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7dpo symptoms

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Geemmm · 11/09/2022 15:36

Hi all - looking for anyone who can share their experiences.

I’m currently 7dpo and have had cramping/twinges in lower abdomen since 5dpo. On 5 and 6 dpo I had back pain like sciatica on my left side only. I normally feel ovulation and not implantation - do we think this could be implantation? Has anyone had similar then had a BFP?

I have had 3 early losses and have felt little cramps before but normally later in the cycle. I should point out I ovulated a week later than expected this cycle too.

Anyone out there can share experiences at 7dpo that led to a BFP? And when they got a BFP?

I usually get sore boobs after O but have only had tender nipples for a few days and now there is nothing. I have also dried up almost completely with CM which is unusual. Tried to check my cervix and couldn’t reach it - is this good or bad at this stage? I don’t frequently check I must admit.

Sending lots of love to all those ttc x

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vitahelp · 31/10/2022 08:43

Morning! How are you @tashadae27 ? I'm glad you're keeping on top of your thoughts and trying to keep positive. It isn't long now until your scan! I hope you can get some clarity from it. Is it in the morning?

I think it must have been a hormonal headache I had as it pretty much disappeared the day after I ovulated. My charting app thinks I ovulated on Friday which makes me 3dpo now. I can feel that familiar feeling of hope creeping in again, and that excitement that this time next week I could actually be pregnant. It worries me though as if I'm not there will that inevitable crash back down to earth. I wish I could be more indifferent to the process, but it just isn't how I am.

@Geemmm I hope you are okay too 😊

tashadae27 · 28/10/2022 10:58

Headaches, nausea dizziness is a part of hormones shifting during ovulation and menstruation I used to get it a lot @vitahelp
I never knew this much about ovulation and ttc brfore I was in my 30s, we were never told this, especially at school it was drummed into us that we could get pregnant at any time and to abstain or use protection. It's not something that was discussed between me and my parents so I wasn't aware either!
The scan on Tuesday is going to be done by the consultant it's another internal scan I think they're trying to make sure it's not ectopic. They said sometimes some residual tissue remains in the tube after treatment for ectopic but we want to make sure it's not a new one.
I'm keeping as positive as I can right now (it's all I can do, I don't want to put any negative thoughts in my head as I'd cleared it all from negativity after my previous pregnancy). Its a struggle though x

vitahelp · 28/10/2022 10:43

@tashadae27 I'm sorry to hear there is some concern after the scan. I really hope it isn't another ectopic, I'm glad you have another scan on Tuesday, not long to wait. Will it be a different sort of scan where they can see more detail, or is it more that things will be generally clearer after a few days?
The symptoms are definitely a good sign. I hope you're ok, its crazy how even when you do get a positive test there is still a lot to worry about. I remember before I had DD, naively thinking a) it is easy to get pregnant at any time of month and b) once you are it is very very rare for anything to go wrong. I was so clueless!

I'm good, had a bit of a headache though for a couple of days and just glad I'm not in the 2WW yet as I would no doubt be convincing myself it was a symptom! I do wonder if my headaches relate to cycles though, I never used to get them when on the pill and I find they do coincide with things like ovulation and getting close to AF when there is a hormone surge/drop.

tashadae27 · 28/10/2022 09:36

Hey @vitahelp it went okay thanks but also mixed results. So I have a yolk sack in the right place! But they can see either some residual tissue in my left fallopian tube either from previous ectopic or chance it's another one.
All my hormones are wild and symptoms atm so I'm clinging on to hope everything is as it should be, another ectopic would break me I think. Repeat scan Tuesday with the consultant.
How are you doing? Ovulation is the exciting part the rest is stressful, well done for keeping calm atm and keep an eye on those temps xx

vitahelp · 28/10/2022 09:31

@tashadae27 How did your scan go yesterday? I hope everything is ok.

