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8dpo - Period like cramps?

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sunshinecitrus1 · 18/11/2020 17:48

Hi Everyone!

I am 8dpo and this evening feel as though I have mild period cramps. Could this be implantation or does implantation feel different? My breasts feel heavier and fuller and I can see blue visible veins on my chests, breasts and hips, CM seems to be creamy. Other than that no other real symptoms. I am trying not to think the period like cramps are a bad sign!

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Pollyell · 23/11/2020 19:43

@sunshinecitrus1 your symptoms definitely sound promising! Hope Thursday comes around quickly for you and you can stay busy! I have read that creamy CM (leukorhoea) can happen in early pregnancy- there are pics on Google.

I was doubting myself wondering if I was imagining these cramps but they are definitely there today, kind of tight deep feeling in centre of pelvis. Either AF is coming sooner than I thought or... I dare not say it! X

unCliche · 23/11/2020 19:06

@sunshinecitrus1 nope, my temps start to come crashing down at around 7DPO so this is new territory for me. If I'm lucky, they'll drop the day of AF. Every morning for the past few days I've been really scared of my temps plummeting so I completely get it!

@mrsrichy I got the exact same thing a few days ago. Now my CM is pink and patiently waiting for AF. Let's hope those pains are good pains for us!

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sunshinecitrus1 · 23/11/2020 17:54

@mrsrichy I hope so! The problem is, these symptoms can be either can’t they so I really don’t think this is a way of actually telling until AF shows her face or doesn’t! Ah I’m sorry to hear you have had no BFP signs for 8 months, here’s hoping you have more luck this month! Do you track your temp?

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mrsrichy · 23/11/2020 17:16

Fingers crossed for you @sunshinecitrus1! I see cramps as a good sign, so really hope it is for you :)
This is month 8 of actively trying and not even a hint of a BFP :( no I havent had these pains before at this point in my cycle. I've had what i assume was ovulation pains once or twice, but never about a week after ovulating 🤞🤞

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sunshinecitrus1 · 23/11/2020 15:57

@mrsrichy Hi! Do you not normally get these pains? How long have you been TTC? How exciting! I wouldn’t blame you for trying to get out of doing the dishwasher either lol! I’m 13dpo, AF is due on Thursday, feel like she is going to be early as I feel very crampy today. Fingers crossed not though!

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mrsrichy · 23/11/2020 15:10

Hi ladies, so glad I found this thread! I've had really sharp pains this afternoon on the right side of my abdomen, thought i was imagining them at first but made me go OUCH! Husband said I was just trying to get out of helping him do the dishwasher haha.

I'm about 7/8 DPO (used cheapies OPKs this month so found them hard to read!) and did SMEP.. so have everything crossed.
Good luck to you all :)

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sunshinecitrus1 · 23/11/2020 14:56

@unCliche Does your temp tend to stay high until a day or so before AF? You have some good signs there too! Does this month feel different to last for you? I’m just holding on to the upward trend but scared that tomorrow I will do my temp and I will see a decline! But hey, we just have to go with it don’t we

@bstrong0805 welcome! Ah our cycle is very similar, AF is due on Thursday for me. It must be really tough after 10 months, I am only 2 months in and this is hard enough! Fingers crossed this is your one! I am 13dpo, had cramps a lot yesterday and today, I have blue visible lines on my breasts and chest area which I haven’t noticed before. If AF doesn’t come before Thursday, I am planning on testing Friday / Saturday this week as I don’t like to test early either!

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unCliche · 23/11/2020 14:39

@sunshinecitrus1 my temps stayed high as well. But yeah, I'm 10DPO and feel terrible. Been getting lightheadedness and also my CM is pink. I'm not cramping but AF could still be coming.
I wouldn't worry that your cramping means AF is imminent. You've been cramping for a while now and nothing has happened and your temps look really good too and there's definitely an upward trend about them so I'd say you have some really good signs.

@Pollyell 6 DPO is when things start happening so these next few days should be exciting for you! How long have you been TTC?

