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Could I be pregnant?

By September 4, 2010 - 11:28am
 
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I've been on birth control for maybe 5 or 6 years. All oral. I've switched brands probably 5 times. I'm now on Lutera and have been on it for almost 3 months. I recently missed 3 active birth control pills in the first week of the pack. To be accurate, I took Sun, Mon, and Tues, but missed Wed, Thurs, and Fri. I am now taking it faithfully, but I did not double up on the pills, take one when I remembered, or use another form of birth control as backup. I know, bad idea, but I assumed after being on it so long, the chances of getting pregnant were slim to none. I just took the next one Saturday when I normally would. I had unprotected sex on the Wed when I missed my first pill and on Fri. He also ejaculated inside both times. I had the pill withdrawal bleeding on Sat that lasted a normal period time for me. My actual period isn't due for another 10 days. It's pretty regular. I'm not sure if I'm just overly nervous or what, but I am feeling very different than normal and have never experienced these symptoms before. I am tired all the time. I usually workout for 2 1/2 hours a day and can't get the motivation to do so. Just yesterday, my breasts began to hurt and were swollen. They aren't as swollen today as they were yesterday, but they still ache quite a bit. Sleeping on my stomach was a little uncomfortable. I had mild cramps and stiffness in my abdomen and back a day for a couple days. I do seem to be urinating more often. I have also been somewhat dizzy/lightheaded for a couple days. I am having light headaches occasionally. I'm normally a pretty sexually active person, but I feel like I'm in overdrive. I can't seem to get enough these days. I am pretty much just waiting for the time of my period to get here and see if it happens. I am just curious what anyone thinks because I don't want to ask the people around me just yet. I'm driving myself crazy doing all this research. I figure it's either one of three things: it's all in my head, body regulating itself to the pills, or I'm pregnant. If someone could help me out or give me a better answer, that would be awesome. Thanks so much!

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