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Ridiculous Symptom Spotting... come on... you know you do...

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millymoo1234 · 29/03/2010 21:22

OK, so since TTC I've thought (or wondered briefly) the following might be signs of being pregnant...

funny rash on my legs - still don't know what this was
three spots on my forehead - I was convinced this was a hormone induced 'breakout' as I don't normally get spots)
General bad mood - turns out I'm just grumpy
crazy dreams
needing a wee
not needing a wee
not liking the smell of coconut - weird
feeling very weepy and sore boobs - hmmm... this could have just been PMS!
stuffy nose

This month I have a massive craving for Mango which I'm normally indifferent to - I am of course CONVINCED that it's my month...

Am desperately trying to hold out till next weekend to test... I need distractions! anyone else had any funny symptoms and wondered if it could be a SIGN?

pleas join in the madness and let me know I'm not the only one! xxx

OP posts:
TheDiceGirl · 07/07/2010 19:33

my boobs are bigger! I'm sure they are!! They're not exactly big normally so it's not hard to notice a change

Either they're bigger or I'm going insane, anyway. They're not sore or anything though

seanybosmummysfedupwaiting · 07/07/2010 19:33

sorry swizzle missed you there.sounds like we are both bears with sore heads today

seanybosmummysfedupwaiting · 07/07/2010 19:34

Both boobs or just one Dice.we have a habit on here of having one suspicious boob,dont we bossy lol

TheDiceGirl · 07/07/2010 19:41

hmm actually after closer observation one does look bigger than the other! And now they're both a bit sore. But that could be because I just prodded the life out of them!

swizzlestar · 07/07/2010 19:45

I have sore boobs too!! I think they're bigger...... Also an achy tummy ache, but not period type cramps.sw

bossyboop · 07/07/2010 19:57

my conclusion on the boob front was that i do have one boob bigger than the other and at symptom spotting time its even more noticeable and looks quite swollen and pregnant but apparently this happens at ovulation (bigger boobs not suspicious looking ones!)but the annoying thing i find is that it lasts till af then deflates! Good symptom tho to help pinpoint ovulation, well done suspicious boob!

Never did answer you seany about the weightloss, given up on my dodgy scales, seems to have settled down now but totally forget about the digestive dysfunctions i usually have that cause my 4 months pregnant bloating and feeling full. Then I remember these issues are probably causing my symptoms rather than a pregnancy, just wish i remembered this all the time!

Got 49 left - surely i cant be the only one who tests after af just to make sure it was af and not implantation?! Now no more till 10dpo! Cant believe how much happiness a bag of 50 tests brings!

swizzlestar · 07/07/2010 20:03

bossy - do you think these cheapie tests work?? I have them too, think 10iu (of whatever it is!!).

TheDiceGirl · 07/07/2010 20:16

Hmm maybe it means I'm ovulating then? But I thought that the other day, bugger. This is so confusing. Roll on doctors I say.

bossy no you aren't alone! I've done that too even on months where it's blatantly obvious it was af. I'm sad like that lol.

Right, I've been to the bathroom 3 times in the last hour and now I have to go again. Sign? [wishing very hard emoticon]

bossyboop · 07/07/2010 20:17

yeh it is 10 whatever it is! Some people on the threads swear by them, personally i usually use supermarkets own and had bfp with asdas before so i trust them. I would like to think they work but if i really think im pregnant with there being no mistaking my symptoms for anything else then i will get another more expensive test, even if i had 20bfp with these i would still get another brand of test to check. Im going to believe in them otherwise if i get a bfn i wont accept it and will keep testing and testing. But I think for what they cost for me they are ideal to satisfy the urge to know instead of paying £4-5 for 2 at the supermarket. I have seen people having issues with CB and FR so i guess everyone is different, but definitely worth it for what they cost if you know you will use them far too early!

kingfix · 07/07/2010 20:24

can cramps be a symptom, then? I have been having them for 2 weeks and put it down to an imminent period, but nothing yet (hopeful feeling starts, must ignore it...)

Dandeliondrama · 07/07/2010 21:08

lol @ bossy, I just did that 'test straight after af' thing today ...so good to know I'm not alone!

StormTTCbabyNo1 · 07/07/2010 21:08

Hi All,

the Dull achy cramp I've had since 2DPO are not very strong any more and don't happen very often either, I;m just supper bloated and need I a wee all the time it seems....
SIGNS?? I'm not so sure.
But I haven't tested yet and I'm determined not to until 16DPO.
Kingfix Cramps can be a sign of implantation!
Hope you're all doing ok

xx

swizzlestar · 07/07/2010 21:11

storm -that's how mine have been too. Not so strong or frequent, although have had some tonight.

I'm now fed up with not knowing, and think af is going to get me. I'm also a moody mare.......

kingfix · 07/07/2010 21:13

thanks Storm I'll join you all in symptom spotting obsession now

StormTTCbabyNo1 · 07/07/2010 21:22

swizzlestar I can second you on the moodyness - I'm a proper bitch ATM. LOL! Hold on poppet....your time to test will be here before you know it, just don;t do it too early xxx

bossyboop · 07/07/2010 21:49

its got to be done dandelion 'just in case' otherwise you drive yourself potty wondering!

swizzlestar · 08/07/2010 09:25

I have to say the moodiness has worked for me.........my hall/stairs/landing has painted walls !!

Still feeling the same today and I very bloated tummy. Ideal for the clingy dress I have on .

storm I admire your resolve not to test. I've done about 4 even though I know it's far too early. I have a pack of the cheapie amazon ones that came with a bbt thermometer.

StormTTCbabyNo1 · 08/07/2010 12:47

It seems I'm the only one with any Will Power round these parts

Same symptoms as you still swizzlestar

xx

seanybosmummysfedupwaiting · 08/07/2010 12:49

Hello everyone

Welcome to the poas madness king

cramps all round for everyone it seems. The achiness ive been feeling is getting worse now too. also i had sore boobs earlier and now they feel really heavy, i dont know if its the bra im wearing or im imagining it

Bossy i have to admit i have never poas after af lol i have poas then wiped and af has miracuously appeared though. thats a killer, spending £10 on a cb only to use it and af to be there.

ooh my poor belly is sore today.only cd23 so surely this is a good sign???????

So back to this discussion about boobs then.Does everyone have 1 boob bigger than the other,cause i def do! Bossy i think you hit the nail on the head re swollen boobs from ovulation-i think this is whats happening to me [sigh]

I have one cb in the bathroom and i am not, i repeat NOT testing til after cd29.cd30 is a week from now so my willpower is going to be put to the test badly lol

seanybosmummysfedupwaiting · 08/07/2010 12:51

Storm please dish round some of that lovely willpower you possess in abundance

StormTTCbabyNo1 · 08/07/2010 12:58

Any one else want to get soaking wet?? LOL

swizzlestar · 08/07/2010 13:22

I think I'd better have a double dose please Storm !

seanybosmummysfedupwaiting · 08/07/2010 13:24

phew thanks for that storm

swizzlestar · 08/07/2010 13:33

Seany - I think my boobs are the same size or at least very similar lol. They are swollen and sore now though.

TheDiceGirl · 08/07/2010 13:38

i think i've done well on the willpower front! I've tested once a week since af was due and they've all been negative and i still haven't killed someone! I think this demonstrates amazing willpower and i would like a gold star i would also like to report that my boobs are a bit more normal today can't wait for the doc's tomorrow to figure out what the hell is happening. Any news? We must be due a bfp soon, surely! Speaking of which madas if you're reading i hope it's going well

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