I always start my period right before I go on vacation. It doesn't matter what time of the month it is or when I had my last one, the second I plan to go anywhere, there it is. It's really weird.
You said you were tired, are you stressed out or have a virus? That could explain it being late. You said that you are not TTC, but were you preventing it?
You said you were tired, are you stressed out or have a virus? That could explain it being late. You said that you are not TTC, but were you preventing it?
Nope. Not stressed any more than usual (probably less than usual, actually), and I have been healthy. Not TTC, but not preventing either. We want a third, but hadn't decided when to start trying.
Having read all the replies, I am guessing I just had a weird cycle this month. I started getting tired before I would have even conceived, I think. The PP who said things started getting weird after 35 made me think that may just be what is happening. If I haven't gotten my period by Tuesday, I'll POAS again.
Also I tested early with.the first two, and was in denial the last time...so I'm no help, lol
Having sex but not using BC, very sporadic sex, not waiting/planning for fertile days, not charting, etc. We weren't saying, "Hey, let's try to get pregnant this month." But we also weren't saying, "Oh gosh it would be terrible if I got pregnant this month so let's do something to help prevent it." TTC wasn't really on our minds, but it wasn't out of the question either.
Doesn't matter, I'm not getting into the semantics. I know this has been hashed out before. Just explaining why I wouldn't necessarily know if being pregnant is a possibility.
If you aren't using protection (or practicing abstinence,) of course pregnancy is a possibility.
Yes, of course I know this. But since I wasn't ACTIVELY trying, I don't even remember the specific dates I had sex and if they'd line up to make pregnancy more probable. All I know is that I'm at least 3 days late, I've been asleep hours earlier than usual every night, I pee a lot, and everything smells gross to me. It's more probable that I'm just getting old with wacky cycles, my kids exhaust me, I'm drinking a lot of water, and I happen to be around a lot of smelly things lately!
I really wasn't looking to start a debate into my knowledge of sex ed. I was just bored on a cold, rainy day and frustrated that I don't have a clear answer so I though I'd post. Can I wear white pants tomorrow? Can I have a few glasses of wine right now? Should I pack extra tampons in my purse? Do I need to buy maternity pants, or do I finally admit I just wear a bigger pant size now? These are the things I ponder on a boring Sunday night.
Spoiler alert: Regardless of my situation, I won't wear white pants tomorrow! :-)
I didn't mean to start a thing. I would say no to the white pants, yes to the tampons. Maybe your body is fighting a bug? I'm always extra tired before feeling actually sick
I didn't mean to start a thing. I would say no to the white pants, yes to the tampons. Maybe your body is fighting a bug? I'm always extra tired before feeling actually sick
ETA and definitely yes to the wine
Sorry, I know you weren't trying to start something. I was just afraid I would start getting the "Unless you use protection then of course you are trying to have a baby" lecture from people, and that's not what I was looking for. I didn't mean to sound snippy about it (pregnancy hormones or just plain crabbiness? I JUST DON'T KNOW!! )
I think most times we just ovulate "late" but we are so focused on our "clockwork" cycles we get worked up. It's totally normal to ovulate later than normal sometimes. It's also normal for your cycle to change overall as you age. Only ovulation can be delayed, then delaying your period, your period itself can't be late b/c you are currently stressed.
Post by lattelady5 on Jan 25, 2016 10:37:27 GMT -5
Did you retest?
My earliest symptom was a nasty metallic taste. I remember looking up everything online and all I found out was that I could be pregnant or I could not be pregnant lol
Still negative. Still no period. Seriously, if this is just what happens when you get older and very regular cycles turn this crazy, I'm going to be very unhappy.
My earliest symptom was a nasty metallic taste. I remember looking up everything online and all I found out was that I could be pregnant or I could not be pregnant lol
I randomly had this the other day, too. Didn't think about it until now!
1. While it is still technically possible, it is unusual to have that many symptoms and still test negative if you are, in fact, pregnant. 2. If you do end up pregnant, the whole not preventing part indicates that you are at least a little bit prepared for that possibility. 3. If you are not pregnant, the one off cycle doesn't necessarily mean menopause is imminent. We all have that month that throws everything off for one reason or another.
1. While it is still technically possible, it is unusual to have that many symptoms and still test negative if you are, in fact, pregnant. Yes, I know this. But it is also frustrating to not have any freaking idea when my period will appear.
2. If you do end up pregnant, the whole not preventing part indicates that you are at least a little bit prepared for that possibility. Yes, I am. I think I mentioned above that we do want a third, just hadn't started actively trying.
3. If you are not pregnant, the one off cycle doesn't necessarily mean menopause is imminent. We all have that month that throws everything off for one reason or another. Yikes! I wasn't thinking menopause! Just thinking maybe 25 years of nearly-perfect 28 day cycles might be coming to an end!
It's cool, guys. I'm not sitting here in a panic or losing sleep over it. I'll let you know what happens!
Post by lovebeingmama on Feb 1, 2016 3:36:53 GMT -5
11 days late.
It took 11 days and about $50 of negative HPTs. I finally got my period today. I knew it wasn't probable that I was pregnant, but I also knew it wasn't impossible either. I admit I did have mixed feelings about which outcome I wanted. But realistically, either way was going to be OK with me. This month wouldn't have been the best timing as I had taken some medications I would not have taken if I had been actively TTC or had even suspected the possibility of being pregnant. It also kicked my butt into gear to begin taking prenatal vitamins again, just in case we do decide to TTC soon.
But for now, I relax and drink all the wine!!! (Well, figuratively I guess, as I am still dealing with a bit of a stomach bug )