Cramping but no AF.. confused

[Takana]

Hi all, I'm new here although I have been reading for a little while. :wave:

I have been TTC since 12th April 2010, thats the day I stopped taking my pill. My last period started on 15th May (35-42 day cycle depending on if you count my period before or after I stopped the pill. I had my normal period week, then stopped the pill and it continued for another week I don't know which was my 'true' period).

I believe I ovulated around the end of May. I'm not charting temps or anything, I was only going by slight ov pain and a creamy discharge around the 31st. I calculated that my period should be due around the 12th June (sat) and the day before I had a very slight pinkie coloured discharge. This is normal for me a few days before AF. Now since sunday (13th) I've had horrible bloating and AF type cramping and aching along with lower back ache and a headache, but no sign of AF whatsoever, no coloured discharge, no sore boobs, no spotting... nothing. I have had a bit of a watery discharge, but not a lot. I thought I might be pregnant so I done a tesco cheapie HPT yesterday which came back neg.

I'm going with the feeling I am just having a long cycle and could still be waiting for AF. But it's this cramping thats really getting me, it's as if I'm in the middle of AF right now. Only I'm not. It's not bad cramping, but really uncomfortable along with the bloating and back ache. It's also really annoying as it's bad enough when your on, but when your not it's even worse!

So I'm on CD33 and possibly 17dpo. I am planning on testing again at the weekend with a first response test if there's still no AF. But in all honesty, shouldn't a test have picked it up at 16dpo? Even a cheapie thats not as sensitive? Lots of people here are testing like 6dpo and getting BFP. The more I read the more I believe my dates are all wrong and that I can't possibly be pregnant.

Grr I am so confused. I don't think I am even asking anything here, I think I'm just venting lol If you have any thoughts, please let me know, thanks

 

[jollypop7]

Well, I might think that your ovulation and AF would be off a bit after coming off bcp. Usually it takes at least a couple of cycles to become regulated (I know it did for me.) You stated that you got creamy CM around the time you thought you o'd, do you not get EWCM?

Any not everyone gets a at 6 dpo. I know we'd all be jumping for joy if that were the case lol! Some don't get it until 19 dpo! Just hold out, and if it doesn't come by Monday, get a test or visit your doctor.

Good luck, hon!

 

[Takana]

Thanks for the reply

I know it would take several months for my cycle to go back to normal again, and I used to be very irregular before I started bcp over 10 years ago. Tbh, if I haven't of had the cramps all last week I wouldn't even be thinking I'm pregnant, I would have just assumed I'm having a long cycle.

Regarding the CM, I keep reading that it will be EWCM but I've never seen what that might actually look like (that I've paid attention too anyway). The CM I had was kinda gooey and sticky, but not jelly like. There also wasn't a lot of it (in my knickers) but way more then what I get throughout the month. Maybe I didn't ov?

And yes I know not everyone gets a BFP at 6dpo, I didn't mean it to sound like that!

Anyway, little update:

Still no sign of AF, I'm on CD37. I haven't tested again yet as I pretty much talked myself out of it thinking it's just a long cycle and it would just be a waste of money. The cramps have pretty much gone, except from a few twinges in the sides and the bloating has calmed down now. I'm beginning to feel a bit like 'me' again. Still getting the odd headache and the feeling of a cold first thing in the morning. No nausea whatsoever. Something I have noticed is that my body is really sensitive right now. Just stratching an itch is sore. And my nipples are starting to get sensitive/sore too. And I've got spots in unusal places such as on my forearms, on my collarbone and boobs. I hardly ever get spots, let alone in these places!! I am also very hungry these days and could sleep for England!

My hubby thinks I am pregnant and it's just too early to show any signs. I keep telling him I'm probably not so I hope he doesn't get too disappointed if I'm really not. My mum doubts I am just because I don't 'feel' pregnant... but does agree I could be We've decided to test again at the weekend if still no AF.

I thought this trying for a baby lark was supposed to be fun!! (apart from the actual 'trying' lol )