Enceinte
January 6, 2008 | Filed under Body
Words cannot express the relief I felt today when I saw that single pink line appear on the results window. One pink line. Not two. One entity. Not two.
There was, admittedly, a rather high chance that my recent rotundity could have been attributed to a parasite growing within my uterus. I’ve missed my past two menses, and although they’ve never been regular to begin with, it’s never been quite this late. The timing would have been about correct as well, with one particular night the most probable latex-free culprit.
The stress and worry that had been dogging my footsteps for the past couple of weeks…it’s not something that I would want to wish upon anyone, no matter how much I detest them. For that reason, I firmly urge all female readers to:
- Always use latex protection, no matter how vanilla the intercourse. The more vanilla, the more danger there is of having a parasite grow within you.
- Keep careful track of your menses. Have a small year-long calendar on your bedroom wall, or on your desk, marking in red all the days that you menstruate. The earlier you realise that you’re late, the more options are open to you.
- Ask your G.P. about backup contraceptives, in case of incidents with point number one. Whether it be the Pill, an IUD, Implanon, Depo-Provera, or as a last-ditch effort, the morning-after pill, you can go further to protext yourself from a situation you may not be ready for.
- Do prior research into your options, should you find yourself in a delicate state. Find out now about your country’s stance on abortion, adoptive services, single motherhood, etc. Find out what’s available in your local area. It’ll save you the stress and worry of researching this whilst enceinte.
Protect and guard yourself until the time when you’re actually ready to take on the responsibilities for another.
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I can relate with the overpowering relief of confirming that you’re NOT pregnant. It’s such a scary period of time… Glad it’s over for you!
And I really hate it when people call babies parasites like some infectious disease :-( I love kids. Not ready to have one of my own for another 14 years I’d say, maybe in my 30′s, but I’m not in any immediate “danger” of conceiving one coz dammit I haven’t had sex in 10 whole months!
Reply: I get what you’re saying with the parasite part, but as far as I’m concerned, until one’s actually ready to have a child, it’s simply an unwanted parasite. :) Don’t worry, my descriptions will change once I find myself ready to hit my ‘baby-making’ stage!
Kat on January 6, 2008 #
I admit that I squirmed a bit reading this post – I’ve never bothered to keep track on a calendar of the days I menstruate. I just wait until the blood shows up, then I start using tampons. I considered going on the pill to regulate it, but the thought of being faux-pregnant just grossed me out that much – you can imagine how I would react if I found out that I was pregnant for real. It really is my worst nightmare.
Jordie on January 6, 2008 #
Well foetuses are parasites. Most likely they are wanted parasites, but they are parasites. They feed of you, and you won’t get anything in return until they are out of your uterus. xD
They are very cute though, babies :)
Emsz on January 6, 2008 #
Okay, I actually thought you meant parasitic worms until I read the list. But ahem, I guess you could say I was one of those “parasites” because I’m a teenage accident. I don’t appreciate that. :P And I love babies too!
But hey, I’m glad you’re not knocked up! It definitely won’t be an easy road for you and the hypothetical child.
Aravis on January 6, 2008 #
I am in a long term relationship with a stable, loving partner, a home and income and I’ve still shat my pants in the past at the thought of a pregnancy scare. If you’re not ready, it just isn’t what you want to think about! Safe to say, Karl and I always use protection.
Congratulations on not being preggers! Whoo :)
Jem on January 7, 2008 #
When I saw this on Snark, I totally started freaking out, which I suppose is the downside of being bilingual. I was like “WHA?!?! AMANDA’S PREGNANT?!?!” *clickclickclick* But thank goodness you are not, although I imagine you could get quite the staff discount on new clothes!
Aisling on January 7, 2008 #
I get really paranoid about pregnancy; even though I’ve never missed a period in my life, and they’re relatively regular, I get stressed out about it even when they’re a few days late. It’s always an amazing relief to see the single line rather than the double. After morning pills are expensive too.
Belinda on January 7, 2008 #
I don’t keep track but I think that I really should. I’m not really worried about pregnancy but then again I’m not sexually active but I’ll take note of the tips that you posted.
Exene on January 7, 2008 #
“a parasite growing within my uterus”
LOL, most women learn to embrace them, and they name them, dress them, organize play dates with other parasites =P
Ok, I suck at quoting, but I’m happy I now know what you were referencing.
Good thing though that it was only one pink line… but if your period still doesn’t come, maybe a medical check-up would be a better solution? I heard that these pharmacy bought tests aren’t always 100% safe.
Vera on January 7, 2008 #
Great post for young girls these days. They tend to get stupid. Other than that, congrats on not being preggers!
Kenzie on January 7, 2008 #
oh god pregnancy scares are the worst ever! I remember when I had one, my period was my best friend the day it finally came after being almost a week late.
Congratulations on not being with child :D
I use mycycle.com to track my periods. It’s actually more for people who are trying to conceive, but it will inform you when you are ovulating and when your next period is due to arrive based on previous months. It’s been really helpful and very accurate and best of all, its free :)
Noemi on January 7, 2008 #
*goes and hugs a syringe of Depo-Provera*
Nellie on January 7, 2008 #
wow, that’s gotta be a terrible scare. I keep track, but mine are almost always off/late. anyway, thank goodness you aren’t pregnant!
marilyn on January 7, 2008 #
Oh, I remember very well what it was like to fear being pregnant. Fortunately for me, I was not late at all for my period so it was only for two or three weeks, but that felt like forever.
Julie on January 7, 2008 #
Glad there was only one line for you.
Though don’t call a baby a parasite, whether you want it or not..
Bobbi-lee on January 7, 2008 #
Congratulations on the one-liner – I, myself, have been there, and it’s a scary prospect.
Kelly on January 7, 2008 #
^ Yeah don’t :-( Besides, it’s not even technically correct :-P I’d strangle the man, and somehow I’m sure it was a man, who reasoned out to women that reproduction is an unnatural invasion of the body and babies parasitic demons.
Kat on January 7, 2008 #
When I read the post I was like, “Whaaaaaat? Amanda, PREGNANT?!!!” But you aren’t. And I don’t think it’s a nice term to call fetuses parasites :(
My mom told me to keep track of mine but I always fail to do so. Sigh. Luckily I know I do not engage in sexual activities *yet* :D
Chien Yee on January 7, 2008 #