Pregnancy or period symptoms? 2ww

[OnMyJourney]

Hi! So I'm currently
Trying for 1st baby
Cycle 9 of trying
Cycle day 78
8 DPO
Had a chemical pregnancy in August

So I'm cycle day 78, my periods are extremely irregular but so far this is my longest cycle I've ever had! But finally I got a positive OPK, I'm 8DPO at the moment and I know period and pregnancy symptoms are pretty much the same but I'm experiencing some things I never normally get leading up to Aunt Flo, so far the symptoms I've noticed are

5DPO - couldn't stop crying!
6DPO - Boobs slightly sore at times, extremely hungry like all the time non stop!
7DPO - Boobs slightly sore but nothing too much, extremely hungry still, frequent urination, a whole night of vivid dreams.
8DPO - Boobs are bigger, more veiny, sore and my nipples are so so sensitive and my back aches today and I'm also getting a mix of small twinges on my right side and every so often I feel a small shock? (google says it's lightning crotch??) also very emotional today and i fell asleep at 2am this morning and I woke up at 6am this morning and couldn't get back to sleep but still really tired (which is really odd for me because I usually fall asleep really early in the morn then wake up at like 11am) I also treated myself to McDonald's as I was awake early enough to order it for once 😂 and I struggled to eat it like I just smelt it and was like... ew... 😂

Anyone else experienced anything like this before getting your BFP??
I'm not testing until NYE which will be 10 DPO for me!

Any help or answers are appreciated 🥰

@timeforanother1

Yesss I started my ovulation tests at 6DPO and mine are pretty much showing up with nothing at the moment too! But this cycle I'm going back to tracking in a book! I'm gonna put the OPK if it's high or low and put a heart if I've baby danced that day and my temperature and tick if I've taken my vitamins!

I try the SME every month, it doesn't always go to plan with out work schedules and sometimes we're just exhausted! But I've heard it's quite successful if you stick to it properly!

My plan was to start dtd tomorrow but I started yesterday instead!

Don't even the cup took me ages to get the hang of! The first time I used it I had acrylics on and I couldn't get it out and my partner had to pull it out for me... that was like the least sexy thing in the whole world 😂

Have you ever used pre-Seed or conceive plus? People seem to like those and I tried conceive plus but I don't really think it helped

@OnMyJourney I'm impressed you look super organised!

We've literally not tried anything apart from luck yet but I have thought I'd get some of the preseed in a few months if needed, although we've had an argument tonight so we may not start dtd tomorrow as planned!

And omg that is hilarious about the cup 😂

@timeforanother1

I'm trying my best to be organised i used to do this all at the beginning and then I kinda lost hope so I stopped but I decided to get it all together again!

Preseed looks interesting with the little things to put it inside, maybe I'll give it a go!

And oh no that's not good! I'm sure you guys will be fine and continue your baby dancing! I never let my other half be angry at me I just keep telling him I love him until he says it too and then usually after that we're happy again! But I hope you get to start, don't want it to put a bad start to your cycle xoxo

@timeforanother1

Are you still taking ovulation tests? Are yours getting darker? X

@OnMyJourney so sorry I didn't realise you had messaged I didn't get notifications- I just came on here tonight for a nosey before bed!

I'm on CD 11 today and we dtd today and yesterday but my opk's are negative!

I'm worried they are wrong or I'll miss the chance so I'm keen to dtd as much as possible!

I really want to give this every chance and next time use preseed or similar.

What about you and your opk's?

@timeforanother1

That's okay I don't always get notifications for mine either!

Hopefully they're not wrong, maybe buy another brand and compare the two, I think that's what I'm going to do as I'm not too sure how I feel about the One Step tests I'm using so I think I'm going to buy my normal Femometer ovulation tests! But as long as you DTD every day or every other day you should be okay! Hopefully you catch your peak!

I'm CD12 today and I have been testing and mine aren't getting darker really, like the tiniest bit maybe! But according to my app I'm not due to ovulate until the 21st so CD19, so there's still time for them to get darker but who knows with my irregular periods! I'm going to just test everyday until they get darker then I'll test 2 times a day! But my partner has agreed that when they start getting darker or near to peak then we can DTD twice a day until 3DPO to up our chances for this month! Plus I'm going to be using the cup!

But I have to say my diet is going well, I'm on a low sugar diet and no processed foods or fats, no takeaways or anything (which is so sad) and I've also been drinking Raspberry Leaf Tea in the morning and peppermint tea at night! And I've been doing a bit of exercise and I feel so much better this month!

If you don't get your BFP this cycle then deffo try PreSeed I've heard lots of success stories on it! I might buy some myself but I'm debating using preseed or getting some evening primrose oil to try and increase CM...

Hi @OnMyJourney

Pressed send too soon!

Well today I got the brightest most positive opk I could imagine! How strange they've gone from barely there lines the last few days- even yesterday and today is 100% text book positive. Managed to dtd so pleased about all the fries we have had this month at the right time too. Will dtd tomorrow as well just to be safe!

Also at what time are you testing? I was doing 1 test about 1pm then when I saw the barely there line I added another test about 8pm.

You are throwing everything at it this month- even dtd twice a day, you deserve your bfp! I'm looking forward to the rest when we are out of the fertile window

Massive well done for your diet- you are doing everything I need to do! Exercise is my biggest one as I work 4 full days and by the time I've got dc from nursery and home/ tea/ shower etc it's too late and I'm too tired for anything. Food wise I just love crap food and chocolate!

