HELP!!!! What is going on?

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HELP!!!! What is going on?
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Thu, 10-16-2003 - 8:29am
I have been obsessively lurking here for awhile - here is my situation....( sorry, this may be long)

I believe I O'd around 9/27 (I don't chart, it would be just around the right time)and my cycles are usually 26 days. My BB's started to get sore soon after, which is normal for me before AF arrives, but this was two weeks before she was due and my pms symptoms usually come 1 week before. I also have been having bouts of light headedness, some naseau (usually end up burping - LOL :P), and gassy. I took two HPT 2 days and the day before AF was due - both BFN.

AF arrived right on schedule (10/11) - at least I thought it was her. It only lasted for two days (ended 10/13) and I never got cramps like I do on the first day - it usually stays with me for about 4-5 days. About two days ago I started getting some discolored discharge only when I wipe (sorry, TMI :)) I have not had any appetite, my back aches, my abdomen is slightly distended (bloating?), still some bouts of naseau and light headedness and some very mild cramping in pelvic area. I took a HPT yesterday and this AM - both BFN! Although, a slight pink line did start to show almost at ten minutes (the test says not to read results after ten minutes) could have been Evap line?

I am getting concerned. If I am not PG then wahat is wrong with me?? Could it be something serious?

My DH and I leave for a business trip to the wine vineyards for 5 days! (We leave tomorrow) I don't want to drink wine in case I might PG, but I also don't want to let everyone know I might be. What should I do? It would be odd of me not to participate in the tastings, since that is why we are there. Any advice?

We go to my sister-in-law's wedding 3 days after we get back from the other trip! Bad time for this to happen, but I want to be PG! I just want to know if I am or could it be a more serious probelm???

PLEASE help!!! I don't know what to think!

Thank you, and good luck to everyone else!!!

Dawn

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Thu, 10-16-2003 - 8:53am
Dawn-

I know how you feel. I was due to start AF on the 8th, but instead started on the 5th. I thought I was just starting early, but turns out she only stayed 2 days. Since then, I've had about the same symptoms as you, and if it turns out I'm not PG, then I'm worried. I've been cramping since my "period" stopped, are you having any cramps? I have had one BFN already, but have also tried two OPK (ovulation prediction kits), and got 2 lines on each. That means that I'm either PG, or ovulating! LOL Which I doubt I'm ovulating with all the symptoms I've got! :) About your biz trip, how much wine are you going to be consuming? I know wine tasting, don't you normally spit it out, or is this different? I don't think a small amount will harm your baby if you are indeed preggy, but then again, you really shouldn't chance it. :/ Maybe you could just say that you aren't feeling so well, and get out of having to taste it? Or just do a tiny bit... I don't know! I wish I could help more.

You think you Oed on the 27, or around there, maybe you don't have enuf HCG yet in your body, it doubles every 2 days, that's why they want us to wait a few days before testing again. I'd say, get a few tests, try again tomorrow, maybe you'll get the BFP before you leave (use your FMU, first morning urine) and if still a BFN, then try again in a day or two. If you have any OPKs around, you could try that. Some say that they are the best pregnancy test, they pick up a lower amount of HCG, but then others disagree, it's all so complicated I know! :)

Try not to stress too much over this tho, either way it could be harmful to your body. I'm trying very hard to do the same! Here's my symptoms, you might have some of the same, and it helps to know that there is someone else out there going thru the same thing:

Very Short Period-Cramping-Light Headedness-Headaches-Exhaustion-Insomnia-Emotional-Nausea-Excess Saliva-More CM (cervical mucous)-Hunger-I feel like my waist and stomache are expanding, maybe bloating?... I think that's my list, I'll probably think of something I missed later on, oh well. Anyway, good luck to you, do what's in your heart about the wine tasting :), and I hope you get that BFP soon!

If you need someone to talk to, ladysnider@yahoo.com

Take care! -Lauren

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Thu, 10-16-2003 - 9:03am
it sounds like you may be pregnant, but since you keep getting negatives, you may want to try to see your doc before your vacation. he/she could do a blood test and could also do an exam to make sure there isn't something going on that shouldn't be. i would say, if you don't find out for sure before you leave, don't swallow the wine just to be safe! i thought you were supposed to just swish it around and spit it back out for testing anyway? good luck!

*anna~rae*

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Thu, 10-16-2003 - 9:11am
Thanks Lauren!

Thanks for the input. I called the 800 # on the HPT and she told me if I get ANY line before 10 minutes - it's a positive. Mine came just before ten minutes - she said that should be a positive. I am still not sure.... I know I feel like I am - I don't want to be too disappointed if I am not. I will play it safe during the this trip and not consume any wine - I'll just taste and spit :P

I am tempted to get a different HPT or may a OPK (how does that work?) and test today and see what happens otherwise I'll wait to test again when I get back next Thursday.

Good Luck to you! I hope you get a BFP real soon - if you're like me the wait is killing you! LOL

Keep me posted. I'll miss reading everyone's posts for the next 6 days:( i think I might go through withdrawal - I AM ADDICTED! LOL!!

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Thu, 10-16-2003 - 9:17am
Thanks Anna!

I've been trying to get through to my Doc - I doubt I'll be able to get in today, but I will schedule an appt for next week. I guess you're right - I'll just spit the wine out:))

I'll probably test again before I leave - just in case a BFP decides to show!!!

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Thu, 10-16-2003 - 10:07am
It sounds to me like you are pregnant then! If you got the line within the 10 minutes like the lady said... I think I'm gonna try testing tomorrow, I was going to wait until Saturday, but I'd like the weekend to be when we tell everyone!

How many BFNs did you have before the one that was BFP?

An OPK works just like a HPT, you have to pee (lol) on the stick, and what it is used for is to to detect the time you are going to ovulate. If you get 2 lines, then you are supposedly going to ovulate in the next 24-36 hours, but it can also detect the hormone that is apart of PG... so I have 2 positives on that, but it isn't enuf to go on yet. I need a BFP on a HPT. I'm almost positive I'm preggy, with those 2 OPKs, that means that it detected something at least, otherwise it would have come up negative... and just the way I am feeling... I'm wearing my lucky horseshoe necklace my hubby gave me for my birthday, I'm hoping it fills with good luck, so that I get the BFP I'm wanting!

I think you got your wine tasting taken care of, just sip and spit! LOL Are you taking any prenatal vitamins? I bought mine at Walmart (last time I was PG, but I m/c) and have been taking them just in case, I know that the first trimester is very critical, especially the first few weeks. I'm trying to cover all bases, I stopped drinking coffee, taking Advil or Aspirin... Hopefully my intuition is correct!

Have a great trip and wedding! Look forward to seeing you on here later! Maybe we'll be on the same board together, you should be due in June I think!

Take care! -Lauren

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Thu, 10-16-2003 - 10:27am
Hi Lauren!

I think I am going to do a OPK and HPT today - just to see what happens. I've taken a total of 4 HPT's (2 right before AF was due and 2 after) all appeared to be BFN. These tests can confuse me even more!

I am only taking a multi vitamin - my Doc said that should be sufficient as long as it has 400 mcg of Folic Acid, so that is what I take. I haven't been eating much b'c i haven't had an appetite - I hope that doesn't cause problems. I'll have to force myself to eat. I have been feeling naseaus after I eat!

I hope we get our answers soon and hopefully we'll be chatting on other boards concerned about every symptom of being PG!!!

Take care and GOOD LUCK!

Dawn

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