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Early Pregnancy Symptoms

This is a collection of early pregnancy symptoms in the Two Week Wait for you to enjoy while you patiently (okay, not so patiently) wait for your positive pregnancy test! When you do get pregnant, be sure to send me your symptoms so I can add them to the collection! To send me your symptoms just fill out this contact form.

BFP on 11 DPO

Posted on 22 Feb 2012

1-3DPO- right sided fullness (possibly left over O cramps)
3DPO- around 11 PM strong nerve-like pain in right breast (near underarm) very rare for me, lotion like CM (also rare for me) possibly crampy (idk I cant tell, “omg was that a cramp?” yea, that’s me all day long.
4DPO- nothing really, no UT “Twinges”, cervix low and soft. Cervical os feels different, almost like there is a film over it (usually os is slit like and open) lotion like cm but very little
5DPO- omg cervix feels very strange, its low and hard, but os is closed. My cervix usually feels flat on the top, sort of like a bottle cap, but its totally rounded which is strange, no CM. none nada zilch, no other symptoms
6DPO- so this am nothing, BBs not sore at all, even if I poke/squeeze them. stuffed nose (I've had it for over a month, so that is definitely not a sign) did have a bit of blood when I blew my nose though
7DPO- felt hot last night, usually I'm always cold…my feet were sweating (weird and yuk!)
8 DPO- I feel like I have a slight hang over, haven’t drank in probably 5 years. Throat is dry, and you know the feeling when you have mucus stuck in your throat? Yea its annoying. Just as I'm writing this I got a poke like not so much crampy as an feeling in my cervix, lasted a big fat one second unusual feeling, idk?
8 DPO- (long day, hence the two postings) So felt better, got an HPT couldn’t wait to test, mid-day slightest of slight lines, only dedicated POAS’ers could see it, but I think I can…I think I can…I think I can Couldn’t stand it, tested. Again tonight bfn, but what did I really expect? Owell, will post tomorrow
Ok I am having a weird weird pain in my right arm pit, it hurts!! Like nerve pain, ouch!
9 DPO- tested with FMU and BFN, no symptoms today (trust me, I was looking for them) cervix still low and rock hard
10 DPO- POAS again, BFN…or is it? Left it out longer then the 10 min window, but now I can see a faint line….evap? tested again with dollar store test and again BFN but after sitting for a few hours there is a distinctive pink line (don’t have to hold it up to the light or anything) why are these tests doing this to me? Felt bloated today nothing else…still low hard cervix.
11 DPO- BFP!!! Cervix moved up today, no symptoms this morning yet

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TTC: Finally BFP

Posted on 22 Feb 2012

Hi all, after 10 months I've finally got my bfp! I've used this site so much for support over the last months! Thank you

This month I tried the cough syrup for the first time, it really made my cm watery!!
Day 11: ovulated early. Lots of right sided cramping
Day 12-23: nothing out of the ordinary

Normally I have spotting for 3 days before my period comes so I'm very suspicious when I have none
Finally tested the day after I was due and two lines!
Lots of tears of joy from me and big hugs with my hubby!
Good luck everyone

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Still Can't Believe This....

Posted on 22 Feb 2012

Hi
I've posted twice before on this website to ask if my symptoms were pregnancy, neither time they were and I was devastated. We've been trying for ten months and at 39 years I thought it was never going to happen as my AMH was less than 4. We'd been told that we had no chance of conceiving naturally. We had 6 months on Clomid and despite ovulating there was no BFP. This month our consultant said to have a two month break whilst more blood tests were done and then we could have our last 3 doses of Clomid. It was during this break that I ovulated naturally on day 10 and we only slept together twice (much more on other months). We also went on holiday for a few days and I stopped obsessing with this website, any possible symptoms and my iPod app. Anyway, on day 20 (10dpo) I took a FRER test in the evening and it came with a faint positive. Next morning bit darker and this morning (12dpo) a good strong line. I haven't told anyone except my partner as still can't believe it, very anxious that this baby will stick as never believed it would happen. So it's true what they say, relaxing and stop obsessing really does do the job. We did far less this month, no Preseed, no cough syrup. Very few symptoms, just nipple soreness and backache. I hope you all get your BFP soon, relax and believe!

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Can't Believe It - A BFP After Just One Month of TTC!

