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    Default How soon should you take a pregnancy test?

    So I've been having unprotected sex lately and now I'm getting a bit worried. It's VERY unlike me to be behaving like this but too late now I guess. I know better. At any rate, he never came inside of me but I know that that doesn't necessarily mean anything at all.

    I don't keep tabs on my periods cuz I never have anything to worry about, but since this time I do I guess I noticed. Last month I started my period on the 22nd of the month and have not gotten it since. What would you all say would be a good time to take a pregnancy test??

    And thanks for the help! I know it was a dumb thing to do, but too late now.

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    Default Re: How soon should you take a pregnancy test?

    from what i read...as soon as the fourth day after a missed period.

    edit: other sources say to wait a week for better results. it also depends on the type of test, as some tests are marketed/made to give results quicker.

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    Default Re: How soon should you take a pregnancy test?

    Yes. take a pregnancy test. You can purchase one of those first response tests that now test up to 5 days sooner. You don't actually have to be late for these tests to detect the hormone which determines pregnancy. It is the test I took that confirmed my pregnancy. I am 3.5 months pregnant now. Good luck. leading up to my pregnancy, I was behaving very uncharacteristically irresponsible with bc, or lack there of.

    I am very happy to be pregnant though. I wish you the best and hope the outcome is the one you want.

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    Default Re: How soon should you take a pregnancy test?

    Five days before missed period. If you get a negative, test five days AFTER missed period. If within five days AFTER that you don't get your period, get a blood test.

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    Default Re: How soon should you take a pregnancy test?

    Thank you so much ladies. Extremely helpful.

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    aww. damn. im afraid im in the same boat. no period yet, (usually comes from the 1-6 of every month) slight headaches, huge swollen breasts.. no nausea yet.. but everything is freaking me out. my last period was new years eve i think.. so i should have got it or be on it by now.. im kinda scared.. i been on bc for YEARS and they told me with depo it would take up to 2 years to get pregnant. i think its been since april since ive had a shot.. should i take the test now or wait?

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    Quote Originally Posted by goldi View Post
    aww. damn. im afraid im in the same boat. no period yet, (usually comes from the 1-6 of every month) slight headaches, huge swollen breasts.. no nausea yet.. but everything is freaking me out. my last period was new years eve i think.. so i should have got it or be on it by now.. im kinda scared.. i been on bc for YEARS and they told me with depo it would take up to 2 years to get pregnant. i think its been since april since ive had a shot.. should i take the test now or wait?
    Key word: "Up to". Go take a test.

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    Default Re: How soon should you take a pregnancy test?

    You guys
    omg
    i just took two tests from the dollar store and both of them are positive. They came out hellllla fast. Like they read instantly. Now im scared. Should i go to walmart n get a more expensive one to make sure?????
    Omg. Wtf.

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    Quote Originally Posted by goldi View Post
    You guys
    omg
    i just took two tests from the dollar store and both of them are positive. They came out hellllla fast. Like they read instantly. Now im scared. Should i go to walmart n get a more expensive one to make sure?????
    Omg. Wtf.
    They all use the same stuff, regardless of price. I would schedule a Dr appointment for a blood test and start weighing your options!

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    Quote Originally Posted by mediocrity View Post
    They all use the same stuff, regardless of price. I would schedule a Dr appointment for a blood test and start weighing your options!
    Yup, doesn't matter how cheap the test is, if it's + it's detecting the preggo hormone. A negative test can be wrong, but the chances of a + test being wrong are very slim.

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    omg. what in the eff.

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    Default Re: How soon should you take a pregnancy test?

    my dudes coming home early hes gonna get another brand.. and then im sure well know then. pluse, i dont have insurance now since i quit my day job.. were engaged but we have to be married for me to get on his insurance so no i guess we wont have our big wedding.. ;I cuz ill need to go to the docs..

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    Default Re: How soon should you take a pregnancy test?

    Quote Originally Posted by Camillian View Post
    Yup, doesn't matter how cheap the test is, if it's + it's detecting the preggo hormone. A negative test can be wrong, but the chances of a + test being wrong are very slim.
    Spot on. False positives are very, very rare.

    How do you feel about this, goldi? I'd start looking into MediCal or MedicAid.

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    yea. me too. i just made an appt for planned parenthood in the morning. looking into medical now. hope i qualify!

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    Quote Originally Posted by goldi View Post
    yea. me too. i just made an appt for planned parenthood in the morning. looking into medical now. hope i qualify!
    Good luck, would saying congrats be bad?

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    Ummmmm. I guess I'm excited? This is who I wanned to have a life/family with.. So I guess it can't be that bad. I just waned it to happen later I guess

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    ^^ I'm sending love and if you need anything, I'm here for you!

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    Default Re: How soon should you take a pregnancy test?

    All I can say is I hope things work out the way that is best for you.

    Good luck with everything!

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    thank u ladies. I'm at work now just thinking like "dang, what if I'm dancing with a baby in me.." LOL just putting all this into perspective

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    turns out I am. Suprise!!!!

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    Default Re: How soon should you take a pregnancy test?

    OMFG. Well, congrats, lady. I'm glad you're happy. How does your fiance feel?

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    Quote Originally Posted by goldi View Post
    turns out I am. Suprise!!!!

    Hooray! Sometimes accidents happen and they are for the best! My kid was a big whoops and my life has been better for it.

    Congratulations!

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    Quote Originally Posted by goldi View Post
    turns out I am. Suprise!!!!
    At least in the short-medium term, you might want to delay the wedding because it is much easier for a single pregnant lady/single mom to get benefits of various kinds and tax breaks which can help if funds are tight/inconsistent (not unlikely in this economy).

    PS: Congrats on MOAR BABY!

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    Quote Originally Posted by miabella View Post
    At least in the short-medium term, you might want to delay the wedding because it is much easier for a single pregnant lady/single mom to get benefits of various kinds and tax breaks which can help if funds are tight/inconsistent (not unlikely in this economy).

    PS: Congrats on MOAR BABY!
    True, but be careful, they will go after the daddy for child support/benefit repayment. My neighbors just went through something similar.

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    Going thru the medi-cal process now. What a headache. Figuring out how to tell everyone. My fiancé is happy as hell. Just nervous. So am I. Thinking about going to vegas to work to make a quick few thousand to save since no one is really hiring right now. I'll need to save a grip.. I'm 6 weeks 1day, so I think I'll be showing in the next two months. By then I hope I can save u a few grand

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