Hi I'm new! And confused! LOL

Hi Everyone! I'm new here as I'm slightly confused about whats going on with me this month and didnt know where else to turn lol.

My partner and I arent really TTC (although if it were to happen we'd be thrilled), but this last month we have been pretty bad with the contraceptive side of things so BD the whole month unprotected. I normally have 25 day cycles, sometimes they can be a bit short but they have seemed to be lengthening lately.
Anyway, I was due for AF on the 11th of May. It didnt arrive until Sunday the 17th and it finished on the 20th. But (and here comes the TMI warning haha), it was extremely light/spotty, here one min & gone the next, and was very dark brown. My last period started like that, then at around the 7th day turned red and went another 4 days. That was the longest period ever lol.
But since having what I think was my period, I'm still cramping mildly. It's more just a dull ache in my lower ab-belly button area and its spread to my lower back today. Like AF cramps, but theres no AF. Over the last week I've noticed my boobs have got bigger, but I simply could have put on weight to cause that LOL. And other than feeling tired today for no reason at all, I haven't experienced any other symptoms that could be either pregnancy or AF. I track my menstrual cycle and ALWAYS get symptoms up to a week before getting it, and this month theres been nothing.

Idk, after AF leaving but then symptoms of AF starting without the bleeding, I decided to do a HPT just in case. I done 2 last night at around 8pm and one this morning with FMU. All seemed to be vvvfaint positives. I had a stopwatch with me, and at around the 7min mark on each test I could definitely see the 2nd line although it was faint. They were the dip stick ones, and I bought a POAS (FR) and I'm not sure when to use it. Should I do it asap with FMU, or give it 2 days or so? I think I could hold off lol.

Lol sorry for the novel, I'm just confused as heck. If the dip stick tests turn out to have been a false + I will be gutted lmao.

Hi Shan23, Welcome to BB!

From what you have said, if you are UTD you would already be about 5 weeks along?? If you are willing to hold out it can't hurt to wait a couple more days then use the FR with FMU... but I wouldn't be able to wait and I would use it tomorrow morning!! FR is one of the most sensitive tests on the Australian market and will hopefully give you an accurate result.

If you read the tests within the correct time frame it is unlikely that you would get two false positive results. An evap line takes a while to appear. Can you photograph the tests and post them here on BB??

If you want a definitive answer, I would head to the doctor and request a blood test. This will test the level of HCg (pg hormone) in your blood and tell you for sure if you are UTD!

Good luck, let us know how you go!!

I'd say do another test first thing in the morning. GL!

Hi Lulu & Nickle, thanks for the advice!

I unfortunately wasnt able to get photos of the first tests as I the lighting wasn't good enough.

But...

I wasn't able to hold out testing again until tomorrow morning :rolleyes:
When the OH came home from work tonight I filled him in on my worries and the tests I'd done. He then told me I had to go POAS right that instant lol. So I used the FR one I had at 11.45pm after peeing about 3 times in the 2 hours before it. And at 3mins, 45secs, the second line appeared. Fainter than the control line, but its definitely there, even the OH seen it clearly. Soooo.... looks like a BFP. It came up so easily so late at night after I've been to and fro from the toilet all night. But I'm still unsure, the line was slightly broken up. Like it wasn't completely straight all the way down? Idk if that means anything. I'll put a photo of it up as soon as I can.
So I've gone out and brought another 3 pack of FR LOL. One for tomorrow morning and then the others "just to be sure".

OH is very much in shock and doesnt think its real lol. I'm all "holy shizz what are we gonna do?!" and he's just "Nah you aren't pregnant". If the other tests come up + then off to the docs I go to get a BT done. To confirm it for both of us lol. Any idea how long BT results typically take to come in?

Argh my mind is blown away lol. I have a horse, and the thought of not being able to ride him makes me pretty bummed lol. Idk what I'm gonna do with him, he may just enjoy a nice long holiday lol.

