Hey there!
I know so many women know exactly how you are feeling – even being fearful to take a test. It’s understandable that you would want to just put it off and hope it’s another possibility. I remember putting off taking a test for almost 3 weeks, even though I knew I was pregnant. I’m glad you found this site though – we’ll be here to support you no matter the outcome.
The symptoms you mentioned could be related to a pregnancy, but they could also be related to a number of other things as well. At times, after having unprotected sex and then having your cycle be late…this can lead to symptoms of anxiety, which can mimic those of pregnancy. But the cause of what you’re feeling will remain unknown until you find out for sure. It’s scary not knowing; it’s scary buying the test, taking it, waiting…all of it can be scary. But in the end, you have to know for your sake and for the sake of the baby, if it is positive.
http://www.optionline.org is a great website you can go to find a pregnancy center in your area and you can also just call them to ask anything that you’re feeling concerned about. Any of the centers in your area will offer free tests and someone you can talk to.
Please let us know how you are doing and if there is anything else we can help you with! We’ll be thinking of you!
Elisabeth