Pregnancy with late ovulation

Author, everything is fine with you. Late ovulation is not uncommon; I myself have a long cycle and am now 18 weeks pregnant, with a big discrepancy from the obstetric term—my doctor calculates the term based on ultrasound). However, the ultrasound doctor who examined you is unprofessional and doesn't deserve their position. I've had a retrochorionic hematoma in every pregnancy, early on. It's a mystery to me... why prescribe Duphaston right away when there are papaverine suppositories, No-Spa, and rest... I advise finding a good ultrasound specialist and doctor. Don't stress yourself out; think about the baby).

Author, everything is fine with you. Late ovulation is not uncommon; I myself have a long cycle and am now 18 weeks pregnant, with a big discrepancy from the obstetric term—my doctor calculates the term based on ultrasound). As for the ultrasound doctor who examined you, they are unprofessional and don't deserve their job. I've had a retrochorionic hematoma in every pregnancy, early on. It's a mystery to me... why prescribe Duphaston right away when there are papaverine suppositories, No-Spa, and rest... I advise finding a good ultrasound specialist and doctor. Don't stress yourself out; think about the baby).

Rina, thank you so much for your support. I agree about the doctor, but where can I find one? I live in a small town in Crimea, and even the gynecology department in the hospital doesn't have an ultrasound machine, so what can I say? But they perform cleanings in no time. I had an ultrasound done at the "Ultrasound of Everything and Anything" center, where I used to be able to go. If needed, I'll head to Simferopol.

I didn't understand what the author's question was. Late ovulation is very common, and early ovulation too. You need to change your doctor... "She doesn't know if it's pregnancy"... where did you dig that one up.

I agree with the previous posts. And also, author, if you've started taking Duphaston, do NOT stop it on your own under any circumstances! Now you'll have to complete the course and discontinue it strictly under a doctor's supervision!!! At a minimum, it's taken until 16 weeks. Some even take it up to 28 weeks.

When I was 5 weeks by my last menstrual period, the ultrasound showed a 2-week pregnancy, and it was also questionable, by the way. Then the doctor said it was due to late ovulation... When I went for my first ultrasound at 11 weeks, the fetus had already completely caught up to its gestational age... So don't worry!))

I didn't notice the delay either because my cycle had always been irregular. When I realized I was pregnant, I went for an ultrasound. Based on my last period, they calculated 10 weeks, but the ultrasound showed 7 weeks.

Obviously, the author is pregnant! Don't fill your head with nonsense! The specialist just happened to be one of those "know-it-alls"—it's a completely normal pregnancy! That's why women always use contraception, regardless of their cycle. Otherwise, if everyone only got pregnant on specific days, contraceptives wouldn't even exist!)))

I also had my pregnancy questioned today—there's a corpus luteum in the ovary, but according to my last period, it shouldn't be there. They said it might be due to late ovulation, and I have to go for another ultrasound in a week!!((

Girls, I had a 4-week delay. At first, for about 2-3 weeks, I took tests and ultrasounds, and everything came back negative. I had been on birth control pills for 2 years, and I was told it could be a hormonal imbalance after stopping them. During this time, I had three ultrasounds, and nothing showed up, so I just let it go. About a week later, I went to get blood tests for an ectopic pregnancy and decided to take a test—it showed two lines! I went for an ultrasound and was told I was 5 weeks pregnant, even though 10 days earlier, the ultrasound showed nothing! I don’t understand—could it be that neither the ultrasound nor the test can detect pregnancy in the early stages?

I am now 50 days late. My last period was on November 22nd, and my cycle is usually 30-34 days. I've been taking tests, but they're all negative so far. Every evening, my lower abdomen feels tight. I really want a baby.

Oh, I'm going through almost the same situation right now. I had an ultrasound five days ago, and the doctor estimated 5 weeks based on the ultrasound but didn't see a heartbeat, even though the gynecologist said I was 6-7 weeks pregnant. They told me to come back in two weeks. I'm just on pins and needles... I can't wait two weeks; I'm going to try again in three days... The most important thing is to hear the heartbeat, I don't need anything else!

