Date: 8/24/2001 5:54:00 AM
From Authorid: 2420
I've heard women say this before, but I'm sorry, I find it very hard to believe that a women-girl could be pregnant and not know. There are a lot of changes in a womens body. We all know what they are, how could she not know. So I say No she can't be pregnant and not know. Thanks for your post  |
Date: 8/24/2001 5:55:00 AM
From Authorid: 10245
I wonder about this too... I just can't see it being possible. All three of mine were so busy in there that I couldn't help but notice that SOMETHING was going on (LOL), but then again, I'm very tiny, so there wasn't much room for them to begin with :o)  |
Date: 8/24/2001 5:55:00 AM
From Authorid: 28946
Personal story! My aunt(not by blood) claimed for months that she had a moveable tumor! She had already had 2 children so all the relatives believed her. As for me, I knew without a doubt I was in the family way! Leana, my daughter-in-law knew it the first time she was with child. So I do't know how people can not believe they are expecting unless it is denial!  |
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Date: 8/24/2001 5:57:00 AM
From Authorid: 10245
:o) add on....my mother-in-law didn't know that she was pg with my hubby for over 5 months...she kept menstruating, she had an older child already so she knew what it felt like to be pg, but she was also very young...??? |
Date: 8/24/2001 5:58:00 AM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 4739
Hi, Sherri! There's nothing to be sorry about, it's puzzling to me also. But some of the stories I've heard have absolutely made me think twice. I'm still on the bench about it, though. I can't decide either way. *sigh* I definitely wonder how someone couldn't know, though! *hugs*  |
Date: 8/24/2001 5:58:00 AM
From Authorid: 33632
I've heard of it happening. But I can't imagine not knowing I was pregnant. My belly got HUGE and like you when my son kicked people could see my belly move. So, I guess it's possible. I just couldn't imagine it. I was watching an E.R. show on TLC and a woman came in complaining she was in pain in her abdomen. She was a very large woman and when they checked her out they found out she was pregnant. When they asked her how far along she was - she had no idea what they were talking about. They told her she was pregnant and about to give birth. She had no idea she was pregnant. I was shocked that she didn't know. So, I guess it is possible.  |
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Date: 8/24/2001 5:59:00 AM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 4739
Hi, Mercury! Thanks for replying! Mine were the same way. I guess, it's possible that not all babies are so active, but that wasn't the case with me. Actually, that wasn't the case with lots of woman I know... *hugs* |
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Date: 8/24/2001 6:01:00 AM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 4739
Just read your add on, Mercury. Five months...wow! I guess, it would be hard to tell if you were still menustrating, but I think eventually (once the baby started moving) you would have to know??? Atleast I think so...hhhmmm... *hugs* |
Date: 8/24/2001 6:01:00 AM
From Authorid: 33925
YES!! I know they can! LOL...when I was pregnant with my second son, I didnt know it until I was almost 5 months along! I thought something was going on, but I still had my periods, and I didnt gain any weight during that time, but something wasnt right..I took 4 pregnancy test, which all came out negative..At almost 5 months I went to my OBGYN for a pap smear because I was concerned that I may be having some female problems..only to find out that I was almost 5 months pregnant..I delivered him at 7 and a half months! shortest pregnancy I ever saw!! LOL...I had a friend who was overweight..she started having cramps one day and they continued to get worse, until she couldnt stand it anymore...her husband took her to the hospital where she delivered an 8 pound baby boy!! She had NO idea she was even pregnant!! Imagine the shock when she told the family!! LOL...xoxo  |
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Date: 8/24/2001 6:04:00 AM
From Authorid: 33925
Oh and as for the baby moving...some babies are "lazy" babies...they rarely move inside the womb...so maybe between that and alot of these women being overweight, it can happen...xoxo |
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Date: 8/24/2001 6:05:00 AM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 4739
OMG, Penny! You know, you made me think about when I was pregnant with my first son. I was four months pregnant before my doctors even knew. I was sick really really bad, but all my pregnancy tests (blood and urine) kept coming out negative! I felt like I was pregnant, but they kept telling me no. Then, when they finally decided to do an internal, he turns to me and says, "Do you know you are about 16 weeks along?"!!!! I was ready to kill him because I had been on birth control all that time! *hugs* |
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Date: 8/24/2001 6:06:00 AM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 4739
OMG, LadyLuck! Wow! This just mystifies me! The more I hear about it, the more I wonder... Thanks for sharing! *hugs* |
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Date: 8/24/2001 6:06:00 AM
From Authorid: 10245
Wow Lady Luck...I wish at least one of mine had been like that! I went past term on all of them...I thought I had the longest pregnancies in history! LOL |
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Date: 8/24/2001 6:09:00 AM
From Authorid: 33925
LOL....I guess I was pretty lucky with all of mine (4)...I never went over with any of them! first one right on his due date, second one at 7 and a half months, third one 4 days early and the last one 3 weeks early! LOL.....xoxo |
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Date: 8/24/2001 6:09:00 AM
From Authorid: 28946
Wow! Tammy! Then if a doctor says the tests say you aren't pregnant, and yet you think you are, seems like we feel we have to believe the docs cause they are professionals! Seems like maybe this does happen alot and that could really cause some prenatal care break-down! |
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Date: 8/24/2001 6:09:00 AM
From Authorid: 33632
I have a question for you ladies. Most of you have more than 1 child I noticed and I was just wondering when is a good time to have a second child. My son is 2 and I'd like to have another in the next year or so. Is that a good time? |
