Am I pregnant? Or was I pregnant

[Claire_dun]

I was 2 days late, then started spotting and now i'm bleeding heavier. I have felt sickness for around 5 days now. The morning after missed period I did a test and it was negative. I'm still convinced i'm pregnant as i'm feeling so sick, but bleeding now. I have endometriosis and usually come on bang on 27 days. I just don't know what to do with myself right now.

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Why dont you test then you will know one way or the other

[LizzieBW]

Hi Claire_dun,

I'm sorry you're going through such a rollercoaster of emotions right now. That sounds really rough 😫

I so so hope you are pregnant and it's maybe a little bleed that will subside?

From personal experience of TTC our first baby for 5 years come January and having endometriosis I have definitely had the odd cycle where my period is delayed and that's down to ovulation being delayed by a few days. Even though my average is 28 days, I do have some cycles where I ovulate slightly later if I've been really run down or stressed or taken a trip etc; longest has been a 32 day cycle. Are you tracking ovulation day with OPK or temping? How long have you been ttc?

Also, just a wee side note I do unfortunately get nausea and A LOT of side effects on the week before my period due to endometriosis such as: sore/veiny boobs, fatigue, cramps, migraine/headache, mood changes etc. It's all down to hormone fluctuations and progesterone which is the dominant hormone in the luteal phase of the cycle.

Hope you're okay xx

[Claire_dun in reply to LizzieBW]

Sorry to hear you have been trying so long. This is month 6 for us. I have been tracking ovulation with OPK. I'm really fortunate that my periods are not too painful, I never get nausea with them. I'm just feeling so sick and lethargic today. Thanks for your message x

[LizzieBW in reply to Claire_dun]

Thank you. I've gotten so used to it. I don't know if you previously used hormone contraception but I'd say it took a good 9 months - 1 year for my body to settle down after coming off of my pill & my periods got heavier each month. I hope that's not the case for you. Just wanted to give you as much food for thought as I can if you've only been ttc for 6 months.

When did you get your positive ovulation this cycle? If you ovulated 14+ days ago then a HPT should be accurate by now my love.

Good luck to you xx

[Claire_dun in reply to LizzieBW]

Yes I had the Mirena coil removed back in March, from which my periods came back immediately (A surprise considering I haven't had periods for around 13 years). My consultant told me to come back and see her after 5/6 months if I have no luck. But the quickest appointment I could get is February next year.

16 days ago I had my peak in my ovulation test. Thanks lovely and good luck to you too. x

[LizzieBW in reply to Claire_dun]

That's so great you have the option of further investigation & support and more importantly a supportive consultant 🙂 I hope this is just a wee late implanter for you this cycle then 🤞 thank you, all the best xx