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did you know you were pregnant before your BFP??

46 replies

blondebaby111 · 12/03/2013 10:45

I'm due af the end of this week but since last week I have had the most horrendous stomach cramps which are a cross between wind pains and pms cramps, sudden urge to run to the loo for number 2 (sorry tmi) and generally feel quite queasy and I'm completely off my food.
I know the rational thing to do would be to test but after 5 years of being dissappointed I guess I'm scared to. My head is telling me its far to soon to feel like this, I'm possibly 13dpo but my heart is telling me that I could be. Did anyone know before they tested by just how awful they felt?? Be grateful to get some replies xx

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RoseGarden123 · 12/03/2013 10:47

Yes. Cramps from implantation and swollen breasts each time. I've been pregnant 5 times (3 mcs) but always knew beforehand. even if I tested early and got negative I remained convinced and was always right!

Cantbelieveitsnotbutter · 12/03/2013 10:49

I did, I used to pat my tummy and talk to baby. We were doing the opposite of ttc so I still don't know how I knew as I was on the pill and not late.
Fingers and toes crossed xx

ilovepicnmix · 12/03/2013 10:52

Nope. Only reason I did a test was because I had a gp appointment booked because of long cycles and I thought the first thing I'd be asked was if I was pregnant. I remember thinking the positive result was v strange as I wasn't pregnant. It was only about an hour and another test later that it dawned on me that I actually was pregnant.

ilovepicnmix · 12/03/2013 10:53

Ps. Good luck!

SeriousStuff · 12/03/2013 10:58

Yes, my breasts just felt like they were in the way, especially when lying down and trying to get to sleep. Plus, I'd have to nap during the day because I was so tired!

Saundy · 12/03/2013 11:02

I had cramps, bad wind Blush, really bloated, according to DP was aggressive (which is out of character) & was frequently urinating. I did a test which came back negative & so took it as something else. Anyway almost a week later when still no show (I can be irregular) I took another (3) and they were positive.

I would wait, tests taken early can be unreliable & could cause you some unnecessary heart ache.

Good luck!

Dylanlovesbaez · 12/03/2013 11:04

Yep! Boobs felt like lead weights, smell of bacon made me feel sick and I ran upstairs and felt so dizzy and faint, that was it, I just knew!

lynniep · 12/03/2013 11:07

I knew with DS1. Never been pg before that, but my boobs were so sore I just knew something was 'up'. I was completely knackered as well.

No idea with DS2. Never paid much attention to my periods then one day I realised I hadnt had one for a good couple of months. Twas only then I went out to get a test!

windywoo26 · 12/03/2013 11:07

I didn't with DC1. We had been trying for a while and every month I thought I was pg. I did test on dpo 11 though! Was shocked when it was positive, although v faint. I am now 7 wks pg with DC2 (fingers crossed) and I knew this time. I felt faint a few times, was absolutely shattered and felt worse as the day went on (exactly like how I was further on with DC1). Everything crossed for you

beckie90 · 12/03/2013 11:09

I did but then again, I've also thought it when I wasn't pregnant lol. Good luck x

BubaMarra · 12/03/2013 11:22

I didn't actually now before testing but in hindsight I remember thinking about a colleague at work how rude she was for putting so much perfume on (and the perfume had a horrendous smell). That was a major pregnancy sign, I just didn't realise it at the time.
Good luck!

Umlauf · 12/03/2013 11:24

Not at all, I'd been groaning about how not pregnant i was and had another month to try. The previous months I HAD felt pregnant and not been. Weird!

WankbadgersBreakfast · 12/03/2013 11:33

Not a dicky-bird of an idea. I was lying on the bed and was trying to remember my last period (irregular periods, can be six months or so between them) and couldn't. So I rolled over and said "feel like going to grab a pregnancy test? Just want to check." Bam, BFP. Was around 8 weeks.

PinkApple86 · 12/03/2013 11:43

Looking back I had all the symptoms, big hurty boobs, no period, constipation, and my face felt puffed up. Was in denial as had a negative test so didn't want to get my hopes up but dh made me test again (3 times!) and all 3 were BFP.

EuroShaggleton · 12/03/2013 12:08

Nope, I had no idea. In fact I was sure it hadnt worked. I only tested at home because I was due to have a blood test at my fertility clinic and wanted warning before they called me at work with the result. To my absolute astonishment there was a second line. I had far more symptoms on months when I hadn't been pg.

CareerGirl01 · 12/03/2013 12:13

I had DD1 four years ago and got pg with DC2 last August - I had no symptoms whatsoever. I do think when you are TTC - as we did with DC2 - you can easily imagine all kinds of things. Not that other women don't get symptoms but the mind is a strange place...

BraveLilBear · 12/03/2013 12:33

First time, yes, usual PMT symptoms just hadn't happened and smell was a little more sensitive, though this ended in an early MC. Second time, not a scooby doo - was cursing the fact that I'd had period cramps for 6 days but no period on here when someone said to take a test. I did, begrudgingly, and was astonished (but delighted) at the BFP.

sar1133 · 12/03/2013 12:44

Yes just had a feeling. I was only 3 days late and had not always had regular periods but just kinda knew. Can't put my finger on it! I felt sick tired and hot if that helps? Did my test quite early on so clear blue said pregnant 1-2 weeks. With the nature of my job it's better to know earlier

RuckAndRoll · 12/03/2013 13:03

Nope. I only did a test as it's a sure fire way to encourage AF to get started (was going away and wanted it out of the way!). Was a real shock to get a BFP although I don't know why as we were TTC at the time.

sausagebaconandtomatobutty · 12/03/2013 13:08

Yep knew both times because my boobs went all veiny and I went off coffee which I normally live off

cherrycherry41 · 12/03/2013 13:08

First time i knew straight away before the bfp, i just felt 'odd' i had been ill and my boobs hurt and my period was a few days late, i had lost my appeitite and wanted to sleep all day! I needed all my courage to poas! and it was bfp!
Second time i was peeing on a stick from 10dpo as i was just 'certain' i was pregnant. I was right again but got my bfp 16dpo x

duchesse · 12/03/2013 13:22

DS yes, after a few days, DD1 didn't suspect a thing till 11 weeks, DD2 straight away before first missed period, had strong suspicion with DD3 within a week (ie before period due). So yes for 3/4 of em.

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blondebaby111 · 12/03/2013 13:25

Thanx for all your comments. Although we've been trying for a long time its only recently that I've took a more relaxed approach, if anyone asks I just say well if it happens it happens now, its too much stress. I even went out and bought a nice sporty (2 door) car a few weeks back, I'm that it will never happen anytime soon. I've had months where I thought I was but this time it seems different..I've been so ill!! Only time will tell,

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CitrusyOne · 12/03/2013 13:27

OP, I had exactly the symptoms you describe, and despite ttc for 12 months it never crossed my mind that I was pg. Also, I had raging hunger and everyone at world worked out I was pg when I ate my lunch mid morning. Again, didn't cross my mind......

Sounding good for you op! Fingers crossed :)

CitrusyOne · 12/03/2013 13:28

Everyone at work. Would be good going if everyone in the world knew I was pg!

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