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New to posting - AF 2 weeks late and negative HPT

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KellyC88 · 04/02/2015 09:42

Hi ladies can anyone shed any advice on what's happening with my body and if going through or been through the same? Sorry if long winded.

My last period was 23 December, I've been using an app on my phone to track my periods as I'm terrible at remembering when I'm roughly due. They're always heavy and last 5-8 days and roughly 26-30 day cycles. My period should have been due around 20th Jan, normally I've eaten my body weight in chocolate and can't even stomach it! Had on and off aches across lower abdomen but didn't feel like AF pains and then 2 days of spotting which was very pink. This stopped and my partner and I did the deed again which felt more sensitive than normal and a day after had very slight brown spotting only when wiping. I get waves of tiredness, my tummy is still slightly swollen from when AF should have visited, still on and off dull aches in lower abdomen and it feels like twinges and stretching sensation where my c-section scar is (that scar was 4 years ago and never had problems with it). My belly and chest look like a road map of blue veins, waves of tiredness and I'm having to eat little and often because I'm so full so quickly. I've had a urine test at GP which came back negative and actually was sick that morning which is odd for me, have taken HPT and negative. Any ideas what could be going on? I'm not stressed, no change to diet apart from food adiversions and no extreme weight loss/gain or exercise.

Thanks xx

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KellyC88 · 24/02/2015 19:25

That's good Charley fingers crossed for you! Your GP sounds amazing and at least you'll finally have an answer. I would have thought 2-3 days, maybe check on Friday when you can call for the result.

Hoping we all get some answers and the bfps soon! Hang on in there ladies although it is soooooooo frustratig xxx

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Saracynth · 24/02/2015 19:08

I want your GP Charley! Mine wouldn't even do a pee test as "the home ones are as accurate as what she has". Good luck. Smile

CharleyFarleyy · 24/02/2015 18:50

Hey!

been to the docs, she has arranged for a blood test on Friday Smile

anyone have an idea how long the results should take? She said I could ring in for the results next week, would Monday be too early? Of course I will let you all know the results Grin

I was suprised how great she was about it, she asked if I wanted her to do a pee stick test or blood test and when I said blood test she asked me if I wanted anything else testing in the blood while I was having it done! Smile

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KellyC88 · 24/02/2015 18:35

Ahahaha Sarah that made me giggle! Sounds like where I used to work, mainly men and you got to see those lovely videos and hear their pleasant stories. You do miss the girls chat even though it's normally bitching about something. Although mention hormones to the guys and it's hilarious watching them run a mile!

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CuppaSarah · 24/02/2015 17:22

Lots of updates this evening and tomorrow by the looks of it! really hoping for some pregnancies. Even if we only get one I'll be pleased. I have my fingers crossed everyone gets good news at their appointments or at the very least make some progress, not knowing is the worst!

Just noticed we all have proper names in our screen names Grin it seems to be a theme

On a personal note, I am sick of working with just men. They're fine and all, but I can't talk about hormones and periods or even the normal stuff me and friends discuss. Plus they're all into sending each other weird videos. I was shown a charming video of a young lady playing the 20th century fox song with a flute, that was shoved up her bum Hmm. I miss the days of bitching about diets and nice male celebs.

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KellyC88 · 24/02/2015 13:48

Agree with Charley that is a little strange. Good luck tomorrow and hopefully they provide suitable information. Keep us posted :)

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CharleyFarleyy · 24/02/2015 13:30

Thats strange about only being able to test for eptopic PG sara

GL, let us know tomorrow Smile

Saracynth · 24/02/2015 13:19

Sorry, been off for a while as I've been trying to settle my mind! Hasn't worked of course. I'm still waiting and if the bleed at Christmas was not a full AF then I'm on CD 86. if it was I'm on CD 62. Either way I really want to know what's going on. Blood tests have been done, going in the morning to discuss.

I did get told that they aren't "allowed" to do a blood test for pregnancy unless they are checking for ectopic. Seems strange to me. I haven't tested since my last GP appointment but unless they give me suitable information tomorrow I will be testing again on Thursday.

