﻿<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"><channel><title>CanadianBride.com Talkboards / CanadianBride.com Talkboard / Family Planning  / HELP!! / Latest Posts</title><generator>InstantForum.NET v4.1.4</generator><description>CanadianBride.com Talkboards</description><link>http://forums.canadianbride.com/</link><webMaster>bounce@canadianbride.com</webMaster><lastBuildDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2008 02:59:28 GMT</lastBuildDate><ttl>20</ttl><item><title>RE: HELP!!</title><link>http://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic414677-15-1.aspx</link><description>[quote][b]Nik82 (6/26/2008)[/b][hr][quote][b]MrsMtobe (6/26/2008)[/b][hr][quote][b]Nik82 (6/26/2008)[/b][hr][quote][b]MrsMtobe (6/26/2008)[/b][hr]&lt;FONT face="MS Sans Serif"&gt;5/21/08 - First day of your cycle&lt;BR&gt;6/02/08 - A little bit fertile&lt;BR&gt;6/03/08 - Fertile&lt;BR&gt;6/04/08 - VERY fertile&lt;BR&gt;6/05/08 - Time to ovulate&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&lt;B&gt;&lt;FONT color=#8f3fc0&gt;6/15/08&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/B&gt; - A home pregnancy test may work now.&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&lt;FONT face="MS Sans Serif"&gt;6/19/08 - End of cycle&lt;BR&gt;6/22/08 - No period? Maybe you're pregnant!&lt;BR&gt;2/25/09 - If you are, this is your approximate due date.&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;P&gt;&lt;FONT face="MS Sans Serif"&gt;do you remember having sex on those fertile days or even in the days following (if you OV'd later)??&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;&lt;FONT face="MS Sans Serif"&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt; [/quote]&lt;P&gt;LOL  Talk about TMI! lol  Sounds like you would be a good DR. Mrs M[/quote]&lt;P&gt;LOL thanks for the compliment! I wasn't trying to pry TMI, but without knowing the answers it's hard to help someone figure out if they could still in fact be pregnant. Sometimes, ya just gotta ask "those" questions lol ..... besides, it's making ppl smile or laugh so it's all good. Nothing is meant to offend anyone.[/quote]&lt;P&gt;No offence taken over here.  It made me laugh, and kind of sounded like one of those conversations you walk in and overhear and get WAAYYY too much info. &lt;FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff11"&gt; I'm sure Beegee really appreciates your help&lt;/FONT&gt;.[/quote]&lt;P&gt;I do.  I really appreciate everyones help...and no offence was taken on my end either. &lt;P&gt;You girls have been awesome to me!! Like I said, I really appreciate everyones support...and encouragement. </description><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:49:26 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Beegees</dc:creator></item><item><title>RE: HELP!!</title><link>http://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic414677-15-1.aspx</link><description>[quote][b]MrsMtobe (6/26/2008)[/b][hr][quote][b]Nik82 (6/26/2008)[/b][hr][quote][b]MrsMtobe (6/26/2008)[/b][hr]&lt;FONT face="MS Sans Serif"&gt;5/21/08 - First day of your cycle&lt;BR&gt;6/02/08 - A little bit fertile&lt;BR&gt;6/03/08 - Fertile&lt;BR&gt;6/04/08 - VERY fertile&lt;BR&gt;6/05/08 - Time to ovulate&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&lt;B&gt;&lt;FONT color=#8f3fc0&gt;6/15/08&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/B&gt; - A home pregnancy test may work now.&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&lt;FONT face="MS Sans Serif"&gt;6/19/08 - End of cycle&lt;BR&gt;6/22/08 - No period? Maybe you're pregnant!&lt;BR&gt;2/25/09 - If you are, this is your approximate due date.&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;P&gt;&lt;FONT face="MS Sans Serif"&gt;do you remember having sex on those fertile days or even in the days following (if you OV'd later)??&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;&lt;FONT face="MS Sans Serif"&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt; [/quote]&lt;P&gt;LOL  Talk about TMI! lol  Sounds like you would be a good DR. Mrs M[/quote]&lt;P&gt;LOL thanks for the compliment! I wasn't trying to pry TMI, but without knowing the answers it's hard to help someone figure out if they could still in fact be pregnant. Sometimes, ya just gotta ask "those" questions lol ..... besides, it's making ppl smile or laugh so it's all good. Nothing is meant to offend anyone.[/quote]&lt;P&gt;No offence taken over here.  It made me laugh, and kind of sounded like one of those conversations you walk in and overhear and get WAAYYY too much info.  I'm sure Beegee really appreciates your help.</description><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 15:29:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Nik82</dc:creator></item><item><title>RE: HELP!!</title><link>http://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic414677-15-1.aspx</link><description>Thanks for the update.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;Even if you didn't get the response you wanted, then that means you have time to research all kinds of information to know will happen and what you need to do to have the healthiest pregnancy possible when that happens.</description><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 14:59:27 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>MrsSofaQueen</dc:creator></item><item><title>RE: HELP!!</title><link>http://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic414677-15-1.aspx</link><description>I just wanted to say good luck in whatever is going on! :)&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;You never know, maybe this whole experience will convince you you ARE ready after all!</description><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 13:25:14 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Soon2bMrsP</dc:creator></item><item><title>RE: HELP!!</title><link>http://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic414677-15-1.aspx</link><description>[quote][b]Nik82 (6/26/2008)[/b][hr][quote][b]MrsMtobe (6/26/2008)[/b][hr]&lt;FONT face="MS Sans Serif"&gt;5/21/08 - First day of your cycle&lt;BR&gt;6/02/08 - A little bit fertile&lt;BR&gt;6/03/08 - Fertile&lt;BR&gt;6/04/08 - VERY fertile&lt;BR&gt;6/05/08 - Time to ovulate&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&lt;B&gt;&lt;FONT color=#8f3fc0&gt;6/15/08&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/B&gt; - A home pregnancy test may work now.