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cramping 3/4 days after suspected Ovulation - Could I be Pregnant?

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Pinkemi · 09/06/2017 13:15

Hi all,

So I am a newbie to this website! Smile

My husband and I are trying for our first baby! We are currently on our 2nd Cycle of trying (I sobbed when AF came to visit last) and I am now in that dreaded 2WW period. I have been having strange symptoms but I dunno if I am just symptom spotting because I'm waiting you know?? Hmm

Okay so some background:

I believe that I am about 3 or 4 DPO (Clue says 4 days and Ovia says 3.. although I've only just started Ovia and been using Clue for ages to track my cycle so Clue might be more correct?) The past couple of days I have been experiencing a load of cramping! It started at the top just under my chest and for the past couple of days its basically period pains without AF! I keep running to the bathroom to check if AF has come early as I know Im not due until about Saturday next week! I seem to be weeing a lot more and I haven't upped my drink intake! (Or I could just be paying more attention to these things.) I also seem to be yawning a lot and REALLY gassy.. not to mention I'm having issues with going to the loo.

I did a PT yesterday and not surprisingly it came back negative.. coz its far too early to test right?

My DH and I did the deed on day 1, day 4 and day 6 of my suspected ovulation period and then again the day after (which would have been 3 days ago. ) I just did a CM test and had a load of stringy (sorry tmi!) type mixed in with creamy white. Could that be my husbands left over? Dunno if it lasts that long?

I was diagnosed with IBS a while ago.. but I haven't had a flair up for months and have't changed my eating pattern.. so i doubt it could be that!

Sorry if I am coming across as stupid.. this is all so new to me.. and there is only so much Googling a person can do before they start to become slightly crazy! Also.. It would be lovely to speak to people who are in the same situation.. as TTC is not really something you can talk to friends and family about is it! Wink

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Littleonek · 06/07/2017 17:47

Haha i gave up after 14 days of a peak. Never had the solid smiley face.

I read online that as soon as it thinks you are at a peak it will carry on going until you go back to normal. So some people do ovulate it just never shows up as it could have happened under 24 hrs between tests.

I found for me i tested at the wrong time so i wasnt ovulating. Once discharge happened and i retested it showed a peak. So they are worth doing so you can see when your fertile window is. Im just gonna look for discharge next month and go by that.

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Pinkemi · 06/07/2017 09:40

Well it was an "off the record" type thing.. I think he was chancing it you know? I thought about complaining but to be honest I just want to put a line under it now and move on. Had so much stress the past couple of weeks.. it is not good for baby making!

Talking of baby making.. I got my 10th!!!!! high fertility day on my Clear Blue dual hormone stick. Im beginning to go a little crazy over it... just want my peak day! Grin

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Littleonek · 05/07/2017 18:12

Wow! you work in a weird company to ask u for a pay cut!

U should put a complaint in, they should have been honest with u before the call!

Thanks, monday seems like very far away. Shock

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Pinkemi · 05/07/2017 15:37

So.. it was a no. Sad Angry

Basically to cut a long story short.. they loved me.. really wanted to hire me UNTIL they saw how much I earn and were like.. we really cant afford that. The phone call was the HR woman's way of trying to get me to sweet talk the manager into spending a bit more money (which they don't have) into hiring me. I am BEYOND angry with her.. she really gave me the impression that I was still in the running to get this. The manager even asked me if i could consider taking a pay cut of about £5k.. i was like.. Shock

What i really wanted to say was.. well no i cant afford to take that pay cut because i need a good maternity pay for when the time comes. haha What i said was ive built my life around my current wage.. i cant afford to drop it.

Still seething that the stupid woman made me think I was still in the running and i wasn't. GRR!

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Pinkemi · 05/07/2017 09:41

@Littleonek thanks.. this whole business has gone on for so long now.. I just want it to be over. (and obviously get the job! ha!)

Gosh... I wouldnt know where to start with those blood tests... but glad to hear that they are mostly all normal. Good luck for your appointment on monday!

I am back to symptom spotting today.. day 9!!!! of high fertility and im feeling sick this morning. (but im sure thats because of the telephone call later and nothing else.)

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Littleonek · 04/07/2017 22:54

Got my blood results online today, all normal apart from these two areas. No idea what any of it means, will speak to my dr on monday about it.

cramping 3/4 days after suspected Ovulation - Could I be Pregnant?
cramping 3/4 days after suspected Ovulation - Could I be Pregnant?
Littleonek · 04/07/2017 22:53

Good luck you will be fine!!! :)

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Pinkemi · 04/07/2017 16:21

So.. I took the plunge and emailed the hiring manager directly to organise this telephone call. We are now going to be doing it tomorrow.. ahhhh! I am beyond nervous.. but I guess if I am not successful then at least I have tried my best.. you know?

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Pinkemi · 03/07/2017 20:18

@littleonek good news that your body is functioning as it should.. even if it's a bit late. 24days! Sorry to hear that.

On the job front.. I am waiting to hear back from the hiring manager about a telephone call . Wasn't in the office today as seem to have picked up a major cold.. spent most of today in bed. :-( I haven't been sleeping too well recently . My DH has got it into his head that he wants to buy a property and do it up... which I really don't want him to do.. mainly because I will never see him. :-( I'm trying to focus on the fact that it will only be for a couple of months while he does it up.. and he's doing it for the right reasons. He wants to be able to provide our family with a deposit for our next house. I get that . . Just it feels like such a risk! And i will hardly see him. :-( anyway . .