I'll share my story. On October 17, 2014, I had a laparoscopy. My next period came on November 21. In December, I never got it, so I went for an ultrasound on December 26 and was told everything was fine, nothing unusual. In January, the tests were negative, still no period, and the clinic was closed until January 12 (only handling emergencies). I went to a private clinic—they attributed it to a hormonal imbalance and ordered tests.

Another 10 days passed... and then there they were, two faint lines on the test. A digital test showed 2-3 weeks. I rushed for an ultrasound scheduled for January 23—had it done, and they diagnosed a missed miscarriage. They gave me a referral for an abortion. My grief was overwhelming!!! I didn't go right away; I decided to wait. On January 29, I went for another ultrasound, this time privately, to get a better machine's assessment—the result was a 5-week pregnancy with a heartbeat. When I saw the doctor, she was shocked and set my term at 10 weeks (based on my last period), but the ultrasound showed only 5. So, girls, this is a pregnancy with late ovulation. Be attentive to your body.

My story turned out to be even sadder. During my period, I experienced spotting, pain, and a fever, but I didn't pay much attention because my cycle was off due to stopping birth control pills. On the third day of my expected period, I took a pregnancy test—two lines. Three days later, I scheduled an ultrasound. The ultrasound technician diagnosed a missed miscarriage, since it had been 6 weeks since my last period, but the fetus measured 3 weeks. I rushed to my doctor, showed her the ultrasound, and through tears, told her about the diagnosis! She examined me, asked a few questions, and told me not to worry, to cry less, and to take care of the baby, which was conceived through LATE OVULATION. That evening, I felt pulling pains in my lower abdomen and called an ambulance. They took me to the hospital, examined me roughly until I bled, and sent me to a room. An hour later, the bleeding started.... I ran to the treatment room to wake the nurses, begging them to do something, to which they replied, "What is there to do? Lie down!" I lay down, suffered all night with cramp-like pains, and in the morning, I miscarried my two little embryos. They cleaned me out immediately and with apparent satisfaction, refusing to answer any questions. The only thing they said was: late ovulation—old, doomed egg. I think this is complete nonsense and an excuse from the doctors for their inaction toward me:'(. While I was in the hospital, I met new acquaintances, some of whom had late ovulation and their pregnancies were progressing normally. So, author, don't stress and don't overthink. Rejoice in what the Lord has blessed you with and take care. Wishing you a good pregnancy, easy delivery, and a healthy baby:-)

It's already day 45 of my cycle (my cycles are like clockwork, 28-30 days), but no period. I took tests on the 8th and 10th day of the delay... the first one was a faint line, the second had a pink line... I rushed to the doctor for an ultrasound to rule out an ectopic pregnancy. There are no signs of that. They said it could either be an early pregnancy (something seems to be developing... they even measured 0.48) or late ovulation. They told me to come back in two weeks. My lower back aches a bit sometimes, but nothing painful. I'm going crazy. Has anyone had a similar experience, and what was the outcome?

Our female bodies can work wonders in various ways. My story goes like this... I have two children, I'm 40 years old, and about 5 years ago, I decided that was enough. But as it turned out, time seemed to reverse, and we decided to have another baby. However, it wasn't that simple. That's when it all started: my Anti-Müllerian hormone was almost zero, my endometrium was nonexistent, and my ovaries were completely inactive. I began running from doctor to doctor. After a year of unsuccessful stimulation treatments, my ovaries finally woke up and started working. But even though everything seemed back to normal, nothing was happening. The last time, we planned an insemination, but on the 11th day of my cycle, my endometrium was 8mm, and there was only one follicle in my right ovary measuring 8mm. The doctor said to cancel everything. My cycle had been regular, 28 days. My last period was on March 28th, and today is May 5th—a 13-day delay. Thinking I had overdone it with the hormones and probably pushed myself into menopause, and considering the doctor's words that ovulation couldn't have happened, I went for an ultrasound. The doctor was astonished when the ultrasound showed two corpus lutea, 16mm and 18mm. So, there you have it—late ovulation. Now I'm sitting here waiting, hoping something might have worked out. According to the doctor, something incredible and unexplainable happened, a true miracle. So, girls, don't lose hope. Even though it's too early for me to celebrate, we must always believe, and it will happen. And who knows, I might even be having twins :-)

Girls, today I went to register for prenatal care. The obstetric term is 10 weeks, but the ultrasound showed 8.3. It's due to late ovulation. Right away, the doctor prescribed Duphaston without any tests, on the very first visit. I've read that you shouldn't take it just like that. Tomorrow I'm going to see another doctor. Can they really prescribe hormones without any basic examination or tests?

