I know there were some women around here who, at a few months along (NOT EARLY PLEASE, BECAUSE THERE IS A COMMON EXPLANATION FOR THAT!) thought they were pregnant but had negative blood tests, negative urine tests, and something like a period, but then turned out to be pregnant. I thought maybe since they had the bleeding that seemed lke their period, they waited too long to test and then the levels were so high that the test could not detect them. I read about it and it's called the "hook effect". So, could anybody who had bleeding and negative blood and pee tests and then ended up pregnant please speak up and talk about it? I think it happens more often than we realize. I think if it happened to me I would go back to all the sites I had been asking at and try to let everyone know that instincts can be trusted sometimes over the status quo. So, I kind of wish these women would find a minute to do that for us! :) ↓
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Name: Karen | Date: Oct 19th, 2004 2:31 PM
Me too! I am 20 DPO and had a blood test yesterday that was negative, but if I'm not pregnant, then something is seriously wrong!
The nurse taking my blood told me she had repeated negative blood tests with her first pregnancy until FIVE months, when they finally confirmed it. My best friend never could get a positive HPT but had a healthy baby. I myself have had periods before during my two pregnancies (one daughter, now 2; one m/c). I had a period last week that was very strange; heavy for the first day, then light and sporadic and much shorter than normal. Ever since, I've had that dull achy bloated feeling like AF is about to start, but of course, it's not. The only other times I've had these symptoms at the "wrong" time of the month was during pregnancy. I am seeing an RE and just completed a cycle of injectibles plus HCG, so I am positive of when I ovulated.
My question: has anyone experienced all three of these things -- a period, a negative HPT and a negative blood test -- but still ended up being pregnant?
We are prepping for IVF in December, but I sure do feel pregnant now. Anybody had negatives across the board, only to be surprised? If so, how did you finally confirm it and at how many weeks/months? ↑
Name: Brianna | Date: Oct 19th, 2004 7:38 PM
Hey yall heres my story.I can't even begin to explain the agony that I'm feeling right now! I'm so hopeless, tormented and just want to die. Well I went thinking everything was gonna be ok like about 2 hrs. ago and to my surprise, I'm not pregnant!!! t's hurts to even say those words now. Because I never imagined the imaginable. I'm so depressed I literally want to die because I feel there is no hope in life without kids. I don't know what to think, feel, say or do anymore. I know that this must have happened for a reason but why I ask God. As soon as she said that it was negative my heart went into my throat and felt like I was being suffocated. I tried holding back the tears of sorrow and just wept out of control. I couldn't believe my eyes or ears as to what she was saying. But somewhere deep inside me I still think I'm pregnant and seriously it's not even wishful thinking or anyhting but I honestly still think I'm pregnant. I mean I've read so many stories on women that have had negative blood test but still were. I'm not all that hysterical or anything to be honest I'm just wondering why??? Someone please answer as to this situation! Thank you so much and God Bless!
