of women take far worse medications or drink alchohol before they find out they are pregnant and go on to have a healthy baby so I don't think you did anything wrong, especially since you did not know you were pregnant when you were taking them.

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Registered: 07-09-2003
Wed, 07-30-2003 - 2:13pm
Relax - everything should be fine. First off, BCP fail in something like up to 1% of the time. The babies conceived go on to be happy, healthy babies. The chances of BCP hormones harming your baby... very, very, very slim to none.

The green pills in any "3-level" pack (like Tri-Cyclen) are essentially "placebos" or sugar pills. They're only in there so you can stay in the habit of taking a pill each day... my doctor told me that I could even skip the green pills. The green pills will NOT harm your baby.

Congratulations on your BFP!

Tami
Mommy to Anna 7.7.04 & Ben 11.19.06