[jess_paez]

i had 3 small glasses of wine the other night at dinner with dh and coworkers. i'm talking just enough to sip with dinner. then we went to the pub after (this was wed). i pushed my beer aside and went to the bathroom, ended up puking...twice in a row! normally i could drink someone under the table. :/
i have a very strong stomach, sure i have thrown up from drinking, but just a couple times in my life and always right after i lay down.
yesterday i had a sandwhich and couldn't finish it, i also bought my favorite milka spanish chocolate had one square and was done. doing the dishes today and cleaning out the fridge i just had to get rid of this leftover food, i could smell it a mile away...
taking a shower today i felt nauseous and ready to puke. i sat in the shower (not a bathtub).
i told dh this when he came home casually, "jeesh i really had to puke today". he says "take a test!!"
why would i do that? *my period started april 5th. ended on the 8th. i tested one day before af showed up and got a BFN. then why is it that i have a faint positive.............now. i shouldn't have even ovulated yet? nor has there been time for implantation.
if i *was* pregnant and miscarried and hcg is still showing, i don't see how that is possible? i wouldn't have even been test worthy when i miscarried. hcg wouldn't stick around that long would it? 2 weeks after that early of a loss?
i took 3 tests. all faints positives. hubby took one because he insisted it was faulty (LOL)...his has one line. no question. i tried taking a pic but my camera won't focus. i did find my test online to show you how faint they are and what it looks like...but it's not *my test*....it's just to give you an idea...ughh what do i make of this? i would be delighted to be pregnant, but i am like, woah. really......

http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/1382/pgtest2nd6.jpg

 

[shantiani]

Wow, that's quite a puzzle! I've heard of people having some sort of false period when they were actually implanting or pregnant.... maybe that's possible? Was AF shorter or lighter or earlier than you expected?

I suppose you could have had a chemical and have leftover hcg, but it seems like you would have had a darker bfp *before* starting AF, not after.

My curiosity is peaked! (As I'm sure yours is

) Take another test first thing tomorrow morning and tell us if it got lighter or darker!!!!!!

All that uke sounds promising!

All of my fingers and toes are crossed for you!

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[JayJay]

Looks like you're totally knocked up girly! That test is positive!

FMU tomorrow

*HUGE hugs* XXXXX

 

[shantiani]

Yeah, I read the evidence again, and I agree with JayJay.... YOU ARE TOTALLY PREGGERS!

 

[SMR]

HOLY CRAP!!! Just keep testing! How strange..

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[jess_paez]

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Originally Posted by shantiani Was AF shorter or lighter or earlier than you expected? I suppose you could have had a chemical and have leftover hcg, but it seems like you would have had a darker bfp *before* starting AF, not after.

period came on the day that i expected it to. exactly 2 weeks after i *thought* i ovulated. period was a little heavier than usual, but it was also my first cycle ttc and i had been taking one baby aspirin a month for a precaution. lasted 4 days with some spotting on day 5.
and yes! what the? i would have thought i would at least have had a bfp before...not after?
i'll test tomorrow and let you all know....

 

[jess_paez]

i should add...here is my period list: wonky!
dec 8
jan 16
Feb 18
march 8th
april 5th
note there are 28 days in feb and aunt flow arrived feb 18th and i had next period on march 8th...maybe that's what's happening this cycle...maybe i ovulated right after my last period?

 

[btmama]

Oh, Jess! My first reaction is

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I also know what it is like to be only ready for cautious optimism. So, I will save some of my excitement for later.

Wow. You must really be scratching your head. I had a "period" (with 4-5 days of moderate/heavy red bleeding and cramping), then around two weeks later, I threw up, tested and was pregnant, then months later had my healthy DD. Five years later, I am still scratching my head about that one.

You could consider trying a different brand of HPT. I was disappointed with my internet cheapies and got more clear results from Dollar store tests of all things. A blood test with a repeat in a few days might also give you a clearer idea of what to expect going forward.

I am holding my breath for you!

