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Early symptoms....Pregnancy vs AF. Anyone??

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MummyTo1TTC2 · 13/06/2016 10:13

Hello ladies.
So I'm wondering who had PMS symptoms before getting BFP

Little bit of background...

So I'm on CD 30 after my first period since the merina coil.
Not sure of when I ovulated though I can normally tell....I thought it was the first week after AF but now I'm not sure.
2 weeks ago I started getting cramps and backache like AF. I'm unsure of my cycle length as I had the coil for 3 years and only had one period since the coil came out.
AF was on May 15th lasting 3 days.

I done a HPT on CD 27 & CD 28 (was very emotional! Which was my first sign with my DD) but I got 2 BFNs

I've still been getting slight cramps, twinges and, backaches over the last week but woke up today with slightly tender boobins and had a upset stomach all morning. I know this is a sure sign AF is on her way but has anyone had symptoms the same as PMS which turned out to be early pregnancy? And how long after the symptoms did you get your BFP??

Xxx

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MummyTo1TTC2 · 13/06/2016 17:24

modest I'm not sure on my cycle as its been 3 years since I've had a period.
I had my coil removed on 21st April.
I had a bleed on 23rd April til 25th April
First AF arrived on 15th May til 17th

So in limbo really, if I remember rightly I had a 28-30 day cycle before I had my coil. I tested on CD28 and had BFN so it's been 2days since that, I keep talking myself out of testing today but I think it's only been 2 days since the BFN lol xx

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Modestandatinybitsexy · 13/06/2016 14:31

Jodie That's exactly why I'm not testing. Having never been pg I don't know how my body will feel. All I know is that this feels a lot like AF.

Mummy how long is your cycle normally? Mine's always all over the place which is why I'm waiting but CD35 is late for a normal cycle. Test today! Grin

LondonGirl83 · 13/06/2016 14:15

AF and early pregnancy symptoms are very similar. Bloating, cramping, feeling hormonal, breast tenderness etc.

Fingers crossed!

I had two unusual symptoms that convinced me I was pregnant before I took my HPT: smelly wee and hot flashes during the day.

Jodie1982 · 13/06/2016 13:00

I seem to get more symptoms with AF than I ever do with pregnancy signs, I always know I'm pregnant as I get no AF signs whatsoever. With AF I get pmt, boobs pain, bloating sometimes cramps, and CM, and pregnancy just the odd stitch pain in groin area and fatigue no CM.

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MummyTo1TTC2 · 13/06/2016 12:57

My OH wants to test when he is home from work but I'm going to try hold off till CD35 if I can.
I am just convinced AF is on way with these symptoms cramps are more intense today than yesterday but I have also been so tired the last couple days so I'm so confused what to think xx

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Modestandatinybitsexy · 13/06/2016 12:33

Watching with interest!
I'm in pretty much exactly the same position. On day 38 but my longest cycle has been 40 days so I don't want to test until after that. If AF doesn't arrive I'll test at the weekend (if I can hold out!)

I've had such bad cramps since Friday. And tender boobs and heartburn all weekend. Any positive stories on AF symptoms turning into BFP would be great!

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