Hi everyone, so I woke this morning with my usual period cramps and I'd had hot flushes overnight - both tell tale af signs for me.
Hubby wants to wait till otd to test and I'm losing my mind here. After having hardly any symptoms during the 2ww, apart from the odd non-Af feeling cramp, now AF seems to be coming, same as my previous failed cycle.
Otd Monday for bloods, results Tuesday 😔😔😔
Is there any hope?
Hi lovely, sorry to hear how you're feeling. I'd say there's certainly hope. With my previous chemical I had all the symptoms including an enhanced sense of smell. I was so sure it had worked. This time however I had nothing besides cramping and thankfully waited until OTD and got a positive. I wouldn't rely heavily on how you feel to make a conclusion. Our body's reactions seem to vary with each round. keep your hopes up! xxx
Aw that's brilliant news! Really chuffed for you babe! I don't think I'd feel as worried if I'd been cramping the whole time. This has really just started so that's what's making me worry xx
Just wanted to say I had AF cramps and all the usual symptoms during two week was convinced it was over but AF didn't come and I am currently 26 weeks. So there is still hope try and do something over the weekend to take your mind off it, maybe visit a Christmas Market with your hubby or snuggle on the sofa with coco and binge watch something anything that will distract you. Fingers crossed 🤞 for you x
Thanks so much for your reply and huge congratulations on your pregnancy! That's so lovely to hear! I haven't had many cramps this time round and the ones that I had didn't feel like Af. Whereas these ones do and they only really started this morning, that's what's worrying me. Really does just feel like my period. I hate the 2ww!
It is the worst we over analysis everything! Try to find something to distract yourself. Have my fingers crossed 🤞 for you xx
Hey heyy don't you lose hope! Like the others say every time our bodies react differently soo you never know! Don't write yourself out just yet! I'll keep all my fingers crossed for you 🙂🍀🍀🍀🌸🌸🌸🤗🤗🤗🤗
Sending love and prayers! 💕🙏🏻🤞🏻 Cramping can definitely be a good sign. I've had it in previous pregnancy (which ended later for a different reason). I thought my period was *definitely* coming, but it never came! xx
It’s so hard, but don’t give up - I had cramps, brown spotting & my usual pre menstrual soak the bed hot flush 2 nights before OTD yesterday, I had mentally prepared for the worst & it was a positive (granted early days).
Its impossible not to obsess over every symptom, but like Klndmr said - our bodies play sneaky tricks.
Thinking of you - hope this is your time 🙏🏻
hello! I know what you mean and why you’re worrying but trust me, cramping can mean both so it’s really hard to know at this stage. The only time I could differentiate pregnancy was when I had nausea, something that doesn’t happen when I’m expecting my period. So unless it’s something really strong and distinguishable, you can’t really tell the difference right now, so stay positive! Keeping everything crossed for you xx
fingers crossed lovely 🥰 also if doing a test at home helps you before travelling for your blood test then do it! Husband can give advice and you are going through this together but he won’t understand what’s going on for us physically and emotionally so do what’s right for you and going g to help you cope the most. If I’ve learned one thing on this rollercoaster it’s that sometimes it’s okay to be a bit selfish to keep us sane/strong 🤗 you will get a result by now at 12dpt on a first response xxx
Fingers crossed for you! I had loads of weird cramps during the 2ww which every time I assumed was AF but wasn't, so hopefully yours is the same. My OTD was at 11dp5dt so maybe do a home test now to check? Good luck xxx
cramps are often a sign of pregnancy, even quite strong ones. As long as not accompanied by blood then it could be, as you say a period coming or pregnancy symptoms. Symptoms for periods are pretty much the same as for a period. So only testing will let you know.
Just wanted to say I’m thinking of you and keeping everything crossed 🤞
I had unusually strong cramps on OTD and 2 days later. So strong I just led in bed thinking it was a bad sign but must have been my twins getting comfier! Keeping everything crossed!
Stay hopeful, thinking if you praying you get your positive x
Thanks everyone for the lovely responses. They really kept me going over the weekend.
Unfortunately it's bad news once again. my third failed transfer. There's just no words anymore
😔 sorry to hear this Joeysjourney it's an awful feeling especially when you've made adjustments and done extra testing. Please be kind to yourself and I hope you can speak to your clinic soon for discussion xx
Thanks a lot. Yes did a sis, scratch and added steroids. Just lost as to why I have such awful luck. I can't even get out of the starting blocks
I’m so sorry it’s so hard…. I’ve been listening to some thing that help me keep hope and that one day it will work out. But just after a negative it’s so hard. I really hope you heal and your positive is not to far xxx
Sensitive. Faint postive on 11dp5dt
11dp5dt and it's over :(
Faint positive 11dp5dt- terrified
Morning sickness has gone suddenly?
11dp5dt BFP with Faint Line