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Date: 8/24/2001 6:10:00 AM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 4739
Oooppss! Sorry, SilverStar! Didn't mean to skip you. I lost 10 pounds when I got pregnant with my first son because I was so sick. I didn't start to gain weight until about my sixth month, and then I got huge! lol... Of course, they put me on steriods too for premature labor, which didn't help none. They gave me the steriods in case he was born too early. The steriods are supposed to mature the baby's lungs. *hugs* |
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Date: 8/24/2001 6:11:00 AM
From Authorid: 10245
I'd say that's grat timing Silver Star! less than 2 years is A LOT of work (trust me on that one! I've got exactly 20 months between each of mine!), more than 4 and your raising them seperatly (almost). |
Date: 8/24/2001 6:12:00 AM
From Authorid: 36459
I'm a guy, so I have never been pregnant, but I have heard this too. For me, I simply take their word for it. ~ Chooselife  |
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Date: 8/24/2001 6:12:00 AM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 4739
Yeah, Penny, I'm still trying to figure out how my blood test could've come back negative when it really should've been positive. I don't think that happens a lot, but, then again, I really don't know... *hugs* |
Date: 8/24/2001 6:13:00 AM
From Authorid: 18103
Yes, I have heard of this happening. I'm not sure if I'd be one of those who wouldn't know or not, but it could happen  |
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Date: 8/24/2001 6:13:00 AM
From Authorid: 33925
Silver Star...my first three children are all two years apart and then there is 3 and half years between the 3rd and 4th...I liked it that way...each one had my attention while still babies, and each one was potty trained and off the bottle when the next one came along! |
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Date: 8/24/2001 6:14:00 AM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 4739
I had my first two sons 21 months apart, SilverStar. Of course, I got lucky because my oldest was already potty-trained, but I think that's a great time to have a second one! They were very close, not so much now *sigh*, but that happens when they turn into teenagers. Everyone used to think they were twins. *hugs* |
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Date: 8/24/2001 6:16:00 AM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 4739
Hi, Chooselife! Well, this isn't just a "girl" topic, but I guess it is hard to give your opinion if you've never been pregnant. Of course, you may have known someone close to you that has been. Have you ever felt a woman's tummy when the baby is kicking? I think that's incredible!!! *hugs* |
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Date: 8/24/2001 6:16:00 AM
From Authorid: 33632
Thanks Merc! I have been watching an infant girl for almost 3 months now and my son is so good with her. My husband and I have stopped using all forms of birth control and I was never on the pill. So, I'm hoping to get pregnant soon. I think it would be great to find out around Christmas.....or sooner hehehe |
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Date: 8/24/2001 6:16:00 AM
From Authorid: 10245
I'd say that's grat timing Silver Star! less than 2 years is A LOT of work (trust me on that one! I've got exactly 20 months between each of mine!), more than 4 and your raising them seperatly (almost). |
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Date: 8/24/2001 6:18:00 AM
From Authorid: 10245
Good Luck, Silver Star! Hope it happens quickly and easily :o) That would be a great Christmas gift... I know my first was (well actually she was a "New Year's gift"... I found out on January 2nd!) |
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Date: 8/24/2001 6:18:00 AM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 4739
Graywolf65, I guess, it is really hard for any one of us to truly know unless we've been there. I just thought it made an interesting question that I still can't answer without a doubt!!! Uuuuggghhh!!!! *smile~hugs* |
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Date: 8/24/2001 6:19:00 AM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 4739
That's great, SilverStar! Good luck! Let us know when it finally happens for you. *hugs* |
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Date: 8/24/2001 6:19:00 AM
From Authorid: 33632
Lady Luck - I know... My son has been off the bottle since he was a year old and he's doing so well with the potty training. He even likes to stand up and go like his daddy now. It's so cute. The only thing I'm having trouble with is - if he wears underwear, pull up or a diaper he'll pee in them, but if I let him run around the house naked.... he'll tell me when he has to go. So, I'm letting him do his way and hopefully he'll come around. |
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Date: 8/24/2001 6:20:00 AM
From Authorid: 33632
Thanks Tammy! |
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Date: 8/24/2001 6:21:00 AM
From Authorid: 33632
Thanks to you too Merc. |
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Date: 8/24/2001 6:22:00 AM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 4739
That's a smart way to be with potty training. If you force the issue, they always rebel. *hugs* |
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Date: 8/24/2001 6:23:00 AM
From Authorid: 33925
Heehee..Silver, the only way we could get my youngest trained was to let him piddle off the deck!! LOL...for some reason he found this hilarious and wanted to do it all the time, so he would go when he needed to just so he could watch it!! xoxo |
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Date: 8/24/2001 6:24:00 AM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 4739
lol, LadyLuck! How funny! *hugs* |
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Date: 8/24/2001 6:25:00 AM
From Authorid: 33632
That's what I heard, so I'm doing what I do best and being patient with him. I'm home all day anyway, and nobody except my mother and the babies parents come over during the day. If we go anywhere I put a diaper or pull up on him. If we go out to eat I take him to the bathroom with me and get him to go. That way he gets the idea that even when we aren't home he should tell me he has to go pee. |
Date: 8/24/2001 6:26:00 AM
From Authorid: 35941
I'm not saying that it's not possible...but I just don't understand how you cannot know. I'd think SOMETHING would give it a way. There's so many signs...how can you not have any? Canei  |
