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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 · 08/07/2022 18:29

@Fabpinky I’ve just done the same thing. Got home, went and used my last test and BFN.

I now don’t know whether to wait and see if AF comes or whether to buy more and use it with FMU.

I’m currently trying to not feel sad or disheartened. How are you feeling?

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Fabpinky · 08/07/2022 18:03

@SophT27 my FRER are arriving tomorrow. I caved and bought a cheap one. It’s negative. It wasn’t FMU but I thought if I’m really 4 days late as Flo says, it might show not with FMU

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SophT27 · 08/07/2022 16:14

@Dawnymillz if you’d had a bug, you would have known and probably been vomiting. How is he feeling now? And how are you feeling? I’m really keeping everything crossed for you that you get a BFP this month.

@Fabpinky still no AF here either. When are your tests supposed to be arriving? How are you feeling today?

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Fabpinky · 08/07/2022 09:00

@Dawnymillz ah no my fingers are still crossed for your AF to not arrive

no sign of AF for me, how about you @SophT27

Dawnymillz · 08/07/2022 08:35

@SophT27 @Fabpinky ah girls you definitely cant disregard the fact AF isn't here yet. Totally understand the living in the what if bubble. Really hoping you both get BFPs this weekend 🤗
My OH woke up saying hes not feeling great, nauseous etc so maybe my symptoms are a bug or maybe he is also pregnant haha.

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SophT27 · 07/07/2022 22:30

@Fabpinky I think I’m maybe doing that too. Staying in the what it bubble is better than the possibility of a BFN.

I’ll have to bite the bullet at some point, but at least by waiting till the weekend it gives AF a chance to arrive late without the disappointment of one line on the test.

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Fabpinky · 07/07/2022 22:26

@SophT27 i feel exactly the same as you do. I’m convinced I want it so my body has given me the symptoms to make me happy haha. But like you say, there’s no denying the AF not arriving. Plus I have days I don’t feel sick and bloated and I think “see! You feel fine now you’re not imagining when you feel sick or you would be imagining it right now!”

my patience is running out now and I just want to know. But I will be so disappointed to get a negative, maybe that’s why I’m holding off testing, so I can live in the “what if” bubble

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SophT27 · 07/07/2022 22:20

@carsty we are only away in the U.K. but I was trying to not bring it up with my husband, in case I was reading into things. I think the earliest I’ll be able to test is Saturday, but with an internet cheapie. I might need to try and get some tests before we get home.

I had cramping and a little bit of bleeding on day 6. I had the cramps for over a week with spotting, which was definitely not AF. It’s such a horrible waiting game isn’t it.

@Dawnymillz you might be right, I might have been wrong in thinking it was trapped wind.

in my head, I still think that when I do test it’s going to be a BFN. I don’t feel like I’m pregnant, it that even makes any sense, and I’m convinced I’ve just been dreaming my symptoms. Although I can’t dream up that AF hasn’t arrived.

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Dawnymillz · 07/07/2022 20:45

@SophT27 that's what my 'flutters' feel like, bubbles. Maybe I'm reading into it and it is trapped wind 🤣
@Fabpinky ahh can't for you to test 🤞🏻🤞🏻
@carsty absolutely join us, welcome 😊 it's such an emotional rollercoaster the entire process. Hope you are doing ok. Keep us posted on systems, we are here to listen!

carsty · 07/07/2022 20:24

@SophT27 aww your on holiday have been able to enjoy it though despite the anxt of all this? When do u get back?

carsty · 07/07/2022 19:33

@Fabpinky no i wasnt but just started cramping might be pms since im due in a week

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SophT27 · 07/07/2022 19:31

@Fabpinky I’m glad it isn’t just me. It’s warm where we are too, I keep thinking AF has arrived but still nothing.

@carsty if I wasn’t on holiday I know I would be testing every day. I had tested before coming away but it was a BFN. I decided to not bring anything away with me to try and relax but it’s been worse I think 🫣 I’m actually surprised AF hasn’t arrived, I’m still not convinced I’m going to get a BFP and I’m worried I’ve stressed so much I’ve delayed my period. But only time will tell. have you had any symptoms yet at all?

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Fabpinky · 07/07/2022 19:16

@carsty of course not! Fingers crossed for you. Have you any symptoms?

carsty · 07/07/2022 18:25

Hi all hope you dont mind me hopping on...It sounds like there may be a few bfps this weekend all the best to you all.. I am currently 7/8 dpo, im honestly not sure id we dtd in time during the window but oh well, im trying not to be so intense about it all as i was the last few mnths, kept testing and getting bfns...so this time around ive just been taking it easy well so to speak

Fabpinky · 07/07/2022 17:55

@SophT27 @Dawnymillz

yeah still inspecting the toilet roll, doesn’t help that it’s hot here!

just ordered a FRER 😬

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SophT27 · 07/07/2022 16:35

@Dawnymillz toilet paper inspection is still very much ongoing here too, don’t worry.

I’ve had some fluttering in my tummy, I wondered if it was trapped wind, it felt a bit like bubbles, but maybe not then.

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Dawnymillz · 07/07/2022 15:59

@SophT27 yeah its lower abdominal fluttering every so often. Then I would give a pain on one side. Doesn't feel like period pains but who knows, our body likes to trick us 😅
Ah girls yous will both be testing this weekend, I'm very excited and positive for you both.
The toilet roll investigation is going to be on a high over the next few days haha.

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SophT27 · 07/07/2022 13:39

@Fabpinky I think that’s a good idea. I’m going to wait until Saturday as that’s the first morning I will be at home after my holiday.

it’s so difficult isn’t it. I’m still half expecting AF to arrive. I don’t know if that’s a protection mechanism though.

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Fabpinky · 07/07/2022 13:18

@SophT27 no I suppose not but I don’t want any doubt with the result 😂 I think I’m still going to wait until after tomorrow as then that will be the longest my cycle has ever ever been

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SophT27 · 07/07/2022 12:49

@Fabpinky it you are 3 days late I don’t know if you need to use a FRER. But I’m probably not the best person to be giving advice as I don’t even know what I should be doing myself.

@Dawnymillz it sounds positive for you doesn’t it. When you say the fluttery feeling, is that a feeling in your pelvis?

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Fabpinky · 07/07/2022 11:51

I still feel nauseous and I do have the occasional cramp/twinge but it’s happening both sides so not the same as a period pain.

i want to use a FRER to test so need to order one on Amazon but feel silly ordering it because I’m still convinced AF Is going to come

@SophT27 yes I guess you could do! Will you? Ah the suspense is killing me for us all. My Flo app says I’m 3 days late.

Dawnymillz · 07/07/2022 11:31

@Fabpinky @SophT27 ah girls I'm so excited for you both! No sign of AF here but not due until Sunday. Feeling very tired and nauseous. I also have the fluttery feeling and metallic taste in my mouth so feeling positive. How are you girls feeling?

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SophT27 · 07/07/2022 10:43

Also, just checked the Flo app and it is now saying I’m officially one day late based on a regular 28 day cycle.

So I guess I can test anytime from now?

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SophT27 · 07/07/2022 09:14

@Fabpinky nothing here either. @Dawnymillz how about you?

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Fabpinky · 07/07/2022 09:13

AF update? @SophT27 @Dawnymillz & everyone else?

nothing here.