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7DPO symptoms - I’m going crazy, anyone else?

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SophT27 · 26/06/2022 19:09

I think I’m going crazy. Last month I had a faint positive which led to a chemical pregnancy. I wasn’t necessarily TTC, but that line made my heart flutter and I felt devastated when AF arrived.

flash forward to now and I’m 7 DPO. Yesterday I had some cramping and some pink spotting. Today I’m still cramping, I also have lower back ache and I have some brown loss on wiping (sorry, I know TMI). This afternoon I felt a little bit nauseous and now I think I’m reading into every, tiny, little thing!

I know it’s too early to test, and also that the chances of this being down to the imminent arrival of AF are high, but I’m finding it hard not to read into things and get my hopes up. Anyone else in a similar boat? would love to chat.

I should probably add that AF is due 4th July my periods are usually on time (give or take a day).

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carsty · 12/07/2022 15:10

thanks @Dawnymillz, I understand they not go through the actual biological and emotional effects but try and empathise with those who do especially if there is a strong desire to have a child..he also wants to have kids and knows how i really do wish to as soon as possible..we are both in our 30s and no kids as yet...Anyway, I can imagine how sore you must feel im already feeling sore and just want af to hurry up and come already.

@SophT27 @Fabpinky @AJuicyPeach , How are you all today?

Dawnymillz · 12/07/2022 14:40

Hi girls, how are yous all today? Sorry to hear your husband is being a bit insensitive there @carsty I'm jealous they are removed from the 2ww and all the madness that goes with it!
Any news from you two @SophT27 @Fabpinky ?
Anymore symptoms today @AJuicyPeach ? Would be lovely to see a BFP here 😊 my AF is very sore and heavy, wonder if my body is still getting back to normal after my MC. This will be my second normal period.

carsty · 11/07/2022 18:08

to top it off he knows i dnt feel well and just asked me to do his laundry after that!!

carsty · 11/07/2022 18:07

sigh...i felt annoyed by my husband but i hid it...i jokingly made a comment as if im expecting then he asked if i was and i said no im not and that i check every month to make sure...then he went and asked if i was dissappointed in a nonchalant way🙄i swear down men can be so insensitive or is it just mine?

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SophT27 · 11/07/2022 16:40

@Fabpinky today is 5 days late officially, but in reality it’s a week since my predicted date AF should arrive. I’m trying so hard not to symptom spot, but it’s bloody difficult when AF hasn’t arrived isn’t it. It’s been a bit easier today being back at work, but still not that easy 😂 I got another couple of cheap tests at lunch, I’ll maybe try one again in the morning and I then have one spare for if AF doesn’t arrive after day 35 of my cycle.

@AJuicyPeach Welcome, come join us. I think we are all first timers here, so any advice would be great 😆 I’m starting to think I could manifest anything as a symptom at this point 🫣 how long have you been TTC baby number 2?

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Fabpinky · 11/07/2022 13:52

@SophT27 no I don’t usually feel sick in the heat but I’m trying to avoid thinking it’s pregnancy related haha. I do also feel bloated, especially after eating even if it’s only small. God I just want answers for us both! How many days late are you now?

@AJuicyPeach yeah my brain tricks me too, it makes me wonder if because i want it, it’s just giving me symptoms to make me happy! I’m feeling tired, sick and bloated (or at least I think I am haha)

Let us know the outcome of your test. It would be nice to finally get a positive in the thread!

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SophT27 · 11/07/2022 13:02

@Dawnymillz I’m sorry to hear that. Best of luck for your next cycle, hopefully it will be the one. I feel I will be joining you soon:

@Fabpinky I have horrific reflux today (which I never suffer with) and I feel knackered. But it could be the heat. On another note, today is the first day in just over 2 weeks I haven’t had terrible aches in my pelvis, maybe that means AF will come now imminently. Who knows now.

do you normally feel sick in the heat?

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AJuicyPeach · 11/07/2022 13:01

Sorry! @Fabpinky I forgot to tag you lol

AJuicyPeach · 11/07/2022 12:59

Oh it's the worst! But my brain tricks me so badly I don't trust it. I think my partner is noticing things too though, he's started treating me like I'm a delicate bomb haha.
As for testing, I think I will test on 8dpo, purely because I got a very faint positive with my dd then so fingers crossed I'll see another hint of a human!