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Date: 8/24/2001 6:27:00 AM
From Authorid: 33632
Lady Luck - lol, that's to funny. And I saw your pic with your family, you have such cute boys. I sent some pics of me, my hub, and my son to banner so hopefully she'll have them on her site soon. |
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Date: 8/24/2001 6:27:00 AM
From Authorid: 10245
Got that right, Tammy! I have a little rebel on my hands right now! He's starting to come around, but I had to back wwwaayy off on it for a while...and replace the carpeting in his room! |
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Date: 8/24/2001 6:28:00 AM
From Authorid: 10245
she will proably have them up later today...Banner's quick! LOL Can't wait to see! |
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Date: 8/24/2001 6:28:00 AM
From Authorid: 33925
Thanks Silver!! I think they are adorable myself!! heehee...my daughter doesnt have the long hair anymore...she chopped it off and dyed it auburn!! LOL...10 years old going on 30!! Thank God the dye is wash out!! xoxo |
Date: 8/24/2001 6:29:00 AM
From Authorid: 12876
they say it happens,also did you know you can have a false pregnancy that resembles a pregnancy in every way right down to the labor?  |
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Date: 8/24/2001 6:30:00 AM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 4739
That's great, Silverstar! He'll be going all the time in the potty for you before you know it! I thought nighttime training was the hardest. |
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Date: 8/24/2001 6:30:00 AM
From Authorid: 33925
Oh shoot!! let me know when you get the pics up!! I cant wait to see them! I love going in and putting faces to the names here..sometimes I am totally wrong and other times Im right on the mark as to how I picture everyone! xoxo |
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Date: 8/24/2001 6:31:00 AM
From Authorid: 33925
Tammy before I forget I just wanted to thank you for posting such a great post!! Us mommy's love the opportunity to chat about our babies!! heehee....xoxo |
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Date: 8/24/2001 6:31:00 AM
From Authorid: 10245
she will proably have them up later today...Banner's quick! LOL Can't wait to see! |
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Date: 8/24/2001 6:31:00 AM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 4739
Hi, Canei! Thanks for stopping by. I thought so too, but it's really hard to say for sure. Just can't seem to make my mind up. *sigh* *hugs* |
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Date: 8/24/2001 6:33:00 AM
From Authorid: 28946
We could have had coffee with our discussion! LOL! |
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Date: 8/24/2001 6:33:00 AM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 4739
he, he, he...Mercury! I know exactly what you mean! lol... |
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Date: 8/24/2001 6:33:00 AM
From Authorid: 33632
I sent them to her earlier this week, so I figure she's been busy and will get to them over the weekend. I do have a home page link on my profile and there is a picture of me and my hubby there. Just incase you want to sneak a peek. |
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Date: 8/24/2001 6:34:00 AM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 4739
Hi, Becky! *hugs* Yes, I've heard of that too! I was reading about that happening with women that really wanted to get pregnant but we're having trouble. How disappointing that would be! |
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Date: 8/24/2001 6:34:00 AM
From Authorid: 10245
I like doing that, too Lady Luck! Most of the time I'm way off! No one ever pictures me to look like I do, either! |
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Date: 8/24/2001 6:35:00 AM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 4739
Thanks, LadyLuck! I know. *smile* I talk about mine every chance I get. *bigger smile* |
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Date: 8/24/2001 6:36:00 AM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 4739
lol...Penny. What? You didn't bring any!!!!! |
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Date: 8/24/2001 6:36:00 AM
From Authorid: 10245
can someone give me banner's e-mail addy? I want to send pics of my kids now, too! |
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Date: 8/24/2001 6:36:00 AM
From Authorid: 33925
LOL...me neither Mercury...for some reason people picture me older!! ugh!! Im old enough as it is!! heehee...xoxo |
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Date: 8/24/2001 6:37:00 AM
From Authorid: 33925
Mercury you can just go to Banners site and click on her little email icon and it opens right up for you! xoxo |
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Date: 8/24/2001 6:37:00 AM
From Authorid: 10245
can someone give me banner's e-mail addy? I want to send pics of my kids now, too! |
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Date: 8/24/2001 6:38:00 AM
From Authorid: 10245
they picture me blonde and heavy :o) |
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Date: 8/24/2001 6:38:00 AM
From Authorid: 33925
Heehee...well Penny since Im the coffee lady..*passes coffee out to all the Ladies* xoxo |
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Date: 8/24/2001 6:38:00 AM
From Authorid: 33632
I have heard of that false pregnancy thing. That is extremly sad. there have been times that I would be late on my "monthly visitor" and would get sick to my stomach and everything. But I think most of that was nerves. |
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Date: 8/24/2001 6:39:00 AM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 4739
I'll have to get my scannner back up and running so I can put my kids' pics up as well. Banner is going to hate us for giving her so much work!!! |
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Date: 8/24/2001 6:39:00 AM
From Authorid: 10245
Thanks Lady...i didn't see a link...I'll check again! |
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Date: 8/24/2001 6:40:00 AM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 4739
Just in time, LadyLuck! I needed a refill! *smile* |
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Date: 8/24/2001 6:41:00 AM
From Authorid: 33632
Hey Lady Luck did you bring any of those yummy danishes to go with the coffee?