Also forgot to put that I'm 17-19 weeks exactly today and my belly is huge with the black ine and stretch marks and loads of vaginal discharge, constipation, always hungry, melon like breasts, stomach is hardened and ver round, and look like a pizza face! Now tell me I'm not going crazy and I am pregnant!!! ↑
Name: E | Date: Oct 19th, 2004 8:17 PM
Please read my post on your other thread. I think you many of these symptoms could be psychological. You need to see a medical doctor, not planned parenthood. A urine test would pick up a pregnancy at 17 weeks. Something else could be wrong. ↑
Hello, Ladies, I am so glad that I came to this site. I have found some people that are riding in the same boat I am in now. I have taken 2 hpt and both were negative. I have taken 1 blood test that was negative and I have had my cycle for 2 months. They don't seem like the cycles I usually have, but sometimes I think my mind is just telling me that. I honestly feel pregnant. I have never been pregnant before, so it is hard for me to go off of instinct. I am having all the symptoms of pregnancy, except for morning sickness. My boobs are huge and the area around my nipple is so dark and it is spreading. From time to time by boobs itch. Also, my lower back has pain and I feel flutters and different movement happening in my lower ab area. I feel nausea and I get extra salava in my mouth that has me feeling like I need to spit. I got varacose veins in my inner thighs that I have never had in my entire life. I mean, I could go on and on....not to mention that my stomach is starting to stick out and it itch all the time. I don't know what to do. I am lost and I am glad that I have found some people to discuss this with. I wished I knew whether I was, so that I could prepare and get some medical care. I will keep you all posted though because I believe that one day I will find out. Maybe my period will stop or maybe a test will finally show positive. I was thinking that I should go in for an ultra sound?? ↑
Name: Daile | Date: Oct 28th, 2004 4:26 AM
Chris, if your stomach is sticking out and you feel movement, I would say you definitely need to get to a doctor and have an ultrasound done. You're either pregnant, imagining it, or the star of Alien. ;) ↑
Name: kristina | Date: Oct 29th, 2004 10:54 PM
hey ladies, i am almost 2 weeks late, i had 2 ned hpt and 1 neg blood test. i went today for another blood test., wont find out ntil monday, i told my md that i have been reading these stories and she said she has never heard of someone being pregnant and having neg blood test. i think i need to get a new md if this has happend to others. thanks all for your stories this gives me hope, i feel different , never been pg before. i will let you all know what happens monday! good luck to everyone!!!!!!!! ↑
Name: Lakindal | Date: Oct 31st, 2004 2:00 PM
I went to the doctor yesterday (10/30/04) because my period is two weeks late. I took a pregnancy test but the results were negative and I was so hurt because I was almost positive that I was pregnant and I really wanted to be. I have been pregnant twice, one child and a misscarriage so I know the symptoms. My breast are sore, I sleep a lot, I feel flutters in my stomach, i urinate more, the mood swings are starting, headaches, and a number of other things. I haven't taken a blood test yet because my doctor said come back if I miss 2 more periods (I think thats way to long to wiat). On the other hand, I have a cyst and the only time I have cysts is when I'm pregnant and doctor has me taking a medication that should never be given during pregnancy. Can someone give me some advice cause I'm almost 100% positive that I am pregnant? ↑
Name: Kelly | Date: Nov 2nd, 2004 1:32 PM
I've been reading a lot of forums like this one today and am now very confused. I have never been pregnant before so I don't know what it feels like but for the last month I have been waking up with nasea and vomiting. I had breast tenderness which has gone away and have noticed that I have been very emotional lately more than normal. It kind of reminds me of when I started taking the pill for the first time I had so many mood swings. I was due for my period last week and got it a little early but it was very abnormal. I had very light spotting for 2 days and then bled realatively heavy for about a day and a half and then it stopped. My periods always last at least 5 days very heavy. I've taken a urine and a blood test both said negative but I am still waking up sick everyday. Certain smells make me sick and I have felt very drained. The doctor's checked for other possiblities and can't explain the reasoning for my sickness. Everyone was suprised when the blood test came back negative because they said it really sounds like pregnancy. I just don't know what to think. I wasn't trying to get pregnant so I'm not imagining it. They say blood tests can't be wrong but after reading the different discussion groups they are more than we think. If anyone has had similar experiences where they were infact pregnant I would appreciate any input or advise you may have for me. Thanks ↑
