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What are some causes of a missed period...

besides being preggo?  I'm having all kinds of period symptoms (cramps, bloating, tender boobs, cravings, mood swings) but am 12 days late.  I'm trying not to freak myself out here and think its cancer or something. 

BabyFetus Ticker

Re: What are some causes of a missed period...

  • Have you tested and ruled out being pregnant?
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  • stress, resulting in late ovualtion. 

    although, I usually have all the PMS signs, plus being late right before my BFPs.  ;-)

  • testing tonight.  He's stopping by the store on the way home to pick up stuff for dinner...and a test.  Or should I wait until tomorrow am for that "first morning pee"?  I heard it doesn't matter.  I'm 12 days late.  I'm trying to figure out possible other scenarios while I wait on him to get home. 

    BabyFetus Ticker
  • Illness

    Stress

    Drastic change in diet/Weight loss

    Hormones being off for other reasons (thyroid, etc.)

     

  • imageFeistyKoala:
    testing tonight.  He's stopping by the store on the way home to pick up stuff for dinner...and a test.  Or should I wait until tomorrow am for that "first morning pee"?  I heard it doesn't matter.  I'm 12 days late.  I'm trying to figure out possible other scenarios while I wait on him to get home. 

    at 12 days late you won't need first morning pee.

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  • Yeah, at 12 days it should turn in about 2 seconds if you are pg...  No need to wait for the AM..
  • Ditto PPs about waiting.  Test tonight!
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  • *on the edge of my seat* Any results you'd like to share? Hmm
  • imagewarontv:
    *on the edge of my seat* Any results you'd like to share? Hmm

    Ditto. Don't leave us hanging. 

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  • Big Smile

    It is, of course, extremely early yet but according to the test last night and the one this morning, I am pregnant!  Also, to my high school friend who reads this board: DO NOT SAY A WORD ANYWHERE TO ANYONE.  If this doesn't stick then we don't want a lot of real life people knowing.

    We went and bought prenatal vitamins, What to Expect, & Belly Laughs, and I know we need to make a dr's appt to get that confirmation.  I have heard that some won't see you until you're 8+ weeks along, which I am pretty sure we're not at yet.  I would roughly estimate 4 wks.  I mean, its not likely I got preg on the day my period started in August, I'm guessing prob around the middle.  Do I go ahead and call and schedule for a few weeks out?

    SO, until I see the doctor, what do I need to do for baby? 


    BabyFetus Ticker
  • imageFeistyKoala:

    Big Smile

    It is, of course, extremely early yet but according to the test last night and the one this morning, I am pregnant!  Also, to my high school friend who reads this board: DO NOT SAY A WORD ANYWHERE TO ANYONE.  If this doesn't stick then we don't want a lot of real life people knowing.

    We went and bought prenatal vitamins, What to Expect, & Belly Laughs, and I know we need to make a dr's appt to get that confirmation.  I have heard that some won't see you until you're 8+ weeks along, which I am pretty sure we're not at yet.  I would roughly estimate 4 wks.  I mean, its not likely I got preg on the day my period started in August, I'm guessing prob around the middle.  Do I go ahead and call and schedule for a few weeks out?

    SO, until I see the doctor, what do I need to do for baby? 

    wow, h&h 9 months to you! 

    I'd go ahead and make an appt, some doctors book up so far in advance. 

    No need to do anything different other than the obvious- quit alcohol and drink lots of water.

  • imageFeistyKoala:

    Big Smile

    It is, of course, extremely early yet but according to the test last night and the one this morning, I am pregnant!  Also, to my high school friend who reads this board: DO NOT SAY A WORD ANYWHERE TO ANYONE.  If this doesn't stick then we don't want a lot of real life people knowing.