&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&lt;FONT face="MS Sans Serif"&gt;6/19/08 - End of cycle&lt;BR&gt;6/22/08 - No period? Maybe you're pregnant!&lt;BR&gt;2/25/09 - If you are, this is your approximate due date.&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;P&gt;&lt;FONT face="MS Sans Serif"&gt;do you remember having sex on those fertile days or even in the days following (if you OV'd later)??&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;&lt;FONT face="MS Sans Serif"&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt; [/quote]&lt;P&gt;LOL  Talk about TMI! lol  Sounds like you would be a good DR. Mrs M[/quote]&lt;P&gt;LOL thanks for the compliment! I wasn't trying to pry TMI, but without knowing the answers it's hard to help someone figure out if they could still in fact be pregnant. Sometimes, ya just gotta ask "those" questions lol ..... besides, it's making ppl smile or laugh so it's all good. Nothing is meant to offend anyone.</description><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 10:50:27 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>MrsMtobe</dc:creator></item><item><title>RE: HELP!!</title><link>http://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic414677-15-1.aspx</link><description>[quote][b]MrsMtobe (6/26/2008)[/b][hr][quote][b]Beegees (6/26/2008)[/b][hr][quote][b]MrsMtobe (6/26/2008)[/b][hr]&lt;FONT face="MS Sans Serif"&gt;5/21/08 - First day of your cycle&lt;BR&gt;6/02/08 - A little bit fertile&lt;BR&gt;6/03/08 - Fertile&lt;BR&gt;6/04/08 - VERY fertile&lt;BR&gt;6/05/08 - Time to ovulate&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&lt;B&gt;&lt;FONT color=#8f3fc0&gt;6/15/08&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/B&gt; - A home pregnancy test may work now.&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&lt;FONT face="MS Sans Serif"&gt;6/19/08 - End of cycle&lt;BR&gt;6/22/08 - No period? Maybe you're pregnant!&lt;BR&gt;2/25/09 - If you are, this is your approximate due date.&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;P&gt;&lt;FONT face="MS Sans Serif"&gt;do you remember having sex on those fertile days or even in the days following (if you OV'd later)??&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;&lt;FONT face="MS Sans Serif"&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt; [/quote]&lt;P&gt;I can't remember for sure...but I'm sure we did...DH a horndog so most likely...actually...I've always wanted a Feb baby!! AWWWWWWWWWw&lt;P&gt;I love that calculator...is it an online website?? I go on Mymonthlycycles.com...[/quote]&lt;P&gt;&lt;A href="http://www.babyhopes.com/ovulation-calendar/"&gt;http://www.babyhopes.com/ovulation-calendar/&lt;/A&gt;&lt;P&gt;that's what I use all the time and I find it to be the most accurate. I've used this site in conjunction with an ultrasound and my fertility specialist gave me the exact dates for ovulation that this calculator did.[/quote]&lt;P&gt;That's great! Thanks MrsM!</description><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 10:50:11 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Beegees</dc:creator></item><item><title>RE: HELP!!</title><link>http://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic414677-15-1.aspx</link><description>[quote][b]Beegees (6/26/2008)[/b][hr][quote][b]MrsMtobe (6/26/2008)[/b][hr]&lt;FONT face="MS Sans Serif"&gt;5/21/08 - First day of your cycle&lt;BR&gt;6/02/08 - A little bit fertile&lt;BR&gt;6/03/08 - Fertile&lt;BR&gt;6/04/08 - VERY fertile&lt;BR&gt;6/05/08 - Time to ovulate&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&lt;B&gt;&lt;FONT color=#8f3fc0&gt;6/15/08&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/B&gt; - A home pregnancy test may work now.&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&lt;FONT face="MS Sans Serif"&gt;6/19/08 - End of cycle&lt;BR&gt;6/22/08 - No period? Maybe you're pregnant!&lt;BR&gt;2/25/09 - If you are, this is your approximate due date.&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;P&gt;&lt;FONT face="MS Sans Serif"&gt;do you remember having sex on those fertile days or even in the days following (if you OV'd later)??&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;&lt;FONT face="MS Sans Serif"&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt; [/quote]&lt;P&gt;I can't remember for sure...but I'm sure we did...DH a horndog so most likely...actually...I've always wanted a Feb baby!! AWWWWWWWWWw&lt;P&gt;I love that calculator...is it an online website?? I go on Mymonthlycycles.com...[/quote]&lt;P&gt;&lt;A href="http://www.babyhopes.com/ovulation-calendar/"&gt;http://www.babyhopes.com/ovulation-calendar/&lt;/A&gt;&lt;P&gt;that's what I use all the time and I find it to be the most accurate. I've used this site in conjunction with an ultrasound and my fertility specialist gave me the exact dates for ovulation that this calculator did.</description><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 10:46:03 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>MrsMtobe</dc:creator></item><item><title>RE: HELP!!</title><link>http://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic414677-15-1.aspx</link><description>[quote][b]prairiebrd (6/26/2008)[/b][hr][quote][b]Beegees (6/24/2008)[/b][hr]Thank you so much for the advice ladies.  I really appreciate it. &lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;DH picked up the test, but we haven't done it yet.  Most likely in the morning as a previous poster mentioned that's the best time.  Will keep you updated. &lt;P&gt;I think DH is getting used to the fact that I might be pregnant, and seems to be happier about the whole situation which is a relief for me...almost makes it easier for me to deal with it if I infact am...and I cought myself -- for one second today -- actually hoping that I was LOL! but now I'm back in another mood swing where I'm deathly afraid and breakout in cold sweats lol &lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;I have a quick question about implantation bleeding.  How long does it last?  Reason I ask is because obviously aunt flo still hasn't arrived, but I'm still getting spotting. Very light pink...and a lot more cramps.  