Question: HI dr. Lundi

I am going for blood work/tests on wd am. At this point, though i am 50, I have had regular periods, and have had intercourse on jun 30 and jul 2. my Last cycle began XXXXXXX 20. it is on average 26-29 days. My breasts re achinginly sorre--never this way before during PMS. also, i had some lt tan-coloured spotting on the tissue, when wiping, but nothing in panties. i figure if i am pregnant, my hcg levels are just getting to wherer they need to be fo a hpt. I will get the prego-related test on wed. ... my bigger question is if i am, how do i keep myself as healthy as possible/ I had 2 children easily before: 1993, 1999. I am 5'8" 137 lbs, active, pt-working teacher/artist/actor. Any advice? I am not taking any extra vitamins... Also, can the very first symptoms of meopause be sooo like this? that would blow my mind.

Thank you for the response. My partner and I are quite anxious at present. As you might imagine. I know already that i would aim to have a full-term pregnancy, but one of my concerns or queries was to learn what chance of a miscarriage there would be. (I would say, "given my age', except that i am healthier than a lot of women 20 years younger--

I wanted to add that I was able to express some colostrum from both nipples last week. this was an unexpected find, and I am not even sure why i tried to squeeze them, as i normally wouldn't.

As well, i do have some cramping, but I believe this could be normal, if pregnant?

(What date do you figure i may have conceived, based on the data I provided?

Thanks in advance.

PS. Would you suggest, even for the next few days, until I find out, to stop anything like coffee, or a glass of red wine? I usually have a glass with my dinners...and am cooking italian for tonight :)