@bstrong0805 Let's hope that this is your month! Everything does sound promising and if you feel different than to previous months maybe these are symptoms that are worth noting! What are your blah feelings like?

bstrong0805 · 23/11/2020 13:46

Can I join in ? Same cycle as you guys - AF due on Friday and I am feeling also a bit blah and down this month - had lots of cramps around 9/10 DPO and feeling really nauseous. Breasts feel heavy and tender but again all of that could just be AF coming too so nothing particularly different. Promised myself I won't test till day of period so need to keep that up otherwise I get so upset. Now going to be 10 months of us TTC.

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sunshinecitrus1 · 23/11/2020 12:57

@unCliche @Pollyell What do you think of my temp chart? The screen shot runs from
CD16 to this morning, I guess there is a slight increase unlike last month which was more up and down temps than this one! Didn’t have a very gradual increase last month either.

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sunshinecitrus1 · 23/11/2020 12:40

@unCliche Ah same here, second month of TTC too How was your temp this morning? I am on 13dpo (CD26) and temps still seem elevated but it seemed to be the same last month, from CD27 my temp seemed to drop so tomorrow should be interesting! I have had more cramping last night and this morning, almost feels like AF is almost here really hope not! How are your symptoms now? Are you about 10dpo now?

@Pollyell welcome! It must be hard having irregular cycles, I am lucky in that respect. My average cycle is 28 days, I am CD26 currently, 13dpo... Really hoping for good news! I don’t like to test early, AF is due Thursday so if she doesn’t show then I will test Friday / Saturday what about you?

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Pollyell · 23/11/2020 10:45

Hope you don't mind me jumping on! I am 5/6 dpo (according to OPK's, but have irregular cycle post implant) and having mild period like cramps but not sure if overthinking! Nice to be in same boat with others. Going to try and hold off testing for another week, anyone testing soon?

unCliche · 22/11/2020 18:15

@sunshinecitrus1 this is my second cycle TTC. I'm being really cautious and assuming any pain I get is trapped wind. I haven't really felt anything since my last message but yesterday, my temps and RHR both went up and have stayed up.
How is your cramping now? Cramping without AF can only be a good thing. And since its due in four days, maybe the cramping is a positive sign for you.
Aw! I've been teary too but I'm not sure if it's hormones or natural empathy 😂
CM is a tricky one because it can vary from person to person. I guess it just depends on what's normal for you comparing it to that.
I just really want to feel like something is happening in there 😪

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sunshinecitrus1 · 22/11/2020 17:03

Hi @unCliche welcome! How long have you been TTC for? Any more pains in your lower right abdomen? Any other symptoms since? I am 12dpo today, symptoms are kind of non existent apart from the blue visible veins on my chest and breasts and they just feel heavier and full but no real soreness. My mood the last few days has been very cranky and I have felt tearful... Today I have had creamy white CM but not sure if all of this is a sign that AF is on the way or whether it can still indicate pregnancy! Temp is still elevated. AF is due on Thursday so will just have to see!

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unCliche · 20/11/2020 22:50

Hey ladies! Thought I'd jump in if you don't mind. I'm currently 7DPO and a few hours ago had very brief sharp pains in my lower right abdomen that made me curl over and say ow. Decided to check my CM and it has a slight pink tinge but it's so faint that I'm wondering if I'm seeing things. That being said, I've read posts where implantation has felt like AF cramps but milder.
Regarding the sore boobs, I get that every cycle, so it's a non-symptom for me, but for you @sunshinecitrus1 it could mean a BFP!

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sunshinecitrus1 · 20/11/2020 22:41

@WicketBasket Ah you have pretty long cycles then, which actually, must make it even harder for you when AF arrives as you have to wait a long time for the cycle to come back round again! I really hope you see your BFP soon, will this be your first? This is only my second proper month at TTC and I know it probably sounds silly but I am already worrying about what if it doesn’t happen! I know it’s early days but it’s hard not to stress about things.

