Late & like clockwork

[Ashaley]

So my husband and I are TTC. We started trying Feb 28 (right after my last cycle) then again on March 17th and 18th. I'm like clockwork. Always on the 20th & though the time doesn't make sense....I'm officially late. I took a test the day after I missed my period but negative :(. Hubby is convinced I'm expecting as I started with signs I was going to start on the 20th but never did. I've had a constant pressure in my abdomen and lower back, swollen & tender breasts, headaches & tired all the time. No frequent urination, no bleeding, no constipation. I am planning on taking another test on the 1st so I give the whole 14 days after conception a try & if I don't start by then, you can bet your bottom dollar I am bc like I said, im like clockwork. Anyone go through the same thing & have a story to tell? Seems to good to be true to get pregnant my first month trying. Any comments, recommendations, good stories are welcome! Thanks :winks:

[auntmommy]

I'm a little confused, i'm thinking if you tried around the 17th & 18th then it would be to soon to tell if you are pregnant. i agree to wait until the 1st to retest. sometimes the stress of trying or if the excitement of this might be it can throw a cycle off, i know this because we've tried for 4 yrs and i seen it on this site many time. i hope this is it for you and that your ttc journey is a short one. good luck

[ootus973]

I'm confused as well. Are you doing any OPKs or temps to see when you ovulated? Because most people don't ovulate just before AF, it's normally about 2 weeks after your cycle begins--and you said you tried right after AF and then just before it was due? If you're TTC, I would maybe recommend visiting the TTC forum, you'll learn a lot of valuable information there.

GL, and :fingerscrossed:

[mariahpoo2]

You should join us in the TTC room. :) FX :BABYDUST:

[pumpkinpeejays]

Definitely come to the TTC room! Also, can I recommend signing up for Fertility Friend? It's free for the basic membership and can really help track your cycles, plus there's a tutorial course you can take that's also free. I learned a lot about charting and about my body by taking the course, and reading through the FAQ section as well. :luck:!!!!