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11dpo bfn.. but was so convinced I’m pregnant?!

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VElizabeth · 14/04/2024 10:27

Hi, like the title says I’m now 11dpo and have had a BFN on a ic and boots early detection this morning. Feeling really down about it as I was sure I was pregnant. I’ve been having bad cramping for the last 4ish days and some nausea, I feel just like I have with my previous 3 pregnancies but with them I got BFP by 11dpo.

I’ve read lots of conflicting stuff, some saying 11dpo is still early while others saying if you definitely know dates of ovulation (which I do) then a bfn at 11dpo is pretty conclusive.

I’m trying and failing to stop over thinking it. Anyone have a similar experience?

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Peonyyyy · 14/04/2024 12:58

I’ve had the same, it’s confusing and frustrating. I’ve been having cramps, tiredness, sore boobs, and no sign of my period (not due til tomorrow but just feel like it’s not going to come and usually I’d have a bit of brown spotting by now)

I took an early detection test on Thursday - nothing. Then took 2 waitrose own pink dye ones today and they were faulty (nothing came up until I dipped it really far in the wee cup (over the plastic which I know you’re not supposed to do) and t flooded the test with dye. I’ve gone back to check on them a few hours later and they now look negative.

I feel so convinced I’m pregnant but maybe my period will come in a few days. It’s disheartening, took us ages to conceive our first and had 2 losses. This is our first month trying so I was really hoping we’d just get pregnant quickly this time x

Beginningless · 14/04/2024 12:46

VElizabeth · 14/04/2024 10:47

Thank you! Yes I was telling myself the same thing about the nausea, I’m possibly just coming down with something. It’s just been the constant cramping that I’ve had with my other pregnancies that made me think this was definitely it. But AF is due on Tuesday so I’ll see if arrives 🤷🏻‍♀️

I hope you get your BFP soon, TTC for 2 years must be extremely tough.

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Thank you. Well you never know with the cramps then - both my previous pregnancies were first cycle so I wasn’t symptom spotting, but with my second I tested when af due and it was a bfn - I only realised there was a line when I picked it out of the bin for a double check an hr later. I don’t know but expect it would’ve been a bfn at 11dpo.

worldwidetravel2017 · 14/04/2024 12:03

Let us know how things go in due course. Im also testing soon

worldwidetravel2017 · 14/04/2024 11:21

Best to test 14 dpo

C903 · 14/04/2024 10:51

VElizabeth · 14/04/2024 10:49

I’m also due AF Tuesday, good luck and keep us posted!

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Thanks you too! I hope we both get are BFP very soon

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VElizabeth · 14/04/2024 10:49

C903 · 14/04/2024 10:37

This was mine today at 12dpo I think I’m definitely out as AF is due Tuesday. I’m still hoping on a miracle that my BFN turns into a BFP before then though

I’m also due AF Tuesday, good luck and keep us posted!

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VElizabeth · 14/04/2024 10:47

Beginningless · 14/04/2024 10:36

I’ve been ttc my 3rd for almost 2 yrs following two easy conceptions and one thing I’ve learned is…I’ve been convinced this is it many times, when it’s not, sadly. It’s not to say that you couldn’t yet get a positive but our minds can make symptoms out of anything when in tww. Most women don’t get nauseous before af is due, I don’t think, but any sign of nausea we will pin out hopes on…I hope it’s different for you but for me it’s good to remain fairly neutral on all these apparent symptoms if possible to avoid torment.

Thank you! Yes I was telling myself the same thing about the nausea, I’m possibly just coming down with something. It’s just been the constant cramping that I’ve had with my other pregnancies that made me think this was definitely it. But AF is due on Tuesday so I’ll see if arrives 🤷🏻‍♀️

I hope you get your BFP soon, TTC for 2 years must be extremely tough.

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Outliers · 14/04/2024 10:45

11DPO still pretty early.

Not saying you're pregnant, but any test result at this stage isn't conclusive. Good luck

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VElizabeth · 14/04/2024 10:44

WithOneLook · 14/04/2024 10:34

In my experience fertility clinics won't confirm or deny a pregnancy until 14dpo if using a urine test and many clinics don't test until 16dpo using urine or 12dpo at the earliest (often 14dpo) if doing a blood test. Personally I had my first super squinters at 9/10dpo but they'd have been easy to read as negative. I'd leave it a few days and test again before ruling yourself out. Good luck.

Thanks for the reply. I know I should just put it to the back of my mind and wait until Tuesday when AF is due, just easier said than done! 😂

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C903 · 14/04/2024 10:37

This was mine today at 12dpo I think I’m definitely out as AF is due Tuesday. I’m still hoping on a miracle that my BFN turns into a BFP before then though

11dpo bfn.. but was so convinced I’m pregnant?!
Beginningless · 14/04/2024 10:36

I’ve been ttc my 3rd for almost 2 yrs following two easy conceptions and one thing I’ve learned is…I’ve been convinced this is it many times, when it’s not, sadly. It’s not to say that you couldn’t yet get a positive but our minds can make symptoms out of anything when in tww. Most women don’t get nauseous before af is due, I don’t think, but any sign of nausea we will pin out hopes on…I hope it’s different for you but for me it’s good to remain fairly neutral on all these apparent symptoms if possible to avoid torment.

WithOneLook · 14/04/2024 10:34

In my experience fertility clinics won't confirm or deny a pregnancy until 14dpo if using a urine test and many clinics don't test until 16dpo using urine or 12dpo at the earliest (often 14dpo) if doing a blood test. Personally I had my first super squinters at 9/10dpo but they'd have been easy to read as negative. I'd leave it a few days and test again before ruling yourself out. Good luck.

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VElizabeth · 14/04/2024 10:32

C903 · 14/04/2024 10:29

I’m on 12 soo and put a test on here yesterday as I think I’ve got line eyes and someone commented could I have ovulated late? And I’m not 100% sure when I did so the question to you is could you have ovulated later?

Hi, No im pretty certain on ovulation dates.. confirmed with positive OPK and temping using Natural Cycles

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C903 · 14/04/2024 10:29

I’m on 12 soo and put a test on here yesterday as I think I’ve got line eyes and someone commented could I have ovulated late? And I’m not 100% sure when I did so the question to you is could you have ovulated later?