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Symptom spotting!

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user1471496670 · 10/02/2017 12:04

So I'm currently 8dpo - going to test on Valentines Day at 12dpo and have loads of 'symptoms' this month.....
Currently we have: very sore boobs and nipples
Increased cm
Very visible blue veins in hands (palms and inside of fingers) and thighs - is that even a symptom?
Back ache
Lots and lots of cramping every night since Monday
Very vivid dreams every time I fall asleep
Had afternoon nap for 2 days running then 10/11hrs of sleep at night

Sounding possible?
Who else has got symptoms? Real or imaginary? Grin

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user1471496670 · 15/02/2017 20:13

Aww I'm really sorry Bambino! Let's wallow for a day then fingers crossed for next month xx

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BabyKangaroo90 · 15/02/2017 19:47

User Spotting for me too now. Not s good sign! X

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user1471496670 · 15/02/2017 16:27

Well I haven't bothered testing today as I feel terrible and can't face another BFN.
I've got crippling backache and pale brown cm when wiping so AF looks to be on her way to arrive right on target tomorrow...it sucks Sad xx

FX for everyone still hoping!! X

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BabyKangaroo90 · 15/02/2017 11:16

Yes fingers crossed! Yes it so true...your mind completely takes over. Every single twinge or feeling COULD be a symptom if we look too much into it. So far my partner and I have had a relaxed approach and not been regimented in DTD but it's not been 6 months. So if nothing happens this month we have decided we are going to go for it! X

EmmaMCS · 15/02/2017 11:08

Thanks Bambino! I'm so new to it all - and not knowing my cycle yet I've only got any hunches to go off. I've just been feeling very odd for a couple of weeks - weird feelings I've not had before so it did make me wonder. It's so easy to get carried away with your thoughts isn't it! I'm trying to be v. realistic as it's early days for us yet. Hope yours turns into a BFP - I could see that very faint line on the FRER! Grin

emsler · 15/02/2017 11:04

9DPO here and I'm determined not to test until 21st but I am symptom-spotting like mad; I know it's so stupid but I can't help it! i have swollen, tender boobs, mild fatigue, crazy dreams one night and then insomnia the next (insomnia was my strongest symptom last time I was pregnant (MMC)) and then this morning I had bad nausea... argh! The 2ww is the worst!

BabyKangaroo90 · 15/02/2017 10:39

Emma I think it's okay to test so long as you don't get really down about it if you can't see anything and alternatively that you don't get your hopes up toooo much if there might be something. Believe me I know how hard it is too haha easier said than done. But if it will put your mind at ease then do it Smile

EmmaMCS · 15/02/2017 10:09

I still don't know if/ when to test again!! If af was regular cycle would have been due last Sat but I'm still pretty irregular I think. Any symptoms also seem to have gone now except bloating and very slight ache on and off in lower abdomen. Got some cheapies last night so might test on Friday?? Don't want to get my hopes up though.... Confused

Littlemisssugarplum88 · 15/02/2017 09:51

The cheap ones didn't show a positive for me until over a week after my missed af, so you might still be in with a chance this month xx

BabyKangaroo90 · 15/02/2017 09:39

Yeah I did but sadly it looks like a BFN to me! Used a cheapie this morning... can't see anything. Will just have to wait and see now I think Sad

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Littlemisssugarplum88 · 15/02/2017 09:34

I can see a line :) Did you end up testing again this morning? Lol xx

QueenGiggles · 14/02/2017 16:44

I can see a very faint line!

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user1471496670 · 14/02/2017 13:33

Bambino I think I can see a very faint line too...keeping everything crossed for you xx

Thank you for the kind words everyone xx

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BabyKangaroo90 · 14/02/2017 12:18

What do you all make of this? I thought I could see a very very faint line. Then doubted myself and told myself it was all in my head! Could it just be the horrible indent line from FRERs? This was taken within 10mins of doing the test. Please don't tell me to test again in the morning Wink honest opinions? Xx

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Littlemisssugarplum88 · 14/02/2017 11:32

I'm sorry to hear that user Sad** Big hugs xxx

Littlemisssugarplum88 · 14/02/2017 11:31

So it's cd27 today and I'm having some tummy cramps and just had some clear mucous. I can't remember I had that or not last time I was pregnant?! Or is it just likely af is on the way?! Xx

BabyKangaroo90 · 14/02/2017 09:26

User don't lose hope. I also did another FRER this morning and after spending ages agonising over whether what I could see was in my head or an indent line I realised I'm driving myself insane! It's just so hard because it's what you want so badly but stay positive. Maybe have a "baby makeation" and have a little break from it. Remember it's not over until AF rears her ugly head x

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user1471496670 · 14/02/2017 06:31

I'm so sorry Little Miss, Queen and Bambino x
Well Ovia app helpfully tells me it's time to test today and have yet another BFN. I feel absolutely devastated and crushed. If I'd conceived I would have been due on DPs Birthday and we were so sure I was this month. I have had every single symptom pointing to it, I just don't understand.
I'm now lying in bed crying with my heart pounding. It's so hard going through this every month and I'm really losing hope.

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BabyKangaroo90 · 13/02/2017 23:13

I stupidly tested this afternoon too and it was very clearly a BFN! No squinting necessary. I wasn't holding out much hope for this month anyway but it's still so disheartening! X

Littlemisssugarplum88 · 13/02/2017 21:42

I worked out that if I'd have conceived this month then my EDD would have been on my birthday. And it was my birthday last year when I found out I was pregnant before my mc. I was kind of hoping this month would be kind to me but doesn't look that way xx

QueenGiggles · 13/02/2017 21:37

Yeah I'm not feeling optimistic for this month at all now xx

Littlemisssugarplum88 · 13/02/2017 21:34

Bfn tonight too, but I tested a few days early so we will see. Not convinced this month tho xx

QueenGiggles · 13/02/2017 20:39

Bfn here too

It's only natural to feel that way and we're all the same

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user1471496670 · 13/02/2017 06:28

And another BFN! Work this morning with a colleague/friend who started trying the same month as us and I'm so genuinely happy for her but feel sick at the thought of seeing her, and guilty for feeling that way. Sad

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QueenGiggles · 12/02/2017 09:14

BFN here this morning too and period cramps!