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AF 2 days late cycles v regular! But BFN

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Carysmatic · 19/08/2022 22:43

So my cycles are so regular, they're almost always 25-26days long and I'm now at the end of cycle day 28 and still no AF, I took a test this afternoon but was a BFN! Is AF just messing with me and coming late for the first time ever or is there still a chance of a BFP? I felt really crampy a few days ago and like AF was imminent, but now I don't feel like AF is coming, no cramps or any of my normal symptoms of AF. Feeling very confused 🥴 any advise welcome, TIA xx

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Carysmatic · 30/08/2022 22:49

@Noteventhebirdsareupyet I tend to get a lot of CM around ovulation, usually for about 3-4 days in the middle of my cycle but that doesn't really indicate the exact day that I ovulate but tends to coincide with the Flo apps ovulation predictions. I used ovulation tests when trying for my DD, but kinda want to take more of a relaxed approach this time. I never really noticed a change in breastfeeding when I was feeding but then I wasn't tracking my cycles when I was still breastfeeding. DD is 2.5yrs now and we stopped BF at 21months, but I definitely did get random bouts of sore nipples when BFing, it may have been around ovulation but couldn't possibly say now 🤷🏼‍♀️

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Noteventhebirdsareupyet · 30/08/2022 22:38

@Carysmatic Yes I've heard that you can be extra fertile the month following a chemical. Really need to stop getting my hopes up before I've even ovulated! 🤣

Do you get clear ovulation signs from your body usually? I tend to know because breastfeeding becomes painful for me around ovulation.

Carysmatic · 29/08/2022 23:13

@Noteventhebirdsareupyet that's a shame but I guess a silver lining in regards to the operation. I had a chemical when trying for my first, literally had it the cycle before falling pregnant with my DD, I have heard that you're more fertile after a chemical/loss something to do with there still being some level of HCG in your body but definitely seemed to be the case after my chemical, so fingers crossed for you xxx

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Noteventhebirdsareupyet · 29/08/2022 23:09

Hi ladies,

@Carysmatic Thanks for your message. I'm assuming I had a chemical last month because I had a good 4 faint positives before a really heavy period which came a week late. I don't mind too much because I was able to have my operation which I've been waiting a while for.

@SJR86 Sorry to hear that, was hoping for good news from you. Onwards and upwards this month for us all!

@Lottie1081 Did you get your BFP?

I'm wondering if my cycle is going to be a bit messed up this month after a late period but who knows. I've ordered some ovulation strips for this month.

Good luck everyone. X

Carysmatic · 29/08/2022 20:35

@SJR86 sorry to hear that hun, but at least you know either way. It's horrible when stuck in limbo with no AF but BFNs! Hope you have better luck next cycle xx

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SJR86 · 29/08/2022 20:33

@Carysmatic AF showed up today. I'm actually thrilled it's here - this month I'm going to make more of an effort to track my cycle!!
Keeping fingers crossed for you!

Carysmatic · 29/08/2022 20:07

Anyone have any news? Any BFPs? @Noteventhebirdsareupyet your lines get any darker? @SJR86 did AF show up or did you get a BFP? Anyone else with any news? I'm due to ovulate in the next 3-4days. I'm not tracking but this is going by what the Flo app says so gunna get busy with DH 😉🥰

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Lottie1081 · 22/08/2022 20:04

@Noteventhebirdsareupyet ahh hun like SJR86 said it cld be nothing , crossing fingers for u xx

i fell asleep in a meeting this afternoon didn’t have my camera on so don’t think they knew!! My neighbour is having a bbq and the smell is making me feel so sick I’ve had to close my doors and windows . I’m just waiting to do a test I want to do it so bad but don’t want disappointment

SJR86 · 22/08/2022 17:51

@Noteventhebirdsareupyet I had some spotting with my last pregnancy and everything was ok so keeping fingers crossed for you.

No new symptoms today other than getting up this morning was a real struggle!

Noteventhebirdsareupyet · 22/08/2022 15:53

Noooooo I'm spotting now or maybe my period is starting. Think maybe the string of extremely faint positives was not a good sign and this isn't meant to be. Never had any bleeding in my other pregnancies, so it's not looking good. Absolutely gutted. X

Lottie1081 · 22/08/2022 13:50

Hey @HeyDuggeesFavouriteSquirrel it’s so hard isn’t it I’ve never been late , Mother Nature is testing my patience more than my accounts team !!

HeyDuggeesFavouriteSquirrel · 22/08/2022 13:06

This happened to me this month. AF just came three days later than usual and I just had to chalk it up to something that does happen once in a while.

Lottie1081 · 22/08/2022 11:51

Ahh Thankyou …. Just a waiting game now .i told my OH because I wldnt let him touch my boobs !!!! He was jumping round like he’d won the lotto - I told him I hadn’t got a positive yet and his response was well when u get it can I touch them for good luck !- MEN!!!!

