A negative pg home test, PID, Chandeliers, Oh My! : ) To Sonja

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> These are common symptoms of pregnancy so I thought it might be

possible.

> We tested, following all the steps exactly, and the result was negative.

> Could these symptoms be caused from not ovulating? I feel some slight

> twinges now and then like my uterine muscles are stretching but it is not

> painful. Could this be PID? What are the signs of uterine inflamation?

> Since this is my first time TTC, reading the symptoms, and tracking the

> days, is it possible that I could be pregnant with a false test result?

> Should I make an apt with my RE to see if I even ovulated? What are the

> symptoms of not ovulating? Would vaginal fluids be low and dry in that

> case? Would you suggest Clomid to speed up our ovulation process?

Should I

> suspect PID? Or should I be patient and just wait a few more days to see if

> my period comes after all?

>

Dear Sonja ~~

WHEW!! No one can ever accuse you of not being inquisitive enough! I hope

this is a talent you have learned here on the list! ~

First things first . . . BREATHE!!!!!!!! It is going to be very hard for you

to

grow a healthy baby if you worry yourself into a state of unconsciousness!

Speaking as someone who has " been there " (meaning I researched, read

and watched enough Discovery Health tv to convince myself I had every

pregnancy defying ailment from Asthma to eXema ), my very best piece of

advice to you is . . . Relax!!!

So many couples find themselves in similar positions and try EVERY known

conception trick in the book ---- from funky positions, aromatherapy --- and

Roma-therapy ~, drugs, procedures, tests and kits and FINALLY after they

have given up all hope, and resolved to be childless and fancy free ---

WHAMMO!!! They end up prego... all by themselves, with no other " help " than

a little romance and a regular-old fashioned roll in the hay!

My guess is their success is due to both partners aquiring a very healthy dose

of relaxation of body AND mind!

Sonja, it sounds like you have gotten a lot of great information about ways to

increase your chances of creating your little miracle. Now it's time to give it

time to let it all work! Most couples get pregnant within 6 months of trying.

Take your time and let Mother Nature happen. ENJOY THE PROCESS --- it is

SEX after all!! ~

Maybe it would be helpful to discuss with your RE and hubby a plan for the

year. . . for example, if by July we haven't conceived, we'll try " X " , if by

September, we'll try " Y " , etc... Allow yourself the freedom to be confident and

trust that you have done and are doing what you need to do to give your

future baby the best Womb In The House.

I have to agree with Roma on the PID/infection front. You would KNOW if you

had PID. Chances are you would be curled up in the fetal position and

possibly speaking in tongues from the pain! Be cautious of your

" pregnancy " symptoms --- sometimes we silly women can trick ourselves into

the thinking we have something when we really don't. On the flip side of the

coin I must confess. . . I tested three times (once in the Target restroom,

once in the grocery store restroom and once at home) just to be sure!

Keep yourself REALLY busy the next 2-3 days (to avoid that whole worry-wart

thing), and if you still haven't gotten your period --- test again! It may just

be

too soon after conception for you hormones to have amassed enough to

register on an hpt. Maybe try Clear Blue Easy Earliest Response the next

time you test.

If you still get a neg. result, and still don't get your period schedule an

appt

with your RE, have them do a test just to double check and then try to rule out

any other reason (possible non-ovulation) for the missed period. AND THEN

--- get back in the sack and keep on trying!!!!!!! ~

I'm thinking really sticky baby thoughts for you and can't wait to hear your

positive hpt announcement!!

All my best-

Keep those questions coming!