Girls, today is day 35 of my cycle, with a 7-day delay. Yesterday evening, I had some spotting. I got really stressed about it because we've been trying to conceive for a very long time. I rushed to the doctor this morning, and she suspects it might be a very early pregnancy. The ultrasound didn't show anything, neither inside nor outside. She just shrugged and said she couldn't help me with anything. I was completely shocked! I scoured the entire internet. Could it be that I ovulated late? I'm leaning towards it being the implantation period because I took 6 tests, and all showed two lines. That's never happened before. Hope dies last, after all. I'll wait another week or two and then go to a different doctor for another ultrasound. Sweeties, what do you think this could be? My head is spinning from all the worry, I don't know what to think!

Karina, if the test shows two lines, it means the presence of chorion, which only occurs during pregnancy or with a tumor. Get a blood test for HCG and don't suffer with the results—go to the doctor. The ultrasound didn't show two possibilities: either it's an ectopic pregnancy or the ultrasound technician is lousy.

Irina, believe me, Duphaston can only harm your liver, but the baby needs to be saved. If the doctor prescribed it, then it's necessary. My daughter is 12 years old now, and even back then, we took Duphaston from the very first days, although I prefer Utrogestan more—it can be administered vaginally. Duphaston is synthetic progesterone, while Utrogestan is natural. The only downside of Utrogestan is that it comes in capsules, and it's hard to adjust the dosage; sometimes you might need to take one and a half tablets. Progesterone is essential for the proper attachment of the fetus to the uterus because, in the early stages when there's no placenta, the corpus luteum releases progesterone for development. Take it and don't be afraid! I'm planning for another child and have been taking it for a year every cycle—my endometrium is very poor, but I'm fine and alive, and it won't harm the baby.

Tell me what happened in the end! I'm going through the same thing right now!

And how did it all end?

My cycle is irregular, it varies a lot. Last month, I had a 7-day delay, but my period eventually came. This month, it's already 8 days late. After the 25th day of my cycle, we had unprotected sex, and now I'm worried it could be pregnancy. I've also been drinking herbal tea this month for inflammation, or maybe it's because of them—could it be some kind of disruption?

Girls! I was on birth control pills after an ectopic pregnancy before this. I have one tube left. In March, I took my last pack. In April, my period was 3 days late—then it came. Now in May (today is day 5 of the delay), I took a test yesterday and today—both negative. Nothing hurts, no discomfort. Except for the missing period.))) My estimated ovulation should have been around May 13-15 (according to my calculations). How much could it have been delayed? (I know it might be a silly question, but) could ovulation happen just 2-3 days before the expected period??? Usually, before my period, I get a pulling sensation in my lower back and abdomen, and there’s some spotting with blood, so I know it’s coming in 2-3 days. But this time, no signs at all, and the test is silent!! I just don’t know what to think. I understand it’s silly to rush for an ultrasound and start searching for something. But with two laparoscopies behind me and this intense desire to get pregnant like a thorn in my side... what do you think? Wait another week? Or should I go to the doctor and ask them to induce my period?

Girls, it turned out that my ovulation happened only during the expected period (my cycle was fluctuating between 30-38 days, and it normalized to 28 on Duphaston). I got terribly stressed because of the doctors. A very faint line appeared only on the 8th day of the delay, and nothing was visible on the ultrasound for a long time because the actual term was small—they kept scaring me with an ectopic pregnancy. My endometrium was 16, as if my period was about to start (apparently, my body was expecting it and no longer anticipated conception). The outcome: on the 21st day of the delay, they set my term at 5 weeks and 6 days. Yesterday, I had an ultrasound, and they even let me listen to the heartbeat! HCG is normal. They said everything is fine, and sometimes late ovulation happens like that. So, girls, the main thing is not to panic or worry! My ovulation was always on time before, I had many examinations, lots of ultrasounds, but that month, it was delayed by a whole two weeks!