This honestly feels like a dream :o

Well, if you're right and you have gotten your BFP, congratulations! :bluecheer: :cheer:
If not, stick around - even if you don't TTC anytime soon, we talk about pretty much everything here on bellybelly :lol:

Thanks Tenibear! xD

I went to the docs yesterday and she sent me straight for blood tests. I told her all up I had done 7 tests, the last 4 were stronger positives and she didnt feel the need to do another urine test. She said their ones and home ones are pretty much the same. She also asked some questions, and said it does sound like I am definitely pregnant but to get a BT just to confirm it properly for my partner and I lol. The OH is shocked to the core LOL. But she said the results wouldn't be in until thursday D:
But I called pathology today and they said my results were in and they were going to fax them through today to my dr so I'll be right to try and get an earlier appointment. Called the docs office, they dont have any appointments available until tomorrow (wednesday) at 2pm. Which is a lot better than having to wait until thursday, but I want to know NOW darnit! :lol:

I hate this waiting! lol

Ach, I think you are preggers.

Congratulations!

Firstly welcome :)

Secondly, congratulations!! Your pregnant my dear! Thats EXACTLY what it was like for me, well i actually didnt have any spotting but i had the weird AF cramps, dull aches in my lower abdomen and i felt "full", my boobs got big really fast as well.

I tested and i got very very faint lines but i just went and got a blood test straight away and my doctor said a line is a line no matter how dark it is.

Congratulations again and wishing you a very H&H rest of your pregnancy!

Look forward to seeing you around :)

I would test the next day you can (cause I know how hard it is to wait more than 24 hours) but use FMU as this will give you the best result. GL. I hope you are UTD. (If that's what you want)

Thanks guys! I am so excited lol. DP came up to me before and rubbed my belly and said "Little baby" lol. Was so cute, didn't expect that from him at all. His a very "manly" man lmao.

This waiting is driving me mental though! I really want to know how far along I am, even just having a "guesstimate" would be nice haha. I've tried due date calculators on the net, but they never take into account how long your LMP went for. I had quite a long one in April, started on the 21st and went until May 1st. So I have no idea when I Ov'ed. The doc said yesterday she'd organise a dating scan for in a couple of weeks so I'm happy with that. She's really nice as well, I dont have a regular doctor as we moved in Jan this year and I havent needed to see a doctor for anything lol.

1stTimeMumma88, I have that "full" feeling too! The cramps/dull ache has eased off a lot today which is good. They weren't painful or anything, just annoying lol. And I've noticed over the last 3 days, today especially, I have been STARVING! I'm not eating any different either. I can have a large lunch & dinner, and within an hour feel like I haven't eaten for days. Dunno if that has anything to do with being pregnant (man that feels weird to type lol) though. DP thinks I'm "imagining" symptoms though lol.

So once the BT confirms it, we'll be off to tell our parents. I'm worried they are gonna blab to the rest of the family though. We feel we should tell our parents, but we dont want to tell anyone else until we're at the 12 week mark. Just in case, y'know? The rest of my immediate family will likely find out at the end of June though, we're all going on a holiday to QLD, so my lack of ****tails and the snazzy place we're staying and my lack of going on rides at the theme parks will tell all lol. My aunt especially is pretty clued in to this stuff, she'll guess it the moment I decline a drink lol. DP & I are laughing at the thoughts of what his mother will do, she's been on our case for a while now to make her a grandma!

Soo very excited. Cant wait to start all that goes with pregnancy, well maybe not the morning sickness. I dont like puking, it usually comes out my nose lmfao

The dull ache disappeared around the time i got my BFP. But i had growing pains from 4 weeks to about 12.

I actually completely lost my appetite and my morning sickness kicked in at 5 weeks and i couldnt eat a single thing without being sick. Lost a total of 10kgs in the first 3 months.

And we told everyone when we got the confirmation. Well it was my DP who wanted to.. i wont be with any others we have.

I wish you all the best, i hope you dont get morning sickness as bad as i did.

so?? BT results?? You haven't posted. I guess you're out to dinner with the family? Woo HOoo!!!

haha oops I forgot to update here!

The BT results were disappointing :( I only have a hcg level of 57, which obvs isn't as high as they would like. So the Dr wants another BT done (which I had done today also), and an U/S which I'm getting tomorrow morning. I get the results of both on Friday afternoon.

I'm so gutted :( I just :pray: my hcg levels rise like they should, Dr said if they dont rise by at least 2/3's then it most likely will not be a viable pregnancy. Even then though it's still iffy. Poor DP was really after a definitive answer, as was I. :crossfingers: it takes a turn for the better

Hun, dont stress.

My HCG level was 29 the doctor doubted i was pregnant..... which was straight after saying a reading of more than 2 is a positive..

I had bloods done again and they were like 10,000 which was a big relief :)

57 would just mean your only a few weeks pregnant.

