Couple questions...

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Registered: 06-20-2006
Couple questions...
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Tue, 06-20-2006 - 7:44pm
Bare with me because I'm not quite up to date on some of the lingo in here. That and I'm posting on this forum for my girlfriend. My girlfriend had her last period start on 5/12. We had sex on the 27th. It had started without a condom before had came to my senses and realized I better get one on before it went too much further. This month came around and she had started to notice spotting on 6/9 and 6/11. Along with that, she says she has felt tired over the past couple of days, but cannot distinguish whether it's due to stress or the other. Today she took a home pregnancy test that came back negative. Is it too early to be testing for that?
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Registered: 04-25-2003
Tue, 06-20-2006 - 9:17pm
Good question. It could be too soon. Does she have regular cycles? I would wait a couple of days and try the test again. And if all else fails, have a blood draw done. Good luck.
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Registered: 06-20-2006
Tue, 06-20-2006 - 10:11pm
It's usually about 28 days unless it's the occasional extra week thrown in.
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Registered: 04-25-2003
Wed, 06-21-2006 - 7:24pm

Well, Like I said, I would wait a few days and try again. I know that's not what you want to hear, but right now there is no sure way to tell, even if you get the blood draw done. Nothing is ever absolutely pregnant. You may have gotten a bad test stick. I know the stupid things are expensive, but if she has only spotted and from my calculations she should have gotten her period almost 2 weeks ago, I would venture a guess that a second test is in order.

Let me know what you find out and you can email me (momtobug@charter.net) if you have any other questions. I have 3 girls, two of who were "surprises" and my husband and I were very young when we started our family (juniors in High School). I'd be happy to offer any advise and support I can. Good luck to you!

Melissa
Proud Mom of 3 girls
Charis Avalon 3/10/97
Rylee Jean 11/22/02
Emilie Marie 10/24/04

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Registered: 04-10-2006
Wed, 06-21-2006 - 7:34pm
hey there! im in the almost same situation. i got my LMP 5/14/06, and i am now 11 days late. i took a test this after noon around 1:30 and it was negative. im going to try again first thing friday morning. keep me posted on your girlfriend, and i'll keep you posted as well.