Am I Pregnant?! - Florence,SC

You've already gotten plenty of responses, but I wanted to add that when you are pregnant, or at least for me and I've had 5, I've never felt bad when pregnant, especially not that early on. Usually I didn't know that I was pregnant until I was 6 weeks or later. As far as stomach pains, you don't usually feel anything until a few months later in the stomach and it's not painful. Diarrhea yes, but it does sound like you are sick or ate something bad.

Mother of 4 living children

None of these are signs of pregnancy. You might be tired, a little nauseous, achy, have sensitive nipples, none of what you describe. Sounds like a bug, and I agree with the others that you need to go get tested for STD's and stop having unprotected sex, or in my personal opinion, having sex at all.

I did not have symptoms like that from being pregnant. Pregnancy symptoms are more like having overly sensitive nipples, mild nausea, and fatigue. I have been pregnant twice and never thought that diarreah was a sign of pregnancy. In fact, my nausea went away after eating.

Either wait 3 days to a week and then take another test, or go to your doctor to get a more accurate test now. And then, maybe think seriously about safer sex, unless you want to get pregnant.

The stress of being afraid you are pregnant can cause all kinds of symptoms. Having said that though, the first time I was pregnant the test was negative when my period was due but then turned positive a few days later. I would behave as if you are pregnant (no alcohol, smoking, etc) until you know for sure.

I also had the experience of being pregnant despite 3 different birth control methods while I was full time nursing a 5 month old. When I found out I was pregnant I was miserable. Not one tiny bit of me wanted to be pregnant. I secretly wished I would miscarry. Thank God I had the sense to not do anything I knew I would later regret b/c although it has been very difficult, the thought that I could have had an abortion and never known the hilarious, spunky, fiesty, fun spirit that is my 15 month old daughter is now terrifying. There is also a woman in my neighborhood who adopted the son of her best friend;s young daughter. He has been such a blessing to her and her husband and is so blessed to have such wonderful parents. The boy's natural mom gets to be as involved as she wants. You'd be amazed at the options you may find if you do find yourself pregnant. The easiest road is not always what is best for you emotionally long term.

If you aren't pregnant, whew. Be more careful and protect yourself in the future! So many of my friends who accidentally let their guard down ended up with the papillomavirus that can lead to cervical cancer. It is out there and it is invisible (as is HIV and other STDs). I'll be thinking about you. Let us all know how it turns out!

I can't tell you for sure if you are pregnant, symptoms are different for every women and even for every pregnancy. As far as the diarrhea, I never had that when I was pregnant, I felt nauseous at times, but mainly when I hadn't eaten. If you don't get your period in the next day or two, I would go to a local crisis pregnancy center. There is probably one in your area, they usually offer free pregnancy tests that are more accurate than the ones at the store and they also offer lots of help to pregnant women. I used to work at Daybreak in Columbia as a volunteer counselor. If you don't know of a pregnancy center in your area you can contact them ###-###-#### and they may be able to point you in the right direction. Good luck to you.

Sounds like the flu to me.

I had symptoms like that once back when I was in high school because the condom broke! I was mortified and stressed out about the whole thing which in turned caused my period to be a week late. Wait a few days and take another one or go see your DR. In the mean time, think about this as a learning experience and get wise. If you aren't ready to be a mother at 18, then don't have sex or talk to your mother and get some birth control!!

S.

Seriously doubt you're pregnant. This is the time of year for stomach bugs to be going around which is all the symptoms you are describing. Your period may be a few days late because of being sick. But first and foremost.....you're 18, you're old enough too know better and understand the risks so...STOP HAVING UNPROTECTED SEX!!!!

It sounds to me like you may have the flu. It's been going around rapid and the symptoms you are describing are EXACTLY what I have...and I've had the flu now for three days. Sometimes the flu can also slow up your period too. I've also had 3 kids and never experienced those kinds of symptoms early in a pregnancy, so I would wait about another 2-3 days before taking another pregnancy test. If you still have doubts, call your ob/gyn and see what they say.

