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I need someone who can relate to this (TTC)

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Lollipop96 · 16/06/2023 07:17

Hi everyone - just looking for some guidance.

Positive ovulation test last week, currently day 10 after testing.
This week my boobs have changed a lot (red, sore, changed colour and shape) even my partner has noticed the difference so at least I know I’m not going insane!
Feeling like I have something in my throat that’s going to make me gag but never do, suffering with heightened smell (I had to leave the office yesterday as all I could smell was coffee that wouldn’t normally bother me).

I checked online to see the earliest I could take a test which is the 18th this Sunday, but during this two week wait my patience couldn’t wait any longer so I did a digital today and it was negative.
After looking online it says it’s progesterone and estrogen which causes sore boobs not a build up of HCG.
I 100% know it’s not period symptoms as if anything all I get is cramps and emotional.

Learned my lesson and will wait until I can genuinely test but just looking for reassurance to know I’m not the only one experiencing this.

If anyone could give me some reassurance/guidance l, thoughts or advice that would be greatly appreciated x

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Lollipop96 · 16/06/2023 07:18

Oh forgot to say my discharge is thin and milk/watery like too!

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lizziecat1 · 16/06/2023 07:42

Isn't the waiting awful! Hang on in there - only a few days til you can find out what's going on. Your symptoms sound promising - I really hope they are pregnancy symptoms! But all sorts can trick us when we're waiting to test. Good luck, and let us know your results at the weekend!

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Lollipop96 · 16/06/2023 07:47

@lizziecat1 thank you! Fingers crossed it’s a happy ending!

The waiting is awful isn’t it that’s why I couldn’t resist a digital test today but my body is telling me I am in a strange way although it was a negative, guess impatient me will have to wait a little longer!

hope your journeys going okay ❤️ what stage are you at?

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YoSof · 16/06/2023 07:48

Digital test are not as sensitive as normal early detection tests.

Get a First Response if you can

ajayelbee · 16/06/2023 07:55

I second getting a first response. The early result ones are much more sensitive than the digitals. Good luck for your next test!

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Lollipop96 · 16/06/2023 07:59

@YoSof @ajayelbee thanks guys will see if I can get some today!

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Nmmck93 · 16/06/2023 11:18

If you can’t get a first response try boots early response they’re pink dye also and really good at picking up early.

fingers crossed it’s a positive for you x

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Lollipop96 · 16/06/2023 11:21

@Nmmck93 Ive had to get the boots early one couldn’t find first response anywhere!

thank you fingers crossed! The two week wait is awful! Xx

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satellitesunshine · 16/06/2023 15:59

have you tried the boots test? x

Peachyplumm · 16/06/2023 16:50

When I was pregnant I got sore tender breasts from 5dpo. I also had headaches but those are my usual symptoms before a period. The only new thing I got alongside that was extreme bloating. And the day I’m sure I implanted (10dpo) I got the worst migraine I’ve ever had. The next day I started bleeding, which I later realised was implantation bleeding. So you can definitely still get the sore boobs if you are pregnant! It is caused by estrogen and progesterone but pregnancy makes those hormones a lot more intense

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Lollipop96 · 16/06/2023 16:55

@Peachyplumm @satellitesunshine Hi guys thanks for the support!

I’ve bought the boots early test but the earliest I can test is on Sunday, but because I was an eager beaver I attempted today even with a digital - the two week wait is sending me insane and very impatient! My gut is telling me I’m definitely pregnant (not like last month - been TTC for 3 months).

My breasts being sore, tingly, bumpy and changing shape/skin is all new to me I’ve never experienced that before. It’s not continuous it’s the odd time throughout the day but definitely different.

fingers crossed xx

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Peachyplumm · 16/06/2023 17:11

Fingers crossed.

I will also say that when I started TTCing, I started getting nausea as one of my symptoms of my period coming. i started to get it even during ovulation. I never ever used to get that. So sometimes new symptoms can be a thing, but if you feel pregnant and that things are different it could still very well mean you’re pregnant! Good luck

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Lollipop96 · 16/06/2023 17:19

@Peachyplumm Thankyou! Time will tell xx

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ajayelbee · 16/06/2023 17:27

I knew I was pregnant when I kept getting little nosebleeds. That never happens to me! And I just had this gut feeling. Hopefully the same for you!

You’ve got some willpower waiting until Sunday with those early tests! Fingers crossed for you ☺️

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Lollipop96 · 16/06/2023 19:06

@ajayelbee oh wow that’s crazy never heard of nose bleeds as a symptom.
Isn’t it crazy what the body does and how everyone experiences different things!

my willpower is handing on by a thread 😂😊

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Lollipop96 · 16/06/2023 19:06

*hanging

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Lollipop96 · 18/06/2023 07:35

@lizziecat1 Hi lovely just an update! Took two tests this morning and they came back negative.
My breasts have become more sore, changed in colour and shape, bloating, pain on one side and my taste has changed so I’m booked in the doctors tomorrow for an examination!
My period isn’t due until Wednesday but there’s no indication of my period coming, still having clear thin watery like discharge so I still have a little bit of hope!

Hopefully can get more answers!

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lizziecat1 · 18/06/2023 23:04

Does sound like something is going on. I hope you get some answers tomorrow. 10dpo here but I'm ancient so not holding out much hope for any positive tests!

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Lollipop96 · 19/06/2023 16:41

@lizziecat1 fingers crossed for you 😊 Doctor examined me today and had a HCG blood test done so either way will know tomorrow.
hope it works out!

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lizziecat1 · 19/06/2023 22:23

@Lollipop96 Fingers crossed for good results tomorrow!

ajayelbee · 21/06/2023 08:12

Hey @Lollipop96 I’ve been thinking of you. How are you doing? Did you get your results from the GP?

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Lollipop96 · 21/06/2023 08:20

@ajayelbee Hi lovely! The HCG test came back negative yesterday which was very depleting. The doctor said it’s just hormone changes ready for my period.

Of course my body would start to change for the first time in years when we’re TTC. I don’t think people realise how depleting it can be but we’re still being positive and just thinking what will be will be!

how have you gotten on? X

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ajayelbee · 21/06/2023 09:36

@Lollipop96 Oh I’m so sorry to hear that. It can be so disheartening and draining can’t it. And so hard to relax and chill out about it, when that’s really what we need to do!

I’m 5dpo today, so I’ll probably test (early) over the weekend!

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Lollipop96 · 21/06/2023 16:54

@ajayelbee Fingers crossed you have some good news at the weekend! It really is hard to relax when you’re working so hard to do whatever you can to help!

keep me posted.

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ajayelbee · 22/06/2023 10:05

@Lollipop96 Thanks lovely! I’ll let you know how I get on. Zero symptoms, but who knows!