My hCG at 11 DPO was 69. Then it went up to 283 by 13 DPO. Don't stress. Please post your results. Fingers crossed for you hun!

Thanks so much for the support :)

I had the U/S this morning, which was inconclusive. :rolleyes:
The lady doing it said there's nothing in my uterus, but my right ovary shows evidence of pregnancy and of supporting a pregnancy. So she said its likely I am not as far along as the Dr thinks, and it is still microscopic size. Waste of money lol. I asked the Dr if it was possible I ov'ed later in the month and thats why my hcg was low, and she didnt say much.
They ended having to do an internal U/S, most uncomfortable thing ever! My poor cervix is still cringing! D: lol. But the lady who done it, was a bit... abrupt. Idk she was friendly, but she asked questions and when I answered made me feel like I was an idiot. Like she asked when I got a + HPT, and when I told her she asked "Then why did you go to the doctors so early? Have you even missed your period yet?"
I was just "Well I was suppose to get my period last week, and it didnt come like normal. And I went to the Doctors because... I want to know?" Like duh. And she questioned why I was even getting the U/S done as it would be too early to tell, like wtf? The Dr asked me to get one, I dont know any freaking better. Gah.

So back to the Dr's tomorrow arvo at 4 for all the results, I'll definitely keep you's updated xD

good luck for the results and ggrrr at the u/s lady they see so many people in all the time and ask the silly questions that annoy us genuine people as they get so doozies in there! I've never actually been told my hcg levels for some reason so i cant tell you anything about them. Fingers crossed for your appt

I'm sorry to hear that the U/S technician wasn't pleasant. they do tend to forget that we have alot invested in those moments emotionally...it's not something we see or do everyday. it does sound to me (going by the spotting etc) that you would probably be really early in the pg (say 3-4 weeks). so no doubt the HcG levels are still low and it would also explain why there isnt much to see yet on the U/S. hopefully the next BT results will show a lovely big rise in those numbers; and if that's the case, then ask to get sent for a dating scan...i would try to hold out until you are roughly 7 weeks pg, that way there will be a more conclusive scan etc. getting them so early can sometimes lead to more worry than necessary (as you know!).

i cannot believe how the U/S lady was questioning you like that!! umm, yeah, my AF was late, i got a BFP on a HPT...of course i am going to see the GP!! man, what do they think? it's the 1950s and we still need to wait 10 weeks?! LOL!

big :hug: babe, hope this is it for you guys...you both sound really sweet and ready to welcome a baby xx

That u/s lady is a cow. I was so excited when you had posted, but no news :( Oh well, we are all waiting and hoping here with you. Take care and GL for positive results. PS - If you want to spend the money, or have any left over, do the HPT again and see if the line is getting darker. The more HCG the darker the line gets (as far as I am aware) and I would think it would appear quicker too. Perhaps do it with FMU every second (or if it was me - impatient - every day) and see what's happening. (Write on the stick with nikko, or if they're dipping ones, put them in a clip lock and write on the outside the date and time) xx

I cannot thank everyone enough for being so supportive! You are all so sweet, I am so glad I found this place! :D

Unfortunately I have scared myself absolutely *****less. All day at work I have been going over what the doctor told me on Wednesday, that it could be an ectopic pregnancy. So (naturally :rolleyes: ) I have googled and searched on here and got myself so worked up LOL. I KNOW its too early to tell, it would have come up on the U/S if not! But the Doctors words about low HCG levels mean an ectopic pg keep echoing in my head, then reading about people nearly dying ... oh man I'm freaked out! Lmao.
And I cant remember if the U/S lady said if my uterus looked like it was "prepared" for the embryo or not. Surely if there was any indication of an ectopic that could have been seen she would have said?!
I need to calm down lol. Vent over! Hahahaha.
I REALLY REALLY hope my hcg level have at least doubled, cause that would put my mind at ease a bit more. If they have only risen a little, I honestly think it may be an ectopic.
And Joey I was going to buy more HPT's! LOL. I forgot though >.< So I just have to wait now for my appointment lol.
Today I felt pretty crappy. After the U/S I swear my cervix has been a bit sore. Idk if thats normal or not, but for a little bit afterwards I just felt uncomfortable. Fine now though. And I'm starting to get headaches, they started a day or so ago and today it was less bearable. Haven't been so hungry today either, the last few days I have been starving within 20mins of eating lol. Although I have totally gorged on food today hahaha. Which I dont know if it has anything to do with being pregnant or not. If the U/S didnt show anything because its too early, would I really be experiencing symptoms like that?
It's sooooo frustrating not knowing what is and isn't normal in pregnancy seeing as this is my first lol.