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Date: 8/24/2001 6:42:00 AM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 4739
Well, everyone, have fun! I've gotta get out of here and get ready for work! I'll check in later. *hugs* |
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Date: 8/24/2001 6:43:00 AM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 4739
Oh, danishes! Quick! Give me one before I go! My tummy's rumbling!!!!! |
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Date: 8/24/2001 6:44:00 AM
From Authorid: 33632
Have a great day at work Tammy and thanks for the great post and converstation |
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Date: 8/24/2001 6:45:00 AM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 4739
No problem! Glad to oblige! Thanks, I'll try, SilverStar! |
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Date: 8/24/2001 6:45:00 AM
From Authorid: 33925
Well of course Silver!! heehee..I wouldnt be Lady Luck if I didnt have my danishes!! I brought the whole tray of sweets! Here ya go Tammy, this will keep you energized for the day!! Have a wonderful day and Thank you again!! xoxo |
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Date: 8/24/2001 6:47:00 AM
From Authorid: 28946
Hee! Hee! I knew if I was quiet long enough Ladyluck would supply us with her delicious coffee and pastries!!! (Hugs) Now what if you have a 3 year old that refuses to potty??? |
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Date: 8/24/2001 6:50:00 AM
From Authorid: 33925
Heehee Penny!! If he is refusing he is not ready! dont push it, just let him move at his own pace...my youngest was three and a half before he finally started going on his own! Is he/she a boy? If so, boys tend to be harder to train for some reason....xoxo |
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Date: 8/24/2001 6:55:00 AM
From Authorid: 28946
She's a girl. She knows the concept and my daughter and I almost had her completely broke but her little sis was sick and in the hospital and when her Mommy and Daddy came back home with her Sister, My daughter and I couldn't get her to do it again. Leana and my son try often and sometimes she will go. She will willing go for my daughter but not for her mom. |
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Date: 8/24/2001 6:55:00 AM
From Authorid: 33632
Boy, we got away from the subject of the debate huh....lol. oops. It's been a great conversation though. hehehe ;~} |
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Date: 8/24/2001 6:57:00 AM
From Authorid: 28946
OOps I'm sorry. Forgive me and erase my comment Tammy if you want. My face is soooo red!!!! |
Date: 8/24/2001 6:57:00 AM
From Authorid: 34361
I was pregnant with my second baby for three months without knowing for I didn't miss my montly until the fourth month...  |
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Date: 8/24/2001 6:58:00 AM
From Authorid: 33925
LOL..yep we did, but we are still discussing children so thats a good thing I think! I have enjoyed this immensely!!! xoxo |
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Date: 8/24/2001 6:59:00 AM
From Authorid: 33925
Trinity!! Another one like me!! LOL..I was the same way...I guess some people dont realize that you can still have your monthly and be pregnant..xoxo |
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Date: 8/24/2001 7:01:00 AM
From Authorid: 33925
Sounds like maybe your Granddaughter may be feeling a little insecure right now Penny...she isnt ready to give up the "baby" status yet...give her time...she will come around...xoxo |
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Date: 8/24/2001 7:02:00 AM
From Authorid: 33632
I have enjoyed this too. Coming to USM is the only adult conversation I have during the day. LOL Why are you embarrassed Penny?? |
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Date: 8/24/2001 7:03:00 AM
From Authorid: 10245
Major upheavals in the family can cause some regression...that might be what happened, Penny. Just be patient while things get back to normal...she'll come around! Good Luck! |
Date: 8/24/2001 7:06:00 AM
From Authorid: 19173
Iv'e heard of people like this. They say they didn't know they were pregnant until they delivered. It's strange and very hard to believe, but some swear it happens..Lisa  |
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Date: 8/24/2001 7:08:00 AM
From Authorid: 28946
Thanks everyone! (Hugs) You know maybe not knowing you are with child isn't that unusual. Think of all the young girls that were surprised when they gave birth? Some of it might be just not knowing and greenness. Some babies could just be inactive. My son was till I was 7 months and at the demolation derby befoe I felt him the first time. |
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Date: 8/24/2001 7:13:00 AM
From Authorid: 10245
I do know of one girl... she was only 15, went to her mom and told her she had a really bad stomach ache. Mom felt her tummy and it was as hard as a rock....then she said "Mom, I think I'm pregnant." A few hours later she gave birth to a healthy baby boy! I guess it's possible, just doesn't match up to my experience! |
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Date: 8/24/2001 7:16:00 AM
From Authorid: 33925
Well Mercury I guess we are the lucky ones! At least we got to enjoy our pregnancies and start the bonding process early on...for these women..can you imagine the shock of finding out you have a baby inside of you and you never knew it?? They would not be mentally or physically prepared!! xoxo |
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Date: 8/24/2001 7:19:00 AM
From Authorid: 33632
Believe it or not, but I felt me son move at 3 1/2 months. It was weird, because I thought at first it was gas but when it happened agian I knew it was him. I think he was dancing with along with me...hehehe.... I was in the car listening to the song "Love Shack" and I was singing along to it and all the sudden if felt like I had butterfly's in my abdomen....it almsot tickled. I don't want to say butterfly's in my belly, cause that's up higher.... anyway it was really wierd. The next time I felt him was a few weeks later coming home from my brother-in-laws wedding and my hubby and I wear getting fustrated with each other over driving directions or something and he moved while I was somewhat yelling at my hubby and in the middle of my yelling I started laughing.... My hubby thought I had gone nuts on him for a second.... then I told him that the baby had just moved and he was like "You probably scared him with your yellin'". I shut up and kept my hand on my belly the rest of the way home hoping he move agian. |