Feel better soon,

M.

Sounds to me like you have the flu bug! But, if you had unprotected sex there is always that possibility that you could be pregnant. It could also be that your mind is playing games with you since having the unprotected sex making you worry. I suggest you see the doctor for him/her to diagnose your symptoms and to check for pregnancy due to the medicine you may need or not need to take for whatever diagnosis is made.
Good luck either way!
M.

You might be, but the pregancy test are pretty good at detecting a preganacy even before you get your period. Please protect your in the future so you don't have to worry about pregancy at your age. You may just be coming down with a cold. Best wishes.

go to your doctor and also take std tests, you may be having symptoms for something other than pregnancy! talk to your doctor and you may have to wait another week or so to take the pregnancy test.

Sounds like you are sick. Take another test but please do not have unprotected sex again. Not to shame you (none of us are innocent of that, I'll bet) but you could really mess your life up. You need to think of your education and your future. full blown adulthood closer than you think. If you were to have gotten pregnant, your life could take a dramatically different course, one of low income, lost opportunity and struggling.

Take care!

The best way, see a doctor immediatetly. Just in case you have something else and you're driving yourself crazy. Best Wishes!

it sound like u caught a nasty flu, i would make a doc appt right away anyway and get tested for everything!! c'mon girl unprotected sex? not only r u 18! a baby will change your entire life that u won't be ready for (i got prego at 19) but there is a slew of std's that come along with it some of the worst having flu like symptoms within a certain amount of time to exposure, I doubt u have anything like that but get tested and protect ur body, no one will do it for u. good luck to u, if u wanna talk i'm here

We all make mistakes, and learning from them is why we do them:) I had unprotected sex twice as a teen and they were the worst scares.

I would suggest you read "Taking Charge of your Fertility" -- stuff your GYN doesn't tell you and most women don't even know -- like you're only fertile 24 hours! But even protected, sex is still 1% effective:)

Awful, but wait until 3-5 days after your period would be done to be most sure the test you take will work correctly. Perhaps stress put your cycle off, and your temp naturally elevates when you ovulate.

Perhaps also flu, virus, or true, STD, but dr by end of next week would be helpful to you and your peace of mind.

Good luck and arm yourself with self-knowledge:)

Girl you are tripping! Its prob nerves and cramps/ etc. Give it a couple days before you freak...If you still dont get your period, do another test. Use a condom and get some birth control before you have a little surprise you can't handle if you are NOT pregnant. Stuff happens....got to be responsible and prepared. Sometime lack of judgement comes in. Condoms dont always work either....Take it from someone who got pregnant at 18....

Try to not worry until it's time to worry. The main concern here is the ongoing temperature. That usually means there is an infection somewhere. Make an appointment with your doctor to discuss your concerns. It may as simple as a bug, but it may also be something more serious. Whatever the problem, the best thing to do is get an early diagnosis and go from there. You aren't alone and there are people who will help you if it is something more serious. Good Luck!

Most likely your just coming down with a virus or something. diareah is actually rather rare in pregnancy. usually you end up constipated as your body's functions slow down. Most often if your pregnant especially for the first time you won't have stomach pain but feel pulling and stretching along the sides of your abdomen especially the lower part.

But do make a call you your doctor because most likely its a flu virus or could be mono. Since I don't agree with the people critizing you for having unprotected sex I'm not going to sound like a nag. But seriously do ask the doctor about some form of birthcontrol. I also would never agree with anyone who says just because your 18 that you should give a child away. In fact I say all young mothers should be made to take care of their kids to learn from experience. your an adult think smart and protect yourself especially getting tested for std every year.

I know this might sound a bit frustrating but you might want to wait another week and take another pregnancy test. Try not to worry so much because that is only going to make you more anxious and as a result make your period later. Another word of advice don't look up and read everything on the internet because that is only going to make you crazy! Good Luck