Noteventhebirdsareupyet · 22/08/2022 11:47

Oh right - haha! He'll definitely be able to read the packaging then if he opens it!🤣🤣🤣. You will be fine, you never forget how to be a Mama. Xxx

Lottie1081 · 22/08/2022 11:30

@Noteventhebirdsareupyet hes 20!!!! I had him at17 and now I feel ancient and going through it all again is scaring the 💩out of me! He will be fine though we have a good relationship

Noteventhebirdsareupyet · 22/08/2022 11:23

@Lottie1081 That really sounds like pregnancy symptoms, especially the tiredness. Hope you get the tests before your son! How old is he?

Lottie1081 · 22/08/2022 09:40

@Noteventhebirdsareupyet I’m working trying not to be sick!! So glad I work from home cos no way can a bra touch me right now 😀 I’ve decided I’ll give it another week - if I can wait!!! Then test again I just ordered FRER to come tomorrow tho, I’m just hoping I get the post before my son!!! Usually he uses my Amazon acct so knows it’s his . How are u feeling ?

Noteventhebirdsareupyet · 22/08/2022 09:31

@Lottie1081 I feel the same, BFNs on cheapies but clinging on to the faint positives from FRER. Any update today?

@pixiebex86 Amazing will power to wait until Friday!

@SJR86 How are you today? Any new symptoms?

Trying to hold off until tomorrow or Tuesday to test again. I have no tests left, so that definitely helps! X

Lottie1081 · 21/08/2022 22:34

Hi ladies I’m new and I’m similar situation , AF always 26 days bang on. I’m now 7days late boobs are so sore it’s unreal I’m feeling nauseous every time I wake up - falling asleep during the day, I wfh and twice last week fell asleep on my keyboard!! I have had cramping very low today not like usual period pains and I’ve done a couple oF cheap tests both BFN . Do u think I shld show BFY by now or am in I just going mad

Noteventhebirdsareupyet · 21/08/2022 21:46

@Carysmatic Yes I keep telling myself a line is a line but I don't quite believe it! I've just looked at today's test next to yesterday's and it actually looks fainter! Not helping!

@SJR86 I know what you mean about not wanting to waste money on expensive tests, they are so bloody costly. It's amazing how different the results can be though. I had 2 negatives yesterday with a cheap brand and a faint positive with FRER. Maybe wait a few days and test again? I'm going to hold off testing for a bit I think. I've done about 10 tests this month! Going to cancel my operation on Friday to be on the safe side and see what the week brings. Xx

pixiebex86 · 21/08/2022 21:46

I'm the same. Currently on day 35. Tested negative yesterday. Had cramps last week and again end of this week. But no period....I will have ovulated later than expected I assume, with my cycle being so long...so maybe if no period by Friday I'll do another test

SJR86 · 21/08/2022 20:42

@Carysmatic @Noteventhebirdsareupyet

yes tested again this morning with an early detection easy@home test- BFN. I have also used own brand supermarket ones, sounds silly but don't want to waste a more expensive one when all I have had is negative ones 😂

9days late, feeling crampy, sore boobs - constantly feel like AF is about to start and nothing! Felt like this for over a week.

With my daughter I tested the day I was due as we were going away for my birthday and I wanted to make sure I could have a drink.

I'm even thinking silly things like what if the heat delayed ovulation? Did the nasty cold I had mid cycle mess things up? One things for sure when AF does show up I'm going to be tracking ovulation next cycle!!

Noteventhebirdsareupyet · 21/08/2022 20:32

@SJR86 So is your period late by 9 days now? Which brands of tests have you been using? Shouldn't really matter when we are this late should it! My heart sank when I did FRER this morning and it seemed like BFN but then 2 mins later the faintest line appeared. I'm so confused. Trying not to overthink things and worry about ectopic pregnancy or anything else, it's enough to just be wondering if I am in fact pregnant!

Have you got any symptoms? I have been struggling with middle of the night insomnia for the last few nights and I'm starting to wonder if it could be linked to early pregnancy hormones. I had bad insomnia with my other two pregnancies in third trimester but I don't remember about this early on.

My hubby is far less excited about a third child than I am 😂. I don't want to drag him into the drama of anxiously testing and worrying and planning and possible disappointment, I'd rather have happy and positive news and keep him as chilled as possible!

Carysmatic · 21/08/2022 20:31

@Noteventhebirdsareupyet a line is a line! Hopefully it'll start to get a bit darker for you over the next few days xx

@SJR86 it's so frustrating isn't it? Did you test again today and still BFN? I never got a chance to test because AF arrived before the FRER tests I ordered did, at least I've got some for next time though. Fingers crossed you get a BFP soon, I did a bit of research on it and it can happen that you don't always get a positive result even after a missed period, sometimes the HCG hormone takes a little longer to build up, especially if you may have ovulated later than expected. Still hope, it's not over until AF appears. I'm the same, I told my husband about period being late and doing the tests, he was just as gutted as me when AF arrived, I think we'd both kinda convinced ourselves we were pregnant. Ah well, there's still next time 🤞🏻 fingers crossed and baby dust to you all xxx

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SJR86 · 21/08/2022 19:54

@Carysmatic sorry to hear that - you definitely deserve the wine!

@Noteventhebirdsareupyet still BFN and no AF. Trying really hard not to over analyse the reasons why 🙄
I can't keep anything like that to myself so I'm in awe that you haven't mentioned it to your hubby yet!