How long after implantation - BFP?

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Hi all,

I believe I'm currently 7-8DPO. I didn't take any ovulation tests this month, I went solely off of the signals from my body so I could be very wrong 😂

Yesterday, I had lower back pain, shooting pains down my thighs, and lower stomach cramping on and off the whole day. This morning, my nipples feel tender / sensitive but that's all. All of the other symptoms have gone.
The stomach cramps felt SO similar to AF, I kept going to the bathroom all day yesterday to check if I'd come on!

I'm now worried that I'm out this month. I did a cheap test this AM and it was negative. Is there still a chance? Does it take a while after implantation for HCG to rise?

I've never had any cramping during the TWW like I did yesterday.. so I'm trying to remain positive although im really worried it's going to lead to disappointment.

So.. does anybody know how long after (possible) implantation, HCG levels are detectable?

Thank you in advance!

You definitely aren't out, I know some people don't get a positive until day 12 x

Thank you! I was wondering if it takes a few days or something, for the HCG levels to rise enough to produce a positive test? I honestly would be so surprised if all of that pain I had yesterday was coincidence!