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Subject: 7 days late


Author:
Amber (freaked out)
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Date Posted: 12/29/09 10:28pm

Hi, me an my boyfriend have regualar unprotected sex but he always makes sure to pull out of me. my period always has been steady comming on the 22nd of every month for as long as I can remember. It is now the 29th and I still haven't gotten it however on the 20th I did spot a tiny bit, not enough to use a tampon or anything but just a little when I wipped in the mornig and the same for the next day but no period and no spotting since..I have cramps likes it comming but it hasn't and not to mention my tummy has been wierd feeling and Ive been getting awful migrains but maybe that is stress? I did take a home pregnancy test however just my luck i bought one that was defective for non of the indicator lines showed at all. anyways Im so confused and I have no idea what to do, im scared as hell to even tell my boyfriend who i dont even think likes me anymore anyways. When i told my ex husband I was pregnant a few years back he put me in intensive care when my i was 6 months pregnant and my twins did not make it and i while I know my new bf would never do that to me at all I am still traumatized from that and so horribly scarred to tell him, i know he doesnt want anymore kids and niether do i, but i just dont knw if I could go thru the hell of an abortion again, as I have done it once before as it really messed me up....Im sorry im rambling but i just dont know what to do...

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[> Subject: Re: 7 days late


Author:
Heather
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Date Posted: 12/30/09 11:44am

Hi Amber,

Welcome to the forum; glad you found it. After reading in the second half of your post about your twins, and also the trauma you experienced with an abortion, I can easily understand why you are nervous about potentially being pregnant.

I would try a second home pregnancy test. They are usually extremely accurate, and if you are pregnant, and 7 days past your expected period it would show up. I would highly recommend going to your city's local Pregnancy Resource Center (sometimes called 'Crisis Pregnancy Center,' too.) They can administer a free pregnancy test, and help you out with anything else under the sun pregnancy related you might want help with. All their services are free, including ultrasounds, understanding counseling, supplies, financial aid assistance, etc. I used to volunteer for our city's PRC and it was such a huge blessing to so many people.

It's totally normal to be stressed out and overwhelmed with the idea of an unplanned pregnancy. Hang in there; there's hope! I'd say step one is finding out if you are even pregnant. If you are, know that there is a ton of support out there for you, even if you boyfriend is not supportive, and if you don't want to have an abortion, you don't have to have one.

I hope you'll post the results of a pregnancy test here. We'll be praying for you. Hang in there.

With Kindness,

Heather
[> Subject: Re: 7 days late


Author:
Pat
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Date Posted: 12/30/09 12:17pm

Hello, Amber,

To begin with, pulling out doesn't work. A woman can get pregnant from what they call pre-cum. So there is a very real possibility you are pregnant. You don't have to say anything to your boyfriend if you don't want to. That's up to you. If you are pregnant and you feel it would not be a good idea for him to be in your baby's life, you can break off with him. He's been taking advantage of you anyway. Obviously, you have allowed this, but you should think about this carefully. Think about whether or not he has been manipulating you in any way, to get sex from you. Above all, if he does find out or you tell him, don't let him influence you toward abortion in any way. If he pulls away emotionally, let him go. If he tries to manipulate you, break off rather than yield. You can protect your baby, and we are here to support you.

As for the symptoms, these could be due to stress. You should see what a doctor has to say about migraines, and you can also do research online. Here are three good links on migraines:


Why Migraines Strike
.

Can Cayenne Peppers Really Cure a Headache?


Oxygen Therapy for Migraine Headaches
.

You will probably have to join the site to read the articles. If you are unable to handle the heat of cayenne in water, you can take capsules. I don't recommend the EFT method, because there may be some serious spiritual implications, but there are plenty of other good suggestions.

At this point, you can test for pregnancy again, and if you are pregnant, you may get a positive result. If not, try again in a week.

It sounds like you really don't want an abortion. You know what you would be getting into, and it's not worth it. So I urge you not to consider it. It will also help your state of mind, which may help your symptoms. Since stress can bring on migraines, even considering an abortion may be contributing to your problem. If you can't raise another child, you can choose adoption. But you shouldn't make that decision until much later in pregnancy. By that time, you may feel very differently about having another child. Since hormones interfere with acceptance of pregnancy in the first trimester, it is highly likely you will feel differently.

You may also have some unresolved issues about losing your twins. From your explanation, it wasn't clear why your husband put you in intensive care, or even that he had the authority to do so, without the cooperation of a doctor.

For all of the problems you may face as a result of pregnancy, you could probably benefit from counseling. You can find an organization near you that offers counseling by going here:

heartbeatinternational.org

Choose your country from the country list. There may be multiple pages. Click on "details" for contact information.

Please keep in touch. We are here for you. Take care.
[> Subject: Re: 7 days late


Author:
Shellie
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Date Posted: 12/30/09 1:17pm

Hi Amber,

First of all, I'm sorry for your loss of your dear twins. And I'm sorry you have been hurt by an abortion. Pulling out is not a good method to prevent pregnancy. In fact, even when using more reliable methods, pregnancy can still occur. If you have a Dollar Store near you, you can pick of a test for just a buck (and yes, they are good tests).

Amber, I want to motivate you to take better care of you. Being with a guy who you feel doesn’t care about you is not fair to you. Start caring about yourself. You deserve to be loved. There are great men out there, but if you're with Mr. Wrong you'll never meet Mr. Right.

Please update us. I'm praying for you!

Hugs,

Shellie



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