Symptoms/Signs??? Opinions please!

MCosta87 · January 2014

My husband and I are currently trying to conceive! (Yay!) lately, over the past week and a bit, I have been experiencing some symptoms that are signs pointing to pregnant - however, im just wanting others opinions because sometimes googling everything isn't the best! My period is due Wednesday-ish, and I stopped taking the pill (tricycolin) last month. Symptoms are, tired, constipated, body aches, sore/tender nipples, for a bit my breasts felt very heavy/full, cramping - minor, and lately I've been noticing a strong smell in my urine. I know I don't have an UTI and I'm not dehydrated as I've been drinking so much lately... What do you all think?! I took a test on Wednesday (Jan.1) but it was negative... But I also feel like that could have been too early to test...

Jags8 · January 2014

Wait another week and pee on another stick. Keep testing until you get a BFP or until AF comes.

Edit: spelling

bugandbibs · January 2014

I think we have no way of knowing if you are pregnant.

WashingtonQueen · January 2014

My opinion is you just came off birth control and everything you're experiencing can easily come from that or your period. We don't know if you're pregnant, but a test can tell you.

WashingtonQueen · January 2014

Also, you tested a week before you think your period is due? Way too early.

kcisthebombdotcom · January 2014

My first few cycles off birth control were full of pregnancy symptoms--I even had "morning sickness" three days in a row the cycle prior to conceiving my son. When I was actually pregnant, I didn't have any symptoms until a few weeks after my bfp.

Twinkie0612 · January 2014

Ok, on average, a healthy woman has about a 20% chance of getting pregnant each month (that makes an 80% chance of not getting pregnant) and all of your "pregnancy symptoms" can easily be explained by coming off the pill/PMS. Since you asked for our opinions, my opinion is that you are not pregnant, but fortunately for you pregnancy is not a matter of opinion.

You said your period is due next week (which may or may not be true since cycle lengths change when you stop hormonal birth control). Take a test in another week and then continue testing once a week until you get your period, a positive test or hit 60 days with no period. If you hit 60 days call your doc, they can prescribe something to jump start your cycle.

If you want a way to confirm ovulation, which is helpful in knowing when your period is due and timing sex around ovulation, I recommend charting your BBT and CM. The website fertilityfriend.com has tutorials that make learning to temp easy and it's free. GL.

Ducktale · January 2014

There are more conclusive means to get answers to your questions instead of asking Internet strangers, like charting your BBT and taking another HPT.

Wine&Cupcakes · January 2014

I don't live in your ute so I have no idea.

Pee on a stick...wait for a positive pregnancy test or your period. Wash, rinse, repeat. If nothing in 60 days, hit up your doctor. The end.

foreverapartofme · January 2014

It sounds like you tested too early. I would take a test again in a week. If AF still hasn't arrived, test every week until you get your bfp or AF. Call the doctor if you don't get news either way by 60 days. Good luck!

Ashleypixie · January 2014

All these symptoms could be related to stopping birth control. I know you're excited, but the only way to know for sure is to wait and take the test! Good luck!

barely · January 2014

Probably not. Coming off BC can be a bitch.

bck142 · January 2014

Unfortunately, coming off BCP reactions are the same as menstral symptoms which happen to also be the same as pregnancy symptoms. Mother nature is a biatch like that. So yes, everyone is correct... no one can tell if your pregnant because of this.

When I came off of the pill a few months ago, i swore I was preggo up and down. It became exhausting. The one thing that gives me peace of mind is, "if your pregnant enough to have symptoms, you're pregnant enough to turn a test positive". Now, we all know that there are exceptions to this, but if you want to remain sane during your TTC journey, you should live by that rule.

There's a good chance that you will have a few wonky cycles now that you are off BCPs... so dont think to much into it. If you can't stop and you desperately want to know what's going on... the best thing to do is temp EVERYDAY. Good luck to you!

SmileyJay · January 2014

It's too early. Test once a week until you get a positive or your period. If it goes 60 days, go to the doctor.

The smell is because you are dehydrated. You can not smell HCG, if that is what you were getting at. Drink more water, your urine should be practically clear with no odor.

NickaDee07 · January 2014

After I came off birth control I had serious 'pregnancy symptoms' Even missed periods.. Signs like sore breasts, tender nipples, cramps, emotional over things you wouldn't normally be, nausea and feeling tired can all be symptoms from your hormones leveling out after discontinuing birth control. I know it can be totally disappointing. Just relax, don't think so much into everything(I have the same problem) and try again next month!

Good luck.

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