Girls, please help, I'm all stressed out ((( My cycle is regular, 28 days, with periods lasting 7 days. My period was supposed to start on June 25th, and the last one was on May 28th. And like a fool, I decided to measure my basal temperature. It was 37.2. I decided to take a test, and there was a faint second line. Then I took three more tests, and they also had two lines. I went for an ultrasound a week ago, and they didn't see anything. Today I went for another ultrasound, and again they don't see anything, but there is a corpus luteum. The doctor says it's 5-6 weeks, but at this stage, shouldn't they be able to see something? This is my first pregnancy, and it took so long to happen. They scheduled me for an hCG test and to come back in 5 days. Now I'm afraid to go, what if it's nothing ((( Could this be due to late ovulation? Has anyone experienced this?

Hello girls, I'm in a similar situation... According to my last period, the pregnancy should be around 10-11 weeks, but today at the ultrasound, they said it's 7 weeks. When I called and told my midwife about it, she was very surprised and said, "How is that 7 weeks? Why?" She told me to come in a couple of days so we can figure it out...! But what is there to figure out? Are they going to push some treatment on me??

Please help! Unprotected intercourse since day 1 of my cycle (May 28). Last one was July 21. My period is 8 days late. My nipples hurt, my breasts have enlarged. Veins have become visible all over my body. Frequent urination. Drowsiness. Increased appetite. HCG

[quote="I'm expecting a baby"]Please help! Unprotected intercourse since day 1 of my period (May 28). Last one was July 21. My period is 8 days late. My nipples hurt, my breasts have enlarged. Veins have become visible all over my body. Frequent urination. Drowsiness. Increased appetite. HCG

Hello. I'm sharing my story about late ovulation. In November (from the 5th to the 12th), my boyfriend and I flew to the seaside (my period had just ended before the trip). During the vacation, I got very sick (complications with sinusitis, treated with antibiotics, etc.). We used protection for the rest of the time, but right before my period (November 30th, we let our guard down) (my cycle is 30 days). My period didn't come when it was due. I took a test—it was negative—so I figured it was a disruption due to the antibiotics and waited calmly. About five more days passed, I repeated the test, and there was a very faint line. I rushed to the doctor. Of course, she didn't see anything and sent me for an ultrasound. Before the ultrasound, I took another test, and the line was much brighter. The ultrasound didn't detect a fetus either. I had a blood test for HCG (pregnancy was confirmed at 1-2 weeks). They told me to come back in 1.5 weeks. In the end, the ultrasound showed 3 weeks. The doctor explained that the antibiotics caused a disruption, and I had late ovulation.

Hi girls. Reading your posts brings me peace. I want to share my story. My last period was on May 26th. My husband and I were planning this pregnancy—we had tried tracking ovulation twice before without success, but the third time, when we just went with the flow, it happened. My cycle is 28-29 days, and my periods are regular and on time. I had a delay, and my period was supposed to start on June 24th. Two days later, I took a pregnancy test, and the line was very faint. I repeated it after 2-3 days, and it was much brighter. I scheduled an appointment with a gynecologist for July 4th, which was around 6 weeks from my last period. She examined me but didn’t send me for an ultrasound, saying there were no signs of an ectopic pregnancy. The spotting started the next day. I called her, and she said it was nothing serious, that it was normal, etc., and added that she didn’t recommend trying to save the pregnancy at such an early stage. Now I realize how much of a ***** she was!!! Sorry for the language! On Saturday, July 9th, we went to the city, and when I got home in the evening, my panty liner was soaked in dark red blood. We called an ambulance, and they took me in with suspicions of the worst... They examined me and did an ultrasound, but the idiot sonographer, relying only on the date of my last period, diagnosed a possible non-developing pregnancy... They had no clue about something like late ovulation... I was, of course, in shock... They prescribed Duphaston, No-Spa, and papaverine suppositories and sent me home. On Sunday, it all happened again, and no one at the first ultrasound mentioned a hematoma... At the second ultrasound, when I was admitted again by ambulance the next day, they saw the hematoma and hospitalized me for early pregnancy and to try to save it.

