Sue G in PA Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 Here is the deal. The baby is 8 1/2 mos. old. I've had 2 or 3 periods in a row since his birth (can't remember which) and was expecting to get another somewhere around the 20th. Each cycle was pretty consistent (26 days, then 28 days...so around the same each time). I figured this one would be around 28 - 30 days or so. I am still nursing, but not as much as when he was first born, obviously. So, here is the deal...around the 16th I had some spotting for about a day...very light. Then nothing. I had this happen last month, too, but then got a real period about 6 days later. Well...this is about 8 days later and nada, zippo. Dh is picking up a pregnancy test while he is out. :001_huh: But, honestly...I just don't see how I COULD be pregnant. We've been careful...really careful. What do you all think? Do you think I am just late b/c of nursing or stress or do you think this is what I fear the most...I am pregnant? FWIW...it's going on 36 days now since my last period. :001_huh: Somebody tell me that this is perfectly normal and that my worst fear will not be realized! Please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 If you have had nothing for 36 days you could be pregnant. Or you could have some underlying medical issue that your doctor needs to know about. If the test comes back negative, make an appointment and find out what is up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plain jane Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 :grouphug: Sue. I don't know what to tell you. Last time I had light spotting and was late, I was pregnant. :001_huh: Not what you were hoping for, huh. It could be other things too. But, that was my experience. (((Sue))) It's nice to see you here, BTW. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anissarobert Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 :grouphug: I agree with Jane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue G in PA Posted January 24, 2009 Author Share Posted January 24, 2009 :willy_nilly: AAAAAGGGGGGHHHHHH! You have confirmed my fear. Yikes. Well...my dh just arrived home. Off to take the test. What in the world am I going to do if this test is positive? :willy_nilly: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plain jane Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 :willy_nilly: AAAAAGGGGGGHHHHHH! You have confirmed my fear. Yikes. Well...my dh just arrived home. Off to take the test. What in the world am I going to do if this test is positive? :willy_nilly: Deep breaths. One thing at a time. You'll get through it, Sue.:grouphug: No sense stressing until you know for sure. :grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutor Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 I hope you haven't shared the results because you're passed out on the bathroom floor. :) Whatever the result, blessings to you all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue G in PA Posted January 24, 2009 Author Share Posted January 24, 2009 :party: The result was....NEGATIVE! I've never been so happy viewing a negative result in my life. Phew. Now, I have some serious praying to do about some more, um, permanent birth control options...I'm just not feeling peace about that. Anyway...just wanted to share. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 :grouphug::grouphug: Boy, do I ever know that relief!!! Worth every penny of the test - heh? Periods after having a baby are really wacky. It can take some time before they regulate themselves. I bet that's all it is. Mine have been wacky since my fourth was born nearly three years ago. I still get cycles that are just spotting. (Love those!!) I've been to the doctor and had an u/s and all was fine. It's just normal for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffeefreak Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 It's just nursing and stress. Has the baby upped the milk intake? That always threw mine off. The other thing that threw it off was when they went on baby food. Is your milk decreasing? ANYTHING can throw it off. :grouphug: Blessings! Dorinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blessedfamily Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 :grouphug::grouphug: Boy, do I ever know that relief!!! Worth every penny of the test - heh? Periods after having a baby are really wacky. It can take some time before they regulate themselves. I bet that's all it is. Mine have been wacky since my fourth was born nearly three years ago. I still get cycles that are just spotting. (Love those!!) I've been to the doctor and had an u/s and all was fine. It's just normal for me! After nine months of bf'ing, my period came and went irregulary. Had it checked and there was nothing wrong. Just hormone levels regulating because dd was nursing less frequently. Sue, There is a good article here. http://www.breastfeed-essentials.com/menstruation.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyof4ks Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 My last dc was born 3.5 years ago, stopped bfing a year later, and my periods have been off every since they came back. Sometimes 28 days other times 40 days, but the doc found nothing wrong. I would have it checked out though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cillakat Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 It really could be nothing.....as our bodies are ramping back up towards fertility, there can be detours and delays along the way.....especially as we get older;) K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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