Eighteen & Terrified

[Giselle95]

Back in December, about the 5th, I met back up with my long-term ex boyfriend of three years and we slept together. At the time we were discussing getting back together and ended up sleeping together. He used a condom. He did not mention the condom breaking or anything. I would like to believe he would because it's happened and I have taken the Plan B in the past.

My periods have usually been about 5-6 days. However my past two have been only two-four days and incredibly light. I blamed the second one being light due to starting a 90 day fitness challange on New Years as part of my resolution to lift more and get in better shape. I've been doing my calories, changing my diet, only eating CLEAN and am GAINING weight. My mom says I'm insane but I feel it looks like I'm really bloated. The weight gain hasn't been much but about five/six pounds. There's no way that eating 1500 calories and working out 6-7 days a week this can be possible. Especially when some days I'm doing 45-90 minutes of HIIT.

I've also noticed I've been urinating more often but again am associating that with drinking more water however I am beginning to become increasingly concerned. I'm eighteen and daughter to a single mother. We can't even afford rent most months and I haven't spoken to my ex since the middle of January when we got into a pretty bad fight. Should I be concerned or am I over-analyzing everything? Help is much wanted.

[beccymarie]

Also, if you're worried about being pregnant from having sex on the 5th of December,  I'd say you're okay. Im currently 5 weeks along and that puts my conception around the 20th of December. Granted yes, everyone has different symptoms but it would be more than just weight gain (I've actually been losing weight so far) and frequently having to pee.

[Giselle95]

Thank you! I'm keeping my fingers crossed that it's just that.

[beccymarie]

There is some reason to be concerned but it doesn't sound like I would be too worried.
gaining weight could also be the fact that muscle weighs more than fat and you're gaining muscle from working out. If you're still getting your period on time and its an actual period (not just spotting), there doesn't seem like there's too much to worry about.
However, if you'd like to put your mind at ease, grab a hpt and take it one morning.