I had my HCG tests done: on June 11th it was 5000, on June 13th it was 6700, and by June 18th it was already 11,400. However, the ultrasound still didn't show an embryo or detect a heartbeat. The gestational sac grew from 0.7 mm on June 10th to 12 mm by June 18th... They said the progression is good, and now I'm scheduled for another ultrasound on August 3rd to hear the heartbeat. They estimate the gestational age at 4-5 weeks by ultrasound, but based on my last menstrual period, it should be 8-9 weeks... So, I'll update you with the continuation of the story after the 3rd. The girls have prescribed me complete rest. I have to lie down for two weeks and not get up, except to use the bathroom, eat, and take a shower. I've been lying down like this for two weeks already. The discharge has stopped; they say it's just the hematoma resolving. The most important thing, as the doctor told me, is that there should be no bright red blood. In that case, I should sound the alarm. Otherwise, I'm continuing to take it easy.

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I want to share my story with you. My husband and I have been trying to have a baby for about a year. I was seeing a doctor who told me everything was fine, but I wasn't satisfied with that. I switched doctors and am now undergoing tests, but during an ultrasound, I was told I have polycystic ovaries. The doctor said it's just an ultrasound finding and was very supportive. My periods are irregular, ranging from 30 to 35 days. In this cycle, I have a 14-day delay. I took a test three days ago, and it was negative. I don't have any PMS symptoms; my breasts have enlarged but don't hurt. I've noticed occasional nausea in the kitchen, but that's about it. I'm going to the hospital tomorrow and am very curious to hear what they say. There's a small hope, but we'll see.

Hi everyone. I never cease to be amazed by the peculiarities of the body! My cycle is 30-31 days; it used to be irregular, but now my periods come on time. My husband and I have been trying for a second cycle. On day 29, I took a test—first negative, then a very faint second line appeared. On day 30, I got an hCG test done—result less than 1, no pregnancy. But this morning, I measured my basal temperature, and it was 37.2! Not giving up, we had intercourse again—could it be a late ovulation? Before my period, it was always 36.9, and I've been thoroughly examined from all angles. It's just mind-boggling; currently, I'm two days late, and I don't know what will happen next!

Dear Pppr, what was the outcome in the end?

Please tell us what the result was! This is the first time I've had a 10-day delay, all tests are negative. We're planning for children. But nothing has happened for 4 months now. I've undergone all the examinations with the gynecologist (over 2-3 months), everything is fine, including hormones. Occasionally, I feel a pulling sensation in my lower abdomen, but it goes away after a while. No signs of pregnancy! What could this be?((

It's already day 40 of my cycle, and I still haven't gotten my period. My cycle is irregular, ranging from 28 to 33 days. I took two tests—both negative—but I know tests can be wrong. On February 9th, I had an ultrasound, and they said they couldn't see anything and even scared me with the possibility of an ectopic pregnancy! No one even considered the possibility of late ovulation! For me, this is a nightmare because I only have one fallopian tube and one ovary! I'm going to see my gynecologist on Monday to see what she says. I'm sitting here absolutely terrified and going crazy from the uncertainty! We've been trying for a long time, but nothing worked, and now I'm scared of losing everything! Has anyone else experienced something similar? Please share how it turned out for you.

Good afternoon, girls, I have this situation... In 2014, I had an ectopic pregnancy, in 2015 I had a diagnostic laparoscopy... and then nothing. My last period was on 01/22/2017, usually my cycle is 28 days, now it's rarely 29-30, but mostly still 28. I take Duphaston from day 16 to 25 of my cycle, but this time on day 25, I went to get an HCG test—it was 3.5, although it's always been 0.1-0.2 for me, which made me concerned, especially since I read that it could be late ovulation. I continued taking Duphaston, and two days later, I took another HCG test, and the result was 5.3, meaning it increased... I don't have my period, but there are very slight, minimal discharge (yellow with red), and my lower abdomen is pulling, as if it's about to start... Today (after another two days), I took another HCG test (I'm still taking Duphaston, my doctor said not to stop under any circumstances), the result will only be tomorrow, and I really hope it has increased... The test today was negative...

I'm going crazy, I'm all on pins and needles....

