[LTH6789]

I had "spotting" (was brownish/light red). I saw for about 24 hours, but it was sooooo on and off that it wasn't even for half that time and it was 2 days before my period. I missed my actual period completely that week apart from the LIGHT spotting. I've been having mild period like cramps every day for about 5 days now and boobs feel heavy and sore. Tired and insanely moody... like cannot get out of the rut (irritable would be an understatement). Waves of nausea at random or because of a certain smell (usually food). Smells: I know this might sound crazy, but I literally feel like someone put a smell detector in my nose because certain foods literally smell like they are inside my nostrils they are so strong.

For the past 6 years I've gotten my period on the same day, same time of day, all but once or twice I think, so I'm incredibly regular. In addition, I have never ever missed a period in my life -- I've been a day or two early, but the flow has been the same (heavy) just shifted a day or so.

I am 25 days (could be a couple days less) out from when we were intimate (had intercourse). Spotting happened approx 8-9 days after that and missing my AF only happened 2 days after that. Still showing (-) on HPT but been using those little test strips.

I feel pregnant and could have sworn that I am. Is it possible to still be testing negative at this point? We'd be so happy to be pregnant, I should add! Based on how I'm feeling, I know this sounds irrational, but I can't help but think its not right -- it doesn't feel right that its negative.

Also, with the cramping, is that normal? Potential for ectopic pregnancy?

Please let me know your thoughts! Thanks

[LearningAsIGo]

Cramping is extremely common in early pregnancy. The body is changing rapidly and cramps are to be expected. You could be pregnant even with a negative test. It could simply be too early as some women register naturally low levels of Hcg, and/or there could be a user error in the test.

You could always arrange for a blood test through your doctor. That is much more accurate and should be the start to finding your answer.

[joypulv]

Agreed, just keep testing with home tests every few days until you can get a blood test (if still negative).
Symptoms are just too unreliable as predictors, no matter what they are.