UPDATE #4. Sharp, twinge at 6dpo...?!

So I'm 6dpo and while I was laying on the couch watching tv this afternoon, I began to feel a sharp, twinge to my left lower abdomen, kinda parallel to my left hipbone. This happened on and off for about 15 minutes. It wasn't painful, per se, but I could definitely feel it. Could this be implantation cramping or something completely unrelated? 🤔 AF *not* due on 10/22. 🤞🏼

I haven't noted any abnormal bleeding yet. I'm also not typically someone who has pelvic cramping related to PMS or AF (lucky me!), so part of me feels like I wouldn't likely experience implantation cramps either. But who knows. This process is frustrating. I just want a BFP already!! 😜

UPDATE:

So I haven't really had any additional symptoms aside from developing a nasty zit on my chin and a craving for cookies yesterday. I have not noticed any spotting or implantation bleeding. I haven't experienced any nausea, pelvic/abdominal cramping or food aversions but I do feel like my appetite isn't quite as fierce as it usually is before AF. 🤔

I will be going out of town for the weekend to visit friends in NYC (which means 🍺🍷!!) so I just bought a box of FRER's and plan to test on Friday (10/20) before we leave. AF is due 10/22 according to Glow. Though I love the occasional craft beer or glass of wine, I am secretly hoping that I am not in a position to consume any adult beverages. 🤞🏼👶🏻

** so anxious/nervous to test that I forgot to use the $3.00 off coupon! 🙈🤣 **

Stay tuned, ladies. Baby dust all around!! ✨✨✨✨✨✨

UPDATE #2:

Well, crap. This was NOT the answer I was hoping for. Couldn't look more NEGATIVE if it tried!! I still have two days until AF so I guess I'm not "out" yet. But it sure feel like I am!! 😞

Don't really have any new symptoms to report. I will update everyone in Monday/Tuesday to let you know if anything has changed (🙏🏼➕) or if AF decides to make an appearance 👹 🙄

Until then, I am heading to NYC and plan to sulk in my misery by enjoying a glass of 🍷or🍺 (or 2 or 3...)

UPDATE #3:

13 DPO. So AF is due tomorrow and I have a feeling that I started my period a day early. What the hell....😞 I noticed some bright red blood when I wiped after using the bathroom this evening. Usually AF starts out with small amounts of brownish blood so idk what to think?!?

My only saving grace is that hubby and I had sex twice in the past 24 hours. So maybe the bleeding is a result of our little escapade?! Maybe I have a vaginal tear. We didn't have any lube and I dried out pretty quickly but of course we kept going. I only noticed the blood on the toilet paper at this point but I put a tampon in just in case because we are out to dinner with friends and that's all that I have. I am now starting to feel a little crampy. Are the cramps from AF or from a good ol' fashioned vaginal beat down?! Say a prayer for me. 🙏🏼😘✨

UPDATE #4

Well, ladies. I believe this bright red bleeding is most certainly just an abnormal AF. I took a pregnancy test (not FMU) to see if I should be calling the OBGYN. Based on the BFN pictured below, it seems as though I have either had a chemical pregnancy or was never pregnant to being with. Either way, it looks like I am out for this month. I am a firm believer that everything happens for a reason, even though I have no idea what that reason would be. I am super hopeful that November will be our month. 🤞🏼💞

Thank you for all of your support, ladies! You truly have been so supportive and encouraging. Baby dust to all of you who are planning to test this month or those of you who are still continuing on their TTC journey. Keep in touch my cycle buddies!! I'll create a new post with this months TWW if anything out of the ordinary occurs. Xo. 💖👶🏻✨