I get nervous about getting pregnant lately, because I am not on birth control anymore....I've been with my boyfriend for over two years, so please don't judge...but anyway, I'll get to the point... I'm not supposed to get my period for another like week and a half, but I feel like I'm already PMSing hardcore: I'm irritable, my boobs hurt and are big [that happens every month...USUALLY only a couple days before my period], and I crave sweets... I'm a little nervous that I might be pregnant...and I could be overreacting, but i don't feel like being patient and finding out if I turn out late or not.... So basically are there any home pregnancy tests that you can take BEFORE your period is late? I'd rather not go to the dr. and get a blood test, when I seriously might just be worrying too much... And yes, I know I should find some other means of birth control if I don't want to get pregnant, I'm working on it, only my boyfriend is not very cooperating with certain condoms and what not, so it's making it really difficult. Please help!
Were you on hormonal birth control (pills, nuvaring, etc)? How long ago did you get off it? I know missing days or switching birth control can really mess up your period. I have forgotten to take a pill then do the double pill the next day and even that throws off my period a bit. Maybe your body is really sensitive. You are a woman, of course getting pregnant/not getting pregnant is a concern! I don't feel you are overreacting. First response is supposed to be a few days before you get your period. But seriously, I would wait a week or go to a place that doe stesting. There is no reason why we should be paying $15-20 for a freaking pregnancy test! Good luck.
Oh I've been off for a while now, at least 5 or 6 months... And for a while my boyfriend and I just weren't really having sex anymore because I didn't know how to handle the birth control aspect of it...I don't want to be on the pill or patch or any of that, it all makes me really sick and NERVOUS. But, I tried using polyurethane condoms with him, since I'm allergic to latex, and refuse to try that lamb skin crap because I'm vegan.... and he says they are too small and hurt him. He is probably just bullshitting lmao, but it's not like I can MAKE him wear it. And the pull-out method isn't very accurate....heh... I don't know. I did quit smoking a little over 2 months ago, could that have anything to do with a change in hormones/menstrual cycle? The only reason I question that is because I know that quitting smoking can cause acne [which it did with me, and I'm battling that right now too] I'm hoping my cycle is just a little screwed up because of my new "lifestyle" but... I'm still really nervous
you can make him wear the condoms... He won't wear it, you won't have sex with him. End of. And just stop stressing (I know, impossible...but try) and wait for your period. If it doesn't come, then test. In the meantime, play it safe with your lifestyle: eat healthy, lots of water, maybe up the folic acid (if you'd keep the maybe pregnancy).
First Response makes a test that can detect the pregnancy hormone (HCG) in your system I think 3-4 days before your period is actually due. I took one a week before I was due (because we were trying to get pregnant and I was anxious to find out if we had succeeded) and tested a very faint positive then.
Yea....first response would probably be the best to you. Good luck. Also....if you turn up unpregnant....MAKE your boyfriend wear a condom. If he says they're too small....buy bigger ones. I'm sure that if you ended up pregnant and he didn't want to be a dad yet (that happened to me....only I was on the pill.) he'd probably freak out and blame it on you and might leave you. So, good for you for saying you'll keep it, but shame on him for trying to get out of bc.
I tried first response even after my missed period, and got false negatives until about a week and a half after my missed period...hmm...
yeah, my ex husband used to say condoms were too small - LOL! Have you ever blown one up like a balloon? They get HUGE! (and it's not like he was hung like a donkey or anything...) It's your body, and your right to say no sex without protection. If he feels that strongly about it, tell him to go get snipped.
If you aren't pregnant and are really dedicated you could track your fertility with a thermometer and a chart. It is involved and takes a while to get the hang of, but after a few months, most women can tell their fertile days based on body temp and mucous changes and avoid sex on those days. That combined with the not-so reliable withdrawl method might give you more protection. There's a couple of books on the subject. Fertlity signals in one and cooperative method of natural birth control is another. Some websites actually have the charts you can just buy and fill in yourself. There are somegreat birth control tests on the market you an buy, but if you really have to know now, a blood test can detect pregnancy as early as 2-3 days.
first response told me a positive result a little over a week before my period was due. If you go to the dr's instead, request a pee test. that's just as accurate as a blood test, plus they can do it within like 5 mins.
That's the problem with these condoms though; I can't use latex because I'm allergic, so I have to get polyurethane, and so far as I've seen I can't find any different sizes yet. He's using them now, because I told him I didn't want to have sex anymore if I had to always worry about getting pregnant before we were ready... and apparently sex was more important to him He still complains about them hurting, and I feel a little bad, but oh well.
Haha I'm so confused, I'm getting so many mixed responses about "First Response".... I suppose it's worth a shot though. I was thinking it was just a change in hormones from quitting smoking...I asked some women of a quit community if they had any changes in their cycle and what not and they said that they did. But, the reason I'm still a little nervous is because it's been about 4 or 5 days and my breasts still hurt... Which is VERY unusual. Normally if I'm having a "hormone freak out" [has happened, I'll break out, my boobs will hurt, and I'll get cramps for no reason] that usually only lasts about 2 days. Same if I'm PMSing. My breasts will hurt the last 2 days or so right before I get my period... I still have 5 more days til my period is supposed to come. I could just be freaking out, but I really don't feel like waiting til last minute to see if I am just being a nerd, or if I had reason to. Anyway I'll let you all know how it turns out
I think I am going to start doing the fertility thing even though, my boyfriend has become more accepting to condoms in the past couple days...Can't go wrong with "triple" protection. I'm thinking I'm going to do the fertility thing, mixed with condoms, and still withdrawing. I already make him do condoms and withdrawing the way it is, just in case, since I have always had bad luck with them breaking. It's a wonder how I've never gotten pregnant before with the way condoms and I cooperate.
Make him do foreplay and other forms of sex. Sex isn't all about insertion. I like other stuff JUST as much as actual insertion sex and your risk is greatly reduced. I am not trying ot be graphic, sorry. I just think it's lame he was or is trying to pressure you. He needs to be proactive in your reproductive health because he would be a father. Women don't "get themselves pregnant". Tell him to grow up and stop whining. Protection or no insertion or no sex at all.
P.S. just in case anyone cares, lol, I'm not pregnant... I got my period early, actually. *does a dance*
I'm happy for you. Have you thought about getting a diaphram or cervical cap? Not the sexiest things in the world, but they are non hormonal.
Good for you about making him wear them or cutting him off. Smart decision. If sex is that important, he'll deal with that little bit of pain....squeezing a kid out will hurt 100 times worse than that condom is hurting him, guarenteed. Also, congrats on not being pregnant. Lol. Non-Latex condoms that should come in different sizes: Trojan Supra non latex condoms, and Durex Avanti polyurethane condoms. They should have those at Wal-Mart or K-Mart. A site I skimmed through said the Durex brand polyurethane condoms are better than the Trojan brand ones, so I'd opt for those.
