Hi, im new and 5 dpo ish?

Question

The ovulation strips I’m using show little/no LH, I’m cd 22. My boobs hurt and I’m cramping, but I should get my period by the cd 29. Is this unusual PMS? I don’t want to get too excited but I normally only have these symptoms on my heaviest days or while ovulating. 
I didn’t check my LH but I’m pretty certain I ovulated on cd 17/18 and hubs and I made a great effort for the days surrounding. We’ve been ttc for about 7 years on and off but have never had a positive. 
Should I get my hopes up?

Answer

Honestly, we don't start symptom checking the two week wait until we are trying to get pregnant. And so...people don't notice they have those same symptoms whether trying or not.
After you ovulate you can have more LH surges but the important info is the corpus luteal cyst. The cyst forms on the ovulating ovary and produces progesterone that facilitates the thickening of your uteral lining. Both the hormone and the uterus thickening can cause boob pains AND plus the cyst can cause cramping. 
Essentially the normal parts of your cycle can cause a lot of the expected pre pregnancy symptoms. So the best case is try to focus on other stuff for the two weeks, wait for your period and if you don't get your period THEN test. It helps you work on patience pre kiddo, it helps you stay relaxed, it helps save money from buying more tests...lol.
My pregnancy cues were heavy dandruff btw...but even with that the positive test didn't come up until three days after epic dandruff.
THIS is because...more science here:
It takes a minimum of 5 days for the sperm+egg to merge and divide and make their way to your uterus. It can take up to 14 days to do just that part. Then they implant and it takes another 1-14 days for HCG to build up enough to be detected on a test. So you COULD be pregnant and feeling HCG or could be feeling only progesterone ahead of your period. And then even if you test and are pregnant it could still be negative because HCG hasn't had enough time to build up. 
It is stressful and makes you paranoid, but practice getting yourself distracted with your partner, hobbies, mindfulness, etc..and I swear it will help..a bit during this wait.

Answer

I get these symptoms every month a week to week and half before period.

Hi, im new and 5 dpo ish?

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