How are you doing today? I don't think the heat helps us ladies in our current waits x

Dawnymillz · 11/07/2022 12:56

Thanks girls @Fabpinky @carsty hopeful for my next cycle. We are on holiday during ovulation time so should be fun 😊 hope AF doesn't arrive for you @carsty
Welcome @AJuicyPeach good luck to you!

Fabpinky · 11/07/2022 12:47

@AJuicyPeach its so hard not to pay attention to them though isn’t it! Are you going to test early or will you wait until you miss your period?

carsty · 11/07/2022 12:43

Hi there @AJuicyPeach

carsty · 11/07/2022 12:42

@Dawnymillz sorry to hear but as you said its gud to know where u stand...hopefully u will get ur bfp the next cycle. I feel i will also be joining u when af shows her unfriendly red head in a couple of days...i feel so horrible trying my best to get work done and enduring these pains and discomfort hope i dnt have food poisoning!

AJuicyPeach · 11/07/2022 12:08

Hi everyone, I hope you don't mind me slipping in here, it just seems like such a lovely thread and I'm also currently enduring the TTW.
I'm currently on 6dpo and my patience is being tested Grin
I've had a few symptoms but I'm trying to not pay attention to them until I see that second line x

Fabpinky · 11/07/2022 11:55

@Dawnymillz oh I’m sorry to hear that. Better luck for your next cycle.

@SophT27 i feel a bit sick and feel like everything smells horrible, but both of those things could be down to the heat! I feel like just giving up now and waiting for AF. How do you feel?

Dawnymillz · 11/07/2022 11:40

Well that's me out now girls, AF most definitely has arrived 😔 ah well, I feel lucky that I have answer and feel so sorry for you girls in unknown land. Really hope yous get some answers soon!

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SophT27 · 11/07/2022 11:36

@Dawnymillz you aren’t out of the game until AF arrives in full force, but I’m sorry that you’re feeling pants.

@Fabpinky sorry you’ve had another BFN. I haven’t tested again this morning but still no AF here. I don’t feel 100% at all and if I hadn’t had the BFN yesterday morning I would still be thinking I was pregnant I think. How are you feeling in yourself this morning? Today is registering as 5 days late for AF on Flo, so I might test again tomorrow but it seems pointless.

@carsty thank you. It is very frustrating not having answers, I’m sure @Fabpinky will agree with me. This is certainly my longest cycle (currently day 32).

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carsty · 11/07/2022 11:26

@Fabpinky this thursday.

Fabpinky · 11/07/2022 11:22

@carsty thank you. When is your AF due?

carsty · 11/07/2022 11:00

Morning all, @Fabpinky so sorry about your partners reaction, hopefully with some time he will settle and be in a better mind set and more supportive whatever the outcome...@SophT27 and @Fabpinky, I pray you both soon get answers regarding delayed AF or possible BFP. @Dawnymillz im similar to you, been having af like cramps and also had headache...today, sorry for tmi i have been having diarr...luckily im working from home, but not been feeling well at all since morning... boobs a bit tender but normal for me as a pms symptom. I also did tests on dpo 9 n 10, which were ofcourse bfns...One day soon we will all get our bfps and get through this...

Dawnymillz · 11/07/2022 08:31

@Fabpinky I'm confused for you too 😔 hope all ok with OH too.
Is it a bit late for implantation? The cramps are very similar to AF so likely its it.

Fabpinky · 11/07/2022 08:25

@Dawnymillz im fine just confused as I’m now day 37.

oh no, I’m sorry. Any chance they could be implantation?

Dawnymillz · 11/07/2022 08:20

@Fabpinky 😔 hope you are ok. I've woke up with terrible cramps and spotting, AF deffo on route.

Fabpinky · 11/07/2022 07:49

@Dawnymillz @SophT27 BFN this morning

Dawnymillz · 10/07/2022 21:43

@Fabpinky yeah not to mention the days post ovulation where we analyse every wee twinge 😅They are spared that torture.
Aw he will be fine, just initial shock. He will come around when that wares off I'm sure.
Love Island great isn't it haha.