Hey Reddit!
Hoping this is the place to post as I’m currently 15 dpo and have had 2 positives but this morning the progression dropped and of course I’m over analyzing everything and just looking for a place to get it out and hopefully get some advice.
Husband (33) and I (35) had a surprise positive back in March. At that time we hadn’t been trying so surprise lol unfortunately it did end almost as soon as it started.
Over the last few months I have done everything I can to change my lifestyle as I felt back then not only was I surprised, but I was soooo concerned about my diet and other things.
Since then I’ve dropped 20lbs by joining a workout group, changed jobs to one that essentially eliminated 99% of the stress in my life, completely quick drinking and have been sleeping and eating so much better along with taking prenatal.
We decided to start actively trying in August. I downloaded Premom and started tracking my LH and bbt to better understand my body. We weren’t successful in sept, but this month my expected period (very regular) didn’t start. Soooo I took a test and there was a faint but clear positive!!! That was 13 dpo. Tested again yesterday, same result. Tested this morning however and it was fainter.
I went out and got some more tests and stupidly took another one a few minutes ago which was very very faint. I’m trying to be both realistic but also not emotional as I’ve been hydrated since my morning test.
Anyways I guess I’m just looking for guidance or peace of mind while being realistic.
In March when it happened, I had been testing positive and then one morning had sever cramps followed by bleeding. Took a test and boom negative. It was frustrating because my doctor just told me bed rest despite me saying to him I’m pretty sure I’m not pregnant as I’m having essentially my period and I took a test that said negative. He didn’t believe me until I pushed for blood work and asked him to review it. Stupid man.
This time however, I have no cramping (minus a couple very light, lasted a couple minutes ones on the day of my expected period) and overall do not feel like I did last time.
So I’m just waiting now to see if my period decides to come or if maybe this is a blip and I’ll continue along with a healthy pregnancy. Not knowing is the worst and I’m going crazy.
Thank you to those who took the time to read my little inner thought. I’m really trying to not get emotionally invested and prepare for what I’ve experienced in the past but still also remaining hopeful for a different outcome. I would love to hear any advice on this whether how to deal with it (so sorry to anyone who’s been through this too💜) or anyone who thought one thing and then the unexpected happened. I just need a place to talk about it