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Possible to be pregnant after having a (shorter, much lighter period)?

Hello, all!  I'm new to the board.  My (now ex) boyfriend and I made love on 1/26 without protection, and he did pull out, though I know that is not a very effective form of BC.  Anyway, my period prior to that possible DOC was 1/12 or 1/14 (can't remember).  Since about two weeks after possible DOC, I have had faintness/dizziness, nausea (no vomiting) especially when I smoke (have been smoking for 4 years and not once has it made me want to puke), mild cramping, breast tenderness, veins in breast seem to be 'standing out' more than usual, and a strange pulling sensation when I stand up (which I assume could be ligament stretching).  I had a 'period' on 2/14.  My normal periods last for about 7 days and are very heavy.  This was very light (I cramped about the first 12 hours; normally, I cramp strongly throughout entire period), and it stopped on 2/17.  Two days after that, I had a clear discharge with some slight brown coloring in it.  My normal luteul (sp?) discharge has increased significantly, and it's going from clear to milky white, slightly thick.

I took two pregnancy tests, the last of which was on 2/19 or 2/20, both were negative.  I have an appointment in the morning for the beta hcg (blood) test, and I'm hoping that will ease my mind either way.  I was just wondering if you ladies thought that I'm faking my body out, or if there is an actual chance I am pregnant.  Only two of my friends think it sounds possible; the other ones just seem to be in denial. :)'

Thanks so much, ladies!!  
Lindsay

PS  This would be my first child, obviously. :)
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Wow, this was posted back in 2005-  A little late, but I hope the original poster grew up and didn't end up having some random guy's baby.  I read many of her posts, and originally I thought a couple women jumped on her out of nowhere, but reading many of the things she wrote, she said she'd been with this man for 8 years... then it turned into, well, they'd been FRIENDS for 8 years and "lovers" for 6... then it turned into, well, sometime during these years, he'd in fact, been married to some other woman... so basically, no, they weren't together for 8 years at all.  Not that her relationship is my business, however, then she goes on to admit that she was actually DISAPPOINTED to find out that she's not having this man's baby.... this man who is now her EX, and whom was married to another woman during part of this time that he was supposedly involved with her?  What an irresponsible thing to hope for.  I'll bet he was relieved.  Sounds like he was losing sleep worrying that he knocked her up and she misread his nervous call as him needing to hear her voice.  I sincerely hope this girl has grown up over the years and didn't end up mothering some random joe's baby.  Things happen, sure, and having an unplanned pregnancy is one level of irresponsible, but having broken up with someone- whom has actually been seeing many women over the years, not just you, and then hoping that the last time you had sex with your ex, he accidentally knocked you up, is just... low.  By all means, if a baby was conceived, take care of it... but don't WISH such a bad situation on everyone, INCLUDING the kid.    
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She didn't ask you about her personal life she asked you about the pregnancy. Stop being so judgmental, I'm pretty sure your slate is not so clean. At least she had the balls to ask publicly. It's people like you that hinder other individuals from getting any type of help.
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She didn't ask you about her personal life she asked you about the pregnancy. Stop being so judgmental, I'm pretty sure your slate is not so clean. At least she had the balls to ask publicly. It's people like you that hinder other individuals from getting any type of help.
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Cinnamon your a total ***** things happen all the time and who are you to judge the rest. Married or not kids are brought into this world evrryday
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Cinnamon your a total ***** things happen all the time and who are you to judge the rest. Married or not kids are brought into this world evrryday
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Well I can say this page wasnt put up to be mean or call yourself telling people how it is... Its her life she knows what she needs to fix she dont need you to tell her that.... Now on her question just go to your ob/gyn every woman body is different this is the only way to be sure what is going on with you... Good Luck
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