Is this normal for the implantation bleeding? like does it only last a day or so??? or does it last longer?  &lt;FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffddff" color=#999999&gt;And what about the cramps,&lt;/FONT&gt; how long do they last?[/quote]&lt;P&gt;I know you've had a -ve (so far), but I just wanted to quickly go back to the post you made about cramping. I've heard taht we should be very very attentive to cramping when you think you might be pregnant. Especially if it's not in the middle, but on one side cuz this is a sign of an eptopic pregnancy when the egg implants in the fallopian tubes. This can lead to a very serious health emergency. So, even though you've gotten a -ve result, you should probably still pay close attention to any cramping.[/quote]&lt;P&gt;OMG really? My cramping is kind of all over...but mostly on the sides, and towards my back. </description><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 10:43:04 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Beegees</dc:creator></item><item><title>RE: HELP!!</title><link>http://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic414677-15-1.aspx</link><description>[quote][b]MrsMtobe (6/26/2008)[/b][hr]&lt;FONT face="MS Sans Serif"&gt;5/21/08 - First day of your cycle&lt;BR&gt;6/02/08 - A little bit fertile&lt;BR&gt;6/03/08 - Fertile&lt;BR&gt;6/04/08 - VERY fertile&lt;BR&gt;6/05/08 - Time to ovulate&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&lt;B&gt;&lt;FONT color=#8f3fc0&gt;6/15/08&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/B&gt; - A home pregnancy test may work now.&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&lt;FONT face="MS Sans Serif"&gt;6/19/08 - End of cycle&lt;BR&gt;6/22/08 - No period? Maybe you're pregnant!&lt;BR&gt;2/25/09 - If you are, this is your approximate due date.&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;P&gt;&lt;FONT face="MS Sans Serif"&gt;do you remember having sex on those fertile days or even in the days following (if you OV'd later)??&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;&lt;FONT face="MS Sans Serif"&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt; [/quote]&lt;P&gt;I can't remember for sure...but I'm sure we did...DH a horndog so most likely...actually...I've always wanted a Feb baby!! AWWWWWWWWWw&lt;P&gt;I love that calculator...is it an online website?? I go on Mymonthlycycles.com...</description><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 10:41:12 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Beegees</dc:creator></item><item><title>RE: HELP!!</title><link>http://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic414677-15-1.aspx</link><description>[quote][b]Beegees (6/24/2008)[/b][hr]Thank you so much for the advice ladies.  I really appreciate it. &lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;DH picked up the test, but we haven't done it yet.  Most likely in the morning as a previous poster mentioned that's the best time.  Will keep you updated. &lt;P&gt;I think DH is getting used to the fact that I might be pregnant, and seems to be happier about the whole situation which is a relief for me...almost makes it easier for me to deal with it if I infact am...and I cought myself -- for one second today -- actually hoping that I was LOL! but now I'm back in another mood swing where I'm deathly afraid and breakout in cold sweats lol &lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;I have a quick question about implantation bleeding.  How long does it last?  Reason I ask is because obviously aunt flo still hasn't arrived, but I'm still getting spotting. Very light pink...and a lot more cramps.  Is this normal for the implantation bleeding? like does it only last a day or so??? or does it last longer?  &lt;FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffddff" color=#999999&gt;And what about the cramps,&lt;/FONT&gt; how long do they last?[/quote]&lt;P&gt;I know you've had a -ve (so far), but I just wanted to quickly go back to the post you made about cramping. I've heard taht we should be very very attentive to cramping when you think you might be pregnant. Especially if it's not in the middle, but on one side cuz this is a sign of an eptopic pregnancy when the egg implants in the fallopian tubes. This can lead to a very serious health emergency. So, even though you've gotten a -ve result, you should probably still pay close attention to any cramping.</description><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 10:16:41 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>prairiebrd</dc:creator></item><item><title>RE: HELP!!</title><link>http://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic414677-15-1.aspx</link><description>[quote][b]MrsMtobe (6/26/2008)[/b][hr]&lt;FONT face="MS Sans Serif"&gt;5/21/08 - First day of your cycle&lt;BR&gt;6/02/08 - A little bit fertile&lt;BR&gt;6/03/08 - Fertile&lt;BR&gt;6/04/08 - VERY fertile&lt;BR&gt;6/05/08 - Time to ovulate&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&lt;B&gt;&lt;FONT color=#8f3fc0&gt;6/15/08&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/B&gt; - A home pregnancy test may work now.&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&lt;FONT face="MS Sans Serif"&gt;6/19/08 - End of cycle&lt;BR&gt;6/22/08 - No period? Maybe you're pregnant!&lt;BR&gt;2/25/09 - If you are, this is your approximate due date.&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;P&gt;&lt;FONT face="MS Sans Serif"&gt;do you remember having sex on those fertile days or even in the days following (if you OV'd later)??&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;&lt;FONT face="MS Sans Serif"&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt; [/quote]&lt;P&gt;LOL  Talk about TMI! lol  Sounds like you would be a good DR. Mrs M</description><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 10:13:13 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Nik82</dc:creator></item><item><title>RE: HELP!!</title><link>http://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic414677-15-1.aspx</link><description>&lt;FONT face="MS Sans Serif"&gt;5/21/08 - First day of your cycle&lt;BR&gt;6/02/08 - A little bit fertile&lt;BR&gt;6/03/08 - Fertile&lt;BR&gt;6/04/08 - VERY fertile&lt;BR&gt;6/05/08 - Time to ovulate&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&lt;B&gt;&lt;FONT color=#8f3fc0&gt;6/15/08&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/B&gt; - A home pregnancy test may work now.