@timeforanother1

Yay! Happy that you got your positive OPK!! My fingers are crossed for you!! 🤞🤞

I test twice a day! Once at about 1pm and then once at about like 9-10pm ish

Mine aren't getting very dark unfortunately but they are getting darker gradually, but my tracker app says I should ovulate in 5 days so there's still time for them to get darker!

We DTD yesterday and I'm gonna take a break today cause I feel like rubbish today I'm so tired so maybe tomorrow! So today I'm gonna order a takeaway and binge watch greys anatomy (cheat day yay)

But that's fair enough! Working and running around after little ones can be good exercise too! My exercise is only playing the sports game on my partners Nintendo switch 😂

This was my OPK today!

@timeforanother1

Excuse how messy it looks that tape stuff makes it look gross but it's easier to stick with!

But this is my line progression so far, I think they're getting the tiniest bit darker?

I'm glad I haven't got my peak today as I feel like rubbish and my partner just told me he's not going to be home until tomorrow night so as long as I don't get my peak until tomorrow or after I'll be okay! 😅

Oh they are totally getting darker!

Jump on him when he's back and the next day lol!

I don't think you've hit your peak yet looking at those, save the pics in case this isn't your month to compare in the future, that's my plan.

Are you testing after needing a wee for ages/ or not drinking much? I think mine could have gone from barely there to bright because I drink more in the week than a weekend so that could be why mine has suddenly changed. Yours looks like a text book style where they darken gradually- looks good! Really hope this is your month!

Enjoy your food tonight

@timeforanother1

Haha that's the plan!!

Yeah deffo haven't hit my peak yet but I've ordered a different brand of ovulation tests so maybe they'll change!

And I always test with my second wee of the day which usually I've held in for at least 4/5hrs, I got told to never test with the first wee of the day and I'm not sure why but that's stuck with me! I think I drink the same amount everyday really? I always have my Raspberry Leaf Tea in the morning, then I'll have a glass of water with breakfast, lunch and dinner and then I'll take one to bed with me, so I'm not sure to be honest 😂

I hope it is the textbook style, I've never had that before! I really hope this is our month!

And thank you It was good! 🥰

@OnMyJourney your drinks sound so healthy!
I drink loads of tea my work mornings so it probably dilutes my urine even though I test later. Food for thought.

These are mine- yesterday's then 2 from today.

Hi ❤️
Been ttc for 6 months now and this is the first month I have had any symptoms. starting reading all these different threads on mumsnet and it feels so good to know there are others in the same boat. I'm on 9dpo and finding it so hard to focus on anything but noticing every single twinge!!
Fingers crossed for everyone on here 🤞 x

@timeforanother1

Wow that went from like nothing to booom! But that's good!!

I mean I'm a bit fussy I don't like coffee, fizzy drinks, energy drinks or squash so my only options are fancy teas and water and maybe the odd hot chocolate/milkshake 😅

And I suppose that's possible yeah! You can always tell by the colour of wee lol, although I've noticed since I've been taking my evening primrose oil things that it constantly stays dark! Dunno what that's about 🤷‍♀️

Hi!
@catlady1986

I hope your symptoms and twinges get you your BFP this month! 🤞🤞

But you could always test tomorrow and hopefully you'll get your BFP!! Xx

Hi @OnMyJourney ! Thank you :)

I'm fighting the urge but I probably will test tomorrow!! I'm really hopeful for a bfp as I just had a good feeling about this month but i'm trying to stay calm so i'm not too disappointed.

I was wondering how much of your 2 week wait wonderings you share with your other half's?! do you keep them up to date with your symptoms? I'm not really sharing that much atm as I know he really waits us to be pregnant so i don't want to get his hopes up to much either! x

@catlady1986

I always symptom spot and try to stay hopeful but I always expect the worst, means you won't be too heartbroken if is negative!

And I share a bit with my partner, I'm not gonna notify him of every twinge I feel but if my boobs hurt I'll tell him and he can clearly see my mood swings 😂😂 but maybe don't go too into detail, if he's gonna get upset that it hasn't happened maybe if you don't tell him he won't get built up for nothing if it's negative! Xx

Hi all. 😊I am currently 7dpo. This will be my first cycle. I have a ds and 2 losses in between.
Symptoms- Day 5 - slight cramps.
Day 6- Bad Cramping on and off for the most part of the day.
Day 7- Very slight cramps today .
Not sure if this is just an upset tummy or what. But its more cramping in the lower pelvic area 🤷‍♀️

@AnyTimeSoon

Sorry to hear about your losses x

But your cramps could be something good! Implantation happens at about 5-7 DPO so hopefully that's what it is! But there could be a number of reasons for it too! My fingers are crossed for you 🤞😊x

@OnMyJourney that makes me feel a bit more sane! Took a test this morning (10dpo) and bfn ... it's only a wilkos cheap one though so I'm not going to take it to heart. Symptoms do seem to be fading though so who knows! xx

@AnyTimeSoon sounds really similar to my cramping - do you normally get pms style cramps this early before AF? I agree, I have read implantation can happen from 5dpo so could be that xx

Thank you ladies! It seems to have stopped today and I feel ok now. No i do get a very slight bit of cramping when AF arrives, usually not before.
I had a loss at 11 weeks and 23 weeks so this is all so stressful.

@catlady1986

Well they always say you're not out until Aunt Flo arrives!! 🤞🤞