I *may* be joining you all...test pics - what do you think?

[kalamos23]

Today I was supposed to start AF (9 day LP for the last 4-5 cycles) and it's 10dpo today. I didn't have any spotting even, so I tested with an Equate this morning with SMU and got this:

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_kPZkpKtVcA0/Sk.../OMG%20003.jpg

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_kPZkpKtVcA0/Sk.../OMG%20001.jpg

Then I started freaking out because here is my chart -
http://forums.ovusoft.com/chart.asp?id=kalamos23

My baby girl turns 1 on Friday and we weren't planning on #2 until she turned 18m or 2 years... plus with when we DTD, it would have to be an act of God (I must have ovulated later than I thought - though I had REALLY strong O pains and the OPK test line was the darkest I have ever had - twice as dark as the control line or DH's swimmers somehow slipped through and stayed alive for 5+ days.)

So I went out and bought a million tests and peed on a $tree and another Equate and got BFNs.

So.... I don't know if I am pregnant for sure or not, but I have had a lot of the same symptoms as with DD - flushed and feeling really hot was the main symptom with her. If I am pregnant, I'd be due March 14, and our anniversary is March 18th, so it would be kind of nice :-)

What do you all think? Btw, it's killing me to have to wait until tomorrow to test!!

This would explain why I have been SO dang tired the last few days though - I've had horrible insomnia and craving protein, but DD is a crappy sleeper so I figured that was just it, plus it's usually a PMS symptom for me.

Also, any advice on nursing through pregnancy? DD gets 95%+ of her nutrition from me still.

[Charmie981]

I could have written this post, almost, except my "inconclusive" was a Dollar Tree and I went out and bought a FRER. No mistaking that one, for sure.

If I remember correctly (and I should because it hasn't been that long!), my crappy + with my youngest was an equate. I should have learned my lesson about cheap tests then, but no...I did it again this time.

I'd say get a digital or a FRER, test with FMU and get a conclusive result. If you're ready for that...

[catchthewind]

That definitely looks positive! Congratulations! Maybe you ovulated twice this cycle? It happens occasionally, which is why it's recommended that you wait at least 3 days before dtd unprotected after you ovulate. Though I know someone who got pregnant from 6 days before she ovulated!

As for nursing, I have no advice. This will be my first time tandeming too. My daughter is a little older, 23 months, but still gets more of her nutrition from me than food too. (If I had to hazard a guess, I'd say still over 75% most days is from nursing.) I think it's different for every woman and I know some women who have had no problems at all, some who found it painful/uncomfortable, some whose milk dried up and so there wasn't a lot of choice for the kid, etc. So it's probably really going to depend on the kid!

[Geigerin]

That looks like a BFP to me! My dr. said a false positive is nearly impossible, but false negatives happen all the time....so, I'm thinkin' you're pregnant.

Congratulations! Can't wait for you to make it official and come join us! ::::

[kalamos23]

AF started this morning - it was either a fluke test or a chemical... have fun guys!

[1babysmom]

Originally Posted by kalamos23

AF started this morning - it was either a fluke test or a chemical... have fun guys!

Oh no! I'm sorry!

[kalamos23]

Wanted to add - I just took another Equate and a $tree and there was a hint of a line on both - so either it is a chemical pg or just really early and I'm having spotting - I dunno. I still feel hot and shaky like I did when I was pg with DD, normally when AF starts I am freezing. That being said, I slept REALLY well last night, and I usually do once AF starts too, so I dunno.

[HippieChristianMum]

Since your LP is so short, it may just be too early to get a really positive test. FWIW, I found out I was pregnant with my now 1 year old ds by thinking I was starting my period, but then it didn't get any darker than just reddish-brownish spotting. Could be implantation spotting?

[Geigerin]

Hmmm....I can't wait to hear what's happening. I'm hoping it's just spotting. :

[mataji4]

Me too, spotting started last night...oh boy, it's going to be a roller coaster day. I always always spot pink, brown, and even red with all my pregnancies right when af is due...for up to a week. So I'll know soon!!!

[skeeter30]

I just want to jump in here!! Don't give up hope until it is real and true flow. Last week I was so sure I was out. I have been spotting every single cycle before AF and this cycle was no different in that aspect. I stared spotting at 8dpo. I tested at 8dpo and 10dpo...both BFNs. Then I continued to spot but on the morning of 12dpo, i noticed that my temp stayed elevated when it would have normally started to drop at 11dpo. I POAS right as soon as I temped that day (still spotting) and BFP!! Imagine my shock!! The spotting has since stopped and I have had a blood test confirming that I am indeed pregnant!! So..it does happen. Hang in there!! Seems strange that two tests would be faint lines. Keeping my : crossed for you that this is not chemical but, in fact a real and true pregnancy!! Good luck!!

[kalamos23]

So... like what would you consider spotting? I've had light flow/heavy spotting - usually I gush on the first day - lots of cramping too but that's pretty normal.

[kalamos23]

Oh, and I have been pretty nauseous and exhausted and winded too, but I don't know if that is bc it was a pregnancy or because it IS a pregnancy, if you know what I mean... *fingers crossed*

[catchthewind]

Implantation spotting is different for every one. I know some ladies who had what seemed like a regular period but they ended up being pregnant. I've read somewhere that if your period is drastically different than normal (far lighter generally, but even heavier), it could be a symptom of pregnancy.

Have you tried testing again? Like Geigerin said, false positives are very rare, though evaps are a little more common. But your picture doesn't look like an evap. (Evaps tend to not have colour, and often come up after the time limit.) Also, the ladies I know of who had chemical pregnancies all had very negative tests by the time their periods started, so if you're still seeing lines maybe that's a good sign. :

[skeeter30]

My spotting was mainly only there when I wiped. only very, very little came out onto a panty liner. Like the blood just brushed the pad from my hairs. (I know TMI but, I want to be very specific for you) It seemed at one point that it was getting heavier and more red than a pink but, then it started to lighten and finally went away. I hope this helps to explain a little better. it is just what happened in my case. I am sure it is different for everyone. Again good luck!!

[ursusarctos]

I've had both a chemical and another pregnancy with breakthrough bleeding. With the chemical the second test I took was negative and I got unmistakable, bright red, gushing bleeding soon after. The breakthrough bleeding was very different. It lasted almost a week, started out very light and got a bit heavier, at one point it was definitely red and I thought I must be starting my period then but it lightened up after that, almost exactly like skeeter30 said.
I hope you know soon, either way!

[kalamos23]

Well, 2 tests this morning are BFNs, so I'm out. I think it must have beena chemical pregnancy :-(

[ursusarctos]

awww I'm so sorry!