&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&lt;FONT face="MS Sans Serif"&gt;6/19/08 - End of cycle&lt;BR&gt;6/22/08 - No period? Maybe you're pregnant!&lt;BR&gt;2/25/09 - If you are, this is your approximate due date.&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;&lt;FONT face="MS Sans Serif"&gt;do you remember having sex on those fertile days or even in the days following (if you OV'd later)??&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;&lt;FONT face="MS Sans Serif"&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt; </description><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 10:06:15 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>MrsMtobe</dc:creator></item><item><title>RE: HELP!!</title><link>http://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic414677-15-1.aspx</link><description>[quote][b]MrsMtobe (6/25/2008)[/b][hr]I'm sorry to hear the tests were negative. {{{hugs}}}&lt;P&gt; What was the date of the day your last period started? &lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;How long are your cycles each month? &lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;I'll do the ovulation calculator that I use and see if your dates correspond.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;It is possible that your cycle has just gone out of whack, possibly due to stress or for some other reason.  And of course, the more you stress out that your AF hasn't shown up yet, the longer she will stay away. So relax as best you can, and see what happens. &lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;But like I said, give me the info above and I'll check your dates for you ... maybe you OV'd later than you thought and your AF isn't due for a few days yet.... anything is possible.[/quote]&lt;P&gt;It started May 21st usually lasts 5 days...and my cycle runs on average every 29 days...seems to me that it's changing though so I have no idea. &lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;Maybe i ov'd late...I dunno.  Our bodies are so complex!!&lt;P&gt;sorry ladies - i'm making words up lol POTS stood for (in my mind) peed on the stick...</description><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 09:49:35 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Beegees</dc:creator></item><item><title>RE: HELP!!</title><link>http://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic414677-15-1.aspx</link><description>[quote][b]XoXo (6/25/2008)[/b][hr][quote][b]eeklrb (6/25/2008)[/b][hr][quote][b]Beegees (6/25/2008)[/b][hr]so ladies, here's the update you've been waiting for.&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;DH and I took the test...twice. Both times we got a negative. Surprisingly I'm a little sad. Relieved...but still a little sad. I kinda got attached to the "little thing" -- not that I ever had one...but was getting used to it..or the thought of it, I should say. &lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;I still don't feel quite out of the woods yet cuz aunt flo hasn't made an appearance, so I'm a bit nervous...&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;Maybe I POTS wrong??? is there such a thing???[/quote]&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;I think you should re-test in a few days if AF hasn't arrived. I don't know was POTS stands for...?! so I don't know if there is such a thing...?![/quote]&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;Peed on the stick was my guess?[/quote]&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;Very good guess, that makes perfect sense to me! Well if you followed the directions in the box you probably did it right. The only thing I could think of, would be that you either didn't pee on it long enough or too much?! I know though, that when I got my BFP, it turned positive before the 5 seconds or however many seconds you're supposed to pee for was up.</description><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 23:48:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>eeklrb</dc:creator></item><item><title>RE: HELP!!</title><link>http://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic414677-15-1.aspx</link><description>I'm sorry to hear the tests were negative. {{{hugs}}}&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt; What was the date of the day your last period started? &lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;How long are your cycles each month? &lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;I'll do the ovulation calculator that I use and see if your dates correspond.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;It is possible that your cycle has just gone out of whack, possibly due to stress or for some other reason.  And of course, the more you stress out that your AF hasn't shown up yet, the longer she will stay away. So relax as best you can, and see what happens. &lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;But like I said, give me the info above and I'll check your dates for you ... maybe you OV'd later than you thought and your AF isn't due for a few days yet.... anything is possible.</description><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 23:33:57 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>MrsMtobe</dc:creator></item><item><title>RE: HELP!!</title><link>http://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic414677-15-1.aspx</link><description>[quote][b]eeklrb (6/25/2008)[/b][hr][quote][b]Beegees (6/25/2008)[/b][hr]so ladies, here's the update you've been waiting for.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;DH and I took the test...twice. Both times we got a negative. Surprisingly I'm a little sad. Relieved...but still a little sad. I kinda got attached to the "little thing" -- not that I ever had one...but was getting used to it..or the thought of it, I should say. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;I still don't feel quite out of the woods yet cuz aunt flo hasn't made an appearance, so I'm a bit nervous...&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Maybe I POTS wrong??? is there such a thing???