Missed 1 Week of Pills...Am I Pregnant??

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Registered: 09-15-2003
Missed 1 Week of Pills...Am I Pregnant??
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Mon, 09-15-2003 - 4:29pm
I'm hoping someone can answer my question. I haven't been able to concentrate on work all day, that's how I found this site! Anyway, I missed a whole week of pills (1st week of a new pack). My husband and I went away for our 1st Anniversay and I did not get them in time, anyway, instead of doubling up like I have in the past when I've missed pills, I just decided to start new that next sunday. Yesterday, (Sunday) was only the second week of this pack of pills, and I've started noticing how sore my breasts are and I swear they are bigger and it seems too soon to be PMS already! I also feel bloated, full, and now feel like my stomach and chest area are full of air (gas, I guess)! So, now I'm wondering if this is just a side effect of missing one week of pills & re-starting, or am I pregnant? The only reason I think it could be pregnancy is because I've skipped a whole month of pills once and started right back up and none of this happened!! I so want to take a test, but I know my husband will think I'm overreacted and tell me to wait until I've at least missed my period! I don't know if I can wait that long that is why I'm looking to you guys for answers! Unfortunately, I have got to go now, but I will be checking this first thing tomorrow morning! I'm looking forward to any insight someone could give me! Thanks!
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Registered: 03-27-2003
Mon, 09-15-2003 - 4:56pm
WELL.....I missed my first my first week of pills (just like you - ordered late) and I now have a gorgeous 2 year old daugher! ;)

It's definitely possible but I would wait until you are late to test. I was on the pill about 7 years before I missed that one week. Was the best mistake of my life!

Hope it works out the way you want!

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Registered: 09-15-2003
Tue, 09-16-2003 - 8:35am
Thank you for your reply! Even though it wasn't really "in the plan" yet, I would still be very happy to become a mommy! I guess you can never really plan things like that, and the way I look at it, if I am, then it must be meant to be! Things happen for a reason! Just like you, you weren't planning on it, and it obviously seems to be the best thing that could have happened!!!!

I know it's stupid to test now, but I'm so anxious!!!! I'll just wait and see how I feel and see what happens in two more weeks when I'm supposed to get my period. Thanks again! I'll keep you updated!

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Registered: 09-03-2003
Tue, 09-16-2003 - 9:15am
Mia,

Are you back on the pill? The reason why I ask is that if you think you are pregnant, you should not continue your pills. If I were you, I'd go get an early blood test to make sure, if not, I would at least stop the pills. You can start a new pill cycle safely if AF comes and you end up not being pregnant.

Best of luck

Patricia

TTC #1 C2 CD8

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Registered: 04-24-2003
Tue, 09-16-2003 - 9:40am
I missed my first week of pills a couple of years ago and then started the following sunday and thats where my second child came from!! Keep us posted!

Jackie TTC#3

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Registered: 09-15-2003
Tue, 09-16-2003 - 3:29pm
Patricia,

The funny thing is, I thought about that today almost immediatley after taking my pill. I won't take it anymore...how bad is it that I have been so far? That won't do any major damage if I am pregnant, will it? I hope not! I may have not planned for this pregnancy (if that's what it is) but it doesn't mean I'm not going to be overjoyed to find out that I really am & to do everything to make sure this baby is healthy!

Is it too early to take a hpt??? I guess I can wait, but it's like "I need to know now!" I noticed initially on sunday that my brests were sore and looked bigger. Yesterday I felt bloated, full, and got gassy later in the day and then before I went to bed, I felt a little nauseaous (sp?). Today, my stomach keeps flipping from feeling almost like slight butterflies to feeling nauseaous again. I keep eating saltines, and it seems to help. I've thought I was pregnant before and I'll admit, probably read more into things I was feeling, but for some reason, this time, I really don't feel like this is in my head. I know I've never felt anything like this before. Plus, occasionally I feel cramping and overall, like I'm going to get my period or have it, but it is too early for pms symptoms since i'm not due for it for another 2 weeks. What do you think? Am I making this up or does it sound like it could be the real deal??!! Thanks for any and all help you can give!!!

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Registered: 04-05-2003
Tue, 09-16-2003 - 3:39pm
I wouldn't stop the pill because then you really might get pregnant and that not what you want. There is no real proof that pills can cause a birth defect so don't stop taking them. I was told so by a doctor when the same thing happened to me and I stopped the pill. Then there was really the uncertainty that I could be pregnant. Don't stop if you don't want to conceive just yet.
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Registered: 09-16-2003
Thu, 09-18-2003 - 6:15pm
I can feel where you are coming from! I have a similar experience this month. Now I am wondering if I am pregnant. I have all of the same symptoms that you are having. I messed up my pills a lot during the first week. Now I am not sure what to think, but my AF is not due until Aug. 28. Too early to test. Keep me updated!