I originally posted this in the 1rst Trimester section and it was suggested that I also post it in the 3rd Trimister section by a fellow member. I hope this OK and that nobody minds. There's really no proper section for my question!
If there is anybody who never tested positive with a HPT/urine test, I would really like to hear from you. Unlike a lot of other people on here, I'm starting to think I'm in denial that I actually may be pregnant. Sorry if the following is TMI!
My last NORMAL cycle was back on March 9. I usually have periods that last 6-7 days, pretty heavy with obvious tissue discharge, bloating/cramping in the first two days and no other real PMS symptoms to speak of. My cycle lengths run around 26-28 days. Following this last normal cycle, I began having very abnormal cycles that are only lasting 21 and 22 days with bleeding that only lasts 3 days...no real flow to speak of, so I'm not sure if you would call this spotting or light bleeding. This may sound wierd, but neither of them had the right 'smell'....I can always tell the day before my period is going to come by the distinct smell (hopefully, someone can relate to this and I'm not the only one that notices this!!!). AND there is no tissue/clots which is very wierd. On top of that, cramps have been lasting for weeks at a time with headaches.
This last episode of bleeding began on April 27th, and was very light with a more watery pink and brown color. I had cramps probably about 5 days prior to any bleeding and it lasted for 2 days....stopped.......then started again for about 2 hours (really pink stuff only when I wiped) and stopped....no tissue/clots the whole time. What bothers me is that the day before this bleeding, I bloated out huge. My bottom abdomen is so bloated that it's hard and when I eat, even if it is a little bit, it's like the bottom part of my abodomen is so bloated that the top gets really full (hope that makes sense). Well, the bleeding has stopped and I am still bloated horribly and cramping off and on. It's wierd b/c I can't suck the bottom part in anymore. Also, my BBT's have never dropped since the last time I ovulated. I've been running a low grade temp for a few weeks during the day (around 99.5). I also check my cervix for fertility reasons and have noticed in the past few days that my cervix feels different. It's super high/soft and is almost like it has tucked itself way up there and is tender.
I've taken numerous HPT's (I was lucky enought to get one of the 3-liner FRERs!) and all are negative. I know my mom didn't get a BFP with my brother using a urine test, but that was back in the 80's, so not sure if that is applicable...but it may run in the family? I'm just scared I guess and don't know what to do! Everything is just so wierd.
At any rate, if you've never been able to test positive on an HPT in your first trimester, what made you think you were pregnant and why did you finally decide to go to the doctors knowing that they would think you are crazy! (This is what I'm afraid of). Please share your experience.
If there is anybody who never tested positive with a HPT/urine test, I would really like to hear from you. Unlike a lot of other people on here, I'm starting to think I'm in denial that I actually may be pregnant. Sorry if the following is TMI!
My last NORMAL cycle was back on March 9. I usually have periods that last 6-7 days, pretty heavy with obvious tissue discharge, bloating/cramping in the first two days and no other real PMS symptoms to speak of. My cycle lengths run around 26-28 days. Following this last normal cycle, I began having very abnormal cycles that are only lasting 21 and 22 days with bleeding that only lasts 3 days...no real flow to speak of, so I'm not sure if you would call this spotting or light bleeding. This may sound wierd, but neither of them had the right 'smell'....I can always tell the day before my period is going to come by the distinct smell (hopefully, someone can relate to this and I'm not the only one that notices this!!!). AND there is no tissue/clots which is very wierd. On top of that, cramps have been lasting for weeks at a time with headaches.
This last episode of bleeding began on April 27th, and was very light with a more watery pink and brown color. I had cramps probably about 5 days prior to any bleeding and it lasted for 2 days....stopped.......then started again for about 2 hours (really pink stuff only when I wiped) and stopped....no tissue/clots the whole time. What bothers me is that the day before this bleeding, I bloated out huge. My bottom abdomen is so bloated that it's hard and when I eat, even if it is a little bit, it's like the bottom part of my abodomen is so bloated that the top gets really full (hope that makes sense). Well, the bleeding has stopped and I am still bloated horribly and cramping off and on. It's wierd b/c I can't suck the bottom part in anymore. Also, my BBT's have never dropped since the last time I ovulated. I've been running a low grade temp for a few weeks during the day (around 99.5). I also check my cervix for fertility reasons and have noticed in the past few days that my cervix feels different. It's super high/soft and is almost like it has tucked itself way up there and is tender.
I've taken numerous HPT's (I was lucky enought to get one of the 3-liner FRERs!) and all are negative. I know my mom didn't get a BFP with my brother using a urine test, but that was back in the 80's, so not sure if that is applicable...but it may run in the family? I'm just scared I guess and don't know what to do! Everything is just so wierd.
At any rate, if you've never been able to test positive on an HPT in your first trimester, what made you think you were pregnant and why did you finally decide to go to the doctors knowing that they would think you are crazy! (This is what I'm afraid of). Please share your experience.
