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Q: Oh Boy! Another One of Those ...
asked by: maketeanotlove on May 23rd, 2006
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So, I know the internet cannot really tell me too much for sure, and the only positives are that of a test (urine or even better blood) but still, like most curiousity has gotten the better of me.

There are only a few things that I can do make some things easier in maybe figuring this out. I more or less have a regular(ish) cycle. It never varies too much. My period always lasts a week. For past history benefits, in february my period came on the 22nd. In march it came the 22nd (23rd definetly I don't want to say 22nd even though i'm relatively sure. Just not concrete.) in april, my period came a week late on the 29th.

Which is why i'm left to being curious this month. I'm not late, not yet. And i'm kind of unsure as to when I will be late (because aprils lateness messed me up.) I could be late after the 27th of may (if everything is indeed textbook.) I could be late after may 31st (if things go 32 days.) I could be late after june 4th (if things go 36 days.) while variety is good, that's too much variety for me.

Pretty much since the sixth of may (more or less the last day of my april period) my guy and i've been bd-ing near every day to every other day or so. I'm not a temp charter (though perhaps I will be next time) but i've been checking cm pretty consistently from the 6th to now. Everything up until the 21st seemed to be lotion-y and wet enough. For the 21st, there was indeed (ever wanted) ewcm. 22nd and today it's back to lotiony.

The only real suggestive symptoms I may have (or imagined) are peculiar feelings in my lower abdomen. Going from the right to left, staying on one side or sitting in the middle. And as of the evening past (22nd,) more or less peeing on the hour, every hour. I won't mention breast symptoms (as any tenderness may be from heh checking for tenderness) although old stretch marks from puberty seem to have gotten a tad darker and there seems to be some slight blueberrish colouring outside of the aerola area. Otherwise, I don't find them to be too helpful. And for kicks, i've all of a sudden after 26 years of no allergies to speak of, seem to have become sensetive to laundry detergent. Which sucks cause that box would have washed 120 loads too.

My question, I guess then would be, since i'm unsure of when I would really be late (27th, 31st, 4th?) whens too early to test?

Any insight would be incredibly welcomed. Especially since i'm currently without insurance and in another country where getting to see a doctor without insurance or being a citizen might prove to be difficult (i can't say it's impossible since i've never had to look but would have to if this turns out to be anything now wouldn't i?)

so internet, what do you think?
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Mabel
replied on May 23rd, 2006
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You can actually test any time. When would it be the most accurate is probably what you want to know ;) always use the first morning urine, there is a higher concentration of pregnancy hormones in it. You should test when you think your period is due. If the test is negative, you can take another one a few days to a week later if you still haven't had your period.

The good thing about being pregnant is it lasts a long time. Oh wait! That is also one of the downfalls of being pregnant.

Good luck to you and I hope you get a big fat positive!
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