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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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Fabpinky · 10/07/2022 21:37

@SophT27 @Dawnymillz
i know, thank you. I suppose for us it’s a gradual adjustment, like oh day one no period, day two etc and it just grows with us where as it’s a shock for them. He’s allowed to be shocked/upset but at the end of the day we’re both adults and I didn’t get into this situation on my own. He hasn’t been horrible to me or anything but he’s upset.

yeah I’ve got love island on too! It’s so bad it’s good

Dawnymillz · 10/07/2022 21:33

@SophT27 you just gotta love that mindset, my OH would be the same. 50+ day cycles, that's scary.
@Fabpinky aw lovely so sorry to hear you are feeling down 😔 you just need to know either way now. It's not fair. Your OH will understand in time, remember you have been in this wee bubble for a while and hes only hearing about it. Watch some crap TV and take it easy. I've love island on, can't get more rubbish than that.

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SophT27 · 10/07/2022 21:29

@Fabpinky oh bless you, that’s not what you need at all you poor thing. men are great, but also complete idiots at times aren’t they!

I feel the same as you, I just want to be put out of my misery. I’ve even been googling today if being overweight can delay a BFP 🙈 I actually feel like I’m losing my marbles. Back to work for me tomorrow, so something to take my mind of things anyway.

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Fabpinky · 10/07/2022 21:23

@SophT27 i don’t know how I feel. Not great I just want to be put out of my misery either way. I told my partner that my period is really late and he reacted badly which was what I expected because as I mentioned before, none of this was planned. So at the moment I’m just feeling down about that more then anything

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SophT27 · 10/07/2022 21:12

@Dawnymillz Dr Google is a nightmare 🙁🙄 my hubby thinks that because the tests were negative that’s it, we don’t have to think about it anymore 🤣 I wish all men could be a woman for a day.

my pains are still mostly on the one side (the right) with some in the middle. It could be AF, in some respects I now hope it is because I have fallen down a rabbit hole of 50+ day cycles today and the thought of that scares me.

@Fabpinky if you search long enough you really can find the answers you want, but also the ones you don’t, which makes things 100 times worse because you aren’t closer to a definitive answer. How are you feeling about things after today?

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Dawnymillz · 10/07/2022 20:57

Very true about mumsnet too @Fabpinky ! Going to wait until Tues to test I think. I ordered some FRER so they should arrive then. Nearly glad to be going to work tomorrow! Let us know how you get on testing tomorrow.

Fabpinky · 10/07/2022 20:06

@SophT27 @Dawnymillz yeah with Google and mumsnet you can literally find the answer that you want to see.

@Dawnymillz when are you going to test?

Dawnymillz · 10/07/2022 19:54

The heat definitely isn't helping with the tiredness and dizziness.
Do your cramps feeling any way different to usual AF cramps? Mine feel similar to them today I must say although still feel dull and heavy but more areas across lower abdo rather than on one side like before.
Ah thanks @SophT27 feeling disheartened today with my symptoms but you never know. I told my OH over the weekend about my symptoms but he deffo didn't get the crazy that you girls are getting 😅
Aw Dr Google is the worst, anything can mean everything!

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SophT27 · 10/07/2022 19:44

@Dawnymillz @Fabpinky

i’ve been cramping a bit, but I’ve had an ache in my tummy for 2 weeks. It still doesn’t feel fully like AF cramps but maybe a little bit more so than before. I’ve also felt really tired and a bit dizzy but I don’t think the heat is helping.

I’m only going to test it AF doesn’t arrive by day 35 of my cycle now I think.

I’m still keeping everything crossed for you both, especially you now @Dawnymillz

I keep falling into the black hole that is google and searching on here. You see so many conflicting stories though don’t you.

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Fabpinky · 10/07/2022 19:36

@SophT27 i had a few cramps earlier, on both sides. I would usually assume that means AF is coming but I’ve had them for about 5 days now. I’m thinking about taking a FRER in the morning. How about you?

