pregnant but still have my period?

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Registered: 03-27-2003
pregnant but still have my period?
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Wed, 10-08-2003 - 2:26pm
I'm probably more or less asking this just to reassure myself...but here goes.

I'm on birth control pills. This weekend I had "unprotected sex" (normally I make my bf wear a condom too because I'm so paranoid!)...I was on the green pills of Ortho Tri Cyclen. I got my period yesterday as I normally would, but it's just been a lot lighter than normal with less cramping than usual. I have been working out a lot recently, esp. in the past month, and have lost a couple pounds and possibly a couple % body fat (I was 22% to begin with). So could it just be the effects of working out that have caused the lighter period and not a pregnancy? I've read that you can have some spotting when the embryo implants in the uterus, but that that won't happen until about 8-10 days after conception. It's only been about 4 days since the first possible conception so I don't think it's just spotting. I was thinking I should take a home pregnancy test to ease my mind, but I don't want to waste my time & money by taking it too soon. When is the soonest I could take one that would give the most accurate result? All the info I've read says that you should take it like a week after your missed period, but since I haven't missed one should I still wait until next week? Sorry so long, thanks for any input!

Laura
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Registered: 07-16-2003
Wed, 10-08-2003 - 5:02pm
i wouldn't be too concerned unless you start having other symptoms or your next af is weird too. losing weight can affect your af, and so can other random things going on in your life. good luck!

*anna~rae*

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Registered: 04-16-2003
Wed, 10-08-2003 - 10:25pm
I would save the money. It is extremely unlikely that you became pregnant, especially at that time in your cycle. Do you take your pill regularly?

Beth - mommy to Ayden 03/23/02, Owen 06/23/04, & Eliz

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Registered: 03-27-2003
Wed, 10-08-2003 - 10:50pm
Yeah, I take my pill every night and didn't forget or take one late at all this month as far as I can remember. I'm just so paranoid. I really can't WAIT until I have a baby, but this is not the most opportune time for us as we are currently living over 900 miles away and are not yet engaged, much less married. Thanks for the reassurance :)