17 and needs advice..

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Registered: 08-04-2007
17 and needs advice..
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Sat, 08-04-2007 - 6:45pm

I've searched and searched online for the perfect message board...and I think this is the one.

Hi everyone! Here's my situation. Any advice, thoughts, prayers, etc..are greatly appreciated. I had unprotected sex on July 3. We used the withdrawal method, which isn't very reliable, but..it's something. I started what I think was my period on July 17. My period was accompanied with my usual horrible backaches, bloating, etc etc.. The only reason why I'm slightly worried about it is because it started off with a light pinkish/brownish color (like implantation bleeding) and then it began to look like my actual period. It lasted for my usual 3-5 days and then my backaches and bloating were gone. My period also arrived at its regular time. I haven't really been having too many symptoms. I had heartburn for about 3 days and I have never had heartburn in my life. I took a heartburn relief pill and now it's gone. I complained to my mother about it and she said it was probably because I had eaten boiled crabs the night before (I live in South Louisiana haha). I think I've been ovulating for the past few days, but I'm not sure. I'm not exactly sure what the difference in appearance is between ovulation and just vaginal discharge. I've also been slightly nauseated since yesterday. It's finally wearing off, but I drank the other night..excessively, so I'm hoping that's the problem. I was also burping for some time, but I'm not sure if that was because of the heartburn/indigestion. I'm supposed to be moving to Boston in a few weeks to go to an excellent music school. My mom has put in tons of money, time, and effort to get me to this point and she would be so disappointed in me. I want to speak with her about my situation so badly, but I'm having a hard time, which is why I'm reaching out to all of you wonderful women. Thank you so much for your time, ladies :)

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Registered: 07-01-2005
Sat, 08-04-2007 - 7:09pm

It doesnt sound like you are pregnant to me, but you might want to take a test to be sure. good luck.

angela

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Registered: 12-15-2005
Sun, 08-05-2007 - 7:13am
Oh Sweetie... I'm sending you a great big hug.

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Registered: 08-03-2005
Sun, 08-05-2007 - 3:03pm

It sounds like you're probably in the clear, but go take a test just to make sure so you can relax a little bit. If you don't have money to buy one (many girls don't at the age of 17) you can usually find them at the $ store and they're pretty reliable. After this though, please use some protection because it sounds like you are a smart girl with a lovely, fun life ahead! OMG, excellent music school in Boston! So cool!


Good luck and keep us posted, okay?!!! :)

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Registered: 08-04-2007
Sun, 08-05-2007 - 3:17pm

Thanks so much y'all! I truly appreciate all of your help and advice. I have money to buy one so I'm gonna get to doing that.

Thanks again, ladies!

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Registered: 06-30-2007
Sun, 08-05-2007 - 7:40pm
I don't think you're pregnant. You could take a pregnancy test to be sure, though.