Is it possible?

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Registered: 07-17-2006
Is it possible?
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Wed, 07-19-2006 - 8:39am

Hi Everybody! I tend to linger around this board, which could possibly be part of my problem, but anywho. I'm 23 and have an irregular cycle ranging anywhere from 35-42 days. My last cycle started 6/11/06. The cycle prior to that was 36 days long. I have stopped trying to pinpoint ovulation a) because i'm not TTC and b) I can usually feel ovulation (the one strong cramp), although I never make note of the day it occurs. Because my cycles are irregular, I'm content with ovulating at all.

Okay, enough of that. I've noticed a sort of pattern with my irregular cycles. I'll have like two at 30 something days long, then the next one or two will be 40 something days. I'm a little concerned, because right now I'm on cd 39 and no signs of AF. Not really sure if I'm pg either. I slept with a friend on 7/8 using the withdrawal method, which I know is ineffective, especially by him being young and virile, but it happened. The next day, it occurred to me that I could have been ovulating (my nips were sore and I had some cramping).

Since we bd'd, I've been having some wierd cramps and twinges in my lower abdomen. I didn't each lunch on Monday, and had to leave work early because of the nausea. I wake up late (and my schedule has not changed). I take naps after work (which I don't do) and feel groggy when I force myself up. I keep feeling gurgling in my stomach, and get dizzy every so often. My bbs aren't sore anymore, but do feel relief when I can take off my bra. Overall I feel fine. Oh, except for the fact that I kirked out (like threw a bitch fit, pardon my french) over the weekend. Once my mouth got started, it wouldn't stop. It's like I had no control, but I immediately felt bad, even while it was going on. It's hard to distinguish between AF symptoms and possible pg sypmtoms, I guess.

I've never been pregnant before, and want to know if I could be pregnant? Like if my period was supposed to start 7/16, I couldn't have gotten pregnant from having sex on 7/8, right? However, if I'm in a 42 day cycle, it's possible, right? I don't know. I haven't taken a test, because I feel it's too early. Just a few responses would help. I'm sorry for the long message, but I'm tired of thinking about it, and would like AF to show if she's coming. Why all the suspense? Could I be pg?

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Registered: 06-20-2006
Wed, 07-19-2006 - 9:00am
The funny thing about ovualting is that it isn't always based on how long your cycle is. My cycle is usually 27 days long and I don't always o the same time within my cycle. Like this month I oed a day earlier than planned. I know this because of the pain I had. Any wats your right the pullout method is only about 20% protection. So anything is possible. I wouldn't test yet if your going on the date of sex on the 8th. It's probably to early. Wait another two or three days and if it's neg and your that worried go get a blood test. Hope this helped. Feel free to ask more questions.
Tracy
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Registered: 07-17-2006
Wed, 07-19-2006 - 9:06am
Thank you Tracy for responding. I was going to try to wait for the absolute latest date I would expect my period, which would be sometime this weekend, but I'm sure you know how it is. Waiting, waiting, waiting. I guess I just want to know either way so life can continue in some definite direction. I know everyone's different, which is also the pits, because even with all the advice we can still miss something. Another thing I noticed, and sorry if this is TMI, but I seem to be generating a lot of heat "down there". Have you ever heard of such a thing?
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Wed, 07-19-2006 - 9:21am
No I haven't heard of the heat thing down there before. I don't recall that happening to me. The waiting game suck really bad. I'm trying to wait until at least sat to take a hpt. I'm do for AF on the 25th. Make sure you rule out a yeast infection or a urinary tract infection. That might be the heat issue. I don't know for sure but it's a thought. Take care and keep me posted.
Tracy
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Registered: 07-17-2006
Wed, 07-19-2006 - 9:46am

I've had a UTI and yeast infection, and it doesn't feel like either of those. I'll probably break down for my sanity and get a dollar store test today. Good luck with your test, and I'll let you know how everything goes.

TTYL
Nia

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Thu, 07-20-2006 - 7:04am
So I took a test...BFN, although I'm not surprised, b/c it's still early. Plus I took the test last night at like 10:00. I read somewhere yesterday that HCG increases blood flow to the pelvic region, which includes the bladder, thus making you feel you have to pee all the time (sorry). I've been noticing that lately. If still no AF by Sunday, I'm testing again. I don't know after that. Just sharing.
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