Hi and welcome to the forum. If you think you might be pregnant, or are pregnant, post your questions here, as the other thread is getting so large that it's hard to keep them organized. Also, if you are a teen and have questions and/or fears, let us know and we'll help as best as we can, or find better help for you.

Miami

Chery-->
ok so here my situation. I got my period on September 23rd. On september 26th my boyfriend and I had unprotected sex because it was the second to last day of my period and my flow was fairly light. I have been on birth control for about two years now, however, during this previous pack (the one i took before my period on the 23rd), I missed two pills. I didnt think anything about getting pregnant until recently when I started feeling nauseous and just not myself. I'm always tired and I'm experiencing weird indigestion problems. Then last week I started spotting but it only lasted about 2-3 days and this is odd for me because I never get breakthrough bleeding in between my periods even when i miss pills. Then finally today, when I went to the bathroom this morning I wiped and noticed a brown discharge. Im not due for my period until the end of next week. When can I take a HPT?? And what do you think my chances of being pregnant are??Thanks (o n by the way I am 18 and in college)

momincali

Technically you can take it now, but I would wait because it's not really due until the end of next week. You can go out this weekend and get the store brand double pack this way you can take one now and then another one in two weeks. The pill is not EVER 100% effective, nothing other than abstinence is.

Chery

Hi. Welcome to the forum.
First, when in doubt - Always see your doctor.

Second, you might be pregnant and a little light spotting is normal for most of us. Take a EPT or HPT, even though they might be negative does not mean your not. To be certain, have a doctor check you out thuroughly!

Check out the following sites, they will help you thru this a little more to reassure you.

http://www.pregnancy-info.net/pregnancystages.html

http://www.babyfit.com **This one is free to join and has it's own forum. Also covers other questions you might have, such as symptoms, stages, diet, exercise, medication and clinical procedures. etc.

And just in case you are, you really should think about the responsibilities for the rest of your life and see a Family Planning Clinic for other options, such as adoption. What has the potential father have to say about your delema?
You really should also think about future protection, not just the pill, as it will not protect you from other potential dangers that I'm sure I don't need to mention. If the young men in your life will not respect your wishes, then drop them like hot potatoes because they will probably not make responsible fathers either. Please don't think this too judgemental, I am just trying to help and let you know that you can count on us to advise you any time you need us. Good luck to you dear, and I hope everything will turn out well, now and in the future. Keep us posted.

Chery

Another ATTABOY!,dear. But the kids of today are just like we were, we have to all learn through experience. The only thing that bothers me is that parents don't educate early enough and boys are too 'proud' and claim that it just does not feel 'right' with a condom, which is B.S. I just hope there are enough guys out there who learned respect for women while growing up. Thanks you for your support in this thread. You're super.

Miami

Thanks for all the feedback, and that whole double pack of tests is a really good idea lol. I havent told my bf yet about this because he is in college as well but in Louisiana and he's playing division 1 football. He's got alot on his mind already between school and football and I dont wanna worry him if its just a scare. If the test happens to come back + then I will worry about telling him. I really appreciate getting an older woman's advice, i wouldn't dare turn to my mom at a time like this until I knew something for sure. Thanks again!

clukkes

Miami,
I think you should tell him about this. It is both of your responsibility not just yours. If you are worried about it he has a right to know. Who cares if he has a lot on his mind...so do you....you both did this and I would want the baby's father supporting me on this.

Miami

I completely understand what your sayin clukkes. But i have this feeling inside me that the test is gonna come out - and I don't want to cause a big thing. I may be being immature in the way im handling this situation...i just feel bad.

clukkes

I know this is a hard situation but you need support. Do what you gotta do. I would tell my boyfriend. It's not healthy for you.

Miami

Thanks for the advice clukkes, chery, and momincali...im planning on taking a test next early next week. I will let you guys know what comes out of it. )