I'd love for one of us on this thread to come back with happy news!

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KellyC88 · 24/02/2015 11:27

Good luck Charley and keep us posted :)

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CharleyFarleyy · 24/02/2015 11:23

Still no AF, GP at 16:40, will let you all know Smile

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KellyC88 · 24/02/2015 07:13

Welcome Eskimolaura, hope you get the advice you're needing and fingers crossed for you :)

Haha thanks Sarah, I'm sure my casual approach will change soon enough! We'll let you off any typos ;)

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CuppaSarah · 24/02/2015 06:08

Oh dear please ignore my endless typos! O
Its too early in the morning to type properly

CuppaSarah · 24/02/2015 06:06

Hiya Eskimo sorry your periods are messing you about too. I started using OPKs once my period never showed up. Throughout that time I had about 3 patches of ewcm, but each time I didn't get a positive and I never got another temp rise. 5 days ago I finally got ewcm and an actual positive opk and 3 days ago got the temp rise on CD 57! I think my thermal shift at the start of the month was a weird fluke and I didn't ovulate at that time. It's been a long wait and very confusing and frustrating, but thanks to temping I've got conformation of ovulation and that a period is actually on its way. I would really reccomend you start temping straight away, you can start anytime in your cycle. It might not be a massive help this cycle but you'll be glad of the data next cycle. Also your temp will drop the day before or.of yoir next period so you will get advance warning of it. There's every chance you did ovulate, but the stress of waiting is holding your period back a couple essays, plus a nice long luteal phase is a really positive thing for TTC so its actually good news you're still waiting.

Week Kelly I really hope you get your bfp! I'm envious you can take the relaxed approach to TTC must make it much easier to keen your sanity.

I currently have mega acid reflux and a really iffy belly. Despite 3dpo being way to early for symptoms I can't help symptom spot.

eskimolaura · 23/02/2015 20:07

Hello ladies, I'd like to join you please, although my situation is a little bit different to some of you. I came off the pill in November and expected to TTC straight away, which we did, but by mid-January I still hadn't had a period. I went to the doctors, mostly because I thought I had a UTI, and mentioned the lack of periods whilst I was there. Turns out I didn't have the UTI, but he did give me Norethisterone in order to bring on a withdrawal bleed and do the cycle day three tests.

After the bleed, I had the tests and they were all fine, and then everything seemed to happen as it should. I did some OPKs and they were positive around CD 15 and also I got watery CM and EWCM at that time. It's now CD32 and I've had no period. I know that it's still within the 'normal ranges', but I'm really worried that AF won't arrive. I have done three HPTs and they were all negative.

Last Tuesday, which was CD26 for me, I had really bad period like cramps that lasted around three days and then that was it, nothing. What really interested me was CuppaSarah, you said that you have ovulated having missed a period? I just wondered when you started testing with the OPKs? As I think that's what I will have to do if AF doesn't show this month. You have given me hope that I don't have to have AF in order to get a BFP!

It's so stressful not knowing when/if AF will come. I have been on the pill for so long that I can't actually remember my cycles before going on it, so I'm really worried that it just won't appear! I have been having acupuncture and taking agnus castus, although I stopped the former when I got the positive OPK, as I read it can be linked to mc, and haven't started it again yet in case I might be pregnant.

I haven't tried charting yet, although I do have a thermometer. But I can't really start at the end of a cycle can I?

I would really appreciate some advice, if anyone has it. I hope you all get some answers soon Flowers

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KellyC88 · 23/02/2015 20:05

Erm not since the beginning of the month when my GP sent off for the urine test. I started to bloat out more than I am and feeling warmer for once so thought AF would arrive and hasn't done and belly went back down a little bit.
Awww I really do have everything crossed for you hun! It's amazing how you're taught one thing growing about cycles and in reality it's all wrong as they vary so much, it is so stressful. If you need a rant to blow off steam feel free :)
I've been off BC for over a year as it doesn't agree with me well and had a few drunk accidents last month (sorry tmi) and talked and both agreed we would be happy if I was as we both do want another child, but not really trying like charting or anything yet.

