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Am I Just Being Silly...

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Hi everyone,

I was reluctant to join this board because others in my house might see, but here goes...

I recently started dating again, after a long "hiatus" (long story). I've only dated one man so far, and that relationship didn't last long. Not to be explicit, but I soon found out that all he wanted was to fool around and have sex. We did end up having sex... and I don't remember the date exactly, but I am thinking it was about 4 weeks ago.

Anyway, for the past four mornings/afternoons in a row, I have been sick to my stomach. Today was the worst so far. I couldn't hold down anything and I feel so dehydrated. I had the nastiest headache on earth today as well. I just kinda stayed in bed all day and did nothing in particular. The headache is finally gone, but I can feel it just waiting to pop back up in my head.

I know *nothing* about pregnancy. I'm scared to death of bringing a child into the world at this point in my life (another long story). What should I do? What if I'm sick again tomorrow.

on the other side... I did have something that resembled my period about a week ago. It was weak and only lasted about two days.

So, what do you think? Do I have reason to be nervous, or am I just being silly? I thought that asking might not hurt. I think I have also gained some weight and feel really hot and clammy sorta. I haven't taken my temperature, but will tomorrow if I am sick again.

Tell me what you think please, I am so worried....

Licorice
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Im not the best to answer this. Are your periods normally like that (really short and light)do your boobs hurt? That was a sure sign for me.If that wasn't your period is your period late? It could be pregnancy, or just a flu bug. Assuming that the light bleeding wasn't your period, and your period is late, that I would take a home pregnancy test. I hope the others have more help for ya.
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My periods are usually heaviy and last around four days. I was surprised how light it was, but at the time I didn't think anything of it. If it wasn't my period, then yes it is late.

Do you think the flu could last four days and get worse as it goes along? Maybe I should go to the doctor either way if I'm not feeling well tomorrow.

This is all very embarassing for me as I hope I just have the flu, but I've never had the flu this long before I don't think.

I don't know. Sorry for the long posts, I'm a big worrier and I tend to talk a lot:)


Licorice
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It's ok, and your right it wont hurt to go to the DR. Make sure you ask for a pregnancy test. Lots of women have implantation bleeding at the begining of there pregnancy, so that could be what you noticed. I would test than run to your computer and let us know.
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I agree with medicmel... sounds like implantation bleeding. I know it can all be very scary at first, I dont think that I have ever been more scared than the day my husband drove me to the front of CVS to go in and buy a pregnancy test... well, then there was the peeing on the stick thing too... but everything turned out great and I now have 2 beautiful babies. It does sound to me like classic pregnancy symptoms, but I have also learned in the past that you cant always trust those "symptoms." Either way, pregnant or not, everything has a way of working it's way out. I would start with an HPT, but being it was only 4 weeks ago, it may not show up. Either way, like mel said... cant hurt to go to the doc. Good Luck and God Bless! Let us know how it goes!
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Yeah, take a test to be sure. Its pretty common to have some slight bleeding when the embryo implants into the uterus, and its usually aroudn the time of your period. Have your breasts been sore? Have you been peeing a lot more too? Those are also big pregnancy signs. However, any mix of them is considered normal, even none! I had pregnancy scares in the past, where my nipples hurt so much that a shirt against them hurt and I wasn't pregnant, but when it finally happened, I didn't really have many symptoms, just getting up in the middle of the night to pee. I almost didn't take a test cuz I didn't feel pregnant. *L* I've also read that often morning sickness doesn't start *right* away, but more like around week 6. Of course, everyone is different, as you'll learn. Take a home test and let us know. Good luck!!!
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Well, I still feel the same way today... all nauseous and junk. Here goes nothing!

Licorice
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Worrying won't tell you anything, but a pregnancy test will. Pee on that stick and then you can start to worry. It may be that you've nothing to worry about, or it may mean that you've made a baby.

You have options and lots of support is out there to help you sort out your emotions. Finding someone to talk to in your community will help you out. There is plenty of support for any choice you make (as you can already see by this website).

Take care of yourself and talk talk talk to people. Don't bottle this up or sit and worry by yourself. Reach out to someone, confide, get some advice. You are not alone!
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I did the test, but I don't think I did it right... either way it came out negative, which is good for me. I'll try again in a couple of days.

Thank you everyone for being so supportive!

Licorice
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why dont you think you did it right?
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I would try again in a few days and use your first morning pee. Sometimes it can take awhile for the pregnancy hormone to build in your body enough for a test to detect it. I was just shy of 5 weeks and barely able to get results. You might want to try one of the tests that says "pregnant/not pregnant" as the ones with the lines can show faint and be confusing. However if you do use the line ones keep in mind they don't show false positives...so even an extreamly faint line means you are (it happened to me and several people I've seen on here since I've joined) Whatever happens I wish the best for you.
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I think I did it wrong because I'm just stupid... oh and I did get the one with the lines in it... it was faint and maybe I'll go back and get another one. I was kinda embarrassed. The rack of tests was out in front of everyone and I didn't want anyone to know...

Licorice
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if the line was faint, I would say you are pregnant. Get the one that says pregnant to be sure...and take it in the morning. Keep in mind that you have plenty of support either way. If you have any questions or just need to talk, feel free to message me anytime. Best of luck.
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Go to the or $ store and get a pregnancy test they work just as well just read the instuctions properly. You won't be the first person in the world to have a baby and not be in a relationship. If the test is negative do one again 2 weeks later as the pregnancy hormones might not show up yet and don't eat anything or take any medication which could harm the baby. This happened with me and i was pregnant it showed up 2 weeks later. I had no dimptoms of pregnancy at this stage. Some people bleed a littel when pregnant and this is perfectly normal. Some people bleed and it is not a good sign. Just do a test and oh start taking Folic Acid for the baby it is to prevent birth defects. If your not pregnant it won't harm you.

Good Luck Let Me know if you are or not!
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