On Wed, Jan 26, 2005 at 11:18:01AM -0500, Rachel wrote:
> I noticed mostly male voices were weighing in on this (unless I missed
> some not as obvious female handles). My opinion is that she would know
> at a minimum of three weeks after conception . . .
I know at least one woman who was preparing for a long, stressful
bit of excercise (an ascent of Mt. Everest). As the ascent got
closer, she needed a recent physical certifying her good health.
At that point she was discovered to be pregnant; 4 months if
I recall. This was an intelligent woman, in her middle 30s, with
one previous child. If I had her permission I'd post her name,
(and I'm asking for her permission).
It's not common, but it does happen. Various factors can lead to
irregular menstruation, including large amounts of stress -- eg,
helping lead a revolution or having your marriage fall apart. Put
both at once, and it likely gets a lot easier.
Likely? No. Possible? Yes. Seems like once every couple of years
I hear about some teenager who finds out she's pregnant as the
delivery comes up.
And now I'll shut up again. :-)
--
"There's a lot of my personality in my characters. I think that's why
smart-asses are over-represented."
Christopher Moore, in http://www.chrismoore.com/world_domination.htm