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Date: 8/24/2001 7:20:00 AM
From Authorid: 35941
Hi Tammy! Great post! I think people choose to ignore these things??? Not me! The sore boobs did it for me- LOL Canei |
Date: 8/24/2001 7:21:00 AM
From Authorid: 12426
Hmm..I'm really undecided. My friend Crystal got pregnant when she was only 15, and had Kyle (her baby) a few days after she turned 16. She still swears up and down to me that she had no clue at all that she was pregnant until her 8th month. She said her periods didn't stop, and she didn't get very big at all during her pregnancy. I want to believe her, but I'm not sure..I mean, I don't see how someone can be that out of tune with their body. I mean, I'm a teen and if I decided to have sex (way off the topic, lol), I would be watching every little tiny indication that I might be pregnant. Maybe she was just scared to tell her parents, I don't know, but her dad wouldn't talk to her for a while after she told them. Or maybe its because of how young they were or they're just in denial and don't believe they are pregnant. But anyways, great post!! I was just browsing through posts this morning and wasn't gonna reply, but I saw this one and logged in to reply. :)  |
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Date: 8/24/2001 7:22:00 AM
From Authorid: 12426
Oops, I forgot to rate this as great!! Keep writing Tammy!! :) |
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Date: 8/24/2001 7:26:00 AM
From Authorid: 33632
My boobs were never sore, the automatically started getting bigger. I was even discharging colustrum at 4 months. I was never sick, just a little nausea and never lost a pound i gained it from the begining. I was 145lbs when I got pregnant and when I delievered I was 210lbs. I couldn't believe how huge I got. |
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Date: 8/24/2001 7:27:00 AM
From Authorid: 33632
sorry for the spelling errors guys, I'm trying to type and pay attention to the kidos too. heheehe |
Date: 8/24/2001 7:53:00 AM
From Authorid: 2030
The mood swings and hostile attitude would be enough to tip me off. *ducks and runs*  |
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Date: 8/24/2001 8:01:00 AM
From Authorid: 33632
LOL @ BCAR |
Date: 8/24/2001 8:16:00 AM
From Authorid: 19220
I think it can happen. My sis in law thought in Jan that she was pregnant but only a few months. She said that she started filling "flutters". Well 3 weeks after this, she gave birth to a healthy *luckly* baby girl who will be 6 next year. My husband always questioned if she really knew. Saying maybe she was scared to tell her parents *she was only 17*. I stand by her because she was drinking and smoking *cigs* and this is something she would never have done if she knew. She gets mad when she hears that women do this. She didn't skip any visits from Mother Nature. She couldn't figure out why she couldn't lose wieght no matter how hard she tried. I have also known a lady that didn't know with either one of her children that she was pregnant till she was 5 mths. So yes I think it can happen.  |
Date: 8/24/2001 8:27:00 AM
From Authorid: 23685
This happened to my cousin..One day she was having severe pains and thought it was her appendix..My aunt rushed her to the Dr's office and as the Dr was checking her he realized she was pregnant and in labor..She delivered her daughter within minutes of reaching his office..She had been swimming the day before in a bikini and didn't show at all..She carried the baby under her ribs and had her cycle as normal..My Friend also had this happen..She was extremely overweight and went to go to the restroom and started delivering while sitting there..They rushed her to the hospital and she gave birth to a 13lb baby girl.  |
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Date: 8/24/2001 8:29:00 AM
From Authorid: 23685
This happened to my cousin..One day she was having severe pains and thought it was her appendix..My aunt rushed her to the Dr's office and as the Dr was checking her he realized she was pregnant and in labor..She delivered her daughter within minutes of reaching his office..She had been swimming the day before in a bikini and didn't show at all..She carried the baby under her ribs and had her cycle as normal..My Friend also had this happen..She was extremely overweight and went to go to the restroom and started delivering while sitting there..They rushed her to the hospital and she gave birth to a 13lb baby girl. |
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Date: 8/24/2001 8:31:00 AM
From Authorid: 23685
Sorry..accidently submitted twice can you please delete the extra reply? Thanks. |
Date: 8/24/2001 8:34:00 AM
From Authorid: 41977
Hi! I've seen this on one of those T.V. shows where all the women on were, or had been PG and didn't know it. All the signs were still there, i.e. their periods. They thought the "movement" was gas! LOL. ...xtra...  |
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Date: 8/24/2001 8:36:00 AM
From Authorid: 41977
Hey Chobie, how come you never told me about your cousin? ...xtra... |
Date: 8/24/2001 8:37:00 AM
From Authorid: 36967
I know I am male, so please don't say I don't know what I am talking about when it comes to females, but I have to say, YES it is definitely possible for a girl to be pregnant and not know it, even possible for women in their 30's to be pregnant and not know it. It is definitely possible.  |
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Date: 8/24/2001 8:40:00 AM
From Authorid: 36459
Hi Tammy, I just read your response to my earlier comment and yeah, you are right, it is awesome and I would also agree the it is certainly easy to feel. ~ Chooselife |
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Date: 8/24/2001 8:48:00 AM
From Authorid: 23685
Morning xtra..Are you sure I haven't?? I figured I had told you during one of our drunken stuppors. |
Date: 8/24/2001 8:48:00 AM
From Authorid: 37812
