No Sure What Is Going on with Me but Need Advise!!

Go to the Dr, save the money the preg. test would cost. I have been pregnant without knowing and tested neg. I also miscarried that time, and the hospital tested me by ultrasound only to find out I was still pregnant and further along than I had thought I would be.

Get to a doctor and let them tell you.

Maybe you miscarrried since you had the cramping.

I would seek a doctor's advice on this one!!! I know that it costs money, but if you need to change birth control, it might be worth it if you are not pregnant yet. I have had breakthrough bleeding with 2 kinds of birth control that I have taken. If you find the right one, that is not suppose to happen.

Have you taken a home pregnancy test yet? That is the cheapest way to find out if you are pregnant. If it is negative then you may need to see the doctor, there could be something going on. You might check into whether there is a low cost clinic around.

Definitely go ahead and find out if you are pregnant. I had my second when my husband was self employed and we did not have prenatal insurance. My husband made too much for us to qualify for Medicaid or anything like that. We went our OB and he worked out a payment plan for us. It included hospital, epidural, everything. It was for around $2000.00. If that sounds too steep, then just be honest with your OB about what you can afford and I am positive they would work something out. They don't actually get too much from insuranc companies for vaginal births anyway, so I know they would be happy to work with you. Doctors can also get some tax breaks for during some free care too, so ask about that. But if you qualify for Medicaid, then your set.

others told you to see a obg and i agree, especially if you had a miscarriage; you might need a d&c, and if you don't get one and do need one, you could get very ill. better to spend money on that than to be sick! not to scare you, but you just have to get checked out.

Hi K. -

The best bet, and safest to is to go to your OBG and get checked out. I think that they will give you a free test to see... just a urine test I'm sure. Call to verify first.

One thing, don't let the insurance part worry you. I didn't have insurance when I got pregnant with my son so I got Medicaid. It is my understanding that if you're pregnant they will make sure you get doctor care. Then once you have the baby, the baby automatically gets Medicaid for the first year. And as long as you have Medicaid you do qualify for WIC. So there's at least two places you can go to for help. I used both of those for as long as I could. I do know how difficult it can be. My husband and I both work hard but money is still short. Although now we both "make too much" for Medicaid or WIC. But we did have both for awhile. We made it through the formula times without spending too much money on it and we made it through the first year when the baby goes to the doctor every couple months for well checks.

It sounds as though you need to see a Doctor. It is possible that you could have had a miscarrage.

I recently went through pretty much the exact same thing, but I had a really bad case of the flu, too. I talked with my doctor and he said that it's probably just my body is a little out of wack from being so sick and I've been under a lot of stress. I took a pregnancy test while at the doctor and it was negative. Being a mom of a 4 yr old and also working full time, there is always some amount of stress. Maybe you should call your doctor and just talk with a nurse and ask their opinion.
Good Luck!

Go get a pregnancy test from Walmart! They are basically inexpensive and will either relieve your fears or get you prepared! Stress does alot on a woman's body. Could be your just stressed out or you may need to get into your Dr to have her check you for Fibroids. Remember even though you think you cant afford another baby....they are a blessing and you will find the money somewhere.

You can try to get in at plannned parenthood. They are not as expensive as an OB and can probably answer your questions.

Good luck,

L.

You should find a UTMB clinic (or another teaching hospital or their associated clinics) if there are any in San Antonio. They charge based on a sliding scale and if you do get pregnant they have an OB package plan. Five years ago I delivered at UTmB (Galveston) and the OB apts, ultrasounds, hospitalization for preterm labor, c-section, and 2 weeks NICU stay for the baby was only $1800.

Many hospitals have OB packages as well. Getting a midwife and having a home or birth center birth may be cheaper. I have c-sections but I've always wanted to have a home birth.

I hope you find out what's wrong!

S. in Houston

Since you said you had a bit of a stomach virus (and I also read that your preg test was negative), it might just be that you are slightly dehydrated. Plus, if your calcium, sodium, or potassium levels were low (because you didn't feel like eating while you were sick?) then that could bring on more cramps. Buy a good quality women's multivitamin.

acupuncture! during the spring women often have a lot of problems like that because the liver is most active and is cleaning itself out! you can get a $20 treatment at one of the acupuncture schools in town....Texas college of traditional chinese medicine or AOMA in north austin. try it! if you haven't miscarried...which i don;t think you have, it is probley something just a little off, but not serious! good luck!

HI, I am not sure where you live, but in Huntsville there is a Pregnancy Assistance Center. They will give you a free pregnancy test. They also offer parenting classes and a way to earn diapers, formula, etc. If you are pregnant and don't make a whole lot of money, you probably will qualify for Medicaid while you are pregnant. You will probably also qualify for the WIC (Women, Infants, & Children) program for yourself while you are pregnant and your 4 year old. The ladies at the Pregnancy Assistance Center would be the first place I would suggest you go. The second place is your doctor. You need to be healthy to take care of the child you have. Good luck.

My advice is if you are pregant, rejoice!!! God obviously put that baby there for a reason and will give you the grace you need to be a mother of another child if you ask for it. God Bless, K.. You are in my prayers!

I understand the whole issue of getting ready and not being ready. My husband had just lost his job we only had health insurance for 6 more months and then I get pregnant and I don't work (other than being a SAHM). There are organizations out there that can help you and get you the care that you need for you and your baby (Medicaid) and don't be afraid to use them. They are terrific and will definately take a lot of stress off your shoulders. I know that it did for me once we got on it. If you are unsure then I would even do an at home test or just call and talk to your doctor. That is your body and no one can know any better than you if something is changing with you or your systems. It is better to be sure because if you are then you need to can the proper care as soon as possible and if you aren't then the stress of wondering isn't good for you or your body either. Let me know how things are going and I will be praying for you.... God doesn't ever let anything happen that he isn't aware of and He definately doesn't give us any more that we can handle

Take an over the counter pregnancy test. Even if you miscarried it would still show you as pregnant. if it comes up negative then you have nothing to worry about. A womans body can go through some strange cycles. If you have been hanging out with other women it could be as simple as your cycle changing to be on schedual with them.

All I can offer is what I know from my own experiences. I'm not a real faithful religious person, but if you are blessed with a baby then please by all means be greatful. Stress of worrying about being pregnant will also stop your cycle. So RELAX! There are ways to have prenatal ob care w/out insurance, and excellent care too not just medioker care. The other about moody, headache, feeling bad, and just not feeling like yourself, I hear you sister that's all I can say. Moms, and wifes are the center of the families universe...it is a HUGE job but someones got to do it. It's all easier said than done I know.

First of all..take and deep breath and relax. Now go get a pregnancy test and take it from there. If you are not pregnant you may want to get a check up.

You may have had a miscarriage. You could also have
Endometriosis. I think it would be worth a trip or call to your doctor just to get his/her opinion. It sounds like you know your body. No reason to take any chances with something so important.

As someone whose been pregnant 7 times, and also graduated as a medical assistant, it doesn't sound like much reason to think you're pregnant, but you can find out for free or for a one dollar. For free how you do it is take your thermometer and lay it beside your bed, get a good night's sleep and then take your temp in the morning. If your temperature is BELOW 98.0 then the odds VERY high that you are NOT pregnant. If your temp (immediately upon waking up, BEFORE you use the restroom or anything) is 98.0 or higher, then go to your nearest dollar store and buy a $1 pregnancy test-YES they are accurate, but don't take it til you are at least 1 day late.