Paranoid?
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Topic: Paranoid?
Posted By: jax
Subject: Paranoid?
Date Posted: 15 October 2006 at 8:20pm
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This probably isn't in the right section, but I wasn't sure where else to put it !
Ideally DH and I want a somewhat "larger" gap between Erin and baby #2, 1-2 years or so. The reason for my post however, is that I *still* haven't had my period back, and I stopped breastfeeding her at four weeks old. For part of that time and for the first couple of weeks bottle feeding I was on the mini pill, but have since come off it - Erin is three months now. My cycles pre-pg weren't exactly regular, I blame having previously been on the depo shot for that ! But yeah, I have been wondering whether or not it is a bit "paranoid" of me to be worried that my period hasn't shown up yet. A few weeks ago I had some bleeding that was typical of a period, but it was still within the timeframe to be post partum / lochia and now I reckon that *is* what it was... So what are your thoughts ladies ?? ------------- Jacquie - Mama to Erin, 13.07.06 - Chief Cat Chaser & Marmite Sammie Eater 
Love many, trust few, harm none. ~Anon~ |
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Posted By: nikkitheknitter
Date Posted: 15 October 2006 at 8:22pm
Test.
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Posted By: Paws
Date Posted: 15 October 2006 at 8:25pm
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Yup, I'd test hun...even for your own peace of mind.
I thought it could take a while for things to get back to normal though, even if you're not breastfeeding. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: jax
Date Posted: 15 October 2006 at 8:27pm
LOL I figured you'd say that  But the trouble now is that DH and I have joint accounts, and going out and buying a test would show up on our bank statements - he handles all our financial stuff since I am absolutely hopeless with money in general. It doesn't bother me that I don't really have my "own" money, but I don't want to freak him out if it turns out to be negative. *sigh* Again with feeling paranoid tho...------------- Jacquie - Mama to Erin, 13.07.06 - Chief Cat Chaser & Marmite Sammie Eater
Love many, trust few, harm none. ~Anon~ |
Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 15 October 2006 at 8:29pm
Just wanted to let you know that due to hormones its perfectly normal to not get your period so soon. Im still waiting on mine and i havent even ovulated yet my temps are all over the show so im not bothering with that till my period arrives. Test if u want to keep your mind at bay but otherwise its perfectly normal 
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Posted By: lizzle
Date Posted: 15 October 2006 at 8:32pm
| any free clinics in your area? i know Palmy has lots. |
Posted By: kebakat
Date Posted: 15 October 2006 at 8:34pm
| Otherwise I'm not sure if your doc does this but a couple of times I've gone into the doctors surgery and explained I need a preggers test and they have always done it for free and thats without having an appt or needing anything else |
Posted By: nikkitheknitter
Date Posted: 15 October 2006 at 8:38pm
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It won't show up with "I've just bought a pregnancy test" on your statement though
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Posted By: my2angels
Date Posted: 15 October 2006 at 8:43pm
| I stopped bleeding after 2 weeks, went on the mini pill then bleed again almost continuously for another 4 weeks, stopped taking the mini pill and didnt get my period until 2 weeks ago, so had a huge gap in between plus actually felt pregnant but no, did test at home and at the doctors and definatly neg then of course got my period. So basically i wouldnt worry to much. if you can do a test just to be sure but it sounds pretty normal to me. Good luck |
Posted By: jax
Date Posted: 15 October 2006 at 8:52pm
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I think I'd actually need some spare time during working hours this week to go and buy one, anybody got some time to spare? LOL Sorry... bad joke, just have a huge "to do" list *sigh* ------------- Jacquie - Mama to Erin, 13.07.06 - Chief Cat Chaser & Marmite Sammie Eater
Love many, trust few, harm none. ~Anon~ |
Posted By: my2angels
Date Posted: 15 October 2006 at 8:54pm
| My doctor does free tests, you should ring yours and find out |
Posted By: meow
Date Posted: 15 October 2006 at 9:43pm
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I don't have my own bank account now either. Why can't you tell your DH that you are worried about being pregnant and want to get a test? If you're in a relationship, surely you can talk together about these things? Not meaning to sound harsh or anything, but my DP is the first person I would talk to and ask advice from.