I come from a small town with alot of single, young mothers and I have heard this so many times.I think it is mostly denial.It could also be that at a young age we are not so familiar with our bodies.I have a friend who was pregnant at 17 but says she didnt know until she went to the Dr. after she had been missing her period and she was told she was 7 1/2 months pregnant.Another girl I know claims she didnt know she was pregnant until 2 WEEKS before delivery!!!I dont know how this is possible, I think she made the story up to appease her mother who is very catty and looks down on such things.I know another girl who had the same claim and the only way I can figure it out is that she was overweight to begin so she didnt recognize any weight gain.Maybe if someone can claim they didnt know they were pregnant until they are nearly due, it makes it more acceptable in according to their age and if they are single--but as for the older woman, I have no idea!!!Almost all pregnancies are different and if you go by your first pregnancy and all your symptoms you may not know what to look for in your following pregnancies so you dont recognize any unfamiliar signs.My first pregnancy at 19 yrs old could have gone unnoticed because I didnt get morning sickness and I only gained 14lbs but I knew right away I was because I just felt different.My 2nd pregnancy was w/a set of twins so that definately was obvious although I didnt get morning sickness I gained 40lbs:), yipes:::Frostbyte  |
Date: 8/24/2001 8:56:00 AM
From Authorid: 31535
I don't see how it could be....I knew I was even before I missed my period, just a feeling...I am in tune with what goes on in my body, So I decided to get a test at the docters when I was 2 days late....sure enough, I was preggo.  |
Date: 8/24/2001 8:57:00 AM
From Authorid: 30421
My friends Aunt didn't know she was pregnant until she went into labor. She was almost fifty and already had a 17 year old and she just though she was going through menopause...I don't know how she didn't know but oh well i guess it is possible :o) {Angel}  |
Date: 8/24/2001 9:35:00 AM
From Authorid: 30743
Yep, it can happen.  |
Date: 8/24/2001 10:31:00 AM
From Authorid: 16845
know what I honestly think it is? Denial.....I seriously find it hard to believe that someone wouldn't know.....maybe these girls know in the back of their mind but their still in denial over the whole situation.  |
Date: 8/24/2001 10:43:00 AM
From Authorid: 41247
No I think you would know when your pregnant  |
Date: 8/24/2001 12:32:00 PM
From Authorid: 35705
I think that if u are overweight u might not know...then again if u are real skinny and dont grow that belly u might not know either. So im not really too sure but i think it can happen. It all worked out for u mama Lady Luck. Thats kewl..i hope i will have that much of space between my children then someday too. Love from the...  |
Date: 8/24/2001 12:34:00 PM
From Authorid: 31368
When I was pregnant with my second daughter I never gained any weight, I actually lost weight. I know of a couple women that I am friends with who had their period all through their pregnancy. Also While I was pregnant once I started to bleed. When I went to the doctor they said not to get to upset yet. He said he had to do tests but it wasn't neccesarily a miscarriage because many women had their period through pregnancy. Mine was a miscarriage though. I also had three children and I know with my last one I was very nervous that something was wrong because the other two were so active it hurt. My third one hardly moved. The doctor told me not to worry that some babies move less than others. So I guess if all these circumstances were right there is a good chance you could not even know you were pregnant. I never could have mistaken this though because I had sickness from day one to the day I had the baby with every one of them. That's why I lost weight with my second child. But some women don't even get sick. ***Shelly***  |
Date: 8/24/2001 12:41:00 PM
From Authorid: 12600
I haven't read the other replies so I don't know if this has already been said (sorry). First off, Why would your mom lie about this? Second, I do believe that this could happen, especially under the conditions you described (period, no weight gain, no movement). If I hadn't stopped menstrating with my first child [and if I hadn't been soooo nauseated], I would've never known that I was pregnant. I didn't show, I gained *maybe* ten pounds [mainly a result of all of that vomiting I did:-)], and my son never moved. He was fine [ultrasound/other tests] but I may have felt him "kick" me once. But if I hadn't known that I was pregnant, I would have just thought it was gas:-) So, I guess I think that a woman could be pregnant and not know it. In very rare cases, but it is definitely possible, IMO. ~peace~  |
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Date: 8/24/2001 2:34:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 4739
Oh, Penny, don't worry about it. I'm glad you were all having a good time. *smile* I'm not like that... *hugs* |
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Date: 8/24/2001 2:35:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 4739
Hi, Trinity! I guess, menustrating when you are pregnant happens much more than I realized. Thanks for sharing! *hugs* |
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Date: 8/24/2001 2:37:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 4739
Hello, Lisa! *hugs* Glad you stopped by! I've been hearing more and more about it which prompted me to post this. Thanks for commenting! |
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Date: 8/24/2001 2:39:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 4739
Yes, Penny, it does happen a lot to teenagers. Maybe denial plays a big part in that. 7 months before you felt him? Wow! I don't think it took any of mine that long. Weren't you worried? *hugs* |
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Date: 8/24/2001 2:42:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 4739
Thanks, Canei! Glad you enjoyed it! lol about the sore boobs! I almost forgot about them! *smile~hugs* |
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Date: 8/24/2001 2:45:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 4739
Thanks, Mandy! I appreciate that! I definitely think denial can and probably does play a big part in it, especially for teens who have to worry about what their parents are going to do, etc. It's got to be a really scary feeling, especially if you think your parents are going to kick you out or something because of it. *hugs* |
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Date: 8/24/2001 2:47:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 4739
You're feeling awfully brave today, BCAR! lol... *chasing after BCAR & bopping on head with pillow* Take that! *hugs* |
Date: 8/24/2001 2:59:00 PM
From Authorid: 21839