Name: clare | Date: Nov 2nd, 2004 2:23 PM
i dont know how to answer any of your questions but im having the same symptoms. i have 5 children and my youngest is just gone 1, ive been trying to get pregnant since my youngest was about 4 months but to no avail according to my periods. the last 3 to 4 months have been different with my periods being late then early light then heavy, ive done hpt which have all been negative but for the last few days ive started to feel movement no other symptoms though apart from feeling a bit sickly in the mornings. you probably think im stupid seeing as ive had 5 children already but im really wondering if i could be pregnant.. any imput would be appreciated ↑
Name: Chris S | Date: Nov 4th, 2004 12:17 PM
Well, Clare, I don't think you are stupid because I know that every preg can be different. Now, I don't have any kids(?yet?), but I am in the same boat and I feel where you are coming from as far as not knowing and having symptoms. I am very seriously trying to wait it out, but it is eating at me everyday. I think I will choose a diff doc to go to and see if he can give me an ultrasound. Good luck though!! Also to Daile, that was a good one...lol ↑
Name: vickie | Date: Nov 4th, 2004 11:48 PM
I don’t know if this will help but when I was preg with my son I didn’t find out until I was about 4 mths preg. I had periods for the first 3 mths and 3 neg urine test and 2 neg urine test at the doc’s. I spread the test out over the 3 mths. I knew I was preg I felt it in my body and the only symptoms I had was tiredness and nauseas which turned into vomiting after my positive preg test. I also felt these flutters not like a moving baby but flutters earlier on in the pregnancy. I am starting to feel the same way all over again but this time my period was late it did not come until oct 22 and it was so light I did not know what to consider it. I usually get my period every month within the first week. It is nov and I still haven’t had anymore bleeding. My last reg period was Sept. 4- 9 I went and got a blood test. I have already taken urine test again all neg. I will not be surprised if the blood test is also neg. I don’t have the same doctor from last time and she said it is unlikely that I am pregnant because of the bleeding in oct she said that she would consider the light bleeding a period. but after I told her my story she was really surprised. I think doctors just go by the stereotypical facts. You would think after all those years in school they would at least know that every woman’s body is different when they are pregnant. Until you all know for sure that you are pregnant just make sure you take caution with your bodies and stay healthy. Good luck . ↑
Name: Ashley | Date: Nov 6th, 2004 12:54 AM
Well, I am a 21yr old mother of two. I have a two year old son and a baby girl that I gave birth to on my 21st b-day 8mos ago. Ever since I have been on the patch and both times I was prego I knew due to my stomach going up and down when ever I would lay on my back and hold my breath it would be the baby's heart beat and I knew becuse it would beat faster then my heart. So for the last few months I have had my period for four days but it would be like but I feel prego and my grandmother asked me was I then my baby's father is al ways sleeping like he did with my other kids So is it possible yo be prego and still have your cycle becusae with my other two my period stoped. ↑
Name: Michele | Date: Nov 6th, 2004 7:09 PM
Sorry, but I can't answer any of the questions. I have a problem too. My husband and I have been trying to concieve since June, with no avail. My period was due on Oct 19 and it didn't come (my period comes every 28 days),so I took a HPT and it was neg. On Oct 25 I had a blood test done. Later that day I had some brownish discharge that lasted a few days, it then turned more like a period (heavier) for a few days, then very light for a few more days, in total lasting for 8 days in total. My Dr finally called me on Nov 4th to say that my HCG levels were low and to have another blood test done. I did it on Nov 5 and should have the results on Nov 7. I am trying not to get my hopes up, but it is so hard. I feel bloated and i have breast tenderness, but really no other symptoms. Any thoughts? ↑
Name: Dee | Date: Nov 8th, 2004 5:12 PM
I've been wondering about this "periods during pregnancy" as well. The last couple months I have 2 "regular" periods (w/ bleeding) but they were very short (just 1-2 days of bleeding). And that is unusual for me.
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My symptoms are....heavy, very very sore breasts, Montgomery's tubercles are enlarged (those lil bumps around the nipples), darkened areolas, tingling nipples, went from size D to DD, nausea, constipation, heartburn, gassy, and that "feeling" in my pelvis (kind of bloaty, pulling, cramping) and it feels hard just above my pubic bone.
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I've taken 4 or 5 pregnancy tests and they've been negative. I've had 3-4 people on occassion just out of the blue say I looked pregnant and asked me if I was pregnant. Go figure.
