A week Late and Scared

iVillage Member
Registered: 08-26-2003
A week Late and Scared
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Tue, 08-26-2003 - 8:49am
Hi, I guess I'm just looking for someone who can help me with my ?'s. I am about a week late now. I feel bloated, my breast are swollen and I feel tired a lot of the time. And not to mention, very emotional! I could cry sometimes at the drop of a hat, over little issues. I took 2 hpt but both came back negative. There are only 5 more days left in the month of August and I still haven't gotten my period yet. Could I still be pregnant even though the test were negative? Plus, does it matter what time of day you take the test? I took both of mine in the evening. I'm am experiencing some slight cramping and spotting today, but I've read that some women do experience this and are still very well pregnant. I'm new to all this. I've never been in this situation before. I'm only 21 years old and I'm freaking out. Can someone please help and give me some advice? Thank you : )
iVillage Member
Registered: 08-05-2003
Tue, 08-26-2003 - 9:19am
Just want you to know that you're not the only one. I'm also 5 days late and I've always been regular, never been late before. My tests are also all coming out negative. Most of your symptoms are experienced with pregnancy, but everyone is different and everyone has the same symptoms.Yes you can still be pregnant. The best time to take a test is with your forst morning urine which is more concentrated. Try taking another one in the morning and if still negative call your dr. and let them know what's going on. They probably give you a blood test which is better than HPT. And yes some woman do spot in early pregnancy. Good luck to you and let us know how it goes.
iVillage Member
Registered: 08-26-2003
Tue, 08-26-2003 - 9:31am
Thank you so much for writing me back. It makes me feel good to come here and know that there is a form of support. The only person who knows what I'm going through besides the message board is my boyfriend. He is like me, worried and curious. But he is totally supportive of anything that comes our way. I guess I will wait a few more days, see what happens and take another test. I will let you know the outcome. Part of me wants to be pregnant and part of me says I'm not ready. But I think I'm leaning more towards wanting this to be true. G'Luck to you too. Let me know how everything turns out for you : )