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If it helps, I always experienced soreness in my chest right before my period too, but when I got my positive test, I was also experiencing it. I know for some people they have different symptoms when newly pregnant than they usually do during the TWW, but mine were nearly identical. Looking back, I can see that I was more tired than usual and having some nausea, but at the time, it was mild enough that it was easily attributable to other things. So - I wouldn't say that you're out I know it's tough but give it a few more days. I tested at 4 days past ovulation and got a negative (was experiencing very high temps which can/usually mean pregnancy), then tested again at 11 days past, and had a very clear/dark positive test. Good luck!!!

Good luck! The only symptom I had before BFP was was...(TMI) diarrhea. But I hear sore boobs is a common one! I would try to quit symptom spotting, which I know is impossible...so all I can say is good luck when you do test! Just because you get a negative the first time doesn't mean it won't be positive a few days later.

I had period symptoms with my BFP. Nothing really unusual....maybe increased CM. I was convinced I was out because I had cramps - nope BFP.

Good luck to you! When will you test?

I had no idea I was pregnant because I felt *exactly* the way I normally did before I got my period--all the usual signs and patterns, just without the blood.

Our bodies can be wildly unhelpful sometimes! Good luck, I hope your signs mean what you're hoping!

@MrsLilybugg: My first BFP was on a Dollar Store HPT. They totally work!

For me, BFP symptoms were not a deviation from the norm. I tended to have sore breasts about half the time with my period and the month I got my BFP, my breasts became sore at about 10 dpo and stayed that way for about a week. Looking back I could see other 'symptoms' but they really weren't anything extraordinary. Just now I reviewed the notes I took at the time and saw that on 8dpo I actually wrote: "Frankly, I don't feel like I'm pg this month." Then on 14 dpo I got a BFP!

I totally get it. Keep in mind that a lot of pregnancy symptoms mimic AF symptoms -- especially boob pain. Your boobs are sore pre-period because of all the progesterone. Same reason they're sore in early pregnancy.

But! I also felt a really dull pain/pressure on my left lower abdomen, which I believe turned out to be implantation pain (I was feeling it at CD8 and I tested + on CD10, and the baby implanted on my left side per the ultrasound). I was so so beyond exhausted, beyond anything else I had ever felt before. So there's that.

Hang in there! Symptom spotting is hard NOT to do, and I was never successful. Just try not to make yourself (and DH) TOO crazy Also keep in mind that a lot of stuff like nausea, etc. is just too early to have at 1 DPO. The baby's not even implanted yet, much less your body producing pregnancy hormones! So take it easy as much as possible

The TWW is brutal. Try your best to relax. I think others have mentioned but the first week after ovulation is usually too early for symptoms, although I know when i was waiting I couldn't help but notice every random thing.

I generally don't have too many premenstrual symptoms, and have pretty easy periods.
That said, I *knew* I was pregnant at 10 dpo because I was so tired. It was either that or I was dying. It was beyond tired- it felt like I was wearing a lead vest like at the dentist for x-rays all over my body. I have never felt like that before.
I then started noticing some breast tenderness.
I didn't get a positive test until 13 dpo, and had a couple negative tests before that.

Try to relax! I know thats an obnoxious thing to say, and I was never able to do it- but maybe try some yoga or other intentional relaxation technique (meditation, walks, etc) & try to keep your mind off it.

Even though my symptoms were very similar to my premenstrual symptoms, I just felt a little different somehow. I had sore breasts, that started a little earlier than usual and lasted long beyond my BFP. I had a dull crampy ache and occasional diarrhea that I also associated with premenstrual cramps. I had no headache, though I usually get one before my period. I also had some implantation bleeding so I convinced myself my period was on it's way but I still felt different. I tested at 10DPO and got a very faint positive, then again at 12DPO and 14DPO and got definite BFPs. Good Luck!

My *only* pregnancy symptom was really really sore BB's.
I honestly had no idea I was PG until the sore BB's convinced me to take a test. Turns out I was almost 2 months pregnant.