Am i pregnant ?

[Shalom]

Hi all, I am 26, my husband and I have been married for 1.5 years now, while we were still contemplating on planning a baby..we had unsafe sex last night, my period is due on the 22nd-23rd of this month. Are there chances that I might get pregnant ?
I do not want to discuss this so early with any friends or family or consult my GP so soon...but its going on in my mind now..if at all I am expecting, I donot mind going ahead with it...but are there really chances that I might have conceived..
i seek guidance from experienced people, who could help me out on this...I am bloody nervous..what symptoms do i look for and how soon ??

And when can i be sure and break the news safely to family ?

Please tell me how soon can a pregnancy test show results ?

[Cindy]

Originally Posted by Shalom

Hi, I am 26, my husband and I have been married for 1.5 years, while we were still contemplating on planning a baby..we had unsafe sex last night, my period is due on the 22nd-23rd of this month. Are there chances that I might get preganant ? I do not want to discuss this so early with any friends or family or consult my GP so soon...but its going on in my mind now..if at all I am expecting, I donot mind going ahead with it...but are there really chances that I might have conceived.. i seek guidance from experienced ladies or womes, who could help me out on this...I am bloody nervous..what symptoms do i look for and how soon ??

And when can i be sure and break the news safely to family ?

I have been in a similiar situation but it happened that I fell pregnant three weeks before I gto married. Firstly stop stressing - this is not good for you as it could make you stop your period and if you are pregnant it harms the baby. Just relax about the idea and wait. its really best to wait till you pass the week when you are suppose to have your period and with a no show get tested. home tests are secret and pretty accurate. If its plaguing you that much in three days you can go get a home test. I think though that it does add stress but dissappointment more if you find out that you are not. I would say really consider that the baby is a part of your lives and that it will change things, unless you have an unstable marriage there is little to worry about. this news is big but equally great. Leave the family out of it till you are sure and hubby and you are ok with the results. Family add too much pressure and that can prevent you from falling pregs too.

[Shalom]

Thanks Cindy..for reassurance...

but apart from stressing out...I really want to know what chances I have of gettign pregnant during this time of my menstrual cycle..

Since you sound experienced, you could let me insight on this one..whether I was during my safe days or not ?

my hubby is in a thoughful mode since morning...

Thanks again..god bless...

[LucyVanPelt]

Hi, Shalom.

If you have already conceived, you would not know it. Although there are stories of women knowing at the moment, it's too soon for most women. Do you track ovulation? That's the best indicator of your chances of conceiving. Dates don't work that well.

Also, symptoms aren't really accurate, either. Some women are sick right away. With my second, I thought I had a stomach virus, but I was already a month along. Some symptoms like tender breasts, abdominal bloating, irritable bowels, and being really tired are also symptoms of an oncoming menses.

If your menses will start again on the 22nd, then I'd suggest getting an early at-home pregnancy test if your period is more than a few days late. The tests tend not to be accurate if you use them too early. As hard as it will be, try not to worry because that stress may postpone your period.

When you break the news to your family depends on your preferences. I never told anyone until after I saw the doctor and I was past my first trimester but I'm a bit old-fashioned in that way. Other people tell as soon as they take the test. Either way, it's your call. There's no wrong answer here.

One word of caution-- if you tell anyone because you're bursting to tell someone, then you've pretty much told everyone. There's something about "new baby news" that people can't help sharing.


(((hugs)))

[Shalom]

Thanks Lucy..

That was reassuring..but what to do , i hope you understand..since last night I am quite nervous & anxious...i simply cannot take my mind of it...

no i donot keep track of my ovulation..that is makin git all the more suspense..

I hope I can divert my attention from there and do something else...

keeping my fingers crossed...

[Cindy]

oooh Shalom Its so exciting - take a breathe - take a test and take it from there.
Every womans body works so different and well anything is possible. Just remember that if the test does come up negative, you and Hubby should really sit down and talk about this, as if the excitement and butterfly feeling is there then you both are probably more ready then you think.

Children are hard work but its the kind of work that makes you so happy that doing it for a lifetime is too short

Have faith and trust and I will day a prayer
I 'm getting excited for you... oooooo

xCinds

[Cindy]

Just to add - 1-3 days before your cycle is to start your body can pass the eg, so 5-7 days before are your "highly" fertile moments- your chances run higher for conception - this is text book theory and well like I mentioned earlier every womans body is unique

But if you are serious about it
Enjoy making love and much as possible
loose track of counting days as that subconsciously makes your body stress and just enjoy as much time being in love.

oooo I just get a big smile when I think of you and hubby with this possible bundle of joy

xx

[Shalom]

thanks cindy....

XoXo

[Cindy]

Hi - its been a while - but did everything turn out well?

From Cindy