Dawnymillz · 10/07/2022 19:34

Hey @SophT27 I've been very crampy today and just out of sorts, dizzy etc. Kept expecting to see AF everytime I went to the toilet but nothing yet. How are you?

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SophT27 · 10/07/2022 19:06

@Fabpinky @Dawnymillz how have your days been?

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SophT27 · 10/07/2022 13:20

@Fabpinky I hadn’t either. I read it on the PT’s I got yesterday which I thought was weird. You would think it would be the other way around wouldn’t you.

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Fabpinky · 10/07/2022 13:02

@SophT27 strange I’ve never heard that before. Im just so so confused it’s driving me mad

Dawnymillz · 10/07/2022 12:46

Yeah I understand that @Fabpinky @SophT27 I dont know what your GP is like but mine definitely would dismiss an irregular period for sure. I'm not even sure anxiety would contribute for such a delayed period. Ah girls I hope you get some answers soon one way or the other. Look after yourselves and be kind, this journey deffo impacts on your MH.

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SophT27 · 10/07/2022 12:40

@Dawnymillz i’ll probably do the same as @Fabpinky and wait a week or two.

I think I’m certain that AF is just unusually late and I’m not pregnant now. I just can’t keep with the “maybes” so I’ve just ordered some ovulation test strips ready for when AF does arrive (if it ever does).

however, I’ve also ordered some more cheapie pregnancy tests so I can keep testing until AF arrives. I read online that if you are testing before you are late for AF then you should leave it 48 hours between tests but if it’s after you are late you should leave it 72 hours (not sure why).

I am literally driving myself mad.

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Fabpinky · 10/07/2022 12:27

@Dawnymillz ill contact my GP if I get to like 2/2.5 weeks late. I don’t want to bother them for just an irregular period

Dawnymillz · 10/07/2022 12:25

@SophT27 @Fabpinky thanks girls 🤗 fingers crossed no AF today. I also have read on here of women not getting positives immediately so there is still hope. Hope yous girls get some clarity soon, the limbo land is very hard. Do you think yous will contact the GP or wait another while?
@carsty hope you are doing ok in your 2ww, I honestly wish there was an off switch to take your mind off it. I analyse everything! Why does everythint have to be so similar to AF, including the sweats debate 🤣

Fabpinky · 10/07/2022 11:49

@SophT27 yeah I’m glad I’ve got you to tell my crazy thoughts to. I’ve not told anyone else that my period is even late.

@carsty fingers crossed for you. Your cramps could be anything but if they’re the same as your usual period ones then maybe you are out this month :( I’m alright, still no AF

carsty · 10/07/2022 11:27

@Fabpinky for about 7/8 months or so...AF due this Thurs but I am cramping so its likely to show up as i tend to get pms symptoms a week or so before..How are yall doing today?

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SophT27 · 10/07/2022 11:27

@Fabpinky I’m glad you’re on this rollercoaster with me though. Although it is weird that we are both in the same boat.

I get the is it AF or is it sweat dilema too 🤣

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Fabpinky · 10/07/2022 11:17

@carsty have you been trying to conceive long? Any sign of AF yet?

Fabpinky · 10/07/2022 11:16

@SophT27 @Dawnymillz It’s just constantly a game of “is that my AF or am I just sweating” in this heat 😂😂😂😂

Fabpinky · 10/07/2022 11:09

@SophT27 it’s so strange that we are literally in the exact same position. I’ve also been using Flo and having regular (majority of the time anyway) periods since coming off contraception.

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SophT27 · 10/07/2022 11:04

@Dawnymillz i am keeping my fingers, toes, arms and legs crossed that AF doesn’t arrive and you get your BFP in the next week.

@Fabpinky its the weirdest thing isn’t it. Even though I’ve only tracked on Flo for 6 months I’ve had regular periods since coming off contraception, which makes this even more confusing.

I’ve read the same, I keep googling things. It’s harder that AF isn’t here as it feels like there are no answers.

I’m going to have to stock up on tests aren’t I 😕

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