Why are period & pregnancy symptoms the damn same??

Question

My husband and I just decided to start trying. 
My last cycle was oct 4, and a week after my fertility window ended I spotted for two days. I wore a menstrual cup just in case but it wasn’t like a normal period. 
If that was an actual period, I’m due for AF in three days. 
I wake up with a flat tummy and then bam! Bloated like a MFer, and gassy af. 😷
Why are early pregnancy symptoms the damn same as period symptoms?! 🙄

Answer

You are not alone. Third cycle ttc and each time after ovulating I've been sore breasts, headaches and light spotting then BAM! AF shows up.. then at the beginning of my cycle I'm queasy and light headed in the morning. It's like the worst of both worlds. I just feel bad for husband who has been putting up with me... It also helps to talk on this app and read what others are going through because it's not like we are advertising we are trying. It's such a roller coaster but we aren't supposed to openly talk about these things. I truly do appreciate the Glow community xoxo

Answer

Take a test! It could have been implantation bleeding. If your ovulation window ended at least 2 weeks ago, you should get a positive by now

Why are period & pregnancy symptoms the damn same??

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