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Name: mickey | Date: Nov 9th, 2004 12:54 AM
Hi, I am at day 38 in my cycle, and still no period. I have done 6 urine tests at home and all negative except for one which had a faint line come up outside of the testing time. But that has happened with that particular brand with my last pregnancy.
I had a blood test done at day 36 and it came back negative. I know something isn't right and the latest I have had my periods is day 33, but normally I have a 28 day cycle. I am seing the doctor tomorrow and I will find out what is going on. ↑
Name: jenn | Date: Nov 11th, 2004 10:30 AM
i am 12 weeks late i have had 4 urine test all neg. 1 blood test it was negative. i have gained 10lb. in the past 6 weeks my belly is swollen right below my belly button. i an very tired all the time and nauses. someone told me it was possible to go through a pregnancy and not test positive at all or test positive at 2,3,4,5,exc.months. does anyone know about this . is it really possible. the doctor won't run an ultrasound to check and see if everything is ok.he just wants me to take progetorine. if anyone has any advice please post it thank u. ↑
Name: Moira | Date: Nov 11th, 2004 4:19 PM
I haven't had my period since the beginning of Sept. I am now a week late for my 2nd period. 2 out of 4 HPTs were - and 2 were faintly pos. Blood test was neg. I have an extremely sore sensitive, veiny chest,that began just 2 wks ago. That is when all symptoms began. I saw my doc.today and she thinks lab error my have occured, I am to do another blood test one week today. Lab error?? I certainly feel pregnant. ↑
Name: stacy | Date: Nov 11th, 2004 9:22 PM
Hey ladies, Im kindof going through the same thing. I have no children, but ive been pregnant before. You just have a feeling inside. I was due for my period on the 3rd of November I got it on the 4th, there was brownish spotting that lasted for a day. The next day I got something like a period, it was real light lasted only two days and it was brown/red. I took about 4 pregnancy tests and all came back negative. I know I am pregnant, I have all the symptoms...cramping, tiredness, sore breasts, and so on. I am going to go for a blood test tomorrow and see what comes out of it. I am so glad I came to this site, now I know im not alone. Thanks ↑
Name: Julie | Date: Nov 12th, 2004 11:09 AM
Tricia, I know what you mean I've been having pregnancy symptoms for the past month now but my tests say negative.But I woke up this morning with I was sure it was morning sickness..I went for an aultrasound wanting to know what was going on..My period wasn't normal at all, I bleed alot but then it completly stopped...but a week before my period I had headaches, then started peeing alot, was really tired for the 3 weeks to the point I could not get out of bed, My breast are really tender now I even have big blue veines that appear right to my nipple, I had period like feeling foe almost a month now but my test prove negative...Then I woke up this morning sick I feel pregnant..I got my tubes(clamped) 5 years ago I don't understand whats going on..I need some questions...Help me ↑
my signs are - pee all the time, tender breasts, headaches, period like cramps and lower back pain that come and go, nausiated all times of the day, blue veins appear on your nipples, always wanting to sleep, swelling, bloating, and constipation ↑
Name: sonya | Date: Nov 16th, 2004 9:26 PM
I am so relieved to run across everyones comments. I missed my period completely this month and for the past 4 months, i have had only 1 day of light bleeding each time, i feel flutters, occasional nausea and dizziness. I have been pregnant before and could swear I am again. My doctor is refusing to keep testing me and probably think I am crazy, since all urine and blood tests are negative. what am i supposed to do? I dont want to go the entire pregnancy only to find out all along i was. I feel so much better that others understand how frustrating this is! Ladies, lets try and stay encouraged. ↑
Name: Nicki | Date: Nov 17th, 2004 3:23 AM
I have a similar problem. Last few months I have felt sick with vomiting, dizziness, have no energy and sleep all the time. My breasts hurt and are bigger, my stomach has had a pulling/dragging feeling in the muscles at the side and I am incredibly tender there and slightly swollen. But again I have had periods although they are nothing like they are normally, especially the last one which was 2 days of spotting then a bit heavier but still nowhere near normal. I took a urine test and it said negative but now I dont know what to do, any ideas? ↑
