Sorry for being the millionth person to ask this question! I have read the sticky posts above, not to mention almost every other article on the internet and yet, here I am.

Here's the story so far:

June 21 - 1st day of last period after stopping the contraceptive pill (in order to try to conceive) Not knowing anything about ovulation, basal body temperatures or types of vaginal discharge, my husband and I just decided to make love lots and see what happened. So far for the last, oh, two, two and half weeks I've had crazy abdominal cramps, and severe lower back ache. Nausea, well not really, the odd wave I suppose but only when I've been really hungry. Now, I never get period pains for two and a half weeks before a period (not even during the last stretch of time that I wasn't on the Pill) and whilst I'm due to come on any day now, I somehow don't think it is going to happen.

So my question arises because all the pregnancy tests I've used: Walgreens digital, Clearblue +/- and Walgreens +/- have come out negative. The last one I used was a Walgreens digital, this morning and whilst it said Not Pregnant, the bit that separates from the digital bit (sorry, not my best sentence ever) showed two lines, one very strong and another, very faint about 1cm away.

I've decided I'm going to go for a blood test next week if there's still no sign of my period and the tests are still negative.

I know we went into this all relaxed, saying we'd just take it one shag at a time, yet we've somehow got very invested in this very quickly and I'm wondering if I'm making it all up! The mind is a powerful thing. Also, this would be my first pregnancy so I'm completely new to it all.

One thing's for sure, if I'm not up the duff, I've got one mother of a period coming.

It feels good to get this off my chest.

Comments?

When you say the digital had two lines... do you mean after taking it apart? If so, then it doesn't mean anything. Check out PeeOnAStick.com

While it is possible that you are indeed pregnant, it really is too early to tell. Most pregnancy tests will not test accurately this early. Also, coming off hormonal birth control can send your body in circles. You may notice strange things (abnormal periods, irregularity, etc) while your body learns to live without that hormone. It is quite early for any type of symptoms, but not unheard of. Unfortunately, I can't really tell you much more than what you have already said. If it doesn't come a week after its due do another round of tests or see your doctor. Good luck!

Also, FYI, it can take healthy couples up to a year of trying before conceiving, just to let you know, and being on birth control can lengthen the process, but this is deifferent with every woman. Some get pregnant right off the bat, some need the whole year... good luck.

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Originally Posted by alkalineangel

when you say the digital had two lines...do you mean after taking it apart? If so, then it doesnt mean anything. check out PeeOnAStick.com

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Thank you for this, just read the article on digital home tests, just another piece of the puzzle, or should that be pie (hmm, anyone hungry? )

Thanks for reminding me about the craziness of coming off the Pill. You may well be right. I guess only time will tell.

I am pregnant!! Yay!

6 weeks and counting...

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Originally Posted by poppy_seed

Sorry for being the millionth person to ask this question! I have read the sticky posts above, not to mention almost every other article on the internet and yet, here I am.

Here's the story so far:

June 21 - 1st day of last period after stopping the contraceptive pill (in order to try to conceive) Not knowing anything about ovulation, basal body temperatures or types of vaginal discharge, my husband and I just decided to make love lots and see what happened. So far for the last, oh, two, two and half weeks I've had crazy abdominal cramps, and severe lower back ache. Nausea, well not really, the odd wave I suppose but only when I've been really hungry. Now, I never get period pains for two and a half weeks before a period (not even during the last stretch of time that I wasn't on the Pill) and whilst I'm due to come on any day now, I somehow don't think it is going to happen.

So my question arises because all the pregnancy tests I've used: Walgreens digital, Clearblue +/- and Walgreens +/- have come out negative. The last one I used was a Walgreens digital, this morning and whilst it said Not Pregnant, the bit that seperates from the digital bit (sorry, not my best sentence ever) showed two lines, one very strong and another, very faint about 1cm away.

I've decided I'm going to go for a blood test next week if there's still no sign of my period and the tests are still negative.

I know we went into this all relaxed, saying we'd just take it one shag at a time, yet we've somehow got very invested in this very quickly and I'm wondering if I'm making it all up! The mind is a powerful thing. Also, this would be my first pregnancy so I'm completely new to it all.

One thing's for sure, if I'm not up the duff, I've got one mother of a period coming.

It feels good to get this off my chest.

Comments?

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I'm not to sure either about u'r situation.. but I was just thinking that since you went off the pill just like that.. that maybe u'r period is just out of wack.. and that u'r body needs to get back into things.. I'm also trying to get pregnant.. and I know how you feel with the test.. I'm in the same boat.. anyway just thought I would say what I thought and I hope you have a baby soon! All the best!

Congrats Poppy! Welcome to the club!

Congrats on the pregnancy! Good luck! Hope you come back with any questions and updates you have!