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Expert: - 9/20/2009


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Hello, my name is Karyn. Im 24 years old. I recently learned I am pregnant. I was unsure of my LMP because i have an irregular cycle and I last started spotting on July 20, 2009. I thought it was a normal period since I was on the Depo shot as a form a birth control but the spotting only lasted about 2 days, which my norm is 6 to 7days menstruating.I had sex starting July 10th. B efore that I havent had sex since mid May. I guess my question is did I become pregnant on July 10? Or was is the 20th? I cant figure out if I am really 9 weeks or 10 weeks pregnant? When was my actual date of conception and what is the actual pregnancy date? I am so confused about this!!! Can someone PLEASE help me? And is my due date?? I don't have my first doctor appointment until a week and a half from now and I am very anxious! Can someone please help me?!?!?!?!!?!?!

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Hi Karyn,

Thanks for your question. It's really hard for me to tell you a conception date or due date over the internet. I would recommend that you go to a pregnancy resource center and get a free pregnancy test there. Go to http://www.optionline.org or call 1-800-395-HELP to find a location near you. If you email me at CHERYL51@aol.com we can talk more. I will also look on the internet and see if I can find any information on the conception date calendar. So email me and I'll write back. Let me know when your doctor appt is as well.

Sincerely,
Diane Cheryl

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Please email me at CHERYL51@aol.com if I am "maxed out" on questions. I will answer as soon as I can. Please be patient because I get many emails. If I don't answer within a reasonable time, please email me again and put ALLEXPERTS in the subject line of your email. Thanks. Please contact me if you would like information about abortion procedures. What are your questions or concerns about an abortion? I also would be able to help with resources and networking. I can provide insight about emotional and psychological aspects of abortion. I would like to help you with up-to-date info and advice. I haven't had an abortion myself, but have 3 close friends who have experienced abortion and I can relate through them. I can also provide resources if you have experienced any post-abortion problems; medical, psychological, emotional, or spiritual. PRIVATE QUESTIONS ARE WELCOME!

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I have almost 23 years of experience in counseling women in unexpected pregnancy situations. I also provide resources for PASS (Post Abortion Stress Syndrome).

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Illinois Valley Community College (LaSalle-Peru, Illinois), Austin Community College and Travel Agent Degree.
Almost 22 years of on-the-job training onsite at abortion clinics and volunteering at pregnancy resource centers. Sonogram training and Post Abortion Counseling Training. Have done research with hundreds of women for almost 23 years regarding abortion, pregnancy and post-abortion healing.

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