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Is it possible to get pregnancy symptoms before a positive test???

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duckeggbluenotblue · 22/12/2018 10:06

Has anyone experienced this? My boobs feel so sore but can't take a test until Sunday according to my O dates. Am I just imagining it/going mad???

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CountessVonBoobs · 22/12/2018 13:10

They won't really be "pregnancy" symptoms if you can't get a positive yet, because the HCG in your body will be minimal. They'll be "high progesterone" symptoms, which can also happen premestrually or for other reasons. So yes, people can experience things which turned out to be from a progesterone rise caused by pregnancy, but they can also experience the same things from a progesterone rise caused by not-pregnancy.

Disfordarkchocolate · 22/12/2018 13:09

Yup, morning sickness (all day actually) started 4 days before my period was due (stopped a week after I had the baby).

Yakadee · 22/12/2018 13:04

Sore and heavy boobs were my first sign with both of my pregnancies. I got my bfp at 9dpo this time although that is pretty early to test.

Good luck xxx

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duckeggbluenotblue · 22/12/2018 12:40

And this sounds really strange but feels like I'm producing so much saliva??? As in keep having to spit it out!??

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duckeggbluenotblue · 22/12/2018 12:22

Wow!! @transposersareposers do you think that's because of the twins you tested positive so early??

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TransposersArePosers · 22/12/2018 10:52

I tested a full week before my period was due in my last pregnancy, in the middle of the day because I 'felt' pregnant despite having had a negative test with FMU (I spent a FORTUNE on pregnancy tests back in the day).

A first response test was faintly positive. A regular test properly positive later the same day (I was an avid POAS-er!)

The resulting twins are now 8!

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duckeggbluenotblue · 22/12/2018 10:37

Ooh ok, well you never know then?!? I thought most replies would say definitely not! I felt very sick yesterday and still have feeling of nausea today, but yes convinced myself last month I was pregnant too!! 🤦🏻‍♀

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MaverickSnoopy · 22/12/2018 10:33

I did with my third. We weren't TTC and were using contraception so wasn't symptom spotting and it never crossed my mind. I knew when I ovulated as I reliably get ovulation pains. At 5dpo I started feeling violently sick, sore boobs, light headed, back cramps and I had (most telling sign) sciatica. All of which I had in the early stages of my first two pregnancies. I took a test on 7dpo due to these symptoms and it was negative. I took one the next day and it was positive. Baby is now a couple of months old.

I know people say it's not possible and it's just symptom spotting, but I had no reason to think that I was pregnant apart from the symptoms which were identical to previous pregnancies.

Torsz · 22/12/2018 10:33

I had crazy cravings for jalapeños when on holiday in Ibiza - the whole week (12-19 sept). I got my bfp when I got back on 22nd and was only just over 4 weeks pregnant at that point ☺️

purplerainbows · 22/12/2018 10:32

I got a BFP at 9dpo so I'd try tomorrow if I was you.

ScarletGlow · 22/12/2018 10:31

Yes, it absolutely is possible to get pregnancy symptoms before a positive test. I had strong symptoms from around 7dpo, (stupidly) began taking tests every morning, and only got a positive on 13dpo.

A word of caution though: most early pregnancy symptoms can be very similar to pre menstrual symptoms: cramps, bloating, tender boobs, and so on. It helps to know your cycle well and be familiar with the symptoms you usually get.
I never get any pre menstrual symptoms, so in my case I had a good idea I was pregnant.

ButtMuncher · 22/12/2018 10:23

I had the most blinding hormonal headache. I just knew, not sure how, but just felt different. Waited a few more days to test and sure enough, pregnant! I also had a glass of wine on my birthday and it tasted rank (usually love it) so kind of had an inkling!

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duckeggbluenotblue · 22/12/2018 10:22

Just feel sore, not awful but definitely not normal 🤞🏻

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sar302 · 22/12/2018 10:16

Yep, I woke up at 5am because it felt like my boobs were on fire. A few days later my period was due and it didn't come!

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duckeggbluenotblue · 22/12/2018 10:14

Interesting... I think I'm about 8dpo. Would you chance a test tomorrow or hang on a little longer? AF due around 27th but possibly earlier. I'm hoping the craziness of Xmas will distract me from the disappointment of a BFN. 😟

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MaryH90 · 22/12/2018 10:11

I had insanely sore boobs for days before getting my BFP. I thought they were just a symptom of PMS at the time x

SenoritaViva · 22/12/2018 10:07

Yes I did

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