Very sore breasts!

[Arya10]

Hi folks

I’m on cd22 of a natural cycle, I think I ovulated around cd14. My breasts have been getting bigger, more solid and more sore every day since cd15. This is really unusual for me, I sometimes get sore breasts about 7 days before AF’s due just for a couple days. My cycles tend to be 28-31 days long.

They are so sore I can barely touch them, even clothes against them is sore. I’ve been getting acupuncture every 1-2 weeks for 9 weeks now and she suspects I have low progesterone (she called it estrogen dominance) so I think she’s doing things to try to increase progesterone and I’ve been doing seed rotation to help too. Could it just be increase in progesterone?

Does anyone have any expertise of a change like this in their body? Of course I’m looking for signs of pregnancy and clutching at straws as we have a consultation soon to discuss IVF.

Thanks

[Hidden]

Aww hun the 2ww is awful!

I didn’t have many symptoms when I conceived but breast pain was my main one, I usually get it before my period so it was hard for me to know whether it was PMS or pregnancy!

The difference ( looking back) was it started after ovulation straightaway & lasted much longer & my nipples were very sore ( which they aren’t when period comes) tmi im🙈

Breast pain was my first pregnancy symptom!

Will keep everything crossed for you & hope it’s good news 😍

My best advice is to be hopeful until there is a reason not to be xoxo

[Arya10 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks Jess, I didn’t realise breast pain was your first symptom! I want to be hopeful but the pain of AF coming or a BFN is so much I’m scared to hope.

They’re still sore today (and really hot temperature wise!), I’m telling myself at the very least it’s a sustained increase in progesterone which is a good thing. Maybe my body is rebalancing itself.

Off to see a dog breeder today, something we put off for 2 years as I wanted a baby first but stuff it, a puppy would be so lovely 🙂

Thanks for the advice, hope you’re doing ok? x

[Hidden in reply to Arya10]

Breast pain is one of the first signs of pregnancy 😘

I couldn’t bring my hopes up too much either , when I missed my period my hubby knew I was pregnant. I couldn’t believe it until I saw a positive test!

My temperature kept going up too & didn’t dip below the temperature of ovulation. That’s a good sign too! Keeping everything crossed for you. 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻

Aww a puppy sounds lovely💓 😊We have 2 dogs & I love our furry children 😍

I’m good thank you 7 weeks today & only 1 week until we can book to see the midwife 😊 the waiting in this journey is horrible! xoxo

[Arya10 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks that’s good to know. I’ve got a few more days til AF is due.

I stopped temping a while back, found it too stressful. My breasts tend to get smaller/less full a couple days before AF so I’ll probs know then if I’m not pregnant.

Appreciate the positive vibes, I’d been doing well staying positive but I’m having a real low day today. I was allergic to the hypoallergenic dogs yesterday (had dogs growing up and didn’t seem allergic, although did have some health issues that looking back could have been allergies) which really upset me. Now I appear to be allergic to most dogs.

That is such good news you’re doing well, I’m sure it must feel like an age to your scan but it’s nothing compared to all the waiting you’ve already done! xx

[Hidden in reply to Arya10]

Sorry to hear that.

Also to say that I had what thought was AF cramps 3 days before my period was due; I was convinced I was out! It turned out to be implantation cramps! If you get cramps don’t panic it doesn’t always mean period is coming 😘

I’m better thank you no more spotting ,it was only pink & brown no pain GP said not to worry that gave me huge reassurance & decided against early scan ( they can get it wrong really early & cause stress) And we get to book to see the midwife this Monday where I’ll be just over8 weeks😊

I’ve got everything crossed period stays away & it’s a beautiful positive test 😍💗 xoxo

[Emska77]

Hi Arya, it’s such a coincidence that you should mention this as I am feeling similar this month. My partner and I took a break from baby making after first failed ivf last October. (BFP turned to chemical pregnancy) our stress levels had reached their limit!

We timed sex spot on this month and have felt boiling hot since, and also have quite tender breasts. I usually don’t feel breast pain a maximum of a week pre AF.

I’m telling myself this must have happened before, as every month is different right? Hormone levels must vary.

I think Acupuncture could well be a strong contributor to this. Whatever the reason it’s still a positive that things are working! 🙂

[Arya10 in reply to Emska77]

Hi Emska

So sorry to hear you had a chemical 🙁

That’s true, could have happened before but haven’t remembered it - my breasts do tend to get bigger in winter (my thinking is they store fat for warmth?), I’m very slim so changes are noticeable. Though it usually happens slowly over a few weeks, not all in one cycle. But that’s where I think the acupuncture is at play, I’ll ask her about it next time.

Yes, good sign for both of us either way, hormones are working/doing their job. Preparing for a baby whether there is one there or not is got to be a good sign.

What cycle day are you on?

[Emska77 in reply to Arya10]

Thank you for your kind words.

So today I am on CD 21, and had a positive OPK result on CD 14.

I had a 35 CD last month, which is long for me. Usually it’s a max of 31 or 32 days. Today still really sore breasts.. will be interesting to see how things progress for both of us!

[Arya10 in reply to Emska77]

I’ve occasionally had 34,35 and even 36 day cycles, but like you it’s usually a max of 31/32.

Mine are still sore today too, they’ve settled a little but still tender. I’m on CD 24, I’m guessing at AF due on Friday based on when I think I ovulated etc. Will need to keep myself occupied for the rest of the week.

Good luck and keep me updated!!

[Arya10 in reply to Emska77]

How are you getting on?

My breasts have been getting bigger each day and still pretty sore. Got weird shakes yesterday and feeling sick today, but also starving. Got another 2/3 days til AF and I’m trying to distract myself (not very well!).

I’m worried how I’ll react to no pregnancy this month because my body feels like it thinks it’s pregnant so I have hope - but I know that’s what progesterone does.

[Emska77 in reply to Arya10]

So today I still have tender breasts, and they are still feeling swollen but I have a slight dull ache in my lower tummy... barely noticeable but it’s there. So I just think AF is on its way and this month was a case of elevated progesterone levels. 3 days to go apparently until I should do a Pregnancy test but not sure I will need to bother!

You have a few other symptoms than me so fingers crossed 🤞

[Arya10 in reply to Emska77]

Don’t lose hope! Period like aches and cramps can be pregnancy/implantation.

I don’t tend to do tests any more, I have such strong signs a day or 2 before that AF is coming that I don’t bother anymore. Seeing AF come seems to be a little easier for me to bear than a whiter than white test!

I now think I’m just getting the cold bug that’s going round my office which would explain my sick and shaky feelings and tiredness. I have an autoimmune condition too where a lot of the symptoms of that are similar to pregnancy so could be that too.

We’re not out til we’re out though - like Jess has said she didn’t have many symptoms. I’m currently sitting reading The Secret, i lost my love for that book since this struggle but I’m enjoying it once again.

Really hoping we both get our BFP’s this month!