[kristindenae]

I have two questions. First, I'm new to all of this, and the abbreviations are unfamiliar to me. Can someone tell me what things like BFN and AF are. Please don't think I am silly! Thanks.

Secondly, we are trying to have a baby, and this is our first month. It has now been three days after the point where I think I could have conceived, and last night and this morning I had cramping in my lower abdomen and my breasts are a little sore, and have been since the day after we tried. Is it too early to tell, or is it real? Maybe it's my mind playing tricks on me. We both want this, and this waiting is killing me! Thanks so much!!

[Hilary7]

AF= Aunt Flo aka your period and BFN= Big fat negative

Some people say they start feeling symptoms only a few days after ovulation...but usually you wouldn't feel anything until implantation takes place (typically 6-12 days past ovulation) because that's when the hormones start being released that make you feel symptoms. Good luck!

[Smashieboo]

Hi! :]

I'm New here, and Was wondering if i could get some input from you lovely ladies--

9 or 10 days ago I Had a Light spotting that was very dark brown in color. It lasted around 2- 2 1/2 days and was only present when wiping after using the restroom and when me and my boyfriend had sex. i also had a brown tissue discharge once during the spotting. My Period is usually Heavy for 3 days and light 1-2 days and It was around the time that AF would normally come, i THINK, But could be a bit early.. (Irregualr periods in the past and havent tracked my period since i wasnt TRYING to concieve). Im not on birthcontrol and Have unprotected sex with my boyfriend FAIRLY regularly. I remember a slight cramping the first day of spotting, between then and now i've had on-and-off Mild headaches and more frequent urination and 8-10 days later im having Lower back aches, Bloating/Gas, Tiny cramps or muscle twinges in my lower abdomen, NO AUNT FLO And STILL NEGATIVE HPT. What do you guys think? HELP!!!

ThanksTonssss:]

[nataliesigety]

Originally Posted by kristindenae

I have two questions. First, I'm new to all of this, and the abbreviations are unfamiliar to me. Can someone tell me what things like BFN and AF are. Please don't think I am silly! Thanks.

Secondly, we are trying to have a baby, and this is our first month. It has now been three days after the point where I think I could have conceived, and last night and this morning I had cramping in my lower abdomen and my breasts are a little sore, and have been since the day after we tried. Is it too early to tell, or is it real? Maybe it's my mind playing tricks on me. We both want this, and this waiting is killing me! Thanks so much!!

Yeah, I was wondering the same thing as you. This is my first month trying too. I even had a late period of 1 day and 1 morning-- but then she showed up...so not pregnant. My husband and I are going to try to do it every other day to see if that makes a difference for the next 2 week escape. If it works, and you still aren't pregnant, I'll let you know!

Although, I think a lot of it is the mindset. If you aren't looking for something you always find it!

Plus, if you really want to be pregnant, I think your mind can play tricks on you while you are waiting for a missed period. That is really makes the whole process so torturous.

Since we are both on the same adventure, hit me up if you ever want to talk. I threw 3 pregnancy testers in the garbage this month all with negatives thinking that I could still be pregnant. My advice is just to wait until your period is missed THEN take a test. It's the most accurate then taking one before. Although they can detect earlier now...but every woman's hormones are different.

Anyway...good luck to the both of us!