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6dpo sharp stitch-like pain on left side

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GoldLeafTree · 05/09/2019 04:03

I'm around 6dpo, I've had some mild cramps/twinges the past 2 days and I've just woken up in the night (after a crazy pregnancy dream) with a pain like a stitch just on the left side.

Is this normal? What could it be?

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Each2TheirOwn · 06/09/2019 07:51

@GoldLeafTree I've seen loads of people say that they felt exactly like AF was about to show up before getting their BFP so I wouldn't worry too much about that, could be a good sign if you aren't due anytime soon 🤞

I tested again this morning too with another IC (they are too cheap and easy 🙈), obviously BFN as way too early. I have a FRER and a CBD but won't use them at this stage as it'd be a waste. Wanted to wait until I seen a hint of something on an IC x

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GoldLeafTree · 06/09/2019 07:02

@Each2TheirOwn I'm the complete opposite. My skin has completely cleared up ( I'm usually spotty before AF ) but my CM is relatively dry...

I had the egg white consistency when I was ovulating but since then it's quite dry. I did have some come out this morning that felt like blood and I rushed to the bathroom and it's just CM.

I did a test this morning, BFN obviously and I don't know why I did it. It's way too early. I had another dream about being pregnant last night.

I feel just like I do before AF today in terms of cramps Sad x

@AlwaysLearning123 ooh maybe it was implantation? This is my first month too and I'm second guessing all my symptoms thinking maybe I get them every month and haven't noticed!

I've had twinges, cramps and pulling sensations for about 4 days now but I really feel like AF might come today or tomorrow x

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AlwaysLearning123 · 05/09/2019 20:55

Im due af on the 10th and im having the same symptoms and this is giving me some hope! Woke last night with light stomach pains. Short sharp pains in the left side this evening. But, 1st month trying so maybe i always have these cramps but never noticed Confused its a roller coaster

Each2TheirOwn · 05/09/2019 20:39

@GoldLeafTree ooh, any new symptoms are good!

I've had a few more pains on my left side over the past couple of hours, I've just noticed I'm developing a big spot on my chin (lovely) and I've had a lot of creamy cm today, and I mean a lot.

Sometimes I am convinced that I have conceived but then I talk myself down and think I definitely haven't. I am going to be so disappointed if I don't get my BFP next week.

I have been referred to the FC and should get my first appointment through next month but I really want to fall naturally so I don't have to go through all of that 🤞🏼

My cycle isn't regular either (between 30 - 36 day) but over the last 3 months I have started spotting cd29 (which will be Sunday) so if that doesn't show then I will be SO tempted to test, even though it will still be 4 days before AF is due x

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GoldLeafTree · 05/09/2019 19:55

@Yougottabekittenme I have a load of Amazon cheapies as well as a FRER but I'm trying really hard not to test

I've got everything crossed for you please keep me updated Grin

@Each2TheirOwn me too!

I've had a bit of back ache this evening and constant stomach ache and cramps. I'm trying really hard not to get excited and telling myself it could just be AF but I've never had back pain with AF.

I have no idea when I'll test! My periods have always been really irregular. I had the implant and didn't have a period for 3 years then I left it in for another 2 ( even though it wouldn't work ) and my periods varied from a couple of days to 2 weeks long.

I think I'll do a test ( or three ) towards the end of next week xx

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Each2TheirOwn · 05/09/2019 16:03

@GoldLeafTree yeah I'm TTC #1, are you?

I haven't noticed any symptoms today but I have been really busy so maybe not noticed. I really hope your pains are the start of something 🤞

I tested this morning (knowing full well it was FAR too early but I had ICs so couldn't resist) 🤣

When do you plan on testing? I'm not due AF until 12th but think I'll test on the 10th as I'll be 13dpo x

Yougottabekittenme · 05/09/2019 14:47

@GoldLeafTree were are trying 4 months for our first so I have no other pregnancy’s as a point of reference! I really want to do a first response on Sunday but I might wait till AF is due on Tuesday or Wednesday, save me buying more tests if she it arrives!

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GoldLeafTree · 05/09/2019 14:18

@Yougottabekittenme hello! That all sounds promising especially if you've not had that before. How long have you been TTC for?

I've not had any boob symptoms but aside from the stomach cramps and pains I've had the occasional mild twinge in my lower back which I never get with AF. I've also completely lost my appetite which is SO unlike me

When will you be testing?

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Yougottabekittenme · 05/09/2019 13:32

Hi ladies thought I would join in, I think we are all more or less on the same cycle! I’m currently 7DPO, I started getting weird feelings from 5DPO I just have a feeling this is my cycle 🤞 (though I think that most months) but I haven’t had these symptoms before! So in the past couple of days I’ve had a metallic tase in my mouth, cramps, twinges in my lower abdomen and also twinges in my side of lower abdomen, I’ve also had some slight lower back pain and as really sharp pains in my breasts! I didn’t have much symptoms the past few months of trying to hoping this is my month! :)

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GoldLeafTree · 05/09/2019 13:21

I can't remember if I asked you on the other thread but are you TTC your first?

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GoldLeafTree · 05/09/2019 13:20

@Each2TheirOwn If we both ovulated at the same time and both have the same stomach ache at the same time then I'm really hoping it's something! I never get AF pains this early

Ache is back now, lower down in my stomach and is very dull/barely noticeable. I really hope the pain last night was implantation

I just want to test now but I know there's no point, this next week is going to be hard

I'm living in Manchester, I moved here a few years ago from Bath

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Each2TheirOwn · 05/09/2019 12:39

Aaaah, I've had stomach ache too, just last night. I also don't usually get these symptoms so I can't help but feel hopeful 🤞

Let's keep each other company on here for the next week whilst we symptom spot like mad 🤣

I'm in Scotland. Where are you based? X

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GoldLeafTree · 05/09/2019 11:37

@BaweB That's promising! Thank you

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BaweB · 05/09/2019 10:32

I had a stitch (but not an intense one) the month I implanted. Good luck!

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GoldLeafTree · 05/09/2019 08:39

@Each2TheirOwn Yes we are! Let's keep in touch here.

Yeah, mine was high up on the left side and really uncomfortable but I've just woken up and now it's gone..

I have a very dull light stomach ache but all the twinges and pains have stopped. Yesterday I just had a feeling I was PG but today I'm not so sure. If i'm not then something really weird has been going on with my body as there aren't normal AF pains.

This is going to drive me crazy!

I really hope it's good news for us both.

Do you live in the UK?

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Each2TheirOwn · 05/09/2019 08:11

Hi @GoldLeafTree I think we are on another thread together and due AF/BFP around the same time. I'm currently 7/8dpo.

I'm not sure what the stitch type pain is but I'm hoping implantation as I had it yesterday to, just under my ribs on the left side. Was yours that high up?

I've been getting a lot of twinges over the past couple of days but nothing low down so not sure if it's just psychosomatic for me. I also had a zapping/electric shock type pain just beneath my belly button yesterday.

Hopefully it's implantation for us both 🤞 x