 

[jess_paez]

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Originally Posted by btmama Oh, Jess! My first reaction is : :! I also know what it is like to be only ready for cautious optimism. So, I will save some of my excitement for later. Wow. You must really be scratching your head. I had a "period" (with 4-5 days of moderate/heavy red bleeding and cramping), then around two weeks later, I threw up, tested and was pregnant, then months later had my healthy DD. Five years later, I am still scratching my head about that one.

margot! wow, thanks for sharing your story.

makes me have some hope in there. we weren't ttc this cycle? at all. we decided to wait..................til september!

but during af and a few days after we didn't use bc, i figured why should we. well the past few days we have been....we thought we were being careful. NOT to say we are sad about this. we are really happy.

but if it *does* turn out to be a chemical or early loss i can accept that, at least i know i can create more life?
i have never had symptoms like this...not even with jos.

 

[Katica]

Quote:

Originally Posted by btmama Wow. You must really be scratching your head. I had a "period" (with 4-5 days of moderate/heavy red bleeding and cramping), then around two weeks later, I threw up, tested and was pregnant, then months later had my healthy DD. Five years later, I am still scratching my head about that one.

Same thing happened to me with DS. Had a very heavy period with cramps that needed 2 painkillers. Two weeks later I found out I was pregnant. DS is 2.5 years old

But, I agree with the cautious optimism. But...YAY

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[jess_paez]

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Originally Posted by Katica Same thing happened to me with DS. Had a very heavy period with cramps that needed 2 painkillers. Two weeks later I found out I was pregnant. DS is 2.5 years old But, I agree with the cautious optimism. But...YAY :

mine was too very heavy the 1st day/moderate the next couple. horrible cramps the first day that i had to take prescription strength ibuprofen (ughh i NEVER take meds for pain)? odd.

 

[*Jade*]

Oooh, I hope it is true!! What about going to a dr for a beta test? At least that would tell you one way or another.

 

[Carlyle]

Oh wow Jess, that's really exciting! I had what I thought was a period when I was pregnant with my dd Nell. For me it was lighter than usual, but it was at exactly the same time as I would have gotten my period, and was heavy enough that I thought it was my period for 2-3 days before I finally tested and got a faint line. I actually bled at the time my period would have come for 3 months into the pregnancy (it was only period-like that first time, the other two were more like spotting or something), and Nell is a 2.5 trooper now. Anyway, I'm wishing the best for you!!!

 

[fazer6]

Jess it does sound like you're knocked up. Get a blood test from the doctor. I've been thinking, is your husband being paid in Spain? If he is then he's paying social security which means he gets healthcare, which means you get healthcare. There was also something I read (lost the link) where non EU forgeigners in Spain who are on the Padron register at the townhall get healthcare. Or if you are legally resident (have residencia) you can also have access to healthcare - http://www.seg-social.es/Internet_1/...index.htm#6099
To get residencia there's only a few forms to fill in at your police station. Let me know if you need the info, I'll have a list of the forms to fill in somewhere, or google for residencia.
Or go to your local doctor anyway and see what they suggest. They might be more helpful than you imagine!

Fingers crossed for you jess.

 

[Tear78]

Oh, Jess, I'm so excited for this possibility! I hope you're able to get another test, and even a blood test!

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[jess_paez]

here's my fmu test, not sure what brand as we are in spain...but here it is..
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/a.../bebe001-1.jpg

 

[lemurmommies]

Wow Jess, that looks totally positive to me!

 

[Guinevere]

A thousand congratulations to you, Jess -- that is one very positive pg test!

Guin

 

[jess_paez]

thank you girls!!

well to answer clares questions....dh actually works in canada. we are united states citizens. but he got this job in canada and he has his papers and i was able to get my work permit too, because we're married. so i don't have insurance here. but i am headed back to MI june 3rd for my best friends wedding and i will make that my 1st appt. then i may come back to spain for 2 more months...all this would leave me about 13 weeks pregnant (just in time for *i assume* next appt). then i would go back to the states and stay for good the rest of the pregnancy.
oh! also....he is in spain, because they hired his company in canada to install a gypsum board plant...machines and that to eventually make drywall. in case anyone was wondering why we're here.

 

[Manessa]

Congratulations! How exciting

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