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Cramps & back ache - Good sign or AF?

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Birchgirl · 11/01/2018 06:03

Hi everyone!

Promised myself I wouldn’t symptom spot this month but here I am!

Basically yesterday I had period like cramps (not full on cramps just like the start of a period) and back ache. Initially thought if was AF coming early (due on Monday) but I’ve woke up this morning with no AF and cramps and back ache have completely gone? Confused

Any ideas what this could mean? X

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sentenceinterrupted · 11/01/2018 06:07

My personal experience has been that af came shortly and on other occasions I was pregnant. Sorry, no help at all!

Paris1986 · 11/01/2018 06:55

I woke up with backache and now have funny cramp-like tummy ache and slight nausea. Though I’m probably symptom spotting like mad and wouldn’t usually think much of it. AF not due until next Friday Confused
Time will tell... how are you feeling now OP (I know it’s only an hour after you posted but you never know!)?

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Birchgirl · 11/01/2018 07:17

@sentenceinterrupted No that does help. At least I know there maybe a chance I’m not mad! Haha

@Paris1986 I can feel a slight twingey pain on the left hand side only slightly though. Still no cramps or back ache Confused

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Paris1986 · 11/01/2018 08:12

OP - I think twinges on one side tend to be ovulation pains... though if you're due on Monday maybe not / maybe you are just going to be quite late this month. Are you usually pretty regular?

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Birchgirl · 11/01/2018 08:39

I’m usually like clockwork! 28 days every time Confused

That’s why it’s completely confused me this month

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Birchgirl · 11/01/2018 08:40

& plus Clear Blue Ovulation year showed I ovulated on the 30th/31st Confused

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Paris1986 · 11/01/2018 08:56

Hmm. Do a test if AF doesn't come on Monday then. Though if you're anything like me you won't be able to wait that long! Grin

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Birchgirl · 11/01/2018 09:08

The back ache is slightly back now too :(

I’m already planning on testing Saturday haha

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ThorsMistress · 11/01/2018 23:37

Hi OP

I had extremely light period type cramps for a few days. It was o my when I thought about them that I felt them. They were also sporadic. One minute there the next not.

I had lower back pain that again would come in waves.

I got my BFP this evening ☺️ The only way you’ll know is to test

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Birchgirl · 12/01/2018 05:50

@ThorsMistress thank you! That makes me feel positive now.

It’s strange cause they keep coming and going. Also having a lot of bloating and wind (TMI sorry ha!) which I do normally get before AF but not this early.

100% testing tomorrow! X

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Paris1986 · 12/01/2018 07:08

@ThorsMistress how many DPO were you when you got your BFP? @Birchgirl all the best. I have cramps and backache again this morning, will probably test with a FRER on Sunday. Let us know how you get on Smile

ThorsMistress · 12/01/2018 07:39

@Birchgirl I have extreme wind too! It was trapped last night before bed which isn’t good! I really hope you get your BFP

@Paris1986 I’m completely clueless when it comes to DPO! I’m guessing it means days past ovulation? If so it was 15 days

Brownbear84 · 12/01/2018 08:05

@birchgirl we ovulated same day and I have this too!!! It's only my first month ttc and due on Monday....will test maybe Sunday now as my oh is going working away. I have terrible backache and period type pains xx

Brownbear84 · 12/01/2018 08:06

Are you testing today??xx

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Birchgirl · 12/01/2018 08:07

@ThorsMistress

That sound just like me! The cramps have gone but it’s just wind and bloating. Fingers crossed! X

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Paris1986 · 12/01/2018 09:05

@ThorsMistress Thank you Smile

I still have cramps today and woke up with backache, though the nausea from yesterday has gone. I've constantly got a big appetite which I'm sure is cos I was a pig over Christmas! I might test on Sunday... trying my hardest to hold out as long as poss! @Birchgirl - fx for you!

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Birchgirl · 12/01/2018 09:45

@Brownbear84 that’s so strange! I think we have the same cycle cause af is due Monday for me to! Haha
I’m going to test Tomorrow cause DH is in work ( doesn’t like me testing early ha!)

Fingers crossed for us all and keep us updated! Xx

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Brownbear84 · 12/01/2018 09:46

I have backache again and period pains today been like this since Sunday! Decided not gonna test till oh is back from working away which will be a week today!! Only my second period were waiting for and if days are wrong or out I will be disappointed xx

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Birchgirl · 12/01/2018 10:08

The TWW is such an exciting time isn’t it!

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Brownbear84 · 12/01/2018 11:50

I've never tried for a baby before like this 😂😂feel like a proper grown up xx

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Birchgirl · 12/01/2018 12:41

In school they just make out that you have sex and that’s it! Haha

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Birchgirl · 12/01/2018 20:59

@Brownbear84 I’ve just seen your other post! Huge congratulations Flowers

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Brownbear84 · 12/01/2018 21:31

@birchgirl doesn't feel real! My friend gave me that test I just can't believe it. Xx

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Birchgirl · 12/01/2018 22:53

Ah it’s lovely news. Congrats again! X

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Sunshinexx95 · 28/11/2019 07:16

@Birchgirl
Hi , did u turn out to be pregnant?
I have same symptoms now 😞