I found out I was pregnant at 3 months with my son....I gained about 30 lbs wth both my kids but I didn't feel them move alot...my daughter was barely 6lbs & my son was barely 1lb (he was 2 months premature) so if you are heavy set I could see that ...a friend a church is big & I couldn't tell she was pregnant when she was 9 months pregnant....I guess it just depends..  |
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Date: 8/24/2001 3:00:00 PM
From Authorid: 21839
oh, I had the naseau with my daughter but none with my son...no cravings either.... |
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Date: 8/24/2001 3:00:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 4739
IceQueen, glad you stopped by. I can't imagine just having a baby and not knowing you were pregnant. I think that would be enough to give me a heart attack! *smile* Thanks for replying! *hugs* |
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Date: 8/24/2001 3:07:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 4739
Chobie, it won't let me delete your second comment for some odd reason, but don't worry about it...I'm not! *smile* I think we've all done that atleast once or twice! 13 pounds??? OMG!!! WOW! What a surprise that would be. *hugs* |
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Date: 8/24/2001 3:08:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 4739
Xtra, are you serious...gas? Wow! That must be some pretty bad gas. I don't think I've ever had it that bad! Yikes! *hugs* |
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Date: 8/24/2001 3:13:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 4739
Hi, Drkptrs! Wow! What do all those letters stand for? *smile* I would never dream of telling you that you don't know what you are talking about. I'm not that rude! *wink* I think men who have had a pregnant wife or mother or sister or work in the field or have any experience with pregnant woman would definitely know. I have no problems with that. So why do you think so? Personal experience? Would love to hear your story! *hugs* |
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Date: 8/24/2001 3:15:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 4739
Hi, Chooselife! Glad you decided to stop back. You're right about that! *hugs* |
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Date: 8/24/2001 3:21:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 4739
Hi, Frostbyte! You only gained 14 pounds? Lucky you! I don't think 40 pounds with twins is that bad either. I gained 40 with just one, but they say that's about average. *hugs* |
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Date: 8/24/2001 3:22:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 4739
MoonstonePagan, I sure wish I had your instincts. It took me longer than that to figure it out, but not as long as some. *hugs* |
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Date: 8/24/2001 3:23:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 4739
Angel, she was 50? She must've went into shock! I guess, I wouldn't be suspecting anything if I were her age either. I mean, most women are going through menopause around 50. *hugs* |
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Date: 8/24/2001 3:24:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 4739
You sound so sure, Monkeyluvr! *smile* Want to share your story? *bigger smile* *hugs* |
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Date: 8/24/2001 7:03:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 4739
Yeah, I've thought about that too, Dewdrop! More and more I think it has a lot to do with denial, but that really doesn't explain women who have already had babies... *hugs* |
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Date: 8/24/2001 7:07:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 4739
Hi, Black Rainbow! You don't think so? I know it seems a little hard to believe if you've ever had a "normal" pregnancy, but I don't think I'll ever really make my mind up on this subject. Just when I think it's unbelievable, I hear another story that makes me think about it all over again. *hugs* |
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Date: 8/24/2001 7:08:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 4739
Thanks for replying, Living Dead Girl. It really makes you think, doesn't it? *hugs* |
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Date: 8/24/2001 7:10:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 4739
Oh, Shelly, I feel sorry for you. Sick your whole pregnancy???? Yuck! I was sick for the first four months of all my pregnancies, and that was horrible enough! *hugs* |
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Date: 8/24/2001 7:17:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 4739
Nice for you to stop by, Teep. To answer your first question, you don't know my mom very well. She has lied to me a lot over the years about numerous things. It seems like most of my childhood was built around lies and family secrets...*sigh* (And, no, I'm not proud of that...) I am not saying I don't believe that this could never happen to anyone. I'm just not totally convinced this is true in my mom's case. Actually, after talking to all of you, more and more I'm starting to feel like it really could happen. I can't believe you only gained ten pounds. I wish that had been true in my case. Your son must've been so tiny and you too! *smile* Thanks for commenting! *hugs* |
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Date: 8/24/2001 7:20:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 4739
SugarBear, your son must not have been any bigger than your hand! How scary that must've been for you and your family! My middle son was 5 lbs. 5 oz., and he had to stay in the hospital for 10 days because he would stop breathing. That was scary enough. It's amazing what they can do with preemies now. *hugs* |
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Date: 8/24/2001 7:22:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 4739
Thanks to all of you again for all the comments! I never imagined I would get so many replies. All of you gave me a lot to think about. I like being able to see things from many angles; it gives me a better perspective on things and helps me to not be narrow-minded. *GREAT BIG HUGS for all of you* |
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Date: 8/24/2001 7:39:00 PM
From Authorid: 30743
