Could I be pregnant?

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Registered: 08-25-2003
Could I be pregnant?
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Tue, 08-26-2003 - 10:24am
I have a beautiful baby boy who is a little over 5 months old. I bf until he was 2 months and therefore have had 2 AF cycles. One was June 14th the next was July 18th (begining days). I have always had longer cycles...like 35 instead of 28. My question is could I be pregnant again already if we were using condoms and I am on cycle day 40 today? I tested yesterday evening, which I don't know how accurate it would be not being in the morning, but it was BFN. See, we used condoms but we always play around a little in the beginning without. Is it possible that I am pregnant and I should just wait to test again or could my cycles just be weird? I'd appreciate any advice.
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Registered: 08-25-2003
Tue, 08-26-2003 - 8:43pm
any thoughts anyone?
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Registered: 08-22-2003
Tue, 08-26-2003 - 9:43pm
Hello Steph!

I dont know how much help this will be. but I hope its at least a lil helpful.. I have a friend who BF until her son was 16 mos. she told me once her AF came.. it was irregular for the first couple of months.. If could be that your cycle is a bit messed up with just having a baby 5mos ago and then BF on top of that.. Try retesting in the AM and see what happens.. Now when you say that you are playin around a bit in the beginning are you meaning he is actually inside? Cuz I have heard that the *pre stuff* ( being nice here lol ) can get you pregnant too.. Dont know how accurate that info is.. I wouldnt worry too too much right now.. retest and if its BFN then wait and see what your AF does.. Its very possible that your cycle is really messed up.. If you retest and you are still really concerned then I would make and appointment with your doc and let them find out whats goin on for ya.. :O) I hope this may have helped a lil.. Best Of Luck to you let me know how it turns out.. take care

Another woman named Steph :O)

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Registered: 05-08-2003
Tue, 08-26-2003 - 9:54pm
I BF until my ds was 6 months old. I had to stop all at once so AF started shortly after. I remember my cycles being messed up for a few months after. In fact I remember one particular month that I though I too might be pregnant, but my cycle had just not returned to normal. I would test again to make sure, but don't stress out too much. Having a baby and BF can do a lot to your womanly routine. It takes a while to get back on track.

Good Luck.

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Registered: 08-25-2003
Wed, 08-27-2003 - 10:07am
Well, I am on cd 41 and still no AF. What makes me wonder is that I've had 2 normal AF since I've stopped bf, why would this one be different...unless I was pg. I tested this morning with a generic brand and it was negative. My only thought is I need to get a more accurate test that tests at a lower level and re-test on like friday. I have never gone past 35-40 days without a return AF. Any more advice would help.....
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Registered: 07-27-2003
Wed, 08-27-2003 - 10:58am
After you have a baby you body has changed it will take a wile to get your cycles back on track and they may never be as they were pre-pregnancy, I think because you protected yourself i wold not panic yet. Alexis

 

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Registered: 08-25-2003
Thu, 08-28-2003 - 10:24am
Well, cd 42 and still no AF. I will be testing with FRE tomorrow morning and hopefully I will get some answers. I can not believe I'm late...I'm always ontime around 35 days. I know it would be a bad thing for our financial situation and having a 5 month old but I really hope I'm pg. Wish me luck.
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Registered: 08-25-2003
Fri, 08-29-2003 - 10:55am
Well, today is cd 43. Tested with a FRE this morning and BFN but did find the smallest hint of red in the cm on the toilet paper. Do you think it is the start of AF or a really late implantation bleeding? So confused...
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Registered: 08-25-2003
Fri, 08-29-2003 - 4:31pm
Now I am just seriously confused. All day no period just a real slight brown tinge in the cm on the toilet paper. To recap: I have longer cycles 35-40 days. On day 43 negative HPT this morning. Pregnant??? I hate waiting and not knowing. No cramps, no soreness, very tired (but I have a 5 mo old), hungery all the time but otherwise I feel great. Pregnant??? Somebody help.