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Anon,
Have you tested for pregnancy?
When you have a period, you release the unfertilized ovum and the lining of your uterus so If you had a period then you are not pregnant because there wouldn't be any egg to have been fertilized. Tender breasts and light cramping could be pre-menstrual symptoms since your period is due next week.
But, like I said, if you feel like you may need some added reassurance, take a home pregnancy test.
Good Luck,
Rosa
June 2, 2011 - 6:20amThis Comment
Thank you so much! I hadn't taken a pregnancy test because of my previous experience with negative tests when I was indeed very pregnant and also since my period is a week away. But I did take 2 tests today one with fmu and it came up clearly positive. The 2nd one was later and was a faint positive. Guess I should have just done that first. I must have ovulated pretty early! I made an appointment to see my doctor in 2 weeks. Thanks again.
June 2, 2011 - 8:28pmThis Comment
Hi, Im new to this. My boyfriend and I aren't fully TTC. We are still using the pull out method and once in a while we use a condom. I had my last period May 6, 2011 and we had protected sex May 16,2011 (and days after as well) in which case the condom broke. My period is supposed to arrive again June 4, 2011, but i have been having cramps almost everyday since May 21. Usually I get them a week before my period and usually my breasts are super tender but this time i have been cramping for two weeks and my boobs are not tender as of yet. I have also been urinating alot more frequent than usual. I'm hoping these are signs leading to a baby as I really want one, I hate the waiting game, should I take a HPT or should I be expecting my period?
May 31, 2011 - 10:18amThis Comment
hiya everyone, im very new to all of this!! i recently had a missed miscarriage, at the beginning of april. i bled for 2 weeks after then had a normal period 4 weeks after that. i have a normal 28 day cycle and not due on until the 12th of june, we've been having sex every other day for the last 2 weeks. for a few days now though i've been getting slight cramps and twinges on my left side. does anyone know what this means??? im hoping im pregnant this month as we we're devestated with the miscarriage, especially as i had an erpc. thankyouxx nat xx
May 28, 2011 - 4:35pmThis Comment
Perhaps you are ovulating. That occurs at about the second week in from your last period. I have cramps when I ovulate, I always have. For me, the worse the ovulation cramps the worse the period cramps. :(
May 26, 2011 - 7:18pmThis Comment
Thank you so much! The only form of protection my husband and I use is my birth control. I would love to get pregnant but my husband isn't ready. I'm finally faced the truth that I'm going to have to wait awhile. Plus I'm a vet tech and my job includes taking x-rays, monitoring animals under anesthesia, etc. That's why I was so nervous. If I was pregnant I wouldn't want to put my baby at risk. Today I was extremely nausea and had to ask someone to take over monitoring a dog under anesthesia. I related it to taking my vitamins a two hours after I ate. A few hours after lunch I started to feel better. Thank you again :)
May 23, 2011 - 7:46pmThis Comment
I was looking online and came across this post. Over the past two nights I have been experiencing cramping. My period isn't due for another two weeks. I normally have cramping 2-3 days before my period and the first day of my period and that's it. I am on birth control and my husband and I are not trying to conceive. I was on antibiotics for two weeks (4/28-5/12) and had unprotected sex during that time. We used the p.o method. I experienced a normal period 5/9-5/12. I'm aware that antibiotics can mess with your birth control. We did have sex last week on Monday and the next day I had spotting. Is this a early sign of pregnancy? should I be concerned? I never experienced this before!
May 22, 2011 - 9:21pmThis Comment
Hi I was wondering if I had my period on may 1st ended on may 6th had unprotected sex on the 9th not suppose to get my period again till the 1st yet I have been cramping since the 20th been very tired and had have nausea what do you guys think?
May 22, 2011 - 11:00amThis Comment
Unfortunately, symptoms that you describe (cramps, tiredness, nausea) are generic enough that they can be related to a GI (gastrointestinal) problem (minor: gas, upset stomach), and can also be related to hormones that regulate your reproductive system. These hormones are constantly fluctuating in our bodies, depending on the timing in our cycles. Your symptoms could be an indication of upcoming period or pregnancy, however, most women do not have any early pregnancy symptoms until they have missed their period.
You can take a home pregnancy test once your expected period has not begun, or wait until your period begins. Good luck!
May 22, 2011 - 12:47pmThis Comment
Well With my first son I had early signs but they were more extreme I became allergic to my laundry detergent and was throwing up well before my missed period I went to the dr and had a blood test done he had told me I was either having a miscarriage or was about 2 weeks pregnant so this is why I was unsure because 4 years ago my son was conceived within a few days of my signs now they are light head extremely tired abdomen pains nausea and moody
May 22, 2011 - 1:07pmThis Comment