The supermarket has tests, if you just bought one from there, would he ask to see the docket to see what you had bought?  ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: jax
Date Posted: 16 October 2006 at 7:51am
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You're right meow, he *is* the first person I usually talk to about important things besides my mum... but seeing as how I tend to overanalyse things I arrived at the conclusion that he'd freak out at the mention of the possibility... *sigh* I'm going to buy a test this morning, and tell him after, I promise ! ------------- Jacquie - Mama to Erin, 13.07.06 - Chief Cat Chaser & Marmite Sammie Eater
Love many, trust few, harm none. ~Anon~ |
Posted By: lizzle
Date Posted: 16 October 2006 at 8:13am
| i dit the same thing. i thought, there is no way, and mentioning it might freak him out so I;ll test by myself. |
Posted By: Jennz
Date Posted: 16 October 2006 at 8:26am
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Just tell him you were buying nail polish! Hehe We have the same accounts too and I usually forget what I have bought so when I get grilled I just say it was "high heels, make up and nail polish"- that shuts him up quick smart (because its so ridiculous!). My DH just ignores me when I do stuff like this anyway- when I got our positive he wouldn't believe me until I did a 2nd one and when I had the threatened miscarriage he thought I was 'overreacting' and was all I-told-you-so when the scan was ok. Ahhh what a keeper! Keep us updated and let us know how it goes ------------- Jen, Charlotte 7 & Kate 3 
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Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 16 October 2006 at 8:38am
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oh men! u so gotta love them! My DH is so naive he would be like oh ok sweet as lol then he would think about it and freak lol but i guess its not really an issue for us since we are TTC in a couple of months
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Posted By: jax
Date Posted: 16 October 2006 at 9:21am
Whew ! BFN  ------------- Jacquie - Mama to Erin, 13.07.06 - Chief Cat Chaser & Marmite Sammie Eater
Love many, trust few, harm none. ~Anon~ |
Posted By: AlyAyde
Date Posted: 16 October 2006 at 9:24am
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lol, YAY. now you and dh can have a giggle over it tonight. ------------- Jayde 25/12/04 Alyssa 08/04/03 http://Alyayde.bebo.com |
Posted By: daikini
Date Posted: 16 October 2006 at 11:11am
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Nothing to worry about!
Just to reassure you further (I hope!) I stopped breastfeeding Kiya when she was 6 months old, and didn't get my period back until she was 15 months old. So don't panic, it may just take a little while. ------------- Becca, mum of 2 girls & 3 boys |
Posted By: james
Date Posted: 16 October 2006 at 1:15pm
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whew i got a fright just looking at the post jax lol ------------- <a href="http://lilypie.com"><img src="http://b4.lilypie.com/nLJ5p13.png" alt="Lilypie 4th Birthday Ticker" border="0" /></a> |
Posted By: meow
Date Posted: 16 October 2006 at 2:39pm
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Good news ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: fattartsrock
Date Posted: 16 October 2006 at 7:45pm
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Yay! Sweat over!!
I do have my own bank acc, but we have a joint one as well, and I just withdraw, say $50 or whatever, if I need to, and if he asks, "super size sanitary pads, tampons and hair depilitary cream" would shut him up!! ------------- The Honest Un PC Parent of 2, usually stuck in the naughty corner! :P |
Posted By: baalamb
Date Posted: 16 October 2006 at 9:56pm
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Yeah it's fully completely normal to get your period months down the track (I read on here somewhere that it takes longer to reapper if you've had a girl but how would it make any difference?!) but it certainly doesn't stop you from being paranoid, that's for sure! Haven't got mine either and I'm super paranoid! Won't let poor Hubby come anywhere near me! Hmmm maybe I should test for peace of mind... Nah... Don't want to know about it if I am!
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Posted By: Rachael21
Date Posted: 20 October 2006 at 9:08pm
| I read somewhere the average for getting your period back is 9 months for bottle feeding and 13 months for breast feeding |
Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 21 October 2006 at 9:08am
| score! im game for that lol |
Posted By: Rachael21
Date Posted: 21 October 2006 at 10:18am
| yeah I wish it happened for me. I think going on the mini pill or pill can stuff it up tho (I made that bit up cos Im sure thats why mine came back so quick) |
Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 21 October 2006 at 10:35am
| o0o0or rach congrats on ur pregnancy!! |
Posted By: Rachael21
Date Posted: 22 October 2006 at 12:05pm
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Thanx
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Posted By: _
Date Posted: 22 October 2006 at 12:20pm
| hay all im trying for a baby will know if i am or nt on tues/ |
Posted By: Rachael21
Date Posted: 22 October 2006 at 12:25pm
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When is your period due? You can test from the first day of your missed period. There are some tests that you can do before that but I can't remember what brands.
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Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 22 October 2006 at 12:38pm
I wont tell you when i tested 
Good luck chicka
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Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 22 October 2006 at 12:44pm
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PS i still dont have my period but apparently according to my chart im 16DPO I fail to believe that LOL Gotta LOVE PCOS!
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