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ConfusedMomma · May 25, 2010, 08:39 PM

Okay I know this is going to sound crazy to some people. But I have to get some opinions. I had thought in September that I was seeing implantation bleeding because my period was completely different than normal, and we had slipped up that month on protection. I took a test and it was negative though so I let it go and figured if I was I would know in a bit. Then in December, I started feeling movements that felt exactly like the initial movements I felt with my previous two children. I took another test. Again negative. I assumed I was crazy and figured it simply had to be gas, plus I was told by some friends that they had felt "phantom" baby movements occasionally after their children so I assumed it was something like that. Since then the movements have continued everyday, I feel little bubbles after I sneeze, when I lay down, all the time. But they have not gotten very much stronger. In March I began feeling heartburn and indigestion so again I took a test as this is something that I experienced at the end of both my other pregnancies. Again negative. I told my doctor about it in April, and she said it didn't follow any pattern (was asking of tumors and worms and any other stomach ailments) so she was just going to ignore it for now. I have begun feeling some weird tightening feelings now, where it feels like my stomach is pulling towards my back. Now since I am not showing and have had no positive ideas of pregnancy (still having period too) and since I have never had braxton hicks without the big belly... I have no idea what's going on. What are your thoughs? Is it possible I am pregnant and am really not experiencing the big belly and such? Or what else could be causing this? Cause as I mentioned my doc figured we would ignore it, and I'm really struggling to find a doctor that is accepting new patients so I can get a second opinion. I know you all aren't doctors, but I value any thoughts you may have. Oh and I'm nursing my son (who is 10 months) and some days my nipples are so sore, and others completely fine (tenderness?) and lately he has been sucking and nursing, until the milk hits his mouth, and then he pulls off and spits it at me. I am unsure if he thinks this is a game, or if he is telling me the milk tastes weird (colostrum). I know this is a lot and is a very rare occurrence, but I just want some opinions! Thanks

justcurious55 · May 25, 2010, 11:52 PM

Unlikely, but not impossible. There have been women that didn't know they were pregnant until they were just about to give birth. Personally, I'd be irritated if my dr decided that we would just ignore something that was bothering me. I'd be on the phone insisting that I not be ignored until we figure out what was going on...

QLP · May 26, 2010, 04:55 PM

I was reading an article on this today as it happens:

How could any woman not know she was pregnant until she gave birth? A new study suggests it's more common than you think | Mail Online

ConfusedMomma · May 26, 2010, 08:39 PM

Thank you for that article! It's nice to read things like that, though scary too. I've take three tests with three negative responses throughout the last 8 months, and yet I still feel pregnant. But try telling your doctor you swear your 8.5 months pregnant when your still getting a period, no huge baby belly, and all negative tests lol. Nothing like looking crazy! :-) lol. I'm still debating what I think may be wrong, but I think I've decided a follow-up doc appointment is necessary. It may be easy for her to ignore my symptoms, but I live with them everyday and would like to know what's up! Lol

justcurious55 · May 26, 2010, 11:04 PM

Yeah, sometimes pestering your doctor until they get the point is necessary. Hope you're able to get to the bottom of things soon

QLP · May 27, 2010, 12:34 AM

Originally Posted by ConfusedMomma

Thank you for that article! It's nice to read things like that, though scary too. I've take three tests with three negative responses throughout the last 8 months, and yet I still feel pregnant. But try telling your doctor you swear your 8.5 months pregnant when your still getting a period, no huge baby belly, and all neg tests lol. Nothing like looking crazy!! :-) lol. I'm still debating what I think may be wrong, but I think I've decided a follow-up doc appointment is necessary. It may be easy for her to ignore my symptoms, but I live with them everyday and would like to know what's up! lol

I hope you get to the bottom of this, whatever is going on. Good luck at the docs. Let us know how you get on. Thinking of you. Xx

Danielleharris92 · May 27, 2010, 05:31 PM

Demand your doctor take a blood test, it is the most sufficant and positive way of knowing. If you are then your not crazy! Woop! If your not, then this might all be mind over matter. There have been several cases where woman have gone through what you have. Especially months after having baby, you become extremely fertile. If you wish for another baby then best of luck to you!