could I be - NEED HELP

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Registered: 10-29-2003
could I be - NEED HELP
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Wed, 10-29-2003 - 11:49am
Will make this as painless as possible...

On Ortho BCP - 6+ years - not TTC

AF on 9/11 - totally normal.

BF and I also use condoms before he fully ejacs, as added precaution. Missed NO pills.

10/3 I started to brown spot. Not heavy -light. Noticed it on panty liner.

AF due on 10/9 - started 10/8 with light red and brown, and then was fully red (SORRY TMI), but lighter and mucousy. Lasted until Monday 10/13 am. Was so scared by diff AF, went to OBGYN on 10/10. He did an internal and said everything seemed fine. But b/c I was spotting, changed my pill from the tri-phasic to the mono-phasic. Started the new pill on 10/12. Have NOT MISSED any pills. Have BD on 10/15, 10/19 and 10/26 - condoms used each time.

Since then - experienced side effects that OBGYN said were normal. 1st week, numbness in hand and fingers, slight dizziness, queazy. 2nd week started cramping, but not menstrual...seemed more gaseous. It would be on both sides of my abdomin and in the middle, low and high (below and above belly button).. Was so scared took 5+ HPT's..all BFN. Now week 3, period due 11/5 or 11/6. Feeling much better but have been feeling bloated and gassy, like a pulling feeling, which feels like gas, a full feeling...and which could totally be my body preparing for AF. Boobs are not sore in any way, No nausea, slightly decreased appetite b/c my nerves are making me crazy. I have checked my CP - its been firm all cycle.

I am 31 years old and in a very loving relationship. We plan to be married but we are just NO WHERE NEAR ready for a baby right now. I know I need to be patient and wait until next week until my AF comes, which I pray it does. But I would love to hear some insight into what might be going on with me. Most people think its my body reacting to the new pill, with higher levels of progestin (in the 1st 2 weeks) as opposed to my old pill (which gradually increased the hormone).

Could I be pg? If I was, and my last AF was not real, I would be about 7 weeks. Would it be normal to be feeling this way.

Thanks for listening.

-Scared34

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Registered: 08-10-2003
Wed, 10-29-2003 - 12:57pm
Well honestly I don't think you are. From what you described it don't sound like it, and also with being on b/c and using condoms I think your pretty safe. I would just try to stop stressing and let things be. I'm sure your period will come and be normal for you. Being on the pill can make you have periods even when pregnant, but I just don't think you are since you havn't missed a pill and use condoms to top it off.
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Registered: 10-29-2003
Wed, 10-29-2003 - 1:02pm
thanks

I am sure you are right - its amazing the tricks the mind can play on you.

I get so nervous, I feel my heart pounding so hard - like in my stomach !!

Thanks again.