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Early pregnancy symptoms? Too early to test?

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Redhair1 · 26/06/2020 14:58

Hi all,
TTC but never been pregnant before.
I had some symptoms 6DPO (22cd) which felt like AF was starting (abdominal cramps, back ache and mega bloating and nausea) but cramps were mild compared to AF. I've had a few even milder cramps and back ache but these symptoms have mainly now subsided especially but last night and this morning my nipples feel a lot more sensitive. I'm now on cd26 and AF is due in 3 days time. I took a pregnancy test this morning because I just had this really strong feeling like I was but it came back negative. Did anyone get a negative test a few days before and then BFP at a later date? Am I too early to test? Or is it just a no for this month?
Thanks in advance for any help

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Tiff94 · 30/06/2020 17:38

Wait til at least 12DPO then test with a FRER will be better result implantation can still b en taking place up to 12 dpo

msunflower · 30/06/2020 09:26

Have also noticed some white/clear CM this morning which I don't usually get 10DPO, is that a good sign for a BFP?

msunflower · 30/06/2020 09:11

About 10DPO today, still getting a BFN but having some more pregnancy related symptoms yesterday/today... Headache, lower back pain and just a fullness in my lower tummy as if I'm about to come on. My Clue app is telling me that AF is due in 9 days but I had a shorter cycle last month so it could arrive as early as in the next 5-6 days. Should I try the FRER now or wait a little longer?

Tiff94 · 29/06/2020 07:47

Thanks ladies I'm doing fine. I try not to get hopes up but j us t you can feel the excitement in you when AF is late. She's already caused me hell this month woke up in the worst pain ever. Love you to all and let's spread the baby dust for next month we shall all give it a better try then 😍

Redhair1 · 29/06/2020 00:57

Really sorry to hear @Tiff94 sounds like AF being an absolute b@stard to us all this month. Lots of love to you and better luck for next month 💕💕💕

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Lou678 · 28/06/2020 21:57

Sorry to hear @Tiff94 Sad
New month, new hope! We will get our BFP soon enough ❤

Bouncytree · 28/06/2020 21:52

Sorry to hear that @Tiff94, just a late AF playing trick on you. Very annoying. Its the strongest sign, u completely think this is it. Hope you are doing ok.

Tiff94 · 28/06/2020 21:02

Well I'm out this month AF arrived this afternoon better luck for all of us next month

Redhair1 · 28/06/2020 13:18

@Bouncytree thanks for your kind words.
@lou678 sorry to hear. Its so deflating isn't it. I feel really pants today now 😔

But trying stay positive and hopefully we will get our BFP soon.

Wishing lots of luck, love and baby dust to everyone either still waiting to find out this month or to those trying again ❤️❤️❤️

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Bouncytree · 28/06/2020 11:23

@Mrsmorton17 not at all! All experiences are valid and you are sharing in support. We all know the reality, but we all need to know what is possible! I really value your contribution, thank you for sharing.

@redhair1, @Lou678 and @Tiff94 it’s always so disappointing 😔. Your heart just sinks. Hard to keep positive and not get your hopes up. It’s so easy to feel symptoms in your body, it really is and then you feel like your a crazy lady. Well your not alone!

Another month, another chance. Enjoy the perks for now and be kind to yourself if you can. It’s only your desire to have a little human to love that makes you feel this way, and it is only a good thing to have that kind of love in the world.

I’m feeling normal this morning and wondering if the nausea was all a dream! If it returns my preg alarm will defo be going off🚨 and of not I’m still a crazy lady 🤣😆.

Sending kind thoughts 💕

Lou678 · 28/06/2020 11:18

Sorry to hear Sad Same @redhair1 it is so easily done.
Enjoy your coffee and just think its a new month so new hope x

Redhair1 · 28/06/2020 10:59

I'm out too 😢 I can't help feeling really disappointed. I was having symptoms I don't usually have but I guess I let myself get carried away. Ah well, at least I can treat myself to cup of coffee today. Good luck to the rest of you ladies. ❤️

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Tiff94 · 28/06/2020 10:36

Sorry to here @Lou678 fingers crossed next cycle for you.