Haha isn't it funny how it can come into our dreams! It must have been a good sign for you, hopefully the same for me this month. It's weird as the cycle I'm in now has started on exactly the same date my cycle started where I got pregnant with DD...so if this was my month they would have very similar birthdays! I don't know if that would be a good thing or not, but I'm definitely not fussy at this stage and just want it to happen asap!

I should be ovulating today or tomorrow, will be glad to get into the 2WW as it's out of my control then so a bit less stressful, but not looking forward to those final few days before AF when the obsessing starts..!

tashadae27 · 25/10/2022 14:44

Thank you @vitahelp
Omg talking of weird dreams, before I got my bfp I had a weird dream. I had got a positive pregnancy test and took the test somewhere and was told its probably positive because of the milk production in your breasts and I was like what? What the heck?
I still remember the dream, my mum was there in the dream haha. Then two days later got my bfp.
It's so weird what our minds do to us!
😅

vitahelp · 25/10/2022 14:27

@tashadae27 I'm so glad to hear everything is ok! I hope you are coping ok with the morning sickness, it will all be worth it! That's amazing that you're getting a nice dark line!
I've no doubt the obsessing will start for me soon, I'm a bit of an overthinker at the best of times but TTC is another level for me 😂I actually had a TTC dream last night where I did a test but it was a really long test strip with loads of different lines on it and some were dark positive, some light and some negative. I basically had to
Oo yes definitely update after your early scan, I really hope it goes well😊

tashadae27 · 25/10/2022 12:52

Hey @vitahelp glad you're ok, and it's good you arent obsessing (which is bad coming from me as I did and still do obsess over it all).
I'm doing good thank you, morning sickness in full swing and my pregnancy seems to be progressing well (fingers crossed) as I did another test last week and got a lovely 3+ and really dark hgc lines (furthest I've ever seen on a test).
Got early scan Thurs so will update you then :)

vitahelp · 25/10/2022 12:44

Hi ladies! Sorry I've been quiet, was trying to avoid thinking (obsessing) over TTC! I'm now in fertile week again so feel a bit more productive and like I can think about it again, really trying to stay chilled, would like a repeat of last month where I managed to not test.
How are you @tashadae27 ?? Are your symptoms still quite noticable?

tashadae27 · 20/10/2022 10:08

Hi ladies, how are you both doing? 😊

tashadae27 · 17/10/2022 19:52

Hey, hope you had a lovely weekend too @vitahelp
I'm feeling so extremely exhausted beyond belief wow this is new to me! I've been having cramp! In my toes, arch of foot and mid upper back area also twitches! Assuming it's all hormone related! I called EPU today they're gonna scan me on 27th Oct. I'll take any 'symptoms' as long as everything is OK 😊
How are you doing? And how are you @Geemmm ? 😊

vitahelp · 17/10/2022 16:16

Hi ladies, I hope you both had a nice weekend! @tashadae27 How are you feeling? I hope your coping ok with the symptoms. I got the worst cramps in my feet and calves when I was pregnant, it was more later on in the pregnancy for me though. It would wake me in the night and was really sore. It's all worth it though 😊

tashadae27 · 16/10/2022 08:16

Ah sorry @vitahelp even though you kinda knew she would be showing up it's still disheartening. Throw all your positivity into this cycle, manifest what you want and I'm sure it'll happen for you!
I'm convinced me eating so many nuts and seeds helped me this cycle (unintentionally) as seed cycling is a thing that I didn't know about until a week or so ago!
You got this, I'm throwing all positive vibes to you and @Geemmm and hope this is the cycle for you both.
Nausea woke me at 3am and I was so extremely exhausted yesterday so I tried to ignore it and go back to sleep but it got me up and then I kept getting cramp in my foot, finally got back to sleep around 4 I think and then woke at 8.
Hope you both have a lovely Sunday 😊

vitahelp · 15/10/2022 19:44

Quick update - AF started now. Feeling a little bit sad but was quite sure I was out so it’s not too bad. I was going to test in the morning if it didn’t start so probably fortunate it happened tonight.

