[Melmo]

I took my mirena out myself on September 19th.
I was desperate to get pregnant but a few days after I came to my senses and realized I can't afford a baby. I had sex with the guy I've been seeing off and on for almost 2 years on Friday September 27th, 8 days ago. I feel like I may be pregnant. I've been nauseous for 3 says straight, as well as constipated, and I have never been constipated in my life. I've also noticed today that my nipples are sensitive and they are tingling.
I am on the fence. I'm mostly hoping I am pregnant but know it isn't the right timing at all.

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[Victoria'smom]

You took it out yourself so you need a gyn exam. Tell them that you are concerned may be pregnant. You need to do this as fast as you can because there are very few bipolar meds that are safe during pregnancy and it's not safe to go off them 'cold turkey'. I would not worry about the symptoms as they can be caused by stress also. If you are pregnant do you/are you able to have a part-time job?

[Melmo]

I have a Pap test already scheduled for tomorrow. I'm not on bipolar mess, I'm taking lamotrigine and celexa. I am working full time already.

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[gayleggg]

Still those meds are probably no something you need to be taking if you are pregnant. So be sure you let your doctor know you are taking them. Hopefully you aren't pregnant so you can wait for a more appropriate time for that. But wish you the best either way.

[Victoria'smom]

I'm not saying your a bipolar mess. lamictal and celexa are class C meds. So you may have to change drugs.

[Melmo]

Sorry that was a typo miguelsmom, it was supposed to say I'm not on bipolar meds. I did look that up about the meds so I am gonna take a test on the 20th if my period doesn't show up and if its positive then ill stop taking them.

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[healingme4me]

Even those early responder, otc tests can't be taken until about 5 days before your period. And the OBGYN won't test until about 9 weeks(if I recall, been a while)

Didn't realize that Mirena, was something you could take out yourself. Good thing, your exam is close.

How does your bf feel about your desire to have a baby?

[EmilysZoo]

My question to you is why wait until the 20th to take a pregnancy test? When I was pregnant with my children, I took the test about 2 weeks after I thought I was pregnant. It turned up positive each time. Maybe I produce more hormones than normal ( I got severely ill for 3-4 months), but my thought is that it can't hurt to do something about it now. If it's negative, of course you'll have to take it again.

I make no judgements on the choices people make, but I do know that the earlier you know, the more options you have. For instance, you can take a strong dose of hormones before 7 weeks in (I think that's the time frame) to terminate the pregnancy.

Good luck.

[Melmo]

I had sex on September 27th, so it hasn't even been 2 weeks yet. I'm taking the test on oct 20 because that's when I should get my period. I don't want to waste money on a test if its gonna be too early to tell.


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[Melmo]

I had my exam and my dr didn't say much about removing it myself, just asked if it hurt and why I took it out. I did find out though that I have genital warts no idea how long I've had it or who I would have gotten it from.

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[Victoria'smom]

What did your DR say about the reasoning of you taking it out?

[Melmo]

I didn't tell him the real reason

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[Melmo]

I bought a test today because I'm getting impatient...will test tomorrow morning. It's been 2 weeks exactly since so don't know if its too early

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[hannabee]

My daughter is a NP at planned parenthood. I asked her and she says it's not too early for the test. She also said the Meds don't hurt baby in the first four weeks, but you need to see Dr asap and see what other meds are available and not dangerous to the baby. I wish you would really consider adoption if you are against abortion. Babies are not only expensive it they require lots of care and commitment for the rest of your life. Hugs!!

[Gavinandnikki]

I think it irresponsible to try to have a baby unless your finances and relationship are solid gold. Really! You sound too immature to be a Mom, yet. That's what's your actions indicate.

Please rethink and grow up first.

[healingme4me]

Originally Posted by JustWantToBeNormal

I bought a test today because I'm getting impatient...will test tomorrow morning. It's been 2 weeks exactly since so don't know if its too early

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Are you getting your std treated, at the same time? Are you concerned the risk that would bring forth to a pregnancy, if you are?

Have you informed your bf, about what your doctor told you, you have?

[Melmo]

The test was a negative.
I'm already a mom, and yea I realize this decision is stupid and immature but I am mature and I am a good mom. If I was pregnant, I would keep it. I know im not in the best financial position but I have family to help and support me.
I did tell him before we had sex that I no longer had birth control in so I did not trick him. I also told him as soon as I got home from the dr that I had the std.

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[healingme4me]

It's good to hear that you've been in communication with him, and were honest with him.

I personally, am not of the opinion, that there needs to be a set financial statement, in order to have kids. Ideally, it's great on paper, to be able to provide more and more for our children. Life happens, people get pregnant, every day.

Are you going to continue with your other medications? Or are you planning to try for a pregnancy? Is your std treatable? Is he staying with you, through all this?

[Melmo]

I'm still taking my medications, and I won't stop unless I do get a positive test. I'm gonna wait and see if I get my period on time and if not, test again.
I will be happy if I'm pregnant but at the same time I will be happy if I'm not. I am not ready yet to have another baby, I want to wait a little longer.
He is alright with it, it is treatable and I'm waiting to see another dr. He has herpes so he is understanding.

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[wisedude]

It does not sound wise to get pregnant at this stage, if you are not in a stable relationship (and does not sound like you are?)

If you are not pregnant I can only encourage you to wait until you are in a more stable situation, with secure housing and hopefully a supportive, committed long term partner before you decide on such a course of action.

Best wishes though, whatever the outcome.

[Melmo]

I'm not pregnant I started today. With all the stress I've been having about money and anxiety about work, this is a HUGE relief. This is definitely a wake up call that I cannot handle a newborn at this point in my life.

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