Posted on 22 Feb 2012

First, I'd like to say that this site was so, so helpful to me during my TWW. Every little symptom had me scouring postings to see if other people experienced it too. I'm now 4 weeks, 6 days, and I still can't believe it! When my husband and I decided we would stop trying to stop trying, I thought it was going to take forever to get pregnant because I have had irregular periods (from 28 to 37 days) since I was 13. There really aren’t words to describe my shock when I saw my first BFP! Anyway, here are my symptoms during the TWW:

The big O day: BD’ed, EWCM
1 DPO: BD’ed, EWCM, constantly felt wet (like sweaty underpants after a workout wet feeling, sorry if TMI!)
2 DPO: EWCM, very tender left abdomen, constant wetness
3 DPO:EWCM, tender left abdomen, constant wetness, and tingly scalp. THAT one was weird. Throughout the day, chills would just run over my scalp-so weird!
4 DPO: Tender to the touch left abdomen, minor cramping like AF was about to arrive, constant wetness, giant EWCM on toilet paper in morning (TMI!)
5 DPO: Gums bled while flossing (which never happens to me)
6 DPO: Still have left abdomen pain, nips extremely sensitive, EWCM
7 DPO: Bad tummy ache in middle of night (never happens to me), metallic taste in mouth in morning, left side still tender
8 DPO: EXHAUSTED, like beyond words. Hard/sore nips all day, constipated (unusual for me), acne flare up (also happens around time of AF so not sure on this one)
9 DPO: Minor cramping in morning, nips still tender, gassy, blood in nose, stood up and felt like AF had started, extremely exhausted, constipated, trouble sleeping.
10 DPO: Blood in my nose throughout day (not like a nosebleed, but blood was just in my nose), emotional (I cried at an ITT Tech ad)
11 DPO: Gassy, stuffy nose in morning, light cramping, short burning pain in Lpelvis, very wet all day, hungry, bbs slightly sore. Took a HPT-BFN
12 DPO: Slightly nauseous/dizzy in morning, blue veins in bbs, sore bbs and nips. I just “felt” pregnant so took a HPT (Wondfo brand-what a bargain!) and saw a very faint pink line! BFP!
13 DPO: Took a FRER digital test and got a big fat “YES+!”

The two symptoms that really made me think I was pregnant were the constant tenderness in my abdomen and the constant wetness “down there.” I always feel when I ovulate, and the side I ovulated on is typically sore for another day or so after ovulation. But this time, it was sore for days afterwards. I also always dry right up after ovulating-like drier than a desert. But this time I had to wear pantyliners to keep my undies from getting soaked (TMI!).

Babydust to you all!

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BFP at 13dpo!

Posted on 22 Feb 2012

I got my BFP today at 13dpo. I took daily tests from 7dpo until my positive at 13dpo. I was a bit of an addict.

3dpo to 6dpo: I felt crampy/achy, bloated, irritable and somewhat tired.
6dpo-9dpo: achy, irritable, more tired than before. Increased appetite!! I was eating twice what I used to. Got nauseous and lightheaded if I didn't eat (same as with my daughter.)
10dpo: AF type cramps. I think this was implantation cramping.
11dpo-13dpo: Same symptoms. Add heartburn and my cheeks randomly burning like I had a sunburn even though I didn't. BFP on 13dpo. I took 3 tests to be sure lol.

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Our BFP

Posted on 21 Feb 2012

Hi Ladies! I wanted to share my story because of a few certain things that happened during my tww. First off, this was our third month trying and I am so grateful that it happened so quickly! It seemed like the longest 3 months ever so my heart goes out to people that this takes some time for. It is so consuming! Anyways, here's my story:

The only thing I did differently this month was that I used OPK strips this month after a friend of mine got a positive the first month using them. Turns out I ovulated on cd17 which I thought was very strange since I have a regular 28 day cycle! I was so happy I used the strips because I probably would have missed it otherwise.

I did not keep track of my symptoms on a daily basis but the most noticeable one that I had during my tww were twinges and cramps in my ovaries (starting the day after ovulating all the day through my missed period)- this was very noticeable! Other symptoms included heartburn, not being able to sleep well and having weird dreams (not sure if this was actually a symptom of the pregnancy of just the stress of the tww). No sore boobs for me until after my missed period which is strange because mine are always sore!

The other thing that I wanted to share was my pregnancy tests. I started testing at 8dpo which I know is too early but I couldn't help myself!
8dpo- BFN with internet cheapy
9dpo- BFN with internet cheapy but I left the strip on the counter and when I came back a couple hours later, I saw the faintest line you can imagine. Immediately I went online and everything that I read said that this was an evap line.. however, I was still hopeful because I hadn't seen this line (even a few hours later) on my tests the previous months.
10dpo- same thing as day 9. Faint positive that only showed up about an hour later.
11dpo- ran out of internet cheapies so I went to the store and bought the digital test. BFP!!!! I couldn't believe it.

I just wanted to share because those faint lines are not always evap lines even though some of those meanies on the internet will tell you they are :) Even though it only took us 3 months, I had convinced myself that we were going to have trouble and it would never happen for us. Don't give up hope- it will happen for you too!

