Hi,
My first post on mumsnet having read it for many years. Also sorry for the life story in advance! Just want to make sure I've got everything covered :)
My question: Could I be pregnant?
A little background. I used to take the pill without a break for about 5 years, many years ago when I was a teen so I didn’t have to have periods. Because who wants those, right?
I ended up with very painful ovarian cysts and was told I was unlikely to have children.
My periods have been irregular since. Maybe one every other month. Sometimes 3 months without.
Fast forward to my 20’s. After trying to conceive my first, it took 18 months. Funnily enough, the one month we only DTD once is the month I conceived! I had no pregnancy symptoms at all the entire pregnancy.
I'm now 30. My DS is 7 and a half.
I had surgery last year to remove cancerous cells from my cervix. I also had the DEPO in November (2017) and was told I couldn't have another due to the increased risk.
My partner and I stopped using protection in January. My periods came back in February and for the first time in my life they were regular! Woo!
I download the Flo app and now fertility friend to keep an eye on ovulation. My cycle is 29 - 31 days. We haven't started using temp recording or the sticks for ovulation yet.
My period last month (October) was 5 days early. It was also very light pink only when I wiped and the following day, darker red for about 3 hours then back to pink for the rest of the day and nothing.
This month I'm currently 5 days late for my period. I tested on AF's due date with a cheapy from a chemist and got a BFN. I also tested 2 days ago with the cheap strips from Tesco's and both BFN.
I have no Current symptoms. I had lower back ache yesterday and a few twinges in my lower left stomach / pelvic area but nothing that feels like my usual pms signs. - really sore boobs for the week leading up to it and horrendous lower back ache the day before.
I've read a few forums and trying not to get my hopes up with women saying it's taken up to 3 weeks past a missed period to get a BFP. I've ordered some first repose tests on Amazon due tomorrow which I'll use for Wednesdays morning pee.
I also have a cold. I had one before I was due and a bad cough and now I've got another one that's knocked me for six.
I realise women have been trying much longer than I have. My son is autistic and a blessing from a very violent relationship. I'd love to have another. 7 months isnt long to be trying I know! But it's still heart breaking every month getting a BFN.
Baby dust to everyone trying.