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Erm....I think I might be pregnant!

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Pondlily · 17/11/2012 01:51

My boobs have been really sore for about a week, so bad I've bought a three pack of those ugly bras, I've always had tenderness before a period, but only for a day or so, I've also noticed a strange taste in my mouth, not enough to think much about it, until now, I've just read an early sign is a metallic taste, and that's the taste, couldn't put my finger on it before.

Slight twinges like mild period pains and wind.

I still don't want to believe it, I'm 39, this will be my first if I really am, but reading that about the metallic taste kinda made a light come on.

Early pregnancy symptoms REALLY feel like a period coming.....That's rather confusing.

I don't have anyone to tell, my husband is sleeping.

Blimey!!!

Shock Confused Smile

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itsnotmymainmainpresent · 17/11/2012 01:53

Is it a good thing or a bad thing?

Will you POAS tomorrow?

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Pondlily · 17/11/2012 01:58

POAS? I'm totally new to this. :)

It's a good thing, we've not used anything for about ten years and had accepted that we probably wouldn't have any kids, we were OK with that but I think I secretly buried the urge.

I'm still not sure but reading about that taste kinda threw me.

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bellabelly · 17/11/2012 01:58

Assuming that it would be good news if you're pregnant - congrats!

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bellabelly · 17/11/2012 01:59

POAS = pee on a stick, ie, do a pregnancy test...

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Pondlily · 17/11/2012 02:00

It does sound like I am then? (don't worry I know I need to test Wink)

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Pondlily · 17/11/2012 02:02

POAS - My very first acronym :)

I'm so tempted to ring my sister

must stay cool, might not be

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bellabelly · 17/11/2012 02:03

Well, no guarantees, but yes sounds v much like you might be! I remember that metallic taste very well! Are you feeling v tired at weird times too? It's hard to say because as you say early pregnancy symptoms are v similar to "period coming" symptoms but th eweird taste in mouth suggests that you are... Will you update this thread when you've tested?! Smile

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Pondlily · 17/11/2012 02:06

Yes, but it's very early if I am, two weeks and a day, my husband's been working away so I know exactly Blush , that's why I'm trying to be cool about it, not even sure if it would show on a test yet!

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Pondlily · 17/11/2012 02:07

Oh, and I'm always tired anyway Grin

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bellabelly · 17/11/2012 02:08

It would show up on a first response or a clearblue digital... just saying! Grin

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bellabelly · 17/11/2012 02:10

Pregnancy is dated from your last period so (depending on your exact cycle) you'd be 4-6 weeks probably. Test in the morning!!!

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Pondlily · 17/11/2012 02:10

Y'know, we got married in August, we decided to wed after 18 years together, and now (possibly) this!

That's quite weird.

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Pondlily · 17/11/2012 02:11

How on earth am I supposed to sleep? Grin

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BigWhoop · 17/11/2012 02:11

I wore a sanitary towel for a week when I was pregnant because I thought I was coming on imminently - so yes my pregnancy symptoms were just the same. Also remember the funny taste... urgh.

The other thing is slight nausea when thinking about horrid stuff like dog poo?

Sounds like you could well be pregnant :-) When was AF? Can you POAS anytime soon?

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bellabelly · 17/11/2012 02:12

Haha, I have no idea! Am off to bed now but will be checking back tomorrow... Smile

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Pondlily · 17/11/2012 02:13

AF?

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Alibabaandthe40nappies · 17/11/2012 02:16

Aunt Flo - period.

How exciting! The taste is a big plus IME.

Now go to sleep and test ASAP in the morning! Grin

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isitmidnightalready · 17/11/2012 02:19

I think you are - identical symptoms to my three pregnancies. Do you have a oversensitive sense of smell right now?

hope you get some sleep!

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Pondlily · 17/11/2012 02:23

I honestly can't remember, I hardly take any notice of my periods, I really thought one of us was infertile so it's not an issue (if that makes sense)

3 weeks? 4 weeks?

I'll update you tomorrow, I'm going to try to sleep

Thanks so much for being here, I might have gone pop if I hadn't let it out

(Or woken my sister a mum of 3 under 7, I would NOT have been popular Grin)

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iloveholidays · 17/11/2012 04:00

Good luck. Metallic taste was always an early sign for me, oh and the runs!!! Lol.

Hope you get exactly what you wish for. You want to test your first wee of the morning as its more concentrated so if you haven't got any tests then personally I'd wee in a pot and go and get a test. Best of luck x

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Pondlily · 17/11/2012 04:27

I'm gonna send hubby out first thing for a test so it's here as soon as soon as I get out of bed.

Can't sleep, surprise, surprise.

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magoosmom · 17/11/2012 04:35

Good luck ! I think I'm pregnant too Grin can't sleep at all tonight and have been waking randomly for the last few nights, happened me last time too, very thirsty too and mouth feels swollen on the inside or lips feel too big. Have Massive boobs and a sore back .Will be testing tomorrow too tho probably not til the evening as dont have any tests and don't want to buy one in my local pharmacy (live in a very small village where everyone knows me!) keep us updated Grin

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AndMiffyWentToSleep · 17/11/2012 04:36

Oh that is exciting - really hope you are!

Have you managed to sleep at all?

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lunar1 · 17/11/2012 04:45

The metallic taste was my first symptom too op, good luck!

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MummyV18 · 17/11/2012 04:46

They were my exact symptoms.

The two things that made me question myself were the very sore boobs (I wanted rid of my boobs lol) and I had fantom period feeling lol

I tested and was 2 weeks pregnant.

Good luck Hun Grin

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