[/quote]&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;I think you should re-test in a few days if AF hasn't arrived. I don't know was POTS stands for...?! so I don't know if there is such a thing...?![/quote]&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Peed on the stick was my guess?</description><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 23:31:33 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>XoXo</dc:creator></item><item><title>RE: HELP!!</title><link>http://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic414677-15-1.aspx</link><description>[quote][b]Beegees (6/25/2008)[/b][hr]so ladies, here's the update you've been waiting for.&lt;P&gt;DH and I took the test...twice.  Both times we got a negative.  Surprisingly I'm a little sad.  Relieved...but still a little sad. I kinda got attached to the "little thing" -- not that I ever had one...but was getting used to it..or the thought of it, I should say. &lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;I still don't feel quite out of the woods yet cuz aunt flo hasn't made an appearance, so I'm a bit nervous...&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;Maybe I POTS wrong??? is there such a thing???[/quote]&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;I think you should re-test in a few days if AF hasn't arrived. I don't know was POTS stands for...?! so I don't know if there is such a thing...?!</description><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 23:29:05 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>eeklrb</dc:creator></item><item><title>RE: HELP!!</title><link>http://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic414677-15-1.aspx</link><description>[quote][b]Beegees (6/25/2008)[/b][hr]so ladies, here's the update you've been waiting for.&lt;P&gt;DH and I took the test...twice.  Both times we got a negative.  Surprisingly I'm a little sad.  Relieved...but still a little sad. I kinda got attached to the "little thing" -- not that I ever had one...but was getting used to it..or the thought of it, I should say. &lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;I still don't feel quite out of the woods yet cuz aunt flo hasn't made an appearance, so I'm a bit nervous...&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;Maybe I POTS wrong??? is there such a thing???[/quote]&lt;P&gt;That is really strange.  I would think it would be fairly unusual at your stage, if you were pregnant, to have the test not show it by now.  Perhaps you just ovulated really late this cycle for some reason?  If AF doesn't show by the weekend, perhaps it would be worth calling your doctor on Monday?&lt;P&gt;Good luck, whatever you decide :)</description><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 22:07:35 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>kiwi25</dc:creator></item><item><title>RE: HELP!!</title><link>http://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic414677-15-1.aspx</link><description>Well, in some people it takes longer to get a BFP+ but my SIL was ttc and one cycle she was over 10 days late. The test kept saying negative and finally she got her period. &lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;I don't think it's that uncommon for your cycle to be a bit off once in awhile. </description><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:26:38 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>jbuckle</dc:creator></item><item><title>RE: HELP!!</title><link>http://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic414677-15-1.aspx</link><description>HMMM I wonder whats up??</description><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 20:22:19 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>muirhead</dc:creator></item><item><title>RE: HELP!!</title><link>http://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic414677-15-1.aspx</link><description>so ladies, here's the update you've been waiting for.&lt;P&gt;DH and I took the test...twice.  Both times we got a negative.  Surprisingly I'm a little sad.  Relieved...but still a little sad. I kinda got attached to the "little thing" -- not that I ever had one...but was getting used to it..or the thought of it, I should say. &lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;I still don't feel quite out of the woods yet cuz aunt flo hasn't made an appearance, so I'm a bit nervous...&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;Maybe I POTS wrong??? is there such a thing???</description><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 20:18:07 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Beegees</dc:creator></item><item><title>RE: HELP!!</title><link>http://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic414677-15-1.aspx</link><description>[quote][b]eeklrb (6/25/2008)[/b][hr]Do we have an update yet?!?! :)[/quote]&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;I was hoping there would be before I left work... guess I'll have to check in later tonight! :D</description><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 19:41:45 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>amanda222</dc:creator></item><item><title>RE: HELP!!</title><link>http://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic414677-15-1.aspx</link><description>Do we have an update yet?!?! :)</description><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 19:32:43 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>eeklrb</dc:creator></item><item><title>RE: HELP!!</title><link>http://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic414677-15-1.aspx</link><description>Good luck! Really looking forward to an update!</description><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 19:03:41 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>XoXo</dc:creator></item><item><title>RE: HELP!!</title><link>http://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic414677-15-1.aspx</link><description>[quote][b]fascha (6/25/2008)[/b][hr]I just read the "harsh comments" that a PP was refering to and I have to say that if you think you're not ready for the baby and terminating and adoption are not an option to you - you are more ready than you think!  You're probably just having a hard time dealing with the fact that your selfishly lazy lifestyle now has a countdown (ok fine, that last part was just in my case! LOL)  &lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;I became unexpectedly pregnant and as wierd as it was to panic about having a baby I instantly fell in love with our baby as soon as I knew I was having it.  