I need advice from all the mothers here...

[SweetSparkle]

I hope this isn't an inappropriate thread but I wanted to reach out to all the members here who are mothers, I thought hearing from you will be much more helpful then things on the internet...

A couple weeks ago I had my usual monthly cycle but around a week ago have felt sensations like I'm having it again, slightly crampy but not painful. And I was wondering if it was a possible early symptom of pregnancy.

Again I'm sorry if this thread isn't suitable for this forum though, I really wanted guidance from experienced members, I don't have a family doctor or health insurance so I can't really afford a visit to a doctor now.

If this thread is too personal or inappropriate please just PM me, I'm basically wanting to know what sort of early symptoms of pregnancy anyone has had.

Thanks!!

[An-Gel Sakura]

I've helped out on 5 full terms of pregnancy, so I've seen things like that before.
It sounds like it might be as simple as a Potassium, or vitamin deficiency, but
I would still check with a free clinic doctor first. Better safe than sorry.

How old are you? The same symptoms may mean different things at different ages.

[SweetSparkle]

Thanks, I'm 26, and I've never experienced these sensations before

[An-Gel Sakura]

Kiwis, bananas, and dark green leafy veggies are high in potassium and
might level out you system. Broccoli is good too.

[TippyToes]

Health clinics that are local to you can help. They give you a pregnancy test, ( the pee stick lol ) and if you are pregnant, they help you find affordable or even free medical insurance/medicaid/medicare based on your personal information.

If you are not found to be pregnant, then they charge you the fee for the test.

My former co-worker was laid off and a week later found out she was pregnant by seven weeks. Since she had no income, this is what she was able to find until she went back to living with her parents who helped her out.

[Ms Twilight]

You may want to check for a Planned Parenthood in your area. They have a sliding fee scale for people that don't have insurance. They can answer your questions and get you checked out. If you aren't pregnant they can get you on birth control so you no longer have to worry. If you are pregnant they will help you with whatever decision you make.

If there is no PP in your area and you are low on funds you may want to check a dollar store for a test. I am not sure if they are accurate but it is a start. Good luck!!

[moonwillow83]

I'm not a momma, but... since you and I are roughly the same age.. I thought I'd join in the conversation.

My Advice:
Wait about a week or so.
If you are still feeling like this after 7-8 days... buy a Pregnancy Test at the store.

But no matter the result of the test - if you're not feeling better within a week...
please... go to a Free Clinic or Planned Parenthood.
Trust me... they're not gonna slap a $200 bill on ya.


Good luck, sweetheart.
I wish you the best ~ <3

[MustBeJewel]

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Back on topic....

You may want to check for a Planned Parenthood in your area. They have a sliding fee scale for people that don't have insurance. They can answer your questions and get you checked out. If you aren't pregnant they can get you on birth control so you no longer have to worry. If you are pregnant they will help you with whatever decision you make.

I have a friend without insurance who I accompanied to Planned Parenthood just a few weeks ago, and I would definitely recommend that, as MsTwilight said

[Gummypony]

Originally Posted by Ms Twilight

You may want to check for a Planned Parenthood in your area. They have a sliding fee scale for people that don't have insurance. They can answer your questions and get you checked out. If you aren't pregnant they can get you on birth control so you no longer have to worry. If you are pregnant they will help you with whatever decision you make.

If there is no PP in your area and you are low on funds you may want to check a dollar store for a test. I am not sure if they are accurate but it is a start. Good luck!!

They are not accurate! Some friends and I bought some for kicks to see, and neither of us are pregnant and some them said we were. They are junk.

[Persephone]

Yes, I have experienced "implantation cramping" with each time I have been pregnant, around 7 days after ovulation.

I dont know what to say, not knowing your circumstances, I hope things work out how you want them to ((hugs)).

And I have always used £1 shop pregnancy tests and they have all been accurate for me.