vitahelp · 15/10/2022 19:26

Hi ladies! I’m so glad I found this thread and met you both here too! 🥰

I’ve had a busy day shopping with my Mum & DD and only recently noticed AF isn’t here yet. Should have been today but I was a bit confused about when I ovulated this month so may have had dates wrong.
Not going to lie though, it’s half getting my hopes up that I might still be in with a chance which I know is ridiculous given my plummeting temps! Doesn’t help that I’ve been getting little sharp pains in my pelvis for 2 days, feels a bit like what I get when I’m already on my period. It’s probably just my body heading towards AF starting though..

tashadae27 · 15/10/2022 10:12

Thanks ladies! Relaxing today @Geemmm, I've got a headache and just feel tired (probs didn't help being wide awake at 5am)!
@vitahelp thanks for your kind words, I'm always hyper aware of everyone else's feelings it's just who I am.
Will have to be seen by early pregnancy unit at 6 weeks but I'm keeping positive!
I'm so glad I met you both here, and thank you for saying I can share my anxieties here, and the same goes to both of you, too! 🤗

vitahelp · 15/10/2022 09:47

@Geemmm I’m sorry to her about your bfn. When are you due AF? Mine should arrive today, I had cramps yesterday but they have stopped today. I’m quite certain it will happen today though, I keep getting my hopes up that I could still be pregnant as I haven’t tested but my temps are very low and it would be virtually impossible with temps like that!
I kind of just want AF here now so I can accept I’m out this cycle and move on to the next one xx

vitahelp · 15/10/2022 09:33

@tashadae27 Omg!! I knew it 😀😀 Congratulations 🎉 I didn’t want to jinx things before by typing it but I was so sure you were pregnant with the high temps you’ve had and symptoms! So happy for you 🥰
Try not to worry (but as a worrier myself I know that can be impossible!), you can always share with us here when you’re feeling anxious about things.
Thats so kind to feel concerned about those around you, just trust that people will be happy for you even if it is hard at the same time. And with the way you are approaching it and how aware you are of other peoples feelings it is so unlikely you will upset anyone xxxx

Geemmm · 15/10/2022 09:12

@tashadae27 that's exciting - it's so lovely sharing the news 🥰!

What have you got planned for today? Are you stilling feeling sicky? X

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tashadae27 · 15/10/2022 09:04

Ah thank you @Geemmm
Yeah hes away but I video called him as soon as he woke up and told him a package had arrived haha. He's a very happy hubby 😌i was gonna wait til he got home tomorrow but I just couldn't xx

Geemmm · 15/10/2022 09:01

@tashadae27 I get that girl - but this is your experience and you get to feel all the feelings you want 🥰. I understand feeling anxious etc. after experiences you have had but I will be sending you lots of positive vibes that this pregnancy will be a happy and healthy one! Have you told your OH? X

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tashadae27 · 15/10/2022 08:13

@Geemmm I'm feeling very emotional/worried/anxious but happy.
I was sick this morning it woke me up at 5 am and the sharp pains I had at work the other day were a give away i think. But on the other hand I am very conscious of my wonderful news and how it may affect others. As someone who has in recent months been very sad at other people's pregnancy news I'm conscious about how others may be feeling surrounding mine. Don't get me wrong I'm so happy but other people's feelings are still and always will be at the forefront of my mind.
I'll have to update my diabetes team and go from there. But thank you so much for your congratulations :) x

Geemmm · 15/10/2022 08:03

@tashadae27 yes girl - congratulations 🥰. Those temp rises were definitely on track! How you feeling this morning?

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tashadae27 · 15/10/2022 08:00

Morning ladies. I have some news!....😍

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tashadae27 · 14/10/2022 23:15

Hey @Geemmm aw sorry to hear that too 😢

Yeah my app said af was due today and it never came as temp rose to higher than its ever been, been super tired today at work unlike me, yawning all day and heavy sleepy eyes! Boobs are on fire tonight.
Will test tomorrow regardless of what bbt does in the morning. Originally app said due af Sunday but then it changed to today. Probs cos I'm known to have a shorter LP occasionally. Will keep you posted in the morning xx