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My BFP

Posted on 21 Feb 2012

I am so excited to share my BFP! We have been TTC for several months without success, so I know how disappointing that can be. In the past I actually had more "symptoms" than I did this cycle. This cycle I felt more normal than I have in the past few. I was less bloated (until the last couple of days before my period was due). Things I did experience: GASSY, weird pain in my pubic bone area, hot flashes, heightened sense of smell, and slight cramps right before my period should have started (but not as severe as PMS pains).

Things I did different this cycle: stopped obsessing, took 100mg of B6 because I had a shortish LP, Charted my cycle, prayed, prayed, prayed. I prayed that God would just give me peace and that HIS will would be done! God is GOOD! Good luck to everyone!

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Symptoms

Posted on 21 Feb 2012

WOW!!!
I'm 36 my DH is 29;
I have 19, 15, 3 (kids)

Been on Depo 1 yr after 3 yr old then BP (even double up on them for vacations and such for while. Off BP Nov 2011; BFP today!!!

Early 2011 doc said I had mild PCOS but very little symptoms if any.

LONG cycle 30-34 days
LM : 1/15/11

I think I O' on Feb. 7th ; we had sex everyday except for 1 day before and 1, day of and day after O.

0: I had twinges on my right

Lots of CM through out where my panties were a little damp and felt it coming, every time I thought is my period.

1-3 dpo gums bleeding lightly and nasty taste
4-5 cramps bloated but not bad bloated
6 dpo gassy, little nauseous
7 dpo - woke up middle of night no sleep hot gassy gums bleed
8-11 dpo - got a COLD, pretty bad too; still lots of cm odd ; light cramping through out/
11 dpo BFN
12 DPO - BFN, but dizzy and low back pain
14dpo - BFP light pink line on ANSWER test (pulled out the test from couple days ago and also light line(?).

All symptoms gone now but low back pain and still light amount of cm daily; no booby pain but oh SO very emotional the whole entire time UP/DOWN

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Birthday BFP

Posted on 21 Feb 2012

Wow - I now get to post here, after reading all of your wonderful stories! My DH and I got married in October last year. Two days after our wedding DH (air force man) shipped off to the middle east at very short notice for three and a half months! We had decided to start TTC around the time of the wedding so this was devastating. I read and read all of your TWW stories while he was away - longing for the time when he got back and we could start! All of the time apart must have helped because during our first month TTC we got our BFP!! Here is my TWW:

LMP - 25/1
BD'd for the 5 days leading up to Oday
1-3dpo - Pressure and twinges in the lower pelvic area, EWCM
4dpo - Constipated (sorry TMI), EWCM
5dpo - sharp pains, on and off for about an hr, EWCM, sore BBs - not nipple though.
6dpo - woke up feeling nauseous
7 - 9 dpo - slight twinges, sore BBs
9dpo very very faint BFP on FRER. DH not convinced he thinks its too early. Banned me from testing again until 12dpo.
10-12dpo small twinges, peeing a lot! sore BBs and waking up feeling sick again during the night.
12dpo BFP on FRER, second line within 20sec, confirmed with clear blue digi. Pregnant 2-3!!!!! DH and I are over the moon. Heading to the docs today!!

Baby Dust to everyone!!!

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BFP with Spotting

Posted on 21 Feb 2012

I promised myself I would share my ttc story because this site helped me so much!!! I finally got my BFP after trying for about 4 months! These were my symptoms!

1-7DPO- No symptoms at all
8DPO- sore bbs, sleepless (which is strange b/c once my head hits the pillow I'm out)
9DPO- bbs still sore (just on the sides), another sleepless night- tossing and turning all night long.
10DPO- sore bbs, starting to get mild cramps in lower abdomen- pretty sure AF is on her way- boo. Also, random bloody nose..?? Thought that was strange!
11DPO- still cramping in lower abdomen- now have a small amount of dark brown spotting when using the bathroom- thinking I'm out this month.
12 DPO- cramping, tugging sensation in lower abdomen, no pain with the cramps like usual AF cramps- still tiny amount of spotting.
13DPO- spotting gone, still crampy- tightness in abdomen. Decided to test and got a faint positive- thought I was making up the line b/c I was sure AF was coming.
14DPO- AF supposed to arrive and NOTHING! No spotting, still tugging, cramping in low abdomen- tested with clear blue digital...PREGNANT!!

Seriously took about 10 more tests b/c I cant believe they're all positive! I'm almost 5 weeks now and my husband and I are elated. This website helped me stay sane because in the back of my mind I knew I was having symptoms! I understand now when they say it feels like you're going to start your period because it's so true!!! Totally thought AF was coming....not this time : )

Good luck to all!!!! ~*Baby Dust* ~

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