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Uuuummm...

this is a bit personal, but i'm a little worried so any help is appreciated. as most of you know, i teach middle school and have been placed in an ESE classroom this school yr. the workload has been crazy since aug. long story short: i have everything from 16yr-old 7th (yes, 7th) graders, mixed with kids w/ autism, so i get home every day emotionally/physically exhausted/ not-a-happy-camper. plus, w/ the wedding approaching, things are really starting to pile up. i find myself working on something literally every min. of the day, even while i eat, whether it's stuffing invitations or answering parent's emails.well last week after a really really rough day (parent yelling at me first thing in morning, and then this to top off the day) i find i've been spotting when i use the RR. my period is still 2 wks away. i've read this is totally normal when first beginning your period, beginning or switching the pill, when preggers, etc. i am none of the above, very regular, probably since i've used the pill almost 7 years straight, this is the FIRST time this has happened to me. my first thought was, ok, it's just been a rough day. but, it continued through an entire wknd. is this normal? i haven't had my annual pap this yr (no health insurance) which adds to my worry. is it stress? has this ever happened to any of you ladies? thanks in advance =/

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  • atizonatizon member
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    edited December 2011
    hey jude...So sorry that it's been hectic for you lately. I have read that stress can cause the spotting or late on your period. IMO I would wait until you are suppose to get your period and then take it from there. Or I am sure you can call your prior gyno and just ask them if it's normal. Sorry I am not much a help in this topic. Hope everything is ok!

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  • edited December 2011
    I'm not much help but I wanted to send you some positive knottie vibes... I know how nerve-wracking it is to have something going on in that area and not having a clue as to why its happening. You'll be just fine! <3 xo
  • edited December 2011
    Hey,It could be several things. It actually happened to me a few times and they told me it was stress related and it was normal. Fast forward a few months and it was accompanied by horrible pains which was what set my doctor off. After a few tests they found out I had a cyst which what was causing the pain and bleeding...soo, my advice, if it's just spotting, its probably just stress but if there is pain, then def. go to the gyno. Hope that helps some. Knottie vibes to you :)
  • edited December 2011
    :( sorry for your high stress levels!!! first, you should go to planned parenthood for your pap! They'll do it fairly cheap and it's worth every penny. second, I have been on the pill for a long arse time (haha) and randomyl spotted for a few months last year. turns out it's because I didn't take the green pill?? (the "off" week) - do you? don't worry, it's stress related i'm positive!
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  • rclnd83rclnd83 member
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    edited December 2011
    I know the feeling, trying to have sub plans all ready did stress me out. The Mother nature gift... im not very helpful there. But take ur vitamins and drink lots of water. GL
  • edited December 2011
    Judy, just wanted to send out knottie vibes and hugs your way. I think it's amazing that you handle that everyday. I have a few autistic children on my caseload and they can drain you so fast. And then to have wedding planning when you get home can be the icing on the cake! Take care of yourself though and I think planned parenthood might be a good idea.
  • photonbugphotonbug member
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    edited December 2011
    Agree with Cout.  You can go to a planned parent hood clinic for a pap test.
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  • avmn10avmn10 member
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    edited December 2011
    Judy email me at pflex at hotmail dot com
  • edited December 2011
    hon I'm so sorry you're under so much stress.While it could be nothing, it also could be something and when it comes to matters like that, you should never wait.I highly recommend going to the gyno or pp clinic stat just to get it all checked out. Most likely it's nothing but better safe than sorry!Hugs!
  • jennej24jennej24 member
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    edited December 2011
    Yea I agree with the others Planned Parenthood might be the way to go. It is probably nothing, but at least then you'll know for sure and won't have to worry about it anymore. Try to take some time for yourself, even if all you can spare is an hour a week, do something fun!
  • edited December 2011
    thank you all for your helpful suggestions and positive vibes. if i notice anything else unusual i will definitely make a trip to planned parenthood (hadn't thought of that until you brought it up) but it does seem like my body just freaked out after all the stress, and had a little reaction. i also wish to clarify that i in no way resent the children that i work with for anything in the world. i love them all, they brighten my day everyday, but they also take a lot out of me. i feel the wrinkles forming, and my hair falls out like crazy lately, lol, but all is good =) thank you again girls
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