@MouseLove this will be my third cycle of taking folic acid.. and also our third cycle of TTC. It's my first cycle of doing the ovulation sticks.. and I must admit it's a bit of an eye opener. I'm on my 7th day of high fertility.. trying to wait patiently for my peak day.

Also trying to DTD every other day but life has a habit of getting in the way.

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MouseLove · 03/07/2017 18:20

Read this whole thing quickly and I just wanted to make you aware of a few things, sorry if I've missed you mention this.

You need to be taking folic acid for 3 months before TTC. Ideally strictly until you are 12 weeks pregnant. This is really important, it helps prevents defects.

You ideally need to be DTD every other day of your cycle from AF end to start to maximise conception. Ignore the apps. They know absolutely nothing without input from yourself. Ovulation strips are good. But temping is great for seeing if you actually ovulate. It sounds like you're doing everything you can. Be patient. It can take months to years. Good luck!! 😊

Littleonek · 03/07/2017 17:32

Any news on the job?

Typical! The day I have a blood test to see why my period is delayed it turns up 24 days late! At least it turned up! ShockBiscuit so my blood test results may be normal as my hormones are probably fine for it to return today.

Littleonek · 30/06/2017 22:47

Congrats thats good news!! :)

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Pinkemi · 30/06/2017 17:01

So I eventually got a call from the HR lady.. she apologised profusely but she was out sick the past few days so hadn't got the chance to speak to him.

Apparently they really like me but they have a few concerns that they want to raise with me. So i am scheduling a phone call with the hiring manager for some time next week. i think because the job is so similar to what im in at the moment, they are worried I will get bored. I need to re-emphasise that i like my job.. i just want to be able to experience a new part of the company!

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Littleonek · 30/06/2017 16:38

Thanke, im sure everything will be ok as ive got no other symptoms.

Ow no! Goood luck! I think u should just contact the hiring manager now as that is taking too long! Managers normally tell me in a week the outcomes of interviews.

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Pinkemi · 30/06/2017 10:46

Oh wow.. @littleonek I didn't realise it took nearly a year for periods to go back to normal. I guess this is why they say to try and get off birth control as soon as you think you might want to start trying for kids. I hope the blood tests come back okay and you have nothing to be concerned about.

So I "think" the meeting happened this morning. (at least its still there in the calendars for 9am.) It is now coming up to 10:45.. and I haven't heard anything. :( I also saw one magpie on my drive into work so I am NOT filled with hopefulness.

I don't think I got it. :( Which is really annoying as I know i would be great for it. Either that or the HR person is delaying contacting everyone.. (which with her track record could be the case) but I doubt it. :( :(:(

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Littleonek · 30/06/2017 09:10

Just been to the drs for my non existent periods after the last 6 months.

Got a blood test booked with the nurse on monday morning. She will discuss the results with me a week later. She said it takes 18 months for yr periods to go full back to normal.

Littleonek · 29/06/2017 22:00

Wow! Thats bad! Defo email the hiring manager and i would cc in hr so u have made a point u have to chase yourself!

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Pinkemi · 29/06/2017 09:20

This is getting beyond ridiculous.. the meeting looks like it has now been moved to tomorrow morning. It will be 3 WEEKS since I had the interview. :( Part of me now wonders if this is just a delayed no...
I also feel like just emailing the hiring manager and asking for feedback. Something along the lines of "Seeing as I have not received any feedback from HR about my interview 3 weeks ago.. Please could you provide me with this? " It's just bloody frustrating.. fair enough that life is busy and things come up.. but it doesn't take two seconds to send an email to say "apologies but.." argh!

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Pinkemi · 28/06/2017 14:35

I feel like I want to chase (again) and be like.. WELL?! but i dont want to ruin my chances of being picked.

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Littleonek · 28/06/2017 14:11

Ow no! Thats really bad! I wouldnt do that to a candidate.

You should complain to her boss how youve been treated. After you have found out the decison though! Wink

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Pinkemi · 28/06/2017 13:38

STILL NOT HEARD about the interview. Had an email from the HR woman to say that they should be discussing it this morning and I would get a call. Well.. 1:30ish and I still haven't heard anything. Had a sneak peak at her work calendar in Outlook.. and the meeting has been moved to tomorrow morning at 9am. NO quick email or anything to keep me in the loop. I'm getting serious fed up!

Then its End of Quarter at work so our workload has jumped right up.. generally feeling pretty stressed!! (which isn't great for TTC. HA!)

(takes a deep breath) It will be fine.. it will be fine... Damn i really need chocolate right now!!

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Pinkemi · 27/06/2017 09:36

So.. I know I said I wasn't going to start them.. but I started with my OPK's yesterday. Yesterday's response was a negative.. but today I had a little flashing smiley face this morning... 2 days or 3 days before my apps think I am in my fertile zone! I must ovulate earlier then expected! Baby danced yesterday.. so not going to hurry to baby dance tonight (unless the mood takes me.) however when i get that static smiley face.. i will be DTD BOTH DAYS! haha

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Littleonek · 26/06/2017 19:15

Maybe you will find out tomorrow. Good luck :)

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Pinkemi · 26/06/2017 16:03

Still not heard back about the interview. :( Beginning to think that they have offered it to someone and are now waiting to hear back before rejecting the rest of us. Tempted to eat my body weight in chocolate! I know I haven't had a definite No yet.. but I am slowly but surely losing all hope. :(

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Pinkemi · 26/06/2017 14:02

Im going to take some time out tonight and just do what I want to do I think... Feeling exhausted.. mentally and physically drained.

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