[Lunastar3655]

I am 22 years old and my periods had always come on the same day, however this one didn't. It was over 4 days late. However it did eventually come on Nov 2, but only for 2.5 days (started midday on Nov 2), where the last day I was barely bleeding and the other two days I was bleeding mildly. I have not gone on a diet, started working out, or anything of the sort. I have been having periods since I was 10 and they have always without question been at the minimum 5 days long, extremely heavy, and late at the max by 1 day if not usually early. I am not on birth control but when I was my periods were still 4 days. My boyfriend and I are sexually active and have been intimate multiple times (two important dates are Oct 14th and Oct 21). Every time we used a condom. Since then I have had many unusual symptoms. And until about a week ago I was not freaking myself out and causing symptoms because I'm worried or stressed. The symptoms are

For the past 2 and 1/2 weeks I have been
- Extremely nauseated (Mostly at 10 pm every night but for the past week throughout the day. I can hit me anytime and it feels like if I move I'll be sick)
- Emotional (I am not an emotional girl in the sense that I don't cry. I only cry if I feel I've hurt a friend somehow. Not even when I'm about to get my periods. The littlest thing will set me off, such as last night my boyfriend asked if I wanted a massage and I literally cried for an hour.)
- Stomach cramps (more so in my womb area, they are like periods but it only happens on one side)
-Strange cravings (I dislike meat, dairy, sweets, and juices but lately I've wanted milk, lots of chocolate, meat etc. Also I eat the weirdest combinations (Pickles and milk) I also don't like some of my favorite foods. Just the thought or smell makes me sick)
- Very tired randomly (Everyone get tired I understand but I feel like I could fall asleep standing up. I almost fell asleep in choir... I get 8 to 10 hours of sleep too.)
-Lighter areolas (I'm Latina, they get lighter, my breast are also bigger (I'm a smaller girl) and more sensitive)
-Dizziness (I become light headed randomly even when I'm sitting down)

I am not sure what going on with my body... but I'd really like to know. I've wanted kids since I was a little girl but right now I'm in my senior year of college. It's not the right time but sometimes when these symptoms hit I want a baby... So I'd like to know your opinion on what to do, what action to take, or advise. Thank you so much

[J_9]

Yes, you could be pregnant. Any time a penis inserted into a vagina pregnancy is possible. There is no form of birth control that is 100% effective aside from abstinence.

You will have to wait to see what happens with your period next month.

[Lunastar3655]

Yes, you could be pregnant. Any time a penis inserted into a vagina pregnancy is possible. There is no form of birth control that is 100% effective aside from abstinence.

You will have to wait to see what happens with your period next month.

Is it possible since I bled some? Because that's the only things that makes me think that I'm not pregnant

[Lunastar3655]

Also my stomach has been getting harder, like it's not fat but it's hard when I press against it. I've heard pregnant woman's stomachs are hard.

[CravenMorhead]

You're hyper observant of things you would normally ignore. Right now your uterus is down in your pelvic girdle. You couldn't feel a pregnant belly no matter how deep you pushed.

There is no way to say one way or another, this is a waiting game at this point.Sorry.

[Lunastar3655]

I'm sorry I don't mean to be spamming or anything I'm just really worried and need advise.
Ok so continuing off my previous message last night I went to the bathroom and noticed some white on my nipple. I went to get it off ( I was about to take a shower) and I squeezed my nipple to get it all off and some white milky liquid came out. It didn't leak by itself but when I squeezed it came out, of both sides. This wasn't just a one time thing it happened a lot if I tried. It happened again this morning. What does this mean! Is it possible that I could be pregnant even though I had a short and mild period (2.5 days only 1.5 was mild the rest light). If so I haven't been taking care of myself (eating right etc.) How should I take care, what are do's and don'ts? Please help I'm seriously freaking out and so scared. Does it mean nothing? I have never leaked on my periods before in the 12 years I've had them... Please please I need advise. Thank you

[CravenMorhead]

Means nothing.

Normally lactation doesn't occur until the last weeks of the last trimester. Leaking from your boobs isn't a sign that you're pregnant. There are women out there that will lactate without having kids, or being pregnant.

Calm down and realize that until you miss a period, and your mini period counts as one, you should assume that you're not pregnant. Stress and anxiety can be bad for you even if you're not pregnant.

[J_9]

I would like to add that you need to see your doctor if you are lactating and not pregnant. Lactation is not normal and can indicate certain medical conditions. You need to have your hormones checked as well as a quantitative pregnancy test.