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CuppaSarah · 23/02/2015 19:28

When did you last test? If its been a little while who knows what result it'll be. I really hope you either get your bfp or you get somewhere with the gp. Its so.bloody confusing and so emotional. How long have you being TTC for? We've been trying since September. But with my crazy long cycle what should have been 4-6 cycles has only been about 3. I am so done with it and all the stress.

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KellyC88 · 23/02/2015 17:41

I guess I will test again, I'll grab a test tomorrow and do weds morning. Oh thanks for that bit of info, so I just had spotting then so haven't had a period since December. Earliest doctors appointment is Monday morning, will let you know the results of my test Weds morning but I'm sure it will be negative as its been quite a while now. This is now driving me mad lol. Thanks though :)

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CuppaSarah · 23/02/2015 17:18

I'd do a test, it'll be the first thing the gp will ask you so best go prepared. Fertility friend said if the blood is red and stains your knickers to count it as a period. If its pink or brown and just when you wipe then count it as spotting. Don't know if that helps? I mean surely if its not normal for you that's all that matters. But either way you're late again so you should test!! I have my fingers crossed for two lines. In fact I reckon you should test in the morning and.let me know asap Grin

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KellyC88 · 23/02/2015 07:29

Fingers crossed Sarah, really pleased you know you've ovulated. I hope you get your bfp :)

I'm debating doing another test as AF still hasn't arrived. Not sure if the odd spotting I got last month was an odd period and to count that as one. If it was I should have come on last week. Oh I hate i this waiting around.

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CuppaSarah · 23/02/2015 06:31

Temp shot up .3 degrees again today! So stupidly excited to have finally caught proof I am actually ovulating. It's made me really really optimistic about this cycle though, which is a dangerous thing. I don't want another bfn. But after realizing our timing was so fucked, this month I know we dtd the day before and the day of ovulation so we're definitely in with our best shot yet.

How's everyone else getting on?

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KellyC88 · 22/02/2015 17:34

Welcome Clarabelle :) the joys of cycles. Previously I was on birth control for years and stopped, took over a year before I fell pregnant with my DS who is now 4. During that time my cycles were all over the place and and completely varied in length then got heavier the longer I was off them. Fingers crossed all is fine for you

Oooo snap my skin is starting to break out in spots too! Charley you're not the only one, the joys of hormones.

Thanks Sarah, I am tempted to just bombard them now as its been long enough now.

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CuppaSarah · 22/02/2015 17:25

Hi Clarabelle the more the merrier. Have you tried charting your bbt? While it won't give you an answer till you've already ovulated it clearly shows you when you do. It might be good to put your mind at ease. It's so hard not to get anxious about your fertility though. Even when there's reason to be.

I had the most giant pmt spot last week on my chin like a glowing beacon. Female hormones are meanies.

CharleyFarleyy · 22/02/2015 17:15

My hormones must be going crazy because I have FOUR MASSIVE spots all at once :( I hardly ever get spots! I dont think Ive ever had more than 2 spots at once :(

Clarabelle86 · 22/02/2015 14:33

Hi ladies,

Hope you don't mind me joining this thread? I'm in a similar situation. Really frustrating and stressful how nothing seems to have a pattern. On cycle day 39, when last month it was 33 day cycle, month before that was 42 days. Went to docs last week as worried as don't think I have been ovulating as been taking OPKs but GP said not to worry too much as DH and I only been ttc for 3 months. Definitely been fertile and also been having lots of symptoms but struggling to pin point anything.

Was on the pill for a long time, came off Dec 2013 and seems to have taken over a year to get out of my system as went a couple of months without having AF but have been having them most months now for over 6 months. I suppose that's a positive! :)

Starting to panic about all the things that could be wrong though.

CuppaSarah · 22/02/2015 12:54

Thanks guys, I've got everything but my legs crossed Wink especially since figuring out our timing was off till now!

Charley I'm the same normally. Not regular, but reasonably consistent. Never go more than six weeks ever. Kelly you are one patient woman. I'd of been banging on the GPS front door Monday at opening time begging to be seen.

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