Lou678 · 28/06/2020 09:52

well I am out Sad
Keeping my fingers crossed for you @Redhair1 @Tiff94 @Bouncytree @LAnna20 Smile

LAnna20 · 28/06/2020 09:50

Thanks all! It's good to hear personal experience @mrsmorton17 😊. I'm not testing until after AF is due (if I even get that far) apart from anything else I can't bring myself to literally piss money down the toilet 😂

Mrsmorton17 · 28/06/2020 09:23

Sorry didn't mean to offend/give false hope. I was sharing my story of how I had symptoms from the 7th of the month but I didn't get a positive test on an early detection until the 29th of the month. I tracked all my symptoms daily on 'get baby' app. And googled all the time wondering if I was or if the symptoms were something else. So my advice don't keep testing (I wasted a load of money and then was wondering why the tests were negative when I had so many symptoms). PS. keep off Google x

Szalinski · 28/06/2020 09:17

I'm currently 8 weeks pregnant.

I'd been tracking my cycles a few months prior and was on a 28 day cycle.

I tested the day before my missed period and got a negative. Tested again when 2 days late and got a positive but it was relatively faint (but definitely there).

Tested again 7 days later and this time the test line appeared immediately and was darker than the control line.

So despite having a 28 day cycle I'm fairly certain I ovulated later based on those tests. Good luck OP!

Bouncytree · 28/06/2020 08:39

Hi @LAnna20 ! Yes we are all in the waiting it out boat, come join!

Timing sounds right for implantation, I’ve never had bleeding only cramps. Might be still on the early side, and possible not to have any other symptoms, esp. cos the hcg would only be beginning to rise....but the waiting and not knowing is so tough! We are all looking for answers, and though we know there is no real way to tell but time! It’s nice to be in it together, and share the experience. Fingers crossed for you!

Ive been pregnant and convinced I was not until after AF, and I’ve been pregnant and pretty sure I was pregnant a few days before the test. It’s all a bit mind melting!

At the moment I’ve had a BFN 10 DPO, and now just waiting it out, as can’t face another one. I’ve had sore boobs from 2 DPO and now I’m 12 DPO so the wait just feels like forever. Very strong nausea yesterday.

Congratulations @Mrsmorton17! Amazing story, I think you remember these experiences forever.

Argh@Tiff94 so annoying! Hopefully the CB can shed some light!

Tiff94 · 28/06/2020 04:35

4am test was again BFN now I'm officially 2+ days late for AF just laying in be DB and order CB from amazon to arrive tomorrow I can't take anymore BFN on the IC

indemMUND · 27/06/2020 23:45

Just wait. Testing too early is only going to make you more anxious. It's a journey not a sprint.
You can't be pregnant 3 weeks before a test could give you a positive result at 6 days before period is due. Yes you can get an intuition, but if even if you're carefully tracking your cycle that makes no sense and gives others false hope. Conception is way more complicated and time framed. That time frame will present itself when the pregnancy is scanned and dated via measurements. Congratulations though and best of luck to everyone trying.
Early pregnancy feels like an eternity, but nothing compared to the 3rd Trimester, at which point you'll sympathise with the gestation period Elephants have Grin

LAnna20 · 27/06/2020 23:28

@Mrsmorton19 Congratulations!
@Redhair1 I know I'm just trying to not look to much into it as the only other symptom I've had is a headache which I know could be completely unrelated x

Redhair1 · 27/06/2020 22:40

@LAnna20 early spotting could be a sign of implantation

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Mrsmorton17 · 27/06/2020 22:07

From a day after ny period ended I had strange discharge, felt sick, felt maternal of a sudden, veins on my boobs and felt tired and low in mood. Kept getting negative tests, but then a clear blue early detection 6 days before my period was due was eventually positive. I had a private scan last week that confirmed I was 7 weeks. I remember coming on here and googling like mad about how people knew they were pregnant. But I just knew. Absolutely sureal. X

LAnna20 · 27/06/2020 22:01

@mrsmorton17 if you don't mind me asking, how did you know?

Mrsmorton17 · 27/06/2020 21:26

I knew I was pregnant about 3 weeks before n early detection test could give a positive test 6 days before my period was due. It was the longest wait! And I'm now 8 weeks it feels like the longest pregnancy ever already!