scared to find out!

[brydz05]

I didn't know where to post this, just wanted to talk to someone about my concerns.

I am not currently in any form of a relationship, and think i may be pregnant but am not sure i want to know...
I am 20 and i am currently studying at uni full time.
I can't actually remember when my last period was because i am on the pill and have skipped a few in a row!! I decided not to skip this time, and am due probably today or tomorrow.
The things that made me think maybe I'm pregnant is putting on weight, mainly in my stomach and breasts. Extreme fatigue. Sore ribs, lower back pain if i stand for too long, increased appetite and increased thirst, constant cravings for peanut butter lol and i have noticed some feelings in my stomach that is like twitching. I get it at all different times of the day, sometimes just like one little bump and other times it feels like a twitch.
If this is the case I'm guessing i must already be a fair way along! Although my stomach was always larger (extra fat) than it should be so i can't tell from looking.
My plan is to wait and see if i get my period and then if not i guess a test and a dr's appointment will be next...
I'm scared that if i am pregnant the baby is going to have problems, as being a uni student my diet is not the greatest and i have been out to the pubs on weekends drinking alcohol...

[Marlene]

brydz,

you really need to get to the doctor as soon as you can. If you really are far along enough to feel the baby moving, you need to know. Don't stress too much about the bad diet and drinking, it is done now and can't be changed, but, you can change things now that you suspect you are pregnent. Please go to the doctor and get a blood test (have you done any home pregnancy tests?). Your doctor will be able to advise you on what to do next and maybe refer you to a counsellor, I'm sure it will be quite a shock if you are pregnant and it would be great to have someone objective to talk to. Most of all, remember, you may not even be pregnant, and if you are, it is never too late to start looking after yourself and baby.

[Deltadawn]

Hi Brydz05

I agree with your way of thinking. Wait until you think your period is due and then test although if you're as far gone as you think you are, you can test now and still get a very reliable result. If it was me, I'd say test now and get it over with but everyone is different. Keep in mind that skipping the pill may play havoc with your hormones too which may explain a lot of the symptoms you've been getting so testing now might alleviate your stress a little.

Good luck getting the result you are after .......

[brydz05]

Thanks for replying.
I have an appointment with the Dr booked for Friday, but my period (if i am not pregnant) should arrive before then.
There is one other thing that could explain most of my symptoms (thyroid problems) so i will ask the Dr about that also. As either way i think i have gained around 5-10kg in the last 6 months (can't be sure because we don't have scales..)! i was just comparing my body to older pictures, and i do look a lot bigger (especially in the stomach and breasts).

I have a close friend who has been through similar things so i have been talking to her, but yes i will definitely have an answer soon...

thanks again. brydz

[westy]

Hi brydz,

Well it sounds like there is a strong possibility that you are pregnant and if you are feeling flutters i'd say you are probably a fair way along already.

Goodluck for Friday...let us know how you go.

[brydz05]

yeah i will definitely post an official 'pregnancy announcement'...
I have never been pregnant before, but i just 'feel' like i am... its a strange feeling.
Not feeling as anxious since i spoke to a few close mates about it all but it's still a scary prospect.
thanks again for the replies

[ElleJay]

Good luck brydz - I'll be waiting to hear how the doctors app goes

[sallymarie]

???? How Did You Go

[brydz05]

i went to the dr this arvo and he did the pee test and said it was a definite negative but didn't actually seem satisfied with that and ordered me a blood test. So i get my results on Monday, but i am beginning to think maybe i'm not actually pregnant.

[Mrs Jak]

Best of luck for your results!

[sallymarie]

Good luck either way brydz :-)

[brydz05]

Not to be for me this time (which i guess is a good thing because i never wanted to be a single mum) so yeah, it was definite negative.
I think perhaps i imagined the 'feelings' i had in my stomach when i convinced myself that pregnancy was the best way to explain me putting on so much weight...