In the 2ww..3DPO..

Generally my only pre AF symptoms used to be a few spots. A low mood about two days before & a horrible cramp just as it was starting properly. But I did have similar symptoms the cycle before last & then I was late by a good few days which is unusual for me. But don't know if it was perhaps a chemical pregnancy or some kind of hormonal thing making everything go haywire.

Are these unusual symptoms for you Rose I know they are for me but I do worry incase I am looking too much into these things!

Thanks bluebell. Are you suspecting it might be another chemical? I know bleedings generally not a good sign but it's not unheard of to have it when pregnant. 2 months ago I got all the symptoms I got this time, was late for AF then bled heavy, so I did wonder wether maybe something had happened but nothing showed on tests even when I was late, n then last month I bled from OV till AF? But had a normal AF. I'll get my day 21 blood test results next week hopefully. Not sure what other tests they can do after that. But I'm due another doctors appointment where I'll bring up the odd bleeding.

Confused - well I certainly hope this isn't just what I'm like now pre AF as it means I'm pretty much gonna be uncomfortable all the time for half the month. If I don't get a bfp then I'll discuss my symptoms with the doctor soon

I'm so sorry for you Bluebell i think it may be worst seeing your GP to explain 2confirmed chemicals and 1 potential and they should look into it

Rose we are literally identical!!.. i feel like im getting pulls and cramps like i am on but not.. my CM is also the same as you and im getting more and more of it... also heartburn at least once a day but i am only 8dpo but i did buy 2superdrug early tests today to test on Tuesday earliest!

Hi rose. I have my fingers crossed you get a clear line tomorrow. I'm still bleeding, heavily. No idea what's going on, it it's AF it's a bad one! I was convinced that my symptoms were leading to a BFP too. Gutted. I'll keep checking in for news from you guys.

So I used on internet cheapy this morning. I reckon I OV somewhere between 4-6 of Jan. So I'm only a max of 10 dpo. I felt like I could almost see something. I'd post the pic only you'd think I was crazy. N my husband said he couldn't see anything so congratulations are definitely not in order. I'm pretty sure I'll end up testing again tomorrow as I have a lot of ICs. I know it's nothing to get excited about at this stage & then there's the risk of detecting a chemical pregnancy testing to early, but I'm at the stage where I'd rather just see what going on even if I have a chemical pregnancy as it is a worry that I've had over 30 cycles of unprotected bd (but maybe not well timed) & as far as I know nothing's happened

Confused - I guess halfway between watery & creamy. I did actually go to the doctors about my spotting, I always used to spot a few days on the run up to full AF, then get a very painful cramp for a few hrs which was always followed by AF. But then I started spotting 5 days before AF stopping then starting again. I had a scan but nothing came up & the doctor said not to worry. There are a few articles about how vitamin D deficiency can cause infertility, I was put on it when it came up in my bloods as being low. It's very common in the UK as you mostly get it from the Sun!
I'm also having the painful bloating now. Bleurgh

Thanks confused. I think I'll probably have to, although last time a bleed happened like this it was so heavy and on a Saturday so I called 111 who sent me to the urgent care centre - but they basically said if it doesn't stop in next day or so to go back. I didn't have a positive test then so there was nothing to go on. I'll see how the next few days go.

bluebell Maybe go to see your GP next week? it i always best to get these odd things checked out! I am so sorry you have been through this though I can imagine you must be very confused and concerned.

What is you CM like Rose (If you don't mind me asking!)? I have heard that spotting before AF regularly is not a good thing but if it carries on I will try Vit D now you have said that!

Thanks everyone. My last few cycles have been 33 days and then 27 days. Yesterday was cd25. I would think it's too late for implantation. There's lots of blood (sorry for TMI), some small clots. And it's non stop. Feeling pretty rubbish. It's very similar to the heavy bleed I had at cd15/16 in cycle 2. Totally confused.

Oh and bluebell I have everything crossed for you!

The rumblings aren't painful just very loud & gurggley. They are mostly at night. My cramps aren't that painful they feel like what I get during AF so mild tugging type. I basically feel like I'm having AF already just without the bleeding, even down to feeling a bit leaky. I did also used to spot about 4 days before AF but that seems to have changed over the past 3 months as well. So either it's a coincidence or something to do with the vitamin D

Bluebell hopefully its just a heavy implantation and the bean is giving it a good shuffle!

Rose I am going to test early too I think... although I usually spot for a few days before AF so maybe I wont have to... Superdrug have their early tests on sale at the moment (2 for £5) so i might treat myself!... i am not sure about the rubblings thing! Is it painful?

My stomach is like i've been pumped up by a balloon its so uncomfortable!

Sorry to hear that bluebell, is it when you would normally have AF?

Hi confusedat23, me too! I know I'll test early, just with ICs though, if I actually have a later AF I might splash out on a first response.

I'm getting lots of cramping, bloating & tummy rumblings. If I get AF I might mention it to the doctor as its not normal for me to feel like this before AF, I did get similar the other month. Wonder if it's cos I started taking vitamin D as I came up as slightly deficient a few months back. It's been my first time ever ovulation spotting

Hi confused. No I disposed of my FMU as I was shocked by the bleeding. I'll see how long the bleeding lasts for and then perhaps retest to be sure. It might be AF, it might be a chemical. I'm gutted to say the least.

Hi ladies I'm a new member on here. Due AF in 12 days. This is my first month since TTC (started September) that I've really obsessed over things. I tried the one step opk sticks but didn't ever get a positive so I'm not sure if I'm ovulating? Anyway.. this TWW business is stressing me out! Good luck everyone x

Hmm Bluebell have you tried testing again today?

Confused, I honestly don't know. It's heavy and red. I had what we think was a chemical in early December so I just don't know. I'll see how the bleeding goes over the next few days. Totally confused. Don't know what to think.

Also sorry to hear you are bleeding Bluebell are you sure it is AF?

Hi Ladies can I join?

Rose I am due on 20th but I am already itching to test which is stupid!

Currently DPO7 and symptoms are being bloated, feeling heavy in the womb area and off and on nausea and hot flushes. I also have really creamy white CM (Sorry if TMI)

Well ladies, I woke up, went to test and I'm bleeding so all those hopes up for nothing.

Fingers crossed for the rest of you. X

Well, no early testing for me. AF arrived overnight, two days early.

Sad but not surprised. At least she came early so I know already.

Well it's hard not to get your hopes up & considering you tested early a faint line is more likely. I have a lot of experience in BFNs & never had anything that could by any amount of squinting be mistaken for a positive, except the one time there was a little bit of fluff on my test lol

Thanks rose. Nice to have your positive thoughts and feedback. I'm sceptical due to previous tests. I feel nervous just thinking about it. I massively got my hopes up today - I couldn't stop thinking about it.

Fingers crossed for you - not long to go. I'll keep looking out for updates.