ETA: I'm sorry to bore you all with my ramblings LOL. It's just nice to have a place to get them out :P

Don't apologise for rambling.

This waiting and not knowing is horrible and i have looked things up on google also and given myself big frights.

I think the best thing to do is not to overthink it all it will just drive you crazy you will create scenrios in your head and get yourself too worked up.

Your symptoms you're experiencing now could be normal. I lost my appetite at about 5 weeks at the same time as morning sickness, before i felt fine and was eating normal.

I have also had headaches right through this pregnancy as well as terrible migraines.

Wish you all the best and keep us updating as things happen

Hoping its just very early hun. I needed an u/s to find out how far I was this time, but my gp refused to let me have it done until the BT results showed I was at least 8 weeks. She didn't want me going through the same anxieties you are at the moment. Not much can be seen before then.
Don't stress just yet. Amazing things can happen :)

ETA - sorry my post says anxieties twice....I can't fix it! Its only there once in edit!!! I'm confused, lol!

Wewt I'm feeling a bit more positive after todays appointment!

My hcg levels are now 170, so a bit more than they were asking which is good. Dr said it's still a bit hard to tell if its a non-viable pregnancy or still very early on, but the fact that I've had no cramping all this week or any other kind of pains or bleeding is very good. She said it's entirely possible I'm only a couple of weeks along. Which still means anything could happen, buuuut I'm not trying to dwell on that lol.
She also went through the U/S results with me, and although they were inconclusive, there was no evidence of anything or any changes to my tubes which she was happy with. They recommended I go back in 3 weeks for another scan to see how things are progressing. I told her what the lady at the U/S told me, and the things she asked and how "rough" she was. She was horrified lol. She said the U/S lady shouldn't have gone into so much detail with me without the scans being checked first, and she was astounded by the treatment I received and said she would speak to them about it so another doesnt get roughed up like I did lol. Love her hahaha.
Soo had more bloods taken today, another hcg test and Dr said it was worth doing all the other blood & urine tests they do. I'm going to try and get in on Sunday to see her for the hcg results as they will be in by then, and everything else comes back mid next week. I figure I'll get the hcg results earlier for peace of mind lol. :crossfingers: for another good rise! :D

shan this is FANTASTIC news! sounds like you just got lucky and found out really early lol! great to see those numbers going up!! and lovely to hear that your GP is on the ball. YAY! if you feel comfortable, have a look at the 'belly buddies' (in the pregnancy buddies section)...a nice way to share this journey with other girls...no doubt there are already girls in the late january/early february groups chatting away!

Thats awesome news!!!!

Its looking really good for you and im so pleased that your doctor was alot nicer and more informative.

:)

Heee thanks!!! <3 :D

But as luck would have it, after I posted this I went to the toilet and (TMI warning!) found a brown spot on my underwear. Nothing there when I wipe, but just this tiny 5 cent piece size spot. Should I mention this when I go back in to the clinic? I've heard and read both sides that spotting is bad, or that slight spotting doesnt mean anything. I'm not in any pain, just a little discomfort from (another TMI warning lol) gas and I swear... constipation lmfao. Idk what the heck is up with THAT! LOL!
I'm such a worry wart :rolleyes:

But eee I really am excited xD

If it gets heavier, or changes to red I'd be more worried. It could be implantation bleed, which as far as I know can be more a browny colour & different to a normal AF. Can last up to a few days & be more spotting than anything. Hoping thats all it is :)

Welcome to BB and congrats on your pregnancy. It sounds as if you are on a bit of a roller coaster ride at the moment. I hope your HCG levels continue to rise and that you next scan shows you something more definitive. As for the spotting I wouldn't worry about such a tiny amount of dark blood, especially when you've had such a nice rise in HCG. With both of my pregnancies I had quite a bit of bleeding at 5, 9 and 12 weeks, (and mine went red) but I still went on to have a healthy baby boy with PG #1 and I am currently being kicked in the ribs by PG #2. When I had a m/c I started spotting and it just kept getting heavier and heavier and when I had my HCG levels tested they low and dropping very rapidly. I think your appt is going to go just fine but I'll be sitting on the edge of my seat until then.

hope you were able to get in to see your Dr tomorrw and :crossfingers: for a rise in numbers! :pray:

Okie dokie update!!

