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Cramps

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ItalianWiking84 · 11/08/2013 17:32

Hi all,
I need an advice please.
I had my smile on the ovulation stick from clearblue Monday the 5th and dtd on Saturday the 3th and that Monday.. Since like Wednesday I have had "typical period" cramps and I still have them. Not all the time, but they come and go... My period always comes on time and went back after stopping the pill to be just as regular as before. I have, I think, a 31 day cycles and my Af/BFP is due the 17/18th. Any good advice why I have these cramps? Please advice :) thanks

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englishteacher78 · 13/08/2013 16:57

Vjones - keep a record of your periods and a pattern albeit a strange slightly irregular one may become clear.

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ItalianWiking84 · 13/08/2013 16:52

Fingers crossed for tomorrow Englishteacher
Just got my fancy digital with week thing from clearblue from amazon.. Have told myself that I can first use when one of the cheap ones are positive :)

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VJONES1985 · 13/08/2013 16:47

Oh, well good luck! Wish I knew when af is due :(

englishteacher78 · 13/08/2013 16:46

According to my maths yes, but still within realms of normality. Totally aware and expecting it's just wishful thinking.

VJONES1985 · 13/08/2013 15:11

Is af really overdue, englishteacher?

englishteacher78 · 13/08/2013 15:06

Couldn't wait. Got negative but still no AF. Got another test to do tomorrow am if no change then I'm off to Poundland for cheaper tests otherwise it could get expensive!

VJONES1985 · 13/08/2013 14:41

Well, god knows what sort of limbo I'm in, ha ha! As far as I'm aware I haven't even ovulated yet (currently cd12) but this is my first month off the pill so who knows?!

WillowsTree · 13/08/2013 14:37

VJONES welcome to limbo Sad

VJONES1985 · 13/08/2013 14:32

I've got light cramps again today but still no sign of ovulation, according to opk. Wish I knew what was happening :-(

WillowsTree · 13/08/2013 14:17

Ooh I think if you can bear it, wait til morning. Or if not, make sure you have a second test for fmu just to confirm bfp, obviously Grin

englishteacher78 · 13/08/2013 14:17

The leaflet says it can be any time of day.

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ItalianWiking84 · 13/08/2013 14:13

englishteacher78 Good luck and let us know the result please :)
Just check it isent FMU only sticks, because then they might not be accurate if you do it tonight

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englishteacher78 · 13/08/2013 13:54

Thanks. Very nervous. DH is working a night shift tonight so can't decide whether or not to do it before or after he goes out.

WillowsTree · 13/08/2013 13:43

Oh and good luck poas englishteacher!!

WillowsTree · 13/08/2013 13:36

I've had mine every day for 9 days Confused I think my body must just be sorting itself out post iud. Really frustrating not knowing what is going on!

VJONES1985 · 13/08/2013 13:34

I've had general dull aches for a few days but last night was the first time I've had stabbing pains on one side so hopefully (please please) that means I'm ovulating soon.

englishteacher78 · 13/08/2013 13:31

Mine have stopped and they were nowhere near as bad as usual. Today is the day I'm due on and nothing. So...I've bitten the bullet and bought some tests. Going to poas later, if there's no change.

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ItalianWiking84 · 13/08/2013 12:45

WillowsTree mine has stopped, I think :), Didnt have them yesterday or today, so dont know what that means... I feel bloated tho, so pants on for me, good I have a lot of dresses to chose from...

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WillowsTree · 13/08/2013 12:29

Does everyone still have cramps every day? I'm still getting them, but am more sure its af coming due to timing...

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ItalianWiking84 · 13/08/2013 08:56

cakes sending you virtual hugs...

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WillowsTree · 13/08/2013 08:31

Aww cakes Sad I'm sorry.

Italian I'm glad to near I'm not the only hormonal one! Totally understandable that you are looking to the future. I try the quick pee first thing too! Sometimes dd wakes before me which means no chance to pee in a container and wait 5 mins!

CakesAreNotTheAnswer · 13/08/2013 08:27

yup. goodbye from me. Sad

hope you enjoy the beer festival and good luck with your bfps the rest of you x

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ItalianWiking84 · 13/08/2013 07:21

WillowsTree I am always very emotional, so dont know if I cry more than usual, lol.... But my DP do say that I am more distant from him, more in to myself. I have told him, that I think, it is more, all the thoughts about the future, that makes me that. We are both from other countries than UK, but work here at the moment, so of course I think about our future (we already know, that UK is not the rest of our life country for us, because we would like to be closer to at least on set of family)
CakesAreNotTheAnswer you can hold hand with the rest of us and wait with us :) and I sure dont hope AF is arriving on you now....
I found, for me, the best way to not test at the moment. My pregnancy test clearly states FMU only, so for now, every morning, when I wake up, the first thing I do, is go to the bathroom and pee (TMI, sorry :)) then I have no chance of testing that day, because I know, that it will be non valid anyway :D I know it sounds stupid, but it works for me...
lj123 holding your hand and truly wish this is your month....
englishteacher78 beer festival sounds great, then hopefully next month will be your month :)

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englishteacher78 · 13/08/2013 06:47

Looks like AF is here. Hmm Just as well though DH is taking me to the Great British Beer Festival on Friday!

CakesAreNotTheAnswer · 13/08/2013 06:09

huh. stronger cramps and a tiny bit of fresh blood. Could this be goodbye?

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