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To think I should be pregnant?!

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DevilsKitchen · 06/04/2026 17:04

Posting for traffic - looking for experiences of copper coil removal.

DH and I TTC first baby.

We only started trying this cycle so I was totally okay with not being pregnant when I took an early test just before my period was due and it was negative because it takes time etc.

However, as of today my period is THREE days late and no sign of it coming. I have done multiple tests including a digital clear blue (which was negative) and I have had a mixture of negatives and very faint positive lines.

I am mostly just confused tbh. My periods have been like clockwork for years and the only thing that has changed is I had my IUD removed to start the cycle but it was the copper one and everything I have read says it doesn’t make a difference to your cycle as you still ovulate etc.

AIBU to still think I could be pregnant?

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Fridgedooropen · 06/04/2026 17:24

We only started trying this cycle

Keep reading the above. It's very unlikely you'll get pregnant first time trying, regardless of anything else.

DevilsKitchen · 06/04/2026 17:23

Francine84 · 06/04/2026 17:22

It’s so frustrating isn’t it? We’ve been TTC since December having got pregnant first time round with our DD. This cycle my period was 5 days late but negative tests and it’s bloody heartbreaking!

Hopefully your periods regulate themselves a bit more now and you’ll get your positive soon!

It feels like my body is mocking me! Hope you get your positive test soon 🙏🏻

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Francine84 · 06/04/2026 17:22

It’s so frustrating isn’t it? We’ve been TTC since December having got pregnant first time round with our DD. This cycle my period was 5 days late but negative tests and it’s bloody heartbreaking!

Hopefully your periods regulate themselves a bit more now and you’ll get your positive soon!

Shallotsaresmallonions · 06/04/2026 17:08

If your period is 3 days late and you're testing negative, then it's very very unlikely, unfortunately. Having an iud removed can make your cycles irregular for a couple of months so I'd get some ovulation strips to pin down when you're actually ovulating.

Good luck for next cycle!

Sartre · 06/04/2026 17:07

Tests are very accurate. You’ll always read some stories about false negatives but when you’ve taken multiple, chances are slim especially if you know when you ovulated so know it’s definitely been long enough to pick up on pregnancy hormones. Also googled and it says that copper IUD’s absolutely do affect cycles when removed.

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