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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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SophT27 · 09/07/2022 10:12

@Fabpinky where is your AF and where is mine? It’s really strange isn’t it!

I highly suspect that any tests I do are going to be negative, but it doesn’t make any sense in terms of where AF has got to.

What day of your cycle are you on now? As I’m day 30, AF could still arrive over the next 5 days and still be classed as regular. Which is frustrating as hell, especially when it’s not normal for me.

Have you saved your urine sample from this morning for the FRER when it arrives? Or will you test tomorrow?

Sending you a massive hug. I’m sure you need it.

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Fabpinky · 09/07/2022 09:19

@Dawnymillz @SophT27 i saw them in boots yesterday, they were about £4 more expensive than Amazon though. I’m sorry you’re feeling rubbish, try and be kind to yourself today. I just feel confused. Where is my AF???

i did the cheapie this morning with FMU and it’s still neg

Dawnymillz · 09/07/2022 08:57

Me either @SophT27 its been so lovely to have you and @Fabpinky to talk to.
I'm sorry to hear you are feeling flat, sending virtual hugs. Try and do something nice today and be kind to yourself. It might make you symptom spot less which I suppose isn't a bad thing as we know it does increase our anxiety!
I've never seen them in shops. I think I have seen some FR ones but not sure about those ones. Clear blue is the only main ones I have seen and the cheapies.

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SophT27 · 09/07/2022 08:40

@Dawnymillz I actually don’t think I would have coped the past week or so without you and @Fabpinky to talk to.

I’m feeling a bit flat this morning. Probably post holiday blues coupled with the BFN yesterday evening. I really did think I would wake up this morning to the arrival of AF but still nothing.

I’m going to see how I feel in myself today now I think, now that I know there is a possibility that I’m not pregnant, I wonder if my symptom spotting will be less?

random question, but can you only get the FRER tests online or do any shops sell them?

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Dawnymillz · 09/07/2022 08:19

Morning @SophT27 @Fabpinky how are you girls feeling this morning? You are so right about variation in when AF arrive is completely normal, I think I forget that sometimes. The 2WW is almost a 2.5 or 3 week wait instead sometimes which is very depressing. A 2WW is long enough!
Don't give up hope yet, as we were saying before it seems to be unusual for you to be late. Can't ignore that. Its perfectly normal to be feeling the way you are, it is a rollercoaster. I had talked myself out of it again last night, thinking I was imagining the symptoms. We torture ourselves!
Thank-you @SophT27 🤗Yes @Fabpinky let us know how you get on! I'm also rooting for you two girls.
So lovely to have this wee chat 😊you feel less alone and can be completely honest!

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SophT27 · 09/07/2022 07:59

@Fabpinky @Dawnymillz today would be 21 days for me. I’ve also seen that you should wait for 5 days after a missed period. But that a “regular” cycle can be anywhere from 21 to 35 days and that variation is normal.

I know it’s bad, but I have almost given up hope for this month now. Today is day 3 of a missed period according to Flo but cycle day 30 so really AF could still arrive.

I am still going to try and get hold of some tests today if I can, just in case, but I think I’m going to see what the next couple of days bring.

@Fabpinky will you let me know how you get on this morning with your cheapie and tomorrow with your FRER? I’m rooting for you and @Dawnymillz

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Dawnymillz · 08/07/2022 23:26

@Fabpinky oh really? That is interesting! The waiting game is terrible. I was tempted but think I'm going to wait it out until Tues. At least I will know for sure.

Fabpinky · 08/07/2022 23:02

@Dawnymillz @SophT27 Perhaps I’m clutching at straws but, I read online that if you don’t know when you ovulated, you should test 21 days after you DTD. Which for me was only 12 days ago….who knows?! The waiting game is so frustrating

Dawnymillz · 08/07/2022 22:16

@Fabpinky tbf so have I, I just add to it regularly and delete the names I don't like anymore when I meet someone I don't like with the same name 😂

Fabpinky · 08/07/2022 22:13

@Dawnymillz hahaha I’ve had that for years!

Dawnymillz · 08/07/2022 22:12

@Fabpinky Haha I love it! 🤗don't get me started on the list of baby names secretary stored on my phone...

Fabpinky · 08/07/2022 22:09

@Dawnymillz stop 😂I’ve mentally planned my baby shower 😂😂😂

Dawnymillz · 08/07/2022 22:07

@Fabpinky trueee! So tempting! Wish there was an off switch. I was shopping with my sister today and found myself looking at all the wee baby bits in Avoca, thinking the what ifs. So cute!

Fabpinky · 08/07/2022 21:57

@Dawnymillz i mean if you’ve got a few, doing one tomorrow won’t leave you short for Sunday/Monday… I’d be so tempted!

Dawnymillz · 08/07/2022 21:53

@Fabpinky I have a couple of the clear blue 6 days early ones. Yeah you're totally right, it would be better to wait it out until your result is accurate! I had previously said I would wait until Tues. Yeah I can literally count on Flo, period comes on the day predicted.

Fabpinky · 08/07/2022 21:45

@Dawnymillz what kind of test do you have, and how many? I’ve seen lots of people get positives on frer a few days before their due date, so you could test tomorrow! But getting a negative and thinking “yeah but what if..?” Is sooooooo frustrating. I suppose it depends how patient you are! Is your period usually like clockwork?

Dawnymillz · 08/07/2022 21:28

@Fabpinky thank-you 😊do you think tomorrow or Sunday (when AF is due) is too early for me to test? Should I wait a few more days?

Fabpinky · 08/07/2022 19:33

@Dawnymillz thank you. FMU is first morning urine

Dawnymillz · 08/07/2022 19:32

@SophT27 @Fabpinky ah girls how are you both feeling? So hard to see those but still doesn't explain the late AF, especially when so not normal for you. I'm sure it will be hard to test again, really feel for yous. What is FMU? Sorry thought I knew most acronyms at this stage! Hoping for positive updates girls. x

Fabpinky · 08/07/2022 19:03

@SophT27 yeah I exactly how you feel. Yes I will! And you keep me updated too

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SophT27 · 08/07/2022 18:58

@Fabpinky thats a good idea.

I don’t know if I can face testing tomorrow now. It sounds really stupid, but I don’t think I’m ready to look at another BFN.

will you keep me updated?

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Fabpinky · 08/07/2022 18:50

@SophT27 unless you save your FMU then dip?

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SophT27 · 08/07/2022 18:47

@Fabpinky none left at all.

if I do manage to get something tomorrow, I’ll have to wait until Sunday morning. I’m disappointed and also now mega confused as I am so regular! This is very out of character for me.

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Fabpinky · 08/07/2022 18:45

@SophT27 yeah I’m trying to be neutral but it’s hard not to be disappointed

Fabpinky · 08/07/2022 18:43

@SophT27 have you got none left? I’ve got one more cheap one that I’ll use tomorrow FMU but my FRER probably won’t arrive in time for FMU so I’ll do that Sunday. I guess we just have to wait for AF now, so strange though that it hasn’t come for both of us