I couldn't get in to see my Dr yesterday, so I had an appointment today. But the reception staff stuffed up and booked me in with a different doc even though I asked for my normal one, I was almost in tears when I was called by someone else LOL. But she was really nice and helpful luckily lol.
ANYWAY..... I got another good rise!!!! My levels are now at 471!! She asked me a few questions, looked over my other results and said the rises have been good so I am very early on. She said to have another BT in 2 weeks just to make sure that my levels have risen normally. And she also gave me another referral for a U/S and said to have one when I would be about 8 weeks. I forgot my normal doctor had already given me one, so I figure I will get one U/S in 3 weeks like it was recommended last week, then if everything is all well and good then, get the 8-9 week scan.
She then spoke to me about what I can and cant eat as I had no idea lol, and when I asked if I should now start a pregnancy supp she said just a folic acid tablet would do. I think I will just do a pregnancy supp though because of all the other things it has in it, just for peace of mind lol.

But omg I'm so much more excited now. The worry about it all has got to me the last few days and I have been so moody towards my poor DP. Poor bloke hasn't been able to do anything right lol, oops. :lol:

Thats wonderful news!!

So happy for you. You will have to keep us updated! :)

YAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!! Soooo happy for you. Can't wait to hear all about your journey.

Hooray, so glad your appt went well! How exciting!

Well I'm here to update you guys, I thought I'd just post a quick one here rather than make a new topic.

{TMI warning} I just went to the toilet and there was a slight brown colour when I wiped, so I done my business then afterwards there was a bright red streak of blood on the toilet paper. Not a little bit either. Bugger :(

Through this whole thing I've had the thought of "If it's it meant to be it, it will be", but I wont lie I was pretty darn excited and I'm pretty devasted. We had planned to travel over to the parents on Friday afternoon to tell them, I was gong to enjoy springing this on my mum lol.
So I'm just going to let this play out and see what happens, but I know where it's headed. What a craptastic start to my day >:(

Can I suggest, call the doctor straight away and go now to see him/her. If there are no appointments, tell the receptionist you are UTD and you are having some bleeding. The doctor will definately see you. Then he/she will send you for a blood test and then you can see what your HCG levels are. Tell them to fast track the results and you will know by this afternoon or in the morning. It is very common to have bleeding in your pregnancy, I did a couple of times, and my friend had so much that the hospital told her she miscarried, she even passed a huge clot (she now has a crazy 18 month old). I don't want to get your hopes up too much, but I don't think you should be too upset just yet either. Brown blood is old blood and nothing too much to worry about, but don't know what about the red blood, so Please call the dr now!!

Thanks Joey :)

I rang the dr's, told them I'm pregnant and bleeding, but they still said they were fully booked and couldn't do anything. So I asked to speak to my doctor and they told me she's not in until later this evening. They were helpful though as they had the causality nurse call me back and she aked some questions. She said because I dont have any pain, it's not cause for huge panic. She said it could have been a implantation bleed and told me how she had with each of her pregnancies red spotting and all turned out fine. So just gotta wait and see now, if it gets any worse or if I get any pain to ring back and make an appointment.

My fingies are crossed so tightly lol

Hi Shan23

I had brown and red bleeding when I was 12weeks and I was fine. Also my friend had what she called a light to medium period-like bleeding about a week after her period was due and didn't realise she was pregnant a month later.

I have my fingers and toes crossed for you!

Mel

Good luck. Its so hard not to stress, but I agree with the nurse who called you.

Just wanted to add, i had bleeding with my DD at 8 weeks! i was convinced that was it...she is now 22 months old!! Fingers crossed for you!

Thank you everyone for the positive thoughts! :D

My DP has been so sweet. I was a little upset about the thought of it getting worse and having a MC, and he gave me a kiss and said "Well if that happens we try again". Which really picked my mood up lol. Even though this wasn't planned, he's handled this so well, and I think knowing he (potentially) is going to become a Dad has got him excited. Well I know it has seeing as if things dont work out now he wants to try again. And he's being really positive about this, basically saying what you guys have that some women have small bleeds and everythings fine. Love my rock lol.