Confused about symptoms

[BadRobot]

Hey there!

I'm new to the forum and would really benefit from some of your advice!

I came off the contraceptive pill in January, had an immediate bleed and then have been relatively regular with AF since. I have calculated that my cycle is around 30 days. During the first few months following coming off the pill I experienced a lot of hormonal symptoms e.g. very sore BB, feeling very nauseous around the time of AF, tired, etc.

My partner and I have been TTC for the past 3 months. This month is the first time I have calculated ovulation so I'm optimistic. I have been experiencing some odd symptoms now since ovulating (I am currently 13dpo). I tested 10dpo and got a BFN. I guess my question and concern is this: could I just be experiencing more exaggerated AF symptoms because I came off the pill in January? I must admit the past 2 weeks have been a little different to previous months: in some ways I totally have not felt like I like conceived. However I have experienced since ovulation: weird cramps like AF which come and go sometimes stronger sometimes weaker than others, sometimes I am exhausted, sometimes I have lots of energy, I feel nauseous, dizzy and faint (increasing in intensity re: nausea though this is a typical symptom of AF for me) and I feel (my apologies for TMI) "wet" all the time have had (very unusually for me I guess) lotion-y type CM which also comes and goes.

Even though I am experiencing some AF symptoms such as cramping (not really that usual for me up to 2 weeks prior to AF, but hey) and nausea, I really don't feel that I'm about to start AF. Has anyone been in a similar position to me? I am technically due AF tomorrow.

Many thanks

BR

 

[cakecustard]

I would definitely test again 10dpo may have been too early good luck & let us know how you get on

 

[mamadonna]

your signs all sound very promising ..if af doesnt show tomorrow i would test using fmu ...good luck to you x

 

[CarolineB]

Hi BR,
I almost just wrote almost an identical post to yours!
This is my first month off pill, seem to be having a normal cycle, ovulated cd14.
But now seem to have PMS symptoms worse than I ever ever had. Really sore BB (which I have never experienced), feel like AF is about to start any minute, cramps, bloated, etc etc and I am not due for AF till monday, and this has been going on for a couple of days now. I did a first repsonse early test thing, and was BFN. So I can only assume that I am having way exagerated symptoms cos of coming off pill.
FC I am wrong for the both of us tho!
Good luck xxx

 

[CarolineB]

Also forgot to add.....I have been having loads of CM since ovulation too, much like you describe, but as this is my first month of pill no idea if this is normal or not!!
One thing I know for sure....I hate PMS, and men have it far too easy!! lol!
xxx

 

[lulu4279]

Fingers crossed for you hun

 

[BadRobot]

Hello!

Just tested this morning with FMU and a BFN (I am technically 14DPO). Woke up with metallic taste in my mouth and mild cramping but thats it. Even more confused now. Am wondering whether I have miscalculated (who knows?) or whether witch is just waiting to jump out and surprise me. One odd thing (I dont know about you ladies) is that I usually put on a bit of weight around the time of my AF but that just isnt the case this month. I have had some bloating but nothing in comparison to what I usually do. Going to give it another 3 days and test again assuming witch hasnt caught up with me.

Good luck to everybody else!

BR

 

[BadRobot]

Hello!

Just an update-am now 15dpo and no AF in sight-yet! (am testing again 17dpo)-got really bad headache and terrible lower back/pelvis pain which appears to be radiating down my legs not heard whether this is a symptom of pregnancy or not.

BR