How soon can I take a test after

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Registered: 06-11-2004
How soon can I take a test after
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Tue, 07-18-2006 - 11:52am
intercourse. I might be pregnant, hope Im not. I did such a stupid thing on so many levels. Having unprotected sex with an old flame. We were "supposed" to be starting things up again but then I find out the a-hole is married. Supposedly unhappily. Look Im not innocent here. He made sooo many promises and they just seem to be nothing but talk. Claims he will be out in November, I dont believe it at all, now here Iam in this possible predicament. It happened July 4th. Can I take an over the counter test now?
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Registered: 02-02-2006
Tue, 07-18-2006 - 12:58pm
Hi there, sorry you're in a lousy situation right now. I'm sure you have alot on your mind. I would try testing now, but it all really depends on either when you think you might have ovulated, or when you're expecting your period. If you're late for your period, then definitely try a HPT now, but if you're not really late yet, then I would at least wait until the day you'd expect to get it. Again, sorry for your situation... hope you get the results you're looking for and everything works out ok. Feel free to post again with any other questions you might have. Good luck!
~Robin
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Registered: 06-11-2004
Tue, 07-18-2006 - 1:36pm

Thank you very much for not chewing me out. Like I said Im not innocent in this either. Ive made mistakes that I wish I hadnt but.... I mean I would love to have another baby. My son is three. Unfortunately me and his dad didnt work because he cheated. So I should have known better to do what I did.

I just wanted the second time around to be different if there was a second time ya know, to be a real family, mom and dad together and the kids. Not two broken homes. He has some good qualities but what we've done isnt a good start at all. So trust would always be a factor for me. Hey if he's doing it to her, he'd do it to me too, cheating that is. Not to mention my own demons I have to face with my role in this mess.

If I am, Im considering not telling him. Weighing the pros and cons of that idea. I just cant bear the thought of having another child and visitation with the dad and then when dad has a girlfriend and all that mess. I expect my period between this week and next so I'll probabyly sit on pins and needles till next week and then take a test.

Thanks Again.