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

[DreamingPoet25]

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. :)

[Cyn0905]

you're a jerk of a person

[lizzer123]

exactly! No one is perfect and no one has the right to judge anyone no matter what! Lots of people do things that are immoral or wrong but that doesn't mean that we have to play God or play Simon and tell them as it is. Just keep that mouth shut and don't say anything if you don't have anything good to say. You don't know what kind of a day that person may be having. Never ever toy with anyone's emotions. God teaches love and kindness in every religion and that is what we call humanity. Oh, and Simon is an ***. Everyone that praises his way of handling things is immature and is *** an well. Thanks and have nice day (:

[meriah1991]

I know that my friend was a big smoker with her first son and she quit smoking completely and she was getting sick and so was the baby. The Dr said to slowly ween yourself off of it because it will shock your body and the baby.

[mspazmum]

you are a jerk. This was rude. Not everyone has your views and WOMEN can raise a child on their own if they so choose. And some people do not pop pregnant on hpt! Educate your self and welcome to the new world!!!

[cherriess]

Ok, me and my partner have been recently trying for a baby, my periods come like clock work every month & I mean even the timeing its consistant as it comes in the morning.. I was due to start my period on the 20th of june but it came 2days late & also very light which is unlikely! A week before my period was initially due had like browny/pink spotting aswell.. Could I be pregnant or could this be something else?? Help!!

[BabyDree]

Hello, I'm new to this but am in need of some help. My period this month is very late and that is not normal for me. I've had this milky white discharge only sometimes. I started bleeding today but it's not a normal period for me, it's very light and pinkish-brownish. I normally have heavy periods that last about five days and along with that have horrible cramps. I have not experienced cramps with this 'period'. I get slight cramps here and there, I get hot flashes, I am urinating more frequently, have been dizzy and light headed and tired. I took a pregnancy test and it said negative. One more thing ive also been moody and have had lower back aches and lower abdomen slight cramps. If anyone can help it would be much appreciated. Thank you!

[Bee01]

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.    

[preciouscargo82]

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.

[preciouscargo82]

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.

[truthhurts88]

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

[truthhurts88]

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

[Mizzladiluck]

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

[210yourlove]

People can be so judgmental these ain't the old days where people have babies only when they are marryed and last I check ****.happens
People don't always plan to sleep together with out a condom n some don't plan on getting pregnant but that's life it happens so instead of being bored and judging someone asking for help find something better to do just saying if you got nothing nice to say u shouldn't say it at all

[gabbbb]

Reading this made me sick. My boyfriend uses the 'pull out method' as well, yes not 100% affective, but it has worked for us and NO I am not on birth control. Just because ya'll think you're some experts on the subject and apparently God's right hand man-you DO NOT have any right to judge people YOU DON'T EVEN KNOW! Yes, they're only opinions....but word them better-if you didn't want to SOUND like an ******* or a ***** then you would have worded it in such a way that @DreamingPoet didn't feel attacked. But you didn't so, case in point, you're a ***** who thinks she knows all and guess what....I don't like people like that :) and no I won't apologize for my actions...because ya'll didn't apologize for yours.

[cford]

she just asked about her period not for you to get in her business and start asking questions that arent your business. thats part of the problem with ppl these day you worried about why shes not married and her ex being her ex none of that concerns you nor affects your life if your not going to answer the questions then dont post damn. THE END

[sinburke88]

i've gained weight in the last few weeks so much and so quick that i have developed stretchmarks on my sides, i thought i might be pregnant about 4-5 weeks ago and took 2 tests they both came back negative however i had my period last week and it was alot shorter and lighter than usual, usually i would have a 7 day cycle but my last period only lasted 2 days and was an unusual brown shade of colour, can anyone offer an explaination???

[blondancer94]

this has become more of an immature argument. Either answer her questions with fact, not opinion, or don't bother posting.. she didnt ask for your opinion. She asked for your fact.

[tracy229]

what is wrong with  you Dreamingpoet; the reason she had unprotected sex when she didn't want a child is that she is not perfect!  I can think of a million times I did what I knew wasn't right because, well -- I'm human.  And frankly that is why my Lord, Jesus Christ, was born and died for me; I can't live the perfect life the way I was created to do.  I thank God for his compassion and mercy, and that he is not like us humans who so quickly judge others because its easier to do than to look at our own hearts.

God bless us.

[tracy229]

what is wrong with  you Dreamingpoet; the reason she had unprotected sex when she didn't want a child is that she is not perfect!  I can think of a million times I did what I knew wasn't right because, well -- I'm human.  And frankly that is why my Lord, Jesus Christ, was born and died for me; I can't live the perfect life the way I was created to do.  I thank God for his compassion and mercy, and that he is not like us humans who so quickly judge others because its easier to do than to look at our own hearts.

God bless us.

[ratchet123]

My periods normally last about a week .. The last two months they have been lasting for 2-3 days starting heavy then slowly getting lighter, does this mean I could be pregnant ... These shorter periods haven't been later either ..

[fobnut]

Hi! I went through the exact same symptoms. Took a pregnancy test and it was negative. A month later, when I realised I was off coffee, alcohol etc I took another couple which were both positive. The dr also confirmed this with the blood test. Unfortunately when I had the brown spotting which lasted about a week it was a miscarriage at 8 weeks. Therefore my 1st negative test was wrong as I was already pregnant but it must have been very early stages. Don't worry about people and their judgements, like you said you only have one person to answer to and no one is perfect. We all have the right to make our own choices and live our lives as we choose. To quote JC "He who is without sin cast the first stone!" I hope everything works out for the best. I literally was told I was pregnant then a couple of days later I told I had lost it. Look after yourself as you possibly ARE pregnant and trust me, losing it is hard to get over whether it was planned or not. God bless!

[truthbetold2you]

I came to this site to get some positive feedback and instead I now feel sick to my stomach!  

One woman had a question and almost all the other women had nothing but negative comments.   You should all be disgusted in yourselves.

Woman should stick together and be supportive of one another (regardless of "your" personal views).  We should not feel the need to put each other down.  How embarrassed I am for you.

Good luck on correcting your selfish personalities.  I will not be visiting this site again!

[pixiestixs]

Dreamingpoet, I am a mother of two children concieved out of wedlock.  I am now however, married to their daddy.  My father is also a pastor and never once looked down on me for this "sin".  I was in the same exact situation as you were.  My husband and I were in love and had been together for years.  We ended up pregnant with my daughter, split up for a little bit, got back together, and had our son, then married.  I had people judge me and share their opinions with me, but honestly, it didn't matter what they said or felt, it only married how I felt and the peace or lack of peace that I had.  I do not see marriage as a piece of paper that unites two people, but more so of a committment made between two people.  Not the legalities of it all.  Two people joining in love in the eyes of God.  No where in the Bible does it describe how a married couple would be considered married.  It is a perception and opinion of how one believes.  As far as if you were pregnant?  Well, there are many families that have children who are married then get divorced and create a more emotional instability than that of a single parent.  It all works out, sometimes the path we take or choose though either throws up bumps or curves.  Each one leading to the end of the path and bringing peace.

[thatsingergirl11]

by the sound of it i would say that sometimes it just happens like that and it doesnt surely mean ur preganant no this can be just a sudden change in ur cycle iv'e had it happen to me before and yeah it scared the **** out of me but i got it checked out and it was all cool but maybe its just u faking ur body out and if not congrats hun..!!