Pregnancy Question - Livingston,NJ

Updated on September 22, 2014
A.F. asks from Livingston, NJ
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I had sex on 9/9 and ovulated 9/14 I took a test 9/17 and it was neegative. It is now 9/21 and I have exterem heartburn (never had heartburn before and I'm 25) could I be pregnant and just tested too soon?

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M.M.

answers from Chicago on

If there were 5 days between sex and ovulation, it's unlikely. The max that semen live is 5 days. So it's possible you got lucky and had a few swimmers left, but probably not.

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T.S.

answers from San Francisco on

Sigh.
Really?
Heartburn???
Look, a pregnancy doesn't cause heartburn until that kid is big enough to be pushing your digestive tract up your throat.
So unless you had sex with a magical fairy tale giant, wait another week or so and test again.
And if the father really is a giant, congrats.
And if it's a boy name him Jack!

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B.C.

answers from Norfolk on

Maybe, maybe not.
Positive proof of pregnancy is delivery of a baby.
It sounds silly but there are a lot of things that can mimic pregnancy and mess with your period that are not pregnancy related.
I've seen some of the ads regarding pregnancy tests pushing the concept
'you NEED to know as soon as possible - it's the MOST important thing'
- it's complete BS and a marketing ploy.
Learn about your fertility and conception.
Even if an egg was fertilized, it takes time for it to travel the fallopian tube and implant in the uterus wall.
You can be pregnant and have no symptoms at all.
Just wait and see and in 4 to 6 weeks if you miss your period then take a pregnancy test and see what it says.
If it says no - believe it.

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C.O.

answers from Washington DC on

Welcome to mamapedia!!

If you had unprotected sex, you could be pregnant. That you took a test 6 days after you had sex? Yeah...you could say you tested too soon.

Are you TRYING to get pregnant?
Does your partner know you are trying to get pregnant??

I would wait until AFTER you missed your period and test then.

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O.O.

answers from Los Angeles on

Heartburn at 11 days?
That would be a record.
Wait & test again.

Anytime you have unprotected sex ( no
Matter where you are in your cycle) you CAN be pregnant.

If you WANT to get pregnant? Good luck!
If you don't? Get on birth control!

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D.B.

answers from Boston on

If you had sex on 9/9 and are absolutely totally positive you ovulated on 9/14 (meaning you checked your temp and cervical mucus and all that), then you probably aren't pregnant. But how do you know for sure that you ovulated on 9/14? If you are just using the calendar and your usual schedule, you could be off on that and therefore could be pregnant. My first and only sign of pregnancy was heartburn. (ETA - yes, OnePerfectOne, I had it before my test was positive!!) But then again, a lot of things can cause it (from diet to stress about whether or not you are pregnant). Wait until you miss a period and test one more time. (Maybe try a different test manufacturer.) If you don't get a period and still don't have a positive test, then see your doctor for either a better test (e.g. blood test) or more investigation. But that means a period that's 2 weeks late to really be sure. I wouldn't spend any more money when you really just have to wait it out. If you're trying to get pregnant, assume you are and don't do anything you shouldn't, like drinking alcohol. If you don't want to be pregnant, then assume you are still fertile and use contraception (barrier methods obviously - nothing else if you think you could possibly be pregnant). Good luck - I know waiting is hard. When I worked in women's health, we always told our patients to assume both possibilities during this period of uncertainty.

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G.B.

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Tested too soon. Some tests don't even register for a month and you were testing it hours later.

BTW, did you miss your period?

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P.G.

answers from Dallas on

Sex = possible pregnancy.

You won't be able to tell if you're pregnant till close to your period.

Heartburn is heartburn - you can get that anytime.

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T.F.

answers from Dallas on

Ugh. could I be preggers question????

Unprotected sex =. Potential pregnancy .. Really? You have to ask?

Go see your Dr for confirmation if you don't like the home tests which are available.

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J.C.

answers from Anchorage on

You can't test 3 days after you ovulate and expect to get a positive, it sounds like you many need a refresher course on your sex ed. If you are trying to get prego then wait until you have actually missed your period and test. The only thing heart burn indicates is that something you ate did not agree with you.

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