Perimenopause Or Pregnant
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So I just turned 40 in May 2014 and I have one child, an 8 ur old son . I haven't been on any kind of bc for 2 years other than "pull out", and despite how crazy it might seem to some I DO want another child. My husband and I haven't really been trying, but I guess you could say I am hoping.
My last period began on July 12th. On about day 14 I had spotting for a couple of days. This is not usual for me so I googled it and found out it could be ovulation bleeding. However, pregnancy was mentioned, and since we were going to have drinks with friends I felt the need to take a test. I took it before my period was supposed to start though, on day 26 of my cycle. It was negative. I was expecting my period on Saturday, but it didnt come. It is now Monday. Now that's not very late but the thing that bugs me is that I'm not experiencing any of my usual signs of my period on its way. I usually have tender br___ts the week before and 2 or 3 days before I usually feel kinda bleh, like kinda yucky but not nauseous. I have had some off and on mild lower back pain at the right side in the last couple weeks, usually when I'm at work. The only other symptom I have is I am EXTREMELY emotional. Even with silly things like cheesy scenes of Dog With A Blog. Lol
I have read about perimenopause, which is a time period before menopause when things start to change. I'm guessing this is what's going on with me, and I will see a doctor if it keeps up but I wana know what other moms/experts think.
Responses will be greatly appreciated. Sorry this is so long :/
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I forgot a symptom. It only started yesterday but I have noticed that my armpits are more odorful. Lol if that's a word. Hope that's not TMI
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Wow, a new symptom! A neighbor just delivered her fourth at your age - using the rhythm method and got pregnant from s_x ten days after she should have ovulated. The only way to know is with a test and the first could have been too early. Run another a week after the first. GL!
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Thanks! But what do you mean "a new symptom?" Maybe the armpit thing is unrelated. I will pry take another test today or tomorrow. Or next week. Lol I hate taking them and being disappointed. Of course I do not have my hopes up. I'm pretty sure it's the opposite of what I want it to be.
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Nobody has ever reported armpit smell as a symptom. A changed sense of smell comes up once in a while - tobacco smoke, perfume, cooking meat, even dh himself. Unusual fatigue is very common along with more peeing, lotion discharge and upset gut. Good luck!
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I guess it could be sense of smell, but I havent noticed it with any other smells. I noticed a slippery discharge today, and I've been losing my train of thought really bad when talking to people. Also, more peeing. No sore b___sts, no fatigue,and no nausea though.
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Ok now I'm feeling loss of appet_te. I'm not nauseous. Food just doesn't sound good to me. I tried to eat a turkey wrap cuz I know I gotta eat whether I'm preg or not but I didnt finish even half of it. I also feel bloated with a weird low pelvic pulling feeling. Maybe I'm just googling too much and its all in my head. I won't let myself really think I'm pregnant until if/when I know for sure though. Tomorrow I'll be 5 days late. I'm going to test in the morning.
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Good luck with the test. The hCG hormone is supposed to double every few days.
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