Anonymous wrote:Not to bum you out but to offer caution - assume you are on progesterone suppos. I have found that the symptoms caused by progesterone are so cruel. For me, they differ each month. One month I have no symptoms, but then last month I had all the symptoms you list and was not pregnant. I do agree with others that there is absolutely still hope, but do not rely on your symptoms for too much hope at this point. Best of luck to you

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I have been fooled by progesterone too many times to count. The only symptom that has reliably worked for me (for now!) has been bloating.

Not the OP, but thanks for these responses. The information is helpful. Especially about progesterone suppositories making you think you are having symptoms that are from the medication.

6 days before period is due is still pretty early - assuming they're going with a 14 day luteal phase, that means 8dpo. Very few people get positives 8dpo.

Personally, this month I am just sucking it up and waiting until the day after I expect my period, which is also my birthday, so if it's not a happy birthday to me, at least I can get buzzed at my birthday party

Not to bum you out but to offer caution - assume you are on progesterone suppos. I have found that the symptoms caused by progesterone are so cruel. For me, they differ each month. One month I have no symptoms, but then last month I had all the symptoms you list and was not pregnant. I do agree with others that there is absolutely still hope, but do not rely on your symptoms for too much hope at this point. Best of luck to you

Period was late, took a home test, negative. A week later, broke my arm and the hospital did a test before they did X-rays and it was negative. 3 weeks later, missed another period, test was positive, ultrasound said 7 weeks pregnant.

Anonymous wrote:Fingers crossed for you but try to just distract yourself for a few days ... both symptoms and early HPTs are prone to get hopes up and also dash them!

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Fingers crossed for you but try to just distract yourself for a few days ... both symptoms and early HPTs are prone to get hopes up and also dash them!

My basal is usually around 97.6 and then between 98.4-98.6 after ovulation until period. I was pregnant earlier in the year and temps varied but were as high as 98.8 before period was due, which made me suspicious and sure enough, BFP. Unfortunately, I miscarried 8 weeks later. This time I've had a few 99.1 temps. I also had a lot of twinges earlier in the week and a few sharp momentary pains. I wouldn't call them cramps but they were not usual. Also, my breasts are never this sore so far from the due date of my period.

Yeah, and if your temperature is still high, I'd say there's still hope. How many high temps do you often get?

Anonymous wrote:I got a negative with the First Response Early Test 14 DPO. I was doing an IUI cycle, so we knew exactly when I had ovulated.

I should clarify- I got a negative 14 DPO, but then the beta test the dr. did came back positive and I was indeed pregnant.

I got a negative with the First Response Early Test 14 DPO. I was doing an IUI cycle, so we knew exactly when I had ovulated.

Of course there is still hope! That's pretty early. You could have implanted later. There is hope until AF arrives. Good luck.

I really thought I had symptoms this time so, against my better judgement, broke down and took a First Response Early test. Test says it can detect HCG in 61% of people 6 days before period is due. Anyone here not get a positive until later in cycle? Period is due Monday. I know I should have waited..............but I didn't and now I'm looking for reassurance. Temp is much higher (99.1) than usual and breasts started being sore 6 DPO and still are.