Back in December my boyfriend and I lost our first baby. The fetus stopped growing at 6 weeks and we lost the baby at 8 weeks. We haven’t been really trying or prevent since then, just kind of “we’re getting our bodies in better shape, but if we get pregnant we’re not complaining,” lol.

Anyway, this past Monday 6/24 I got a bpf on a pregnant strip test midday (I know) but it was extremely faint. I went to Kroger the next day to buy a couple more of blue dye tests and those were a bit more noticeable but still less prominent than the one I got in October. Those were SUPER blue dye stealers, but I also took them like 6 or so days after af should’ve started. I would’ve m started af this cycle 6/23.

I’ve taken cheap pink strip tests nearly every day and they’re all still faint. Some are darker than others, but still all very faint, and the one I took yesterday was more faint than the one on Monday. I assume I’m about 4 weeks 5 days at this time, but I feel like I’m about to start my period.

I’m too nervous and scared to get excited, but I’m trying to stay hopeful. Could it be a chemical pregnancy again? Or is this normal for 4-5 weeks? I haven’t had any spotting or any severe cramping. Today though it’s that heavy, dull feeling in my uterus I usually get before and during my period. It doesn’t hurt per se, but it’s uncomfortable. I have lower back discomfort, too, and I get lightheaded nearly EVERY time I stand up.

Only my nips have been sore rather than my entire breast, and when I walk up a flight of steps, it’s like I’ve done 50 squats in one rep (similar to my first pregnancy). A couple of days ago I had mild nausea roughly every hour, I’ve had a headache every single day since Sunday, and I’m peeing more frequently—none of which happened during my first pregnancy. I’m also much more tired than I was the first time.

Anything you ladies can tell me would be absolutely great! TIA!