    We went and bought prenatal vitamins, What to Expect, & Belly Laughs, and I know we need to make a dr's appt to get that confirmation.  I have heard that some won't see you until you're 8+ weeks along, which I am pretty sure we're not at yet.  I would roughly estimate 4 wks.  I mean, its not likely I got preg on the day my period started in August, I'm guessing prob around the middle.  Do I go ahead and call and schedule for a few weeks out?

    SO, until I see the doctor, what do I need to do for baby? 

    If you are 2 weeks late, then you are probably closer to 6 weeks.  Period starts, about 2 weeks later you ovulate.  About 2 weeks after that your period should start again. 

     

  • imageTexasHarmony:
    imageFeistyKoala:

    Big Smile

    It is, of course, extremely early yet but according to the test last night and the one this morning, I am pregnant!  Also, to my high school friend who reads this board: DO NOT SAY A WORD ANYWHERE TO ANYONE.  If this doesn't stick then we don't want a lot of real life people knowing.

    We went and bought prenatal vitamins, What to Expect, & Belly Laughs, and I know we need to make a dr's appt to get that confirmation.  I have heard that some won't see you until you're 8+ weeks along, which I am pretty sure we're not at yet.  I would roughly estimate 4 wks.  I mean, its not likely I got preg on the day my period started in August, I'm guessing prob around the middle.  Do I go ahead and call and schedule for a few weeks out?

    SO, until I see the doctor, what do I need to do for baby? 

    If you are 2 weeks late, then you are probably closer to 6 weeks.  Period starts, about 2 weeks later you ovulate.  About 2 weeks after that your period should start again. 

    DUH!  Hello, where was my math?!?!  You're right!  :)


    BabyFetus Ticker
  • Thank you!  We are excited!  Shell-shocked, but very excited.  Indifferent

    BabyFetus Ticker
  • awwww, here's to a happy and healthy 9 (or, well... 8ish) months!  maybe i will see you again for pics one day ; )

    (i think you were my bride in a previous life, right?) 

  • image04JaxBride:

    awwww, here's to a happy and healthy 9 (or, well... 8ish) months!  maybe i will see you again for pics one day ; )

    (i think you were my bride in a previous life, right?) 

    Thank you!!

    Yes, you did my wedding to XH on the beach in Galveston in '06!  It poured that morning...  I already thought about you for preggo/newborn pics  :)  I stick with who I trust!  If I ask now can I get the current price list instead of the new one that will be in effect in May '12? LOL


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  • Woohoo!  Congrats!

    I agree with PP, you are probably almost 6 wks.   Most doctors don't do a "confirmation" appt because normally HPTs are pretty reliable and virtually the same test they do in the office, unless they are sending you for a blood test.  

     

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  • I didn't open this post up until today and I'm so glad - I was on the edge of my seat while scrolling & reading for 30 seconds Smile

    Congratulations!

  • Congrats! I was also on the edge of my seat, anxiously awaiting your update, LOL! Those definitely sounded like pregnancy symptoms to me. Happy & Healthy 9 months!
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  • imageFeistyKoala:
    image04JaxBride:

    awwww, here's to a happy and healthy 9 (or, well... 8ish) months!  maybe i will see you again for pics one day ; )

    (i think you were my bride in a previous life, right?) 

    Thank you!!

    Yes, you did my wedding to XH on the beach in Galveston in '06!  It poured that morning...  I already thought about you for preggo/newborn pics  :)  I stick with who I trust!  If I ask now can I get the current price list instead of the new one that will be in effect in May '12? LOL

    i loved your grandpa.  i wanted to keep him for my own!

    i'll give you a special deal if there's a second wedding, LOL!!!!  you would be my first repeat wedding customer.

    friends/family/past wedding clients always get a little something extra.

  • I absolutely love this post!  It's nice to see such a positive outcome (literally) :lol:  Congrats and hoping you have a healthy pregnancy.
    BFP #1 (DS, 10/98), BFP #2 (DD, 10/09)
    BFP #3 -mm/c @ 7wks, discovered at 9wks, D&C 9/28
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