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Cramps and still pregnant? 🥺

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Laul89 · 18/01/2023 18:32

Hi everyone. Clutching at straws a little here but AF is due anytime between now & Saturday. I’ve have period type cramps all day but nothing has arrived yet. Not sure exactly when I ovulated but the app predicts around 4th Jan. We DTD loads with being off work for Christmas so I was hoping this would be the month 🥺

Anyway my question is.. has anyone had AF type cramps around the time it would be due and still had a BFP? I wanted to hold off testing until the weekend if possible as I had a chemical in November so promised myself I wouldn’t test early again.. until I’d missed AF.

I know it’s probably the inevitable and AF will arrive tomorrow but just keen to hear from anyone who’d had cramps, though AF was coming and was actually pregnant (if that’s even a thing!!)

Thanks 🥰

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ChloeN · 23/01/2023 18:25

@Laul89 omg what amazing news!! So pleased for you xxx

TheFormidableMrsC · 23/01/2023 18:05

Laul89 · 23/01/2023 18:04

Hi everyone, just an update for everyone who reassured me & anyone who may come to this thread in future 🥺❤️

I’m quite anxious as it’s early days but thanks so much to you all for the advice.
& congratulations @Butterflygirl23 ✨🥰

Oh this is wonderful! Congratulations! 🎉🎉🎉❤️

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Laul89 · 23/01/2023 18:04

Hi everyone, just an update for everyone who reassured me & anyone who may come to this thread in future 🥺❤️

I’m quite anxious as it’s early days but thanks so much to you all for the advice.
& congratulations @Butterflygirl23 ✨🥰

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flowerexpress · 23/01/2023 16:41

Congratulations!! 🎉🎉🎉 Xx

SilentNightDancer · 22/01/2023 06:29

The first few weeks of pregnancy for me felt exactly as though my period was going to start. I couldn't have told you the difference at all.

Every other 'pregnancy symptom' was a mirage.

PurBal · 21/01/2023 20:32

Look forward to your update tomorrow OP. I had horrendous period type cramps with DS. You’re not out yet. 🤞

allgoodthings84 · 21/01/2023 20:25

Congratulations 😊

ChloeN · 21/01/2023 19:54

@Butterflygirl23 ah that’s amazing news!!☺️☺️

mondler · 21/01/2023 19:47

@Butterflygirl23 congratulations!

Butterflygirl23 · 21/01/2023 19:09

I caved and took a test because I've had the cramps on and off since Wednesday but no period ... my first ever BFP!!! ❤️

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flowerexpress · 21/01/2023 16:54

I had cramps the week before I got my bfp. I've also had them on and off since including today and I'm 17w now. Sending lots of baby dust your way! x

Justbelieve25 · 21/01/2023 16:51

@Laul89 thank you, I hope everything works out for you. Keep us updated! I have had brown in my CM this morning and yesterday morning. Very veryyyy faint positive this morning but I’m not counting it just incase it’s an indent.

WimbyAce · 21/01/2023 09:49

I had cramps and light bleeding with both successful pregnancies. My first pregnancy had the most horrendous cramps ever. With both I was using sanitary products as was convinced it was af and then when it didn't develop I tested.

Butterflygirl23 · 21/01/2023 08:30

@Laul89 That's like me if I don't start by Monday then I'm definitely late so il be resting then but I'm so tempted to test this weekend but breaks my heart when I see a negative! I just haven't got my usual pms that's why I'm confused but fingers crossed for you too keep us updated xxx

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Laul89 · 21/01/2023 08:28

@overthink4r wow 13 weeks! Crazy!

@Justbelieve25 fingers crossed for you!

@pawprintseverywhere thank you! Crazy how many people experience period-type symptoms!

@Butterflygirl23 thank you, the last 2 days I haven’t felt much but this morning I really do feel like AF is gonna arrive. I know I should just test but the chemical has knocked me 🥺 if nothing by tomorrow then I’m technically ‘late’ so will test then. Keeping everything crossed 🤞🏼✨ good luck to you too, keep me updated, they sound like some promising symptoms!

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Butterflygirl23 · 21/01/2023 07:29

I'm due my period between yesterday and tomorrow m, I've had some what period pains on and off since Wednesday, I've had nauseous since Sunday throwing up once a day, my boobs have been so sore since 2 days past ovulation, I'm extremely tired .. I really do feel differently this month but i say this every month 🙈 @Laul89 hope your ok

pawprintseverywhere · 20/01/2023 22:11

I got proper period pains but no period. Cramping, nausea, twisting kind of sensation... He's 12 now 😃

Justbelieve25 · 20/01/2023 03:15

Hey , sorry to jump in. I’m 10 dpo, I have had cramp/twinge on right side for 3/4 days now also have had tingly/ letdown feeling in both breast plus other symptoms. Negative test this morning so I’m going to hold off and see if AF comes or not due between the 22-24.

overthink4r · 19/01/2023 21:59

My cramps lead me to think period was due any day I did that for 13 weeks passing it off and then realised oh I'm pregnant

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Laul89 · 19/01/2023 21:57

@sunseaandme amazing! Thanks so much ☺️

I will keep you all updated 🥰🤞🏼✨

@CRbear its always good to have hope! Good luck to you ☺️

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sunseaandme · 19/01/2023 09:12

Yes!! I had 'period cramps' for about 3/4 days (though my period wasn't due for a week) eventually I put 2+2 together and realised something else was going on. I was indeed pregnant!

CRbear · 19/01/2023 09:11

Only cycle 1! And I have PCOS. So it would have been a miracle. But I obviously had high hopes anyway despite trying to be realistic haha. Excited to try again though. Hope that lasts!

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Laul89 · 19/01/2023 09:03

@Writerscompanion oh really! The cramps and dull feeling seems to be coming & going this morning… still no AF 😬🤞🏼 but there is a chance it could come between now & Saturday as my cycles fluctuate a little. It’s reassuring to know that the cramps don’t automatically mean you’re out though, thank you! ☺️

@CRbear oh no sorry to hear this! 🥺 how long have you been ttc?

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CRbear · 19/01/2023 08:26

@Laul89 my temp dropped, I’m out this month! Roll on next! Hope you had better luck!

Writerscompanion · 19/01/2023 07:45

It's exactly what I had before my BFP. Strong period-like cramps and symptoms on the Wednesday, was sure AF was imminent. Boobs started aching Thursday. Tested when still no AF on Friday and it was a strong positive.