scared and need help

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Registered: 04-22-2003
scared and need help
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Wed, 10-15-2003 - 5:27pm
Greetings all - I guess you could say that I'm a "renewbie" here - as I used to post here at the beginning of the summer, but DH and I were supposed to be On Hold until after Jan. 1. Here's my situation, LMP was on 9/12/03. Cycle usually lasts between 28 and 30 days. I know I ovulated on day 17 or 18 based on O pains and temps. I tested on Sun. (the 12th) using mid afternoon urine, clear plan easy digital test with a BFN. I've had twingy AF-like cramps on and off for about two and a half weeks... but she's a no show. CP is very high and firm. I usually spot about two or three days before AF, but nada this month. Should I retest? No nausea or unusually sore breasts (I have fibrocystic breasts so they always hurt before AF) but have been really tired and feeling just a little "off" and really really hot - and I'm usually frozen. DH and I weren't trying so I'm concerned because I just had a flu vaccine, have had a few cocktails in the last two weeks, and took a Lorcet (Hyrdrocodene) last night for lower back pain. If I am pregnant - which I don't know - are these things going to impact my pregnancy?? I am SO scared for so many reasons. If I ovulated on day 18 that would mean that technically my preg. would be a preexisting condition, as my insurance started on Oct. 1. And of course, this would mean that I wouldn't have paid leave from work... that's why we were waiting until Jan. I am so confused and scared...

Don't wait for your ship to come in - swim out to it.

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Registered: 10-09-2003
Wed, 10-15-2003 - 5:42pm
Hi SUgar,

Best of luck with everything and I wish I could answer some of your questions - but I am first time TTC and know nothing! I am interested in the work aspect...I am currently laid off, if I becoame preg before I get a new job, I believe my maternity leave is still covered since it is the state that covers that cost (disability). Can anyone else clear this up for me? Thanks!!