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Stephanie- I agree completely. I was trying to give the benefit of the doubt that maybe Emma didn't truly believe that stress can't harm a child through-out any part of pregnancy. I took it as if she meant early pregnancy, but either way, I agree to your point and we are both on the same page.

Corrie - Phew ...Same page and same book. If only we could get everyone to join us!

Haha, I hear ya there! If we could only be so lucky!

Corrie, the thing is, that nowadays it is not rare for a woman to get a positive pregnancy test at 10 dpo and in fact very common to get a positive at 11 dpo. The stats are as follows when using the First Response test (a test that is widely available and used very often) the chances of you getting a positive test (if you are in fact pregnant) 4 days before your missed period (10 dpo) are 63% 3 days before you're missed period (11 dpo) your chances are 83% 2 days before your missed period your chances are 93% and 1 day before your missed period is also 93%. Now in any understanding of the word, I would not consider 63% rare and 83% is definitely not rare. EMMA2 claimed and I quote "one week and a half after s_x is way too early to detect pregnancy" This is in fact wrong, more than half of women can detect pregnancy at 1 week and 3 days after s_x and 83% of women can detect it 1 week and 4 days after s_x. This is one week and a half. So saying that it's rare to detect pregnancy is false, it is in fact VERY common to detect it that early.

Edit last sentence***So saying that it's rare to detect pregnancy THIS EARLY is false, it is in fact VERY common to detect it that early.***

Erica, I am aware of what FR says. But, when it comes to majority rule, the AMA will tell you that for most ACCURATE results, what FR's states is not 100% correct. If it was, more than 50% would receive BFP at 10dpo, and its simply not the case. First Response also does not factor in chemical pregnancy, therefore the accuracy of 9-10dpo, I am still going to disagree with you. In respect - Corie

And here's the thing..A chemical pregnancy is SO common, its can be heartbreaking to someone to get that BFP and then start their period on time. That is what many have happen with FR Tests (and others that measure so early.) Just because it tells you an answer, doesn't make it accurate. And when it comes to pregnancy, most will agree that Accuracy is better than quick timing.

I wish we could try and stay on topic with this if we are going to debate it. The facts are that it is not rare for woman's HCG to be high enough to be detected by a home pregnancy test at 10 or 11 dpo. It simply is not rare. As for a chemical pregnancy. It is still considered a pregnancy, just a very early pregnancy loss, so the test is in fact accurate, it's just the pregnancy loss happened before or shortly after the woman even missed her period. FR doesn't take into account miscarriages or stillbirths so there is no reason that it should take into account chemical pregnancies. I'll agree to disagree.

I stated 9-10, not 10-11. And no, not most (which would mean more than 50% or one more than half) get a positive at 9-10 dpo.

Stress doesn't cause physical harm to a baby. It doesn't cause them to have mental disorders or physical deformities. The effect of stress on a pregnancy is directly related to what the stress does to the womans body. Low birth weight and premature birth can result because of what happens to your body when you are stressed. You don't eat as well, sleep as well, or take care of yourself the way you normally would. Only extreme prolonged stress is really going to cause any harm. Something dramatic in your life such as the death of a close family member, your house burning down, or some other great trajedy are really the only things that could cause a significant amount of stress to cause a problem with the pregnancy. Arguing with your husband, breaking up with your boyfriend, being bashed by your boss at work, cramming for exams........it's not going to hurt anything.

wow what a strong debate....I'm not gonna jump in that...what I am going to say...directed to army girlfriend is that for 3 weeks after conception I got BFN on the 4th week I finally got a BFP .... and I am 100% sure of my date of conception so honestly dear if u r still unsure continue to test or wait till ur period is due...and if it misses...test... sorry ur question turned into a debate.... but there are smart stong minded women here...so its expected (not being iggnorant to anyone I'm actually amazed by all the fact stating its refreshing to see woman so knowledgable on pregnancy) especially when u read some of the ridiculously dumb posts on here.... if pregnancy is what u want army girlfriend I wish u all the luck and hope that u indeed are... :)

This debate needs to stop lol, I am thinking I might not bring up stress anymore lol, I gave a simple answer, and a freaken debate started lol. Girls Netherless stress plays some factor, like i said before, it is something to keep an eye on. Especially for someone like me who suffers severe anxiety attacks. When going to your dr, to find out your pregnant, they usually say 'Now go home and get some rest and come back in a week' well thats what my dr's say. All in all, I dont care what emma says, I answered a question, she's obviously very hormonal because she'sabout to give birth and thats ok. I dont really care, nobody has to agree with me, or vice versa, I answered army's question with what knowledge i have obtained and if it helps her just a little bit ten thats all that matters. Guys lets let this Post go already, and back to the most important stuff, the journey to MummyHood. Baby Juice

Indeed! And Tish is correct...Everyone wishes u all the luck in the world and we hope that u are indeed, Army Girlfriend! Good Luck to all and Baby dust!!! :)

Noooooo why are we wishing a 16 year old is pregnant? I'm sorry and I know I'll probably get attacked for this, but unless you are able to live on your own and support yourself, I don't think we should be encouraging young girls to have kids. Now I know there are some of you on here who are legal adults, 18 and above, and obviously this isn't directed at you, I just don't think we should support young women still in high school trying to purposely have a baby.

kay I'm not attacking u...but honestly whether u feel she should get pregnant or not she is still going to try. she feels that she has her situation worked out and no amount of arguing or explaining why not will convience her otherwise.... so why not wish her the best? and yes thank u I am a legal adult soon to be 25 and pregnant with my first so no I was never a teen mom...but with the right amount of determination and support she can make it. if u don't agree with teen pregnancy maybe u shouldn't read the teen pregnancy board? since it is filled with teens ttc...and no amount of explaination will change their minds... trust me I've tried...in fact on another one of army girls posts...and that didn't work so in my opinion better to offer support then demean her and make it that much harder on her...maybe I'm just an overly nice person?

I WAS a teen mom so that's why I come here. Yes, I did come out quite well myself but it was terribly hard. I look at the other girls I knew who had kids the same age I did and they're still in their parents house, with their parents raising their kids, most of which don't have fathers around. I don't think girls realize how many times the men they love will abandon them even when they say they want to have kids with them. I'm not demeaning anyone, I'm not calling names, I'm just advising against what could be a potentially bad situation. I know it's in our nature to want children, God just look at a newborn and who wouldn't want one? But in all honesty there are few scenerios. If she stays in school, her parents will be watching the baby, or paying for it to be in daycare. They will support the child financially and take care of it half the time, or if she DOES work, she'll be in school AND have a job and not be around to raise her child. What if the dad leaves? Military men really don't make much to start out at. It's unrealistic and irresponsible. If you aren't even able to live on your own, I don't think you should intentionally try to support a child when you can't even support yourself. It's terrible that as a society we think it's ok for young girls to want to have babies. I know it happens, obviously I've been there, and when it does you do the best you can and offer help and advise. I think it unwise however to offer help and advise on a life altering decesion such as having a child to someone who is still one herself.