Hey, I'm Sarah. I've basically just joined this site because I know how hard it can be when something is really on your mind and you just need to get it off your chest or get some advice. I respect all with no prejudice as long as this treatment is reciprocated. I don't have all the answers and I am not a professional, I am just someone who is willing to take the time to recognise and support you.
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I'd really appreciate answers from people who have actually BEEN pregnant, or are a nurse or something along those lines.
I'm not trying to say that other people don't know what they're talking about. I just need a REAL straightfoward answer, that isn't a bunch of myths.
Okay, I don't want to hear 'OMG YOUR SO STUPID!' Or any kind of lecturing. I know what I did was stupid, and irresposible. But, my and my boyfriend of 3 years recently had sex, it wasn't out first time together but it was our first time without a condom, and I'm scared I may have gotten pregnant. What I'm asking is simple:
What are the first signs of pregnancy, and when do they start? I can't rely on my period as one of them, bc that's irregular as it is. (link)
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Hey,
Not wanting to state the obvious - but the best way to determine if you are pregnant of not if of course a home pregnancy test (I suppose the doctor would be better).
Any other symptoms (especially if you're ruling out ovulation as one of them) are particularly unreliable and could be caused by stress or simply all be in your head due to the thought of being pregnant. Either way, here are some signs -
1. Darkening of your areolas (the skin around your nipples)
2. Tender, swollen breats
3. Fatigue
4. Altered sense of taste (Sometimes a metallic taste in your mouth or disliking things you normally like the taste of such as tea of coffee)
5. Cravings (not very reliant)
6. Morning sickness (Although it is usually common a few weeks after conception, it can sometimes happen within a couple of days. It also does not necessarily have to happen in the morning.)
Most of these can start anywhere between a couple of days to a couple of weeks after conception. I would really recommend finding a way to get a home pregnancy test before you stress yourself out and jump to any conclusions. My friend also thought she would be pregnant as she had missed a period, had cravings, sore breasts and "morning sickness". It turned out her period was just running late and a lot of it was in her head, she was getting sick from the stress of the possibility of pregnancy.
Take it easy and try not to regret what you did too much. We all make mistakes and there is no point in dwelling in the past. Take what life gives you and be strong.
Good luck darl. =]
Sarah.
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Thank you for being so detailed with the symptoms. :]
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