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Unsure- irregular cycle help

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Gingerandjasmine · 07/07/2020 14:58

Hello!

I have been having cramps, nausea and fatigue for 3 days, feeling threatened by AF but having no blood or discharge and had a BFN this morning. DTD cycle day 8 and 26, no clue when ovulated.

My cycle can run between either 24 to 32 days. I am currently on day 28, so I am currently in limbo thinking either I am or I ain’t and I’m making myself stressed because I just want to know 😂 happy either way just want some clarity.

Anyone else in limbo or have any advice ?

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PlanBea · 08/07/2020 10:24

Can I suggest temping? I find it useful even just for knowing what's going on with my cycles even if I wasn't TTC. Knowing when ovulation happens gives you a two week notice of AF and helps you identify if you are actually late or if symptoms are something else. Once we've had success in TTC I don't think I'll be going back to hormonal contraception!

I have a stack of cheapie internet tests in for when I think I'm too early to POAS but I also desperately want to POAS (I'm not wasting a FRER on what will be a no haha). It might help calm your concern a bit or give you some good news? The other guaranteed way to get your period to start is wear your nicest, whitest underwear. AF can never resist that one Grin

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Gingerandjasmine · 08/07/2020 09:38

BFN this morning, still got this cramping tugging/ bloated feeling and some CM, feels like AF but no bleeding or any spotting. Cycle day 29, will test again on 33.... just feeling very uncomfortable whilst trying to work from home Confused wish I knew what was going on

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Gingerandjasmine · 07/07/2020 21:07

feel heavy cramping and back ache but still no sign of AF

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Gingerandjasmine · 07/07/2020 16:36

Thanks for your reply, you bring up some very good points I have been stressed and not drinking too much water recently (just gallons of tea!)

Just one of those things I have to wait for but feeling very impatient!

My clue app suggests I am due AF tomorrow and Guesses I ovulated cycle day 15, although I logged in cramping cycle day 13. Usually I know when I ovulate because of the discharge but I couldn’t tell this month.

Not TTC but both in agreement that what happens happens Smile

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PlanBea · 07/07/2020 15:49

No answers for you unfortunately, but if you're having a bad PMS spell it could be a few things. The first thing that springs to mind is low progesterone or high estrogen, stress, or even something like dehydration. Some cycles the body just goes a bit wonky and PMS decides to be a pain. Unfortunately without knowing if/when you ovulated it's hard to tell if you're "late" yet. Fingers crossed for an answer soon though! Are you currently TTC?