Hugs back atcha, Tammy, and lol, my story is probably the same as others here, LOL, you have so many replies, lol. Okay, my Mom knew this girl in high school who was really, really obese, and she went to the hopsital one night with totally bad cramps, imagine her surprise when she delivered a baby. She didn't know it because she was so obese, she didn't notice any new growth. She also suffered from all the things women suffer during pregnancy, but attributed them to feeling bad, as she always felt, being severely obese. But I have also heard of very thin women who don't really grow 'out'. They are not aware of their pregnancy, a woman in my home town was like this, she never grew a belly, so dismissed the symptoms until she delivered a baby. So I believe it can happen, that is why, lol. Although all of these responses are good, at least the half that I read, lol. Love and Big Monkey Hugs, |
Date: 8/24/2001 7:57:00 PM
From Authorid: 24319
Hey... I don't know anything about it.. but I have a question.. kinda related not really... but for about a week now, I have been feeling weird in my tummy, like it's "the time of the month" but it's not due for another 3 weeks.. and I don't know if a pregnacy test would show right now... and sometimes, I have been gettin pains in my tummy, little sharp ones... When you were pregnant with your children.. did you feel any of this? I don't really want to bring it up to my mother and make her worried... oh and, if I am pregnant, then I can't be more then a week.. Do signs show up this soon?  |
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Date: 8/24/2001 8:46:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 4739
*smile at Monkeyluvr* Well, thanks for coming back! I just thought it was unusual for you to say so little. *mischievous grin* *hugs* |
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Date: 8/24/2001 8:49:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 4739
Carrie, I don't think you can feel any physical changes that early, but I'm not a doctor either. I was very sick with my kids, but I don't know if it started that early or not. I think you have to be atleast one day late to take a pregnancy test but I hope everything works out for you. Pain in your tummy could be because of lots of things so maybe you should go get checked out by your doc. Good luck! *hugs* |
Date: 8/24/2001 10:07:00 PM
From Authorid: 40462
it`s diffinately possible,i got pregnant with my 2nd child while i was on birth controll,and i had my regular period,the whole 9 months i did n`t find out untill my fourth month  |
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Date: 8/24/2001 10:08:00 PM
From Authorid: 40462
the only reason i did find out was due to my regualar female exam. |
Date: 8/25/2001 9:45:00 AM
From Authorid: 17693
whoa, dont you think thats sort of scary? To just have a baby pop out of you? That would be the shock of my life!!!  |
Date: 8/25/2001 1:40:00 PM
From Authorid: 30786
Oh my God! You guys are all scaring me! You can keep getting your period during pregnancy? I've always thought that was a sure-fire way to tell if you were pregnant or not. Imagine having a baby completely unprepared for it... I can just see myself coming home one day and telling my mom "Guess what? I had a baby today!" She'd hit the floor! lol  |
Date: 8/26/2001 1:18:00 AM
From Authorid: 8374
i don't know is that true or not..but i did hear one time on the news that this girl was pregnant but she didn't know until she was six months pregnant...she just thought she was gaining weight..strange eh?  |
Date: 8/27/2001 12:13:00 AM
From Authorid: 34814
I have heard the same thing. I personally I don't understand how but my bestfriend got pregnant and didn't find out till she was 8 months!!!! Weird and I couldn't even tell and she was skinny!!! So who knows. great post by the way  |
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Date: 8/27/2001 7:37:00 AM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 4739
Hi, Havanna! *hugs* We have something in common. I got pregnant with my first son while I was on birth control, and I didn't find out until I was four months along! My mother says she didn't know she was pregnant until she actually delivered me, though, and that has always perplexed me. I guess anything is possible, though! |
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Date: 8/27/2001 7:39:00 AM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 4739
You've got that right, Star Princess! I think I'd have a heart attack! *hugs* |
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Date: 8/27/2001 7:41:00 AM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 4739
lol at Breezy! It is pretty scary when you think about it, but I think it may be the exception to the rule. What I mean is that it's probably not all that common...atleast not for the entire pregnancy. *hugs* |
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Date: 8/27/2001 7:44:00 AM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 4739
It is strange, PixieAngel, but atleast she realized it before she actually gave birth! It's kind of scary that women like her are going without prenatal care all that time. They could be smoking and drinking and doing all kinds of things that are not good for the baby because they don't know. But, I guess, I'm "normal", depending on who you are talking to! *smile~hugs* |
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Date: 8/27/2001 7:45:00 AM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 4739
Thanks, LoveKitten! Eight months doesn't leave much room to prepare for the big event, but I guess it's better than nothing. It's amazing how some women hardly gain any weight. I gained atleast 40 pounds with all of mine. Yuck! *hugs* |
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Date: 9/7/2001 6:46:00 AM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 4739
Thanks, SpitFire! It's nice of you to take the time out to read them both. Yes, I suppose it would be terrifying! *hugs* |
Date: 2/26/2005 8:56:00 PM
From Authorid: 7574
This was a really great post..I would say that might at least have some inclination, but apparently, I guess they might not know. Imagine that shock..That'd be enough to give someone a heart attack.  |
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Date: 2/26/2005 8:57:00 PM
From Authorid: 7574
Dang...look how many views this post has gotten! |
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Date: 3/2/2005 7:23:00 AM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 4739
Hi, Amers. This happens more often than is known. I've always thought it was denial, but who really knows other than a person who has gone through it? *shrug* *hugs* Love,
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