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What are the chances?
| Thu, 08-10-2006 - 12:51am |
I just have a question about when ovulation takes place and how long sperm can live? My period started July 29 and basically was done by August 3. We had sex the morning of August 4 and he came inside me, thinking we were safe because I was just finished. But I have been worrying the past couple of days, and looking things up. I am worried because my cycles are short, between 24-26 days, and sperm can live up to 7 days (so I've read), and I stayed laying down afterwards. I also think I may be ovulating today, since there is a lot of discharge. I'm just wondering if there is a chance or not? I am not on any birth control at all. If anyone has any answers or advice, that would be much appreciated.

Hi there,
I think that if AF ended on the 3rd and you had sex on the 4th, you're probably pretty safe, even if your cycles are short. It's not to say it is impossible. But that would be really early to have ovulated. And I think the length of time sperm lives in your body is heavily dependent on how fertile you are. In other words, if you're at your very fertile time, your body's cervical mucus will very stretchy and clear, and
~Robin
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Thanks Robin, that does help. It puts my mind more at ease, but I'll probably still worry until I get AF. Until then, well I can do is wait.
Jenn
And that's the hardest part! Well, feel free to post here to help get your mind off of the wait...
Also, check out www.twoweekwait.com sometimes that's a fun website to check out if you're going batty during the wait.
Good luck! And definitely keep us posted if/when you test or get AF! :)
~Robin
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Hi Robin!
Well, I thought that I would give you an update. As of today, I do not have my period yet or any pms symptons at all!!! What I do have are very sore breasts (started hurting Monday the 14), and I've never had that before! It hurts just to touch them and they are definietely bigger as I am almost spilling out of my biggest bra! I am going to the bathroom almost every hour it seems like, my stomach is very finicky, and I am craving weird foods, but mostly lots and lots of sugar! I am constantly tired, and just generally not feeling good. I am going to get a test today hopefully, but I am shopping with my Mom, so I'm going to have to be sneaky about it. My parents are religous so I haven't said anything, but I think my Mom suspects something but isn't saying anything. But, I'll do the test tomorrow, let you know the results! Thanks for your help and support!
Jenn