So what you don't know about folic acid?  You learn right?  the rest will come... &lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&lt;FONT face=Arial size=2&gt;Now do me a favor and go find out! :D[/quote]&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;&lt;FONT face=Arial color=#111111 size=2&gt;Just want to say firstly - Congratulations!!&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&amp;amp; secondly - you're totally right.  I know for sure that if i find out in 15 mins or so that I am pregnant...I'll love the baby unconditionally no matter what!! I'm just nervous - which is to be expected I'm sure.  I know that DH and I will do our best to raise the baby...but most importantly I know that we'll love the baby so much...more then it or anyone will ever know.  it's ours...a product of us. how cool is that?? LOL! :) it's a &lt;SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #1f5080; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Verdana','sans-serif'"&gt;miracle &lt;/SPAN&gt;really...like I said I'm nervous. &lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;&lt;FONT face=Arial color=#111111 size=2&gt;DH will be home in about 10-15 mins so I'll be testing shortly after. will be on here with the results... till then..thanks to everyone for all the advice and encouragement. I really appreciate it!!&lt;/FONT&gt;</description><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 18:54:55 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Beegees</dc:creator></item><item><title>RE: HELP!!</title><link>http://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic414677-15-1.aspx</link><description>I just read the "harsh comments" that a PP was refering to and I have to say that if you think you're not ready for the baby and terminating and adoption are not an option to you - you are more ready than you think!  You're probably just having a hard time dealing with the fact that your selfishly lazy lifestyle now has a countdown (ok fine, that last part was just in my case! LOL)  &lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;I became unexpectedly pregnant and as wierd as it was to panic about having a baby I instantly fell in love with our baby as soon as I knew I was having it.  So what you don't know about folic acid?  You learn right?  the rest will come... &lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;Now do me a favor and go find out! :D</description><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 15:34:02 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>fascha</dc:creator></item><item><title>RE: HELP!!</title><link>http://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic414677-15-1.aspx</link><description>I agree with Kiwi - now go POAS!!! :D</description><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 15:26:29 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>fascha</dc:creator></item><item><title>RE: HELP!!</title><link>http://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic414677-15-1.aspx</link><description>[quote][b]Beegees (6/25/2008)[/b][hr][quote][b]amanda222 (6/25/2008)[/b][hr][quote][b]kiwi25 (6/25/2008)[/b][hr][quote][b]Beegees (6/25/2008)[/b][hr]tonight with dh.  how accurate are these things??? [/quote]&lt;P&gt;By the time you're a week late?  Should be very accurate!  False negatives occur sometimes if a person tests too early; false positives are very rare.  Using first morning urine is a good way to ensure the most accurate results.  Good luck![/quote]&lt;P&gt;Agreed. False positives (unless you're receiving some fertility treatment or have another reason for having the pregnancy hormone in your body) are pretty much unheard of.&lt;P&gt;My suggestion if you're going to test tonight (although this is just my own personal theory) is to try not to drink very much this afternoon and before you test. First morning urine is supposed to be best because it's more concentrated, but that should allow you to get a more concentrated sample tonight.[/quote]&lt;P&gt;Ok. thanks!! I picked up the "first response" pregnancy test. it says that it doesn't matter what time of day i test...I'm so nervous.  I keep looking at it, and thinking OMG...lol[/quote]&lt;P&gt;I think this is one of those things where the not knowing and wondering is much tougher than dealing with either possible outcome!  Whatever the results may be, I bet you start to feel better once you're not in limbo anymore!</description><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 15:05:47 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>kiwi25</dc:creator></item><item><title>RE: HELP!!</title><link>http://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic414677-15-1.aspx</link><description>[quote][b]amanda222 (6/25/2008)[/b][hr][quote][b]kiwi25 (6/25/2008)[/b][hr][quote][b]Beegees (6/25/2008)[/b][hr]tonight with dh.  how accurate are these things??? [/quote]&lt;P&gt;By the time you're a week late?  Should be very accurate!  False negatives occur sometimes if a person tests too early; false positives are very rare.  Using first morning urine is a good way to ensure the most accurate results.  Good luck![/quote]&lt;P&gt;Agreed. False positives (unless you're receiving some fertility treatment or have another reason for having the pregnancy hormone in your body) are pretty much unheard of.&lt;P&gt;My suggestion if you're going to test tonight (although this is just my own personal theory) is to try not to drink very much this afternoon and before you test. First morning urine is supposed to be best because it's more concentrated, but that should allow you to get a more concentrated sample tonight.[/quote]&lt;P&gt;Ok. thanks!! I picked up the "first response" pregnancy test. it says that it doesn't matter what time of day i test...I'm so nervous.  I keep looking at it, and thinking OMG...lol</description><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 15:04:07 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Beegees</dc:creator></item><item><title>RE: HELP!!</title><link>http://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic414677-15-1.aspx</link><description>[quote][b]kiwi25 (6/25/2008)[/b][hr][quote][b]Beegees (6/25/2008)[/b][hr]tonight with dh.  how accurate are these things??? [/quote]&lt;P&gt;By the time you're a week late?  