Checking the dates

[ailbhe]

So, I'm definitely late. I don't use any contraception. My cycle is 26, 27, or 28 days long (usually 27). My last period started on 15 July, and according to my handy PalmOS program, this one was due on 11 August. I had sex on 27 and 30 July, which are marked "potentially fertile" in my little program.

How late should I be before I get a little stick to pee on? I'm slightly scared to because I'd hate to do that and have it come out negative, but my cycle has definitely been regular since December, and I started recording it then because it had "felt" regular before that and I thought it might be useful to know when I was supposedly fertile.

I got all my usual PMS symptoms except cramps, but they're sort of fading now. The slight nausea (no vomiting) is still there, and the constipation, tiredness etc.

Anyone know if I'm likely to just skip a period? I was on the pill for about 2 and a half years and have been off it for 2 years now. I've had no extraordinary stresses.

Comments

[asciikitty.livejournal.com]

i would go pee on a stick now if you're worried. think of it this way- is $15 too much to pay for peace of mind? i thought not (and that's what the fairly expensive ones cost) if (knock wood) you ARE pregnant, you want to know sooner rather than later anyway...

[ailbhe]

clearblue brand, and it looks pretty definite that it's a yes. I'm going to use the other test in the pack tomorrow morning anyway, just to make doubly sure.

Whew. I guess I just quit smoking.

[asciikitty.livejournal.com]

Yeah. If you DO want kids, them it's good to know so that you can change your health habits to pregnacy friendly ones. If you don't, then it's good to know so you can figure out what to do. I'm taking it you do want kids (or you'd be WAY more upset) and therefore.. quitting smoking is all kinds of good.

best of luck to you as well

~a

[ailbhe]

Well, I've quit smoking. And stopped taking anti-inflammatories, decongestants, and antihistamines. And I even ate breakfast *and* lunch. Healthy healthy habits.

My doctor won't see me until Week 6. Grr.

[balmofgilead.livejournal.com]

it's also good to take folic acid supplements, helps prevent birth defects and stuff...

[dodogrrl.livejournal.com]

I would wait. I usually have a pretty short cycle, but every once in a while it's longer & I have no idea why. There could be all sorts of factors like other women's pheremones, your diet, stress, moonlight...

[faetal.livejournal.com]

are you trying to become pregnant?

[ailbhe]

Well, I'm not trying not to, but we haven't started forcing ourselves to have sex on the correct five days every month yet.