7DPO symptoms - I’m going crazy, anyone else?

[SophT27]

I think I’m going crazy. Last month I had a faint positive which led to a chemical pregnancy. I wasn’t necessarily TTC, but that line made my heart flutter and I felt devastated when AF arrived.

flash forward to now and I’m 7 DPO. Yesterday I had some cramping and some pink spotting. Today I’m still cramping, I also have lower back ache and I have some brown loss on wiping (sorry, I know TMI). This afternoon I felt a little bit nauseous and now I think I’m reading into every, tiny, little thing!

I know it’s too early to test, and also that the chances of this being down to the imminent arrival of AF are high, but I’m finding it hard not to read into things and get my hopes up. Anyone else in a similar boat? would love to chat.

I should probably add that AF is due 4th July my periods are usually on time (give or take a day).

@SophT27 Oh I’m real sorry to hear that. Where are you going? Will you take tests with you? Hope you have a lovely time.

Im due according to my app, on Sunday. But my cycle is quite erratic and ranges from 26-34 days, so who knows! That’s also not helping me try and second guess anything.

@Fabpinky we are only going to Devon, so I could take some with me but I’m going to pack my tampax instead and then go out and buy a test if it’s needed.

bless you, it does potentially mean you could be left in limbo doesn’t it. Hopefully you get a BFP or your period. How would you feel about being pregnant?

My cycle is shorter than 28 days, but it’s regular and my period usually arrives like clockwork, give it take a day. I think that’s what’s thrown me with the cramps and what I thought could be implantation bleeding. It’s so unlike me.

I’m not really sure. I’d be excited and I’m certain I would keep it, but it definitely isn’t planned, which is why I don’t know when I ovulated or anything as I wasn’t tracking, I just use an app so I can roughly tell when my period will come.

We will just have to wait for our AFs together! It’s just so annoying, any little difference I feel I Google it to see if it’s a symptom and Google manages to make EVERYTHING a symptom!!

@Fabpinky google is the worst 🤣 it’s all a symptom of pregnancy and a symptom of AF and everything else. I’m trying not to Google, but I can’t help it.

we will have to wait it out together, and keep each other updated.

I wasn’t trying either, then last month I felt like you and had that positive and I realised it was something I would like.

@SophT27 how are you feeling?

nothing new here. Still feel sick. Had a few small twinges today so could be the beginning of my period. Just a waiting game! At least it’s the weekend

@Fabpinky nothing new to report.

I’ve had a headache this afternoon and felt a bit sick and dizzy, but I think that’s because of the headache. I’ve had no spotting or blood on wiping today though. Maybe that was my period (although it would have been really early and nothing like a normal period).

I did test again this morning and it was still a BFN. I’m just going to sit it out now, I think my period is going to arrive.

I’ll keep you posted though. Xx

@SophT27 do you think it could have been an implant bleed?

@Fabpinky I did at first, but now I’m not so sure as it went on for around 4-5 days. I think I was just getting my hopes up.

My stomach has felt funny all week, but I just get the feeling that AF is now on her way. You know when you just know. It’s horrible having to wait it out, but I’ve resigned myself to the fact that it’s not to be this month I think.

Hi @Fabpinky any updates? AF is due tomorrow and my stomach is a bit achy, it doesn’t feel quite like cramps but the timing seems right.

How are you doing?

@SophT27 Hi! Still no change here. My Flo app said my period was due today and then yesterday it changed it to tomorrow so no idea. Just waiting. I’ve had a few twinges on both sides and lots of CM, like an unusual amount. Not sure if it means anything! Still feel nauseous.

Hope you’re having a nice holiday and not thinking about it too much!

@SophT27 also just thinking about it, if my longest cycle has been 34 days, I won’t technically be late for my period for another 5 days 😩 5 more days of over thinking for me 🙃

@Fabpinky Oh bless you, my cycle ranges, but Flo is usually pretty accurate for me and I don’t think it’s ever been wrong. I’ll put a pad on for bed as that’s usually when I come on.

another 5 days seems like such a long time you poor thing. Have you done another test since? My last test was Friday and was negative, but wasn’t a first response test.

what day of your cycle are you on now? Xx

@SophT27 I’m on day 29 right now. I haven’t tested since Tuesday or Wednesday I can’t remember, but it was negative. It wasn’t a FRER either

@Fabpinky maybe give it another 24 hours and test again. if Flo is saying AF is due tomorrow for you, maybe test Tuesday if it hasn’t arrived?

i’m trying so hard not to think about it, but it’s very difficult 🤣 for the past 2 days, everytime I’ve been to the toilet I’ve expected AF to have arrived and I’m analysing every single piece of toilet paper looking for the start of my period. I’m think I’ve actually lost the plot a little bit.

@SophT27 I might give it a bit longer seeing as I have had 2, 34 day cycles this year so I’m not going to count anything as late until I get past 34 days. Getting negative tests is so disheartening.

if you’ve lost the plot then so have I. I’m constantly running to the toilet and examining the tissue. Right up to my face nearly touching my nose 😂😂😂

@Fabpinky me too! As close as I can get it. I’m glad I’m not alone 😘

@SophT27 any sign of af?

@Fabpinky not yet. But I still have a ache in my pelvis, similar to period cramps. How about you?

@Fabpinky nope nothing. When are you going to test if AF doesn’t come? Did you track your ovulation this month and dtd at the right time etc or did you just wing it?

Oops, @ myself instead of you, @SophT27

@Fabpinky I only tracked via Flo, and I know that can be a little bit inaccurate but DTD at the right time according to that. I don’t have a 28 day cycle generally so I don’t know whether to wait until after day 28 or test sooner. I haven’t mentioned anything to my hubby yet, especially after the chemical last month.

I would usually just nip off and test but because we are on holiday, there is no time apart 🤣🫣

I might wait and see what happens overnight/tomorrow and maybe bring it up tomorrow. I don’t know what to do for the best at all.

are you still going to wait to test?

@SophT27 Yeah I’m going to wait until Saturday and if nothing then test. also partly because I think I’m being insane and don’t want to feel stupid if I get a negative. I haven’t felt sick today.

if you think the disappointment of getting a negative might put a dampener on your holiday, I’d probably not test if I were you.

@Fabpinky @SophT27 Hi girls, I'm also in the dreaded waiting game. I also feel like I'm going insane and reading your messages honestly makes me feel so much better. Nice to feel normal haha. My partner and I have been TTC again after a miscarriage in May. I waited for one normal period after. My periods are pretty regular also, usually every 28 days. I'm also using Flo and AF should be here 10th July. I'm having similar symptoms, bloating, cramps, dizziness and some nausea at times. My symptoms were different before, e.g. very tired and sore/heavy boobs so I'm thinking I'm not pregnant this time although still hoping! Hope you girls are doing ok 🤞🏻

@Dawnymillz join us! I’m really sorry to hear about your miscarriage. Are you going to test early, or will you wait until you’re late?

it just drives me mad how anything that happens I think, Is that a symptom? And you can search mumsnet/Google and find someone who says it is. Last night I noticed my hair was greasy, i usual wash it once a week but it www greasy after 3 days, so of course I was straight on Google 😂😂

@Fabpinky thank-you. I think I'm going to wait a couple of days after I'm due, as hard as that will be. Longest week ever 😅 Haha I am the exact same, anything wee thing and I'm straight onto Google. I'm glad of this forum because my partner would deffo think I'm mental!