Name: Meryll | Date: Nov 17th, 2004 11:57 PM
yea, all this stuff are happenin to me, i didnt get my blodd test yet, but i took the urine test n came out negative, n i have all the symptoms, n im scared that i am n not able to take care of my baby till its too late. so wat r u guys sayin that i might b pregnant? man thank u guys so much for this cuz i thought i was the only one, n just bein paranoyd about it. ↑
Name: Meryll | Date: Nov 18th, 2004 12:10 AM
its me again, but i just wanted to explain bout my situation a little better. im 17 n ive been on depo shot for the last 2 months. i had sex with condoms n just like two or three times with out it. n all of a sudden i start havin all this symptoms: headaches, dissyness, nausea, tenderness of the breast n theyr also gettin bigger, but i have my period n like one day its alot, the next day nothin at all n then again all over. i took my urine test but it came out neg. i have all the symptoms. i heard that u can get pregnant n not knowin it because the baby is developin in the fallopian tube. i took the test that is been offer in this site, n it said that i might 5 weeks pregnant. after readin everyones story, makes me just think that im pregnant, can neone tell me wat i should do, or if i am pregnant. ive been pregnant before thats y i knw how it feels to b pregnant. so yea just want to get some answers so i can start takin care of myself as soon as possible. thank u so much. god bless ↑
Name: Jennifer | Date: Nov 18th, 2004 1:04 PM
Well I sure don't have any answers to some of these questions! I need answers myself! My hubby and I started trying about 2 months ago to get preg. Since I got off the pill several months ago I have had normal 28 day cycles until this month. I am only about 2 days late with my period and I really do not feel like I am about to start. I have had some very mild cramps a few days ago and yesterday for about 3-5 min each time a few times during the day. My lower back aches a little but other that a headache yesterday no other symptoms. No bleeding. Since I began my period when I was 13 I have had nothing but regular periods you can set your clock by me every 28days. So what is the deal? I have tried two preg test ( the kind you are supposed to be able to tell like 5 days sooner) and they were both neg. I even went for a blood test the first day I missed my period and it was neg. To soon to tell?? I have heard SO many different things, like you have to wait 2 weeks after you miss your period for a blood or urine test to register or you can tell 7-10 days before you are supposed to start your period with a blood test! HELP! Any right answers out there! I really want to be pregnant ( our first) by Christmastime when we go home to see our family. I have tried ovulation kits but they did not seem to register very well! Let me know ASAP! Thanks! ↑
Name: Christle | Date: Nov 18th, 2004 2:38 PM
Hey I am 4 months late, feel like i did when i found out the first time i was pregnant, and gety morning sickness, putting wight on and my stomach is starttening to tighten..... both the pee and blood test said negative..but i still think i am pregnant...and not sure if i should get another test done because my family thinks i am imagining it ↑
Name: CC | Date: Nov 18th, 2004 5:21 PM
So, I went to the Dr’s today to get my blood test and with the instance of them another urine test... I should know something in a couple days.... But I have to tell u about the visit... This was only my 2nd time seeing my new Dr, so she’s never done a full check up that we all have to do.... So she’s like why do you think your preg? Well, let me think um maybe because I had unprotected sex... Looks at when I last had my period.. I couldn’t remember my start date but I knew about that day I ended it (Sep 29) Well, I don’t think your preg but we can do a test if you want to... Umm yeah I want to still do a blood test just to be sure.... And that was it!!!!! She didn’t ask me how I was feeling or anything... Even if I'm not preg I haven’t had a period in 3 weeks you would think she might want to make sure that nothing is wrong with me.... I'm so looking for a new Dr... What do you all think? ↑