Hopefully AF doesn’t show up next week and I can do some testing next weekend I really hope you’re right about the veins, thanks for giving me a bit of hope

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WicketBasket · 20/11/2020 20:12

@sunshinecitrus1 Thanks! I really hope the OPK’s will give me some clarity with my cycle. My cycles tend to be about 35 days and I’m currently day 30, with AF due on Thursday. I’ve been TTC for more than a year now so am getting a bit fed up! What about you?

Agreed!! I don’t like to test early either as I’ve wasted a lot of money on tests already You’ll be testing pretty soon though, just gotta wait a bit longer! I see what you’re saying about the veins but I always hear this as a sign in those who got their BFP’s so I’m very hopeful for you. Fingers crossed lovely xxx

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sunshinecitrus1 · 20/11/2020 19:57

@WicketBasket Great! They will really help you, no doubt about it Where abouts are you in your cycle currently? How long have you been TTC? Hopefully the veins are a good sign although I’ve read that although it’s a sign of pregnancy it is also due to high level of progesterone which doesn’t necessarily confirm pregnancy but hey, I will just have to see. I will test either next Friday / Saturday. AF is due on Friday but I don’t like to test early as I think it would stress me out a lot so I’d prefer to wait until I’m late what about you? Xx

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WicketBasket · 20/11/2020 19:50

Thanks @sunshinecitrus1! You’re right, I’ll start using OPK’s to get a better idea of what’s going on! Have just ordered the easy@home ones from Amazon about 10 minutes ago, arriving on Sunday! Yay!

I know you said you don’t feel pregnant but anything can happen and you’ve got time! When are you hoping to test? And you’ve got some good signs with the veins especially! I’ve never got that in all my time TTC so fingers crossed for you hun xxx

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sunshinecitrus1 · 20/11/2020 19:40

@BabyDust20 Hi! Just catching up on the comments, sorry to hear about your BFN. Who knows, you may get some symptoms in the next few days. Some people don’t even know they are pregnant this early on! So just because you don’t feel pregnant doesn’t mean you aren’t. As @Lemongrass9 said, you’re not out yet!

@WicketBasket Welcome! I would recommend you using OPK’s and temp testing. I do both and honestly it has helped me loads in my first few months. Now I feel as though I actually understand signals my body is giving me and when to do what! I use cheap OPK’s from Savers but they do the trick for me and I bought my thermometer from Amazon

Today is 10dpo and I am feeling very tired, cranky and just a bit blah. Feel pretty tearful tonight too. It’s so hard as all of these things signs could be pregnancy or AF approaching! On the plus side so far my temp has remained elevated and I can still see blue spider veins on my breasts, chest and hips. Wouldn’t say I actually feel pregnant though!

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WicketBasket · 20/11/2020 17:46

@Lemongrass9 and @BabyDust20 Thank you for the recommendations, will order the easy@home as I also use the Premom app, so let’s give it a go! Sigh, another cycle looming, gotta keep our spirits up eh?

@BabyDust20 sorry about the bfn, but early days yet! Not over till the fat lady sings right? (And don’t worry, I have no plans to sing ) so fingers crossed for you lovely xxx

Lemongrass9 · 20/11/2020 17:23

@WicketBasket I use the easy@home OPKs from amazon as well, I use them with the Premom app (I use flo as well as I’m clearly obsessed 😂)

Sorry about your bfn @BabyDust20 you aren’t out until AF arrives though so there is still hope.

BabyDust20 · 20/11/2020 17:03

@WicketBasket I use easy@home OPK from Amazon

BabyDust20 · 20/11/2020 16:32

Something came over me and I caved even though it's the pm. Better luck next month I guess. I really don't feel pregnant. I doubt it will pick up anything in a few days. Guess I'll try again if I get any major symptoms. Otherwise I'll just be waiting for AF

WicketBasket · 20/11/2020 15:42

@Lemongrass9 ooh forgot to ask, any good recommendations for OPK’s?

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