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Early BFPs

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Yolo23 · 25/11/2022 19:05

Hi everyone! Thought I’d start this thread to see what interest there was 🥰
I’m only today BFP (digital) but already chatted with so many others who are the same this month and feeling a bit anx about the next few weeks (with it being so early).
I don’t want to fill up the other threads so thought this may be helpful especially because while sometimes encouraging, I also know how heart breaking it can be when there are so many announcements.
So I’ll start us off and hope someone comments 🤣
I’m 30 - first baby (weird not to say TTC)
13 dpo
partner doesn’t know yet so already busy planning how to tell him over the weekend 🫣🥰 he’s currently out watching the footie!

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Laul89 · 28/11/2022 20:37

@Yolo23 its crazy isn’t it! And as a teenager I feel like I was terrified if I had sex I’d end up pregnant… my god it’s not that easy 🤣

Oh I know what you mean, the week before a holiday is always so hectic isn’t it, but it’ll all be worth it when you’re there relaxing! I’m doing well thank you, looking forward to this cycle and crossing my fingers all goes well! 😬🤞🏼 AF is due 21st December and I’m due to go on a night out on the 23rd so aware I’m going to probably have to test that morning if no AF…. I feel scared to test now though and not sure I’ll believe it’s actually happening after last time 🥴 x

LavenderAndBluebells · 28/11/2022 13:57

So sorry OP, I've had a few chemical pregnancies and know how upsetting they are 😔 good luck for next cycle xx

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Yolo23 · 27/11/2022 22:21

@Laul89 neither did I funny enough! I can’t believe just how many hoops there are to jump through. It has given a little hope that it can happen but yes onto the next set of concerns now 😂 it’s like constant cans of worms isn’t it!

thanks for the info re the GP that’s a good idea. I have an appt when I get from hols so I’ll mention it then.

cant wait to get away now but have a really busy week to get through first 😩 hope you’re keeping ok too x

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Laul89 · 27/11/2022 18:01

I know, I didn’t even know what the term chemical pregnancy meant until I started TTC properly! It’s crazy how common it is too 🥺
The TWW is the longest time ever isn’t it, and you just want to know asap, but next time I’ll definitely just wait and see if I miss my period.

Ahh bless you, I hope it’s not as bad as you are expecting. I also called my GP just to have it on my record, they didn’t do or recommend anything but thought it was a good idea to let them know, just incase you wanted to do the same ☺️

Fingers crossed it’s all over by Saturday, the Dominican sounds heavenly and it’ll definitely take your mind off things ☺️

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Yolo23 · 27/11/2022 14:51

@Laul89 oh thank you for sharing! It’s really comforting to hear when others have experienced similar (even though it’s awful and you wouldn’t want for that to be the case). I’m just sitting and waiting for AF now which is horrible - if I hadn’t have tested I’d have never known 🤣 definitely feels a better idea!
Due to having endo, I’m dreading this period as I’m always in agony so hoping it comes soon and is over before Sat 😅 thank you my lovely xx

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Laul89 · 27/11/2022 14:44

Sorry to hear that @Yolo23 ☹️
The same thing happened to me just a couple
of weeks ago and I will never test early again after that. It’s so disappointing and I’d rather not know and just think it’s AF!

My bleeding started dot on the day AF was due to arrive after 3 BFPs! The first day was a little heavier than I’m used to (I usually have quite light periods) and then it only lasted another two days after that, quite light. Just felt like a usual period for me but with worse cramps.

Hope you enjoy your holiday ☀️

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Yolo23 · 27/11/2022 14:11

Hi everyone, quick update.. had a blob or so in the loo this morning after bleeding off and on yesterday, still not on proper AF but my digital now says not pregnant so I guess that’s the end of that! 😩
One thing I will never do again is test even the slightest bit early (wasted so much money on tests this month and had 5/6 BFPs) just sharing some advice. Feeling ok but just want the bleeding to start now so it can be over with and we can enjoy our holiday to Dominican on Saturday. If anyone has any advice around how long it takes to start, and how long generally it may last, I’d really appreciate it 😥🥺 xx

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anon1411 · 25/11/2022 20:52

Thats amazing thank you so much ⭐️

I came off the pill roughly two weeks ago, not had any withdrawal bleed still, and figured i ovulated near enough straight away (had every symptom). Me and partner DTD 3 or 4 times within the first week and since then I've had bad headaches and constant pulling and twinges in my stomach. I'm very tired all the time and I'm weeing more frequently (which I know sounds super early to feel this but I only notice because I didn't go to the toilet frequently at all previously)
I just wonder if I'm maybe a bit earlier on DPO than I first thought, took a test today which is a BFN. So will hold out until beginning of next week maybe... 🤔

Bless you, thank you 🙏

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Yolo23 · 25/11/2022 20:37

@anon1411 ahh thank you, of course I don’t mind you asking 🥰

I tried to note them down in case - so:
8DPO lots of abdominal cramps and headaches
9 DPO severely bloated, tired and pinching sensation on abdomen and either side
10 DPO negative evening test but browny type spotting
11 DPO super headaches negative FMU test
12 DPO - nothing aside from just not feeling well
13 DPO - positive FMU test (really light) followed by another few tests and digital confirmed 🥰

obviously everyone’s different but the abdomen cramps were really weird and the headaches and general not feeling well and browny spotting was all a bit strange for me this month so I really hoped it would be a BFP !

wishing you the absolute best of luck ✨🤞 don’t be afraid to ask anything else if it helps!

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anon1411 · 25/11/2022 19:22

Congratulations 🥰
I'm hoping to get my BFP within the next 3 to 5 days, I'm feeling every symptom going, the twinges and pulling in my stomach can't be from anything else 🤞 if you don't mind me asking what were you symptoms this past week leading up to your BFP?

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