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I started my period on 4-20-09, it only lasted 3 days, which is not completely out of the norm for me, but it has been 37 days now since the first day of my period. My husband and I had sex on 4-30-09. I have taken a HPT but it came back negative and I was just wondering if I could be pregnant and I just took the HPT to soon? I have been more tired than my norm lately.
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Hello AJCLynch, what were the results? I'm going through the same thing as you. My period was late 18 days and then it last three days exactly, and was very light. My normal period last 6 to 7 days and always heavy and I have never been late before. I'm also getting lots of headaches throughout the day, somwtimes 3 times a day. I took a couple of pregnancy test and came out negative. I was happy at first but now I don't want to think about it because then I get dissapointed. Any advices?
June 26, 2009 - 5:15amThis Comment
Well my period finally showed up on the 15th of June and lasted about 5 to 6 days. Have you been under any more stress than normal lately? I think that might have been my problem. Although I didn't feel anymore stressed than normal. I was pretty dissapointed.
June 26, 2009 - 11:35amThis Comment
I understand, AJC. Times are really tough right now. We'll hang in there with you until the 12th. And if you need or would like help finding a free or low-cost clinic, please just tell us where you live (you can click on the orange link to my name and write to me personally if you'd rather) and we'll see what we can find for you.
Best of luck, and fingers crossed for you.
June 3, 2009 - 10:20amThis Comment
AJCLynch,
The 12th is a long way away, especially with the symptoms you're having. I agree with Alison, I sure would like to encourage you to call your doctor's office and perhaps go in and have a blood test performed. You're now about 44 days into this cycle, if my count is right, and that's definitely something they'll be interested in.
If you are pregnant, I know it would be great to find out the good news. If you aren't pregnant, it will be disappointing no matter what after waiting this long. Why not give them a call? They can probably see you in the next couple of days and you can know for sure.
Fingers crossed for you. Please keep us in the loop.
June 2, 2009 - 8:56amThis Comment
Weather I go to my doctor or buy another HPT, I have to wait till the 12th. My husband does not get paid till then....I really do want to find out, but yet also the disappointment is going to hit pretty hard if I am not pregnant, & it will be the same even if I go tomorrow and find out that I am not. I understand that there could be something wrong if I am not pregnant, I guess I am also hesitant about that.
June 2, 2009 - 8:49pmThis Comment
Well I skipped last month completely, I am giving till the 12th of this month, then taking another HPT & no matter the results I am calling the doctor. I can only hope that it comes back positive.
June 1, 2009 - 9:15amThis Comment
Okay, going on a 41 day cycle, and am afraid to do another HPT and it come out negative.....I think I might wait till the end of next month and then maybe take another HPT, I just don't think I can take getting my hopes up then the test coming back negative again. I just don't know what to do! When I was PG with my daughter I knew cause I got dizzy and lightheaded while making Hamburgers....and with my son I was just late....I have been through this a couple of times where I thought I was and every test came back negative....I just don't think I can handle it again. I have been having headaches almost everyday now and nausea just about every day from the time I wake up to about late afternoon. Anyway just thought I would update on where I am at right now.
May 30, 2009 - 9:17pmThis Comment
Hi,
I'm so sorry that you're in this awful waiting game...I've been there, too. Excited one minute, disappointed the next. Not knowing if you can have a beer this evening, or if you can get out the baby clothes from the attic.
Have you ever had a 41-day cycle before? The "normal range" is about 22-35 days; I believe anything after 35 or 38 days is considered to be out of this normal range. It wouldn't be out-of-the-question for you to call your OB/GYN office, and talk with a nurse. Ask what they would recommend you do with a period that is this late, and negative HPT results. They will be able to help and offer reassurance, possibly request you come in for an appointment.
Take care,
May 31, 2009 - 5:58amAlison
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ajclynch: I don't know any family who has had an additional kid (planned or not) ever regret it... so good luck! It is easy to let worrying about finances overwhelm our thinking but we've found things always have a way of working out in that department while the joy of our kids is neverending.
May 28, 2009 - 10:52amThis Comment
Well, then the best of luck to you ... I hope number three is happily on her or his way!! Please let us know when you find out!
May 28, 2009 - 8:38amThis Comment