Should be very accurate!  False negatives occur sometimes if a person tests too early; false positives are very rare.  Using first morning urine is a good way to ensure the most accurate results.  Good luck![/quote]&lt;P&gt;Agreed. False positives (unless you're receiving some fertility treatment or have another reason for having the pregnancy hormone in your body) are pretty much unheard of.&lt;P&gt;My suggestion if you're going to test tonight (although this is just my own personal theory) is to try not to drink very much this afternoon and before you test. First morning urine is supposed to be best because it's more concentrated, but that should allow you to get a more concentrated sample tonight.</description><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 14:55:11 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>amanda222</dc:creator></item><item><title>RE: HELP!!</title><link>http://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic414677-15-1.aspx</link><description>[quote][b]Beegees (6/25/2008)[/b][hr]tonight with dh.  how accurate are these things??? [/quote]&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;By the time you're a week late?  Should be very accurate!  False negatives occur sometimes if a person tests too early; false positives are very rare.  Using first morning urine is a good way to ensure the most accurate results.  Good luck!</description><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 14:47:34 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>kiwi25</dc:creator></item><item><title>RE: HELP!!</title><link>http://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic414677-15-1.aspx</link><description>tonight with dh.  how accurate are these things??? </description><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 14:46:15 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Beegees</dc:creator></item><item><title>RE: HELP!!</title><link>http://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic414677-15-1.aspx</link><description>I say test now I mean you are about 6 days late if I recall and you should for sure get a positive by now if you are indeed preggo!!!!&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;TEST TEST TEST TEST!!!!</description><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 22:54:20 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>muirhead</dc:creator></item><item><title>RE: HELP!!</title><link>http://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic414677-15-1.aspx</link><description>[quote][b]Beegees (6/24/2008)[/b][hr]Thank you so much for the advice ladies.  I really appreciate it. &lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;DH picked up the test, but we haven't done it yet.  Most likely in the morning as a previous poster mentioned that's the best time.  Will keep you updated. &lt;P&gt;I think DH is getting used to the fact that I might be pregnant, and seems to be happier about the whole situation which is a relief for me...&lt;FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #77dddd"&gt;almost makes it easier for me to deal with it if I infact am...and I cought myself -- for one second today -- actually hoping that I was LOL! but now I'm back in another mood swing where I'm deathly afraid and breakout in cold sweats lol&lt;/FONT&gt; &lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;&lt;FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff11"&gt;I have a quick question about implantation bleeding.  How long does it last?  Reason I ask is because obviously aunt flo still hasn't arrived, but I'm still getting spotting. Very light pink...and a lot more cramps.  Is this normal for the implantation bleeding? like does it only last a day or so??? or does it last longer?  And what about the cramps, how long do they last?&lt;/FONT&gt;[/quote]&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;I think most people go through a phase where they get scared and wonder if they can raise a child. I know I did. It's a HUGE life changing event. I'm sure you will be just fine- regardless of the result that you get. You'll deal with whatever happens...and you'll do just fine! :)&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;My implantation bleeding lasted a few days- I actually thought that my IB was AF- because it came around the same time. It wasn't until AF never showed up...that I started getting suspicious. I didn't really get any cramping...but I think it is pretty normal. If you are in fact pregnant, your body goes through A LOT of changes really quickly...so that could account for the cramping.  </description><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 22:51:32 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>eeklrb</dc:creator></item><item><title>RE: HELP!!</title><link>http://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic414677-15-1.aspx</link><description>Thank you so much for the advice ladies.  I really appreciate it. &lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;DH picked up the test, but we haven't done it yet.  Most likely in the morning as a previous poster mentioned that's the best time.  Will keep you updated. &lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;I think DH is getting used to the fact that I might be pregnant, and seems to be happier about the whole situation which is a relief for me...almost makes it easier for me to deal with it if I infact am...and I cought myself -- for one second today -- actually hoping that I was LOL! but now I'm back in another mood swing where I'm deathly afraid and breakout in cold sweats lol &lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;I have a quick question about implantation bleeding.  How long does it last?  Reason I ask is because obviously aunt flo still hasn't arrived, but I'm still getting spotting. Very light pink...and a lot more cramps.  Is this normal for the implantation bleeding? like does it only last a day or so??? or does it last longer?  And what about the cramps, how long do they last?</description><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 22:05:37 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Beegees</dc:creator></item><item><title>RE: HELP!!