Could I be pregnant or is it just in my head?!

[T Robson]

Hey I know everyone asks the same thing but I'm just in need of some advice from those who know what they're talking about.

My husband and I are desperate for me to be pregnant.

I stopped taking the contraceptive pill on 22nd March and came on my period on Monday 24th March.

I calculated my ovulation period to be 5th April to 10th April. My husband and I had sex possibly three times around and during my ovulation and we have had sex only like 6 times in total since I stopped my pills.

We are trying but we weren't overly trying so because didn't expect to get pregnant for several months as most people I've spoken to say it takes ages.

I am now 5 days late on my period and I have no signs of coming on anytime either. I have been having unusual symptoms that would be links to pregnancy like bloated tummy, increased appetite, some minimal cramping a in tummy, lower back aches and sore tender nipples.

I have taken three clear blue tests and all been negative it's been quite depressing but I'm genuinely sure I feel like how everyone describes pregnancy and have these early symptoms.

it's frustrating because lots are saying you could have many false negatives so I didn't know how many more times I should test and when to give up?!

please help thanks x

 

[Dammit Janet]

Hi and welcome!

They could be a sign of pregnancy, AF or even a side-effect of coming off BC am afraid... I'd suggest trying not to stress about it for a few days (hard I know!) and if no AF test again maybe Wed/Thur?
Good luck! x

 

[T Robson]

Is it possible then for me to just miss a whole period for this month but not be pregnant? or will I definitely come on at some point but be late ? :/

 

[rachaell]

Hi,

When you come off the pill it can take a good few months for your periods to return to normal after your first withdrawal bleed. I took a few months and kept thinking maybe I was pregnant but tests were negative. Unfortunately the symptoms of coming off the pill are also quite similar to being pregnant so it really messes with your head. I think if you have done 3 tests its really unlikely and yes you could totally miss a period this month. If your worried do pop to your go for a blood test xx good luck TTC

 

[Dammit Janet]

Is it possible then for me to just miss a whole period for this month but not be pregnant? or will I definitely come on at some point but be late ? :/

Yeah until your cycles are back to normal you can miss a period, or several and not be pregnant. Best thing you can do is track it for now and look out for them settling down in to a rhythm of regular periods x

 

[JaiandLeigh]

Hey I had a few random long cycles when coming off the pill, one was for 42days!! But they soon got back to normal after 2-3 months. If you are desperate to get pregnant quick if I were you either but cheap OPKs off ebay / amazon or but a CBFM (£50-80 off ebay but you can sell them on for same price after) good luck xx