Did you feel any pregnancy symptoms...

[lovebeingmama]

... Before you tested positive on a hpt?

Asking for a, uhhhh.... Concerned friend.

[lovebeingmama]

PS my 'friend' is really hoping you say No, absolutely not, your period is just really late and you are extremely tired for a different reason.

[lovebeingmama]

POAS twice. Both negative. Now 3 days late. I wasn't even concerned at first but then realized for the past 2 weeks or so, I've been falling asleep by 9:00 when I'm usually awake until after midnight. And so many smells bother me all of a sudden But I never had symptoms early either. I thought maybe I was really off on my dates. So i am just thrown off.

I wouldn't be upset if it was positive or negative. I just want a certain answer either way!

[lala]

No, I never have. But I've also always tested right at 10ish dpo.

If your period is only 3 days late, being tired 2 weeks ago is not a symptom.

You might have just ovulated late.

[lovebeingmama]

Jan 24, 2016 8:06:23 GMT -5 lala said:

No, I never have. But I've also always tested right at 10ish dpo.

If your period is only 3 days late, being tired 2 weeks ago is not a symptom.

You might have just ovulated late.

That's what I'm assuming. But I'm usually like clock work or early. I was actually more worried before I tested because my period last month was shorter and lighter. I was actually concerned maybe I was pregnant for awhile and didn't realize it.

This is just to scare me because I finally sold some baby stuff last month, right? :-)

[ashb62]

Pretty much every time I had "symptoms" while we were TTC, I wasn't pregnant.

Unfortunately early pregnancy symptoms and pms symptoms are pretty much exactly the same.

You're probably just having a wonky cycle. It happens.

[lovebeingmama]

Jan 24, 2016 8:27:39 GMT -5 ashb62 said:

Pretty much every time I had "symptoms" while we were TTC, I wasn't pregnant.

Unfortunately early pregnancy symptoms and pms symptoms are pretty much exactly the same.

You're probably just having a wonky cycle. It happens.

Yeah I am hoping just a wonky cycle. I needed reassurance :-)

[jensriot]

Nope, no early symptoms. Like Lala, I was testing super early though. I had tons of "symptoms" when I wasn't pregnant too.

[auroraloo]

If one has symptoms, one can get a + stick.

an early neg doesn't mean you're not, and your "symptoms" don't mean you are.

::helpful::

[momin2013]

I'm usually like clockwork too, but have been up to 4 days late a few times in the last couple years.

My only "super early" symptom was feeling a bit bloated.

[quesyrah]

Yes. With every pregnancy. With my first, it was in retrospect because I didn't realize they were symptoms until after my positive HPT.

[cabbagecabbage]

I did have symptoms the first time. Tingly boobs is the one I remember. But I also had a blazing pink second line. Second time, no symptoms beyond an inkling and another positive test (or seven).

You, I mean your friend, almost certainly ovulated late. She might be pregnant since her period hasn't started but if you have pregnancy symptoms, you can get a positive on a test so those symptoms are probably more about worry.

[cjcouple]

Yes, boob stuff happened. Lol. Tender and nip color darkened. I didn't get fatigue at all with either until the end.

[lovebeingmama]

Jan 24, 2016 9:49:41 GMT -5 quesyrah said:

Yes. With every pregnancy. With my first, it was in retrospect because I didn't realize they were symptoms until after my positive HPT.

This is where I would be. Not TTC so I haven't spent all month looking for symptoms. It was more of a "oh weird my period is due today, strange it's been early lately so maybe I'm actually late. Haha not like I'm pregnant! Oh shit, wait a minute..."

[lovebeingmama]

Jan 24, 2016 10:02:41 GMT -5 cjcouple said:

Yes, boob stuff happened. Lol. Tender and nip color darkened. I didn't get fatigue at all with either until the end.

My boobs are good! But with my other 2, I was tired from the very beginning (I just don't remember when it actually started.)

[lovebeingmama]

Jan 24, 2016 9:58:27 GMT -5 @mama2b said:

My cycle gets thrown off easily. Maybe the holidays and (possibly snow days depending on where you live) are the culprit.

I can probably count on one hand how many times my cycle was thrown off. Hence my slight curiosity this time.

Plus this whole thread helps me get closer to being a junior member!

[lexus]

With this pregnancy I had symptoms but didn't get a positive test right away. Turns out, I ovulated late so there probably weren't enough hormones right after I was expecting my period.

[Kcthepouchh8r]

I had more pregnancy symptoms when I wasn't pregnant than I did when I was pregnant.

[mamaalysson]

My boobs were crazy sensitive super early both times, and I got mega bloated with number two. I tested negative on my first test with DS, but I tested early because of the bloat, like days before my period was due. but with both kids I tested positive early, before my missed period.

[cna]

Not so much symptoms as I had horrendous implantation cramps with DS2. I got a positive test before any real symptoms with DS1.

[lovebeingmama]

Jan 24, 2016 10:51:48 GMT -5 mamaalysson said:

My boobs were crazy sensitive super early both times, and I got mega bloated with number two. I tested negative on my first test with DS, but I tested early because of the bloat, like days before my period was due. but with both kids I tested positive early, before my missed period.

Part of me is really hoping this is just a weird cycle, and part of me is hoping for a way to explain why my jeans don't fit right now. I mean, the explanation is "i eat too many donuts, pizza, and cupcakes," but id like to blame it on something else!

[gastro]

Sore boobs with my first, but I was hyper aware. Second pregnancy - no symptoms and I also didn't test till 8 weeks (was nursing so my cycles were off), but that pregnancy ended in a loss at around 10 weeks. Third - also a loss, can't remember symptoms. Fourth - no symptoms till after testing positive, except my DS said "there's a baby in your belly" before I even tested.

[cna]

Oh, I finally took a test with DS2 when the smell of pizza made me barf. I still can't go anywhere near a domino's without getting queasy.

[chatterbox]

With my first I almost fainted on the elevator during a fire drill and all my coworkers told me I was pregnant and were right. With my second there were no symptoms that I noticed.

[Deleted]

I had really sore boobs before I got a positive test with my first baby, but I had no symptoms with my second. 3 days late isn't too bad. Are you stressed out? If anything, it sounds like you might be tired from stress, which could make your period late.

I hope it goes however you want it to go! (And I'd probably be obsessively peeing on sticks in the meantime.)

[Deleted]

Jan 24, 2016 9:58:27 GMT -5 @mama2b said:

My cycle gets thrown off easily. Maybe the holidays and (possibly snow days depending on where you live) are the culprit.

I agree - holidays are stressful even if you're having fun. After the holidays I got my period after 15 days!! Cruel, cruel world. 

[Deleted]

I had strong cramping and some spotting in addition to the urge to pee and gas pains (without actual passing of gas lol).

[abs]

I was super bloated and looked pregnant.

That said, I was super regular until I turned 35. Now my period is a guessing game and I never know when or if it will show up or for how long. I no longer freak out about it.

[auroraloo]

Have you POAS?

[lovebeingmama]

Jan 24, 2016 13:35:29 GMT -5 auroraloo said:

Have you POAS?

Twice. Friday afternoon and first thing Saturday morning. Both negative. And unfortunately I am living in a new country and can't find the cheap tests ($10 a piece? No thank you!) so I'm not planning to POAS again for at least another day or two.