</title><link>http://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic414677-15-1.aspx</link><description>[quote][b]SofaQueen (6/24/2008)[/b][hr]Folic acid is important, so you should go to a drug store and purchase a prenatal vitamin and it is a multivitamin for pregnant or planning to become pregnant ladies.  It will have folic acid in it.  If you don't know which to pick out then ask the pharmacist.[/quote]&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;Assuming you're not pregnant, you could take a regular multi-vitamin with at least 0.4 mg of folic acid instead.</description><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 17:36:15 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>amanda222</dc:creator></item><item><title>RE: HELP!!</title><link>http://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic414677-15-1.aspx</link><description>I just wanted to wish you luck- either way the test comes out.:D I am a firm believer in the fact that children are given to you for a reason- and that even if you don't think you are ready, most people will find a way to be ready. Let us know how things go!</description><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 17:15:04 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>MrsH (AmyLRob)</dc:creator></item><item><title>RE: HELP!!</title><link>http://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic414677-15-1.aspx</link><description>Folic acid is important, so you should go to a drug store and purchase a prenatal vitamin and it is a multivitamin for pregnant or planning to become pregnant ladies.  It will have folic acid in it.  If you don't know which to pick out then ask the pharmacist.</description><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 16:56:52 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>MrsSofaQueen</dc:creator></item><item><title>RE: HELP!!</title><link>http://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic414677-15-1.aspx</link><description>[quote][b]Beegees (6/24/2008)[/b][hr][quote][b]muirhead (6/24/2008)[/b][hr][quote][b]amanda222 (6/24/2008)[/b][hr][quote][b]Beegees (6/23/2008)[/b][hr]I've heard that a woman can "tell" if she is or not....and I can honestly say that I don't think I am, however what's making me doubt myself is the fact that I'm not getting more of the discharge that normally comes before aunt flo's visit... HELP!!!!!!!!!!! And again, sorry for TMI[/quote]&lt;P&gt;OK, this may not be super reassuring, but... Some women can indeed "tell" that they're pregnant, but many women can't. Many still don't feel pregnant for several weeks after it's been confirmed.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;Like MrsM said though, you're really only a couple of days late. If you're really not ready to find out, waiting another couple of days to do an HPT won't hurt anything. It may help to set your mind at ease, but it may also force you to deal with the outcome should you get a positive. (And you never know, you may just end up being a week late.) &lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;&lt;STRONG&gt;&lt;FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #bbffbb"&gt;As long as you're taking care of yourself in the meantime "just in case" (ie. no alcohol, smoking, etc.), and make sure you're getting some folic acid (which is a good idea for all women of "child-bearing" age anyway),&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/STRONG&gt; it's really not going to matter if you test now or in a couple of days. Good luck - either way, even though it might be scary, it sounds like you can deal with the outcome.[/quote]&lt;P&gt;I agree with the above highlighted!&lt;P&gt;And TEST already you are driving us crazy!! TEST TEST TEST!!![/quote]&lt;P&gt;I don't smoke, and I barely drink so I'm ok there...only thing is this morning I had a coffee without even thinking! I didn't drink the whole thing but still.&lt;P&gt;&lt;FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff11"&gt;May sound like a stupid question - but what is folic acid and how does it help?&lt;/FONT&gt;  See!! I'm not fit to be a mother yet...I have NO idea what this stuff is...&lt;P&gt;DH is going to bring a test home tonight...so i'll take it when he's here. I'm too much of a chicken to do it on my own... stupid I know.[/quote]&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;Folic Acid is important because it prevents neural tube defects- like spina bifida (sp?). It's actually found in a lot of foods that people eat every day. You should totally be taking a prenatal vitamin even if you aren't actively TTC. &lt;BR&gt;&lt;A href="http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/fa-af/index-eng.php"&gt;http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/fa-af/index-eng.php&lt;/A&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&lt;A href="http://www.bchealthguide.org/healthfiles/hfile38c.stm"&gt;http://www.bchealthguide.org/healthfiles/hfile38c.stm&lt;/A&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;And you usually want to test first thing in the morning because that is when your urine is most concentrated and the pregnancy hormone is easier to detect. I was chicken to take the test on my own as well, DH was outside the door waiting...:) I didn't want him to see me pee!&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;And you'll be a great Mom, whether it happens now or later. Not everyone knows everything about pregnancy! We are all learning here...:)&lt;BR&gt;</description><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 16:24:28 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>eeklrb</dc:creator></item><item><title>RE: HELP!!</title><link>http://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic414677-15-1.aspx</link><description>[quote][b]eeklrb (6/24/2008)[/b][hr]Everything I would say has already been said. I hope you get the answer you are looking for, be it a BFP or a BFN. &lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;Take care of yourself and don't let the comments of some people get you down. :)[/quote]&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;Thank you :)  </description><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 16:19:14 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Beegees</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>