And I have 11 DPO today. My last period was on 02/04/17. The test showed a faint second line only at 7 DPO. The tests aren't getting much darker, I've been for an ultrasound twice and NOTHING! No discharge, a slight ache in the area of my right ovary (where the corpus luteum is). I feel nauseous, my breasts hurt on the sides. My endometrium was only 7mm at 6 DPO!! By 9 DPO, it grew to 10mm!! Naturally, everyone is scaring me about an ectopic pregnancy. Why scare me? I'm already scared, trembling like an aspen leaf. But there's nothing left to do but wait, maybe it was just a late ovulation. The uncertainty is killing me!

Hello, girls! Here's my story. I had three cysts on my right ovary, all of different types, and the ovary wasn't functioning. I was waiting for surgery to remove them... My periods only came after stopping Duphaston, which I took as prescribed by my doctor, individually in each cycle! The last cycle was about 60 days—5 days on Duphaston and then my period! That was on December 3rd. The next cycle, I took Duphaston from day 30, for 5 days, and then stopped... but my period didn't come! I had intercourse on January 7th, the day before stopping Duphaston! I waited 4 days, took a test, not really hoping for a result! It was completely negative! I thought even stopping Duphaston wasn't working anymore! (( But a week later, with no period and very swollen breasts, I took a second test—it was clear again after 5, 10, 15 minutes! For some reason, I didn't throw it out... BUT to my amazement, an hour later, a faint ghost line appeared on the dried test!!!! The next day, another one, veeeeery faint but on a more sensitive test! I rushed for an ultrasound, around day 47 of my cycle—they didn't see anything, no gestational sac, HCG only 35, so nothing conclusive! Another 5 days later, another ultrasound, and among a bunch of endometriotic lesions in the uterus, the doctor seemed to see something about 0.8 mm! I got my HCG tested—950!!! But still, lots of doubts... The next ultrasound around day 60 of the cycle—4.5 mm, and most importantly—a heartbeat!!))))) It was definitely a pregnancy, and not a biochemical one as the geneticist had predicted for me )) Two months of strict bed rest passed, I was even afraid to sneeze)))) and the first screening told me I could relax for now!!! There's a complete discrepancy between the ultrasound dates and the obstetric dates—I'm already confused about what to count and when... And by the way, I haven't taken Duphaston again after stopping it! Girls, to all who dream of pregnancy—bless you! May all your wishes come true, amen!!!!

Hello, girls! Here's my story. I had three cysts on my right ovary, all of different types, and the ovary wasn't functioning. I was waiting for surgery to remove them... My periods only came after stopping Duphaston, which I took as prescribed by my doctor, individually each cycle! The last cycle was about 60 days, 5 days on Duphaston, and then my period! That was on December 3rd. The next cycle, I took Duphaston from day 30, for 5 days, and then stopped... but my period didn't come! I had intercourse on January 7th, the day before stopping Duphaston! I waited 4 days, took a test, not really hoping for a result! It was completely negative! I thought even stopping Duphaston wasn't working anymore! (( But a week later, with no period and very swollen breasts, I took a second test, and it was clear again after 5, 10, 15 minutes! For some reason, I didn't throw it away... BUT to my amazement, an hour later, a faint ghost line appeared on the dried test!!!! The next day, another one, veeeeery faint but on a more sensitive test! I rushed for an ultrasound, it was around day 47 of my cycle, they didn't see anything, no gestational sac, HCG only 35, so nothing conclusive! Another 5 days later, another ultrasound, and among a bunch of endometriotic lesions in the uterus, the doctor seemed to see something about 0.8 mm! I got my HCG tested—950!!! But again, lots of doubts... The next ultrasound around day 60 of the cycle—4.5 mm, and most importantly—a heartbeat!!))))) It was definitely a pregnancy, and not a biochemical one as the geneticist had predicted for me )) Two months of strict bed rest passed, I was even afraid to sneeze)))) and the first screening told me I could relax for now!!! There's a complete discrepancy between the ultrasound dates and the obstetric dates, I'm already confused about what to count and when... And by the way, I haven't taken Duphaston again after stopping it! Girls, to all who dream of pregnancy, sneezes (blessings)! May all your wishes come true, amen!!!!

I'm not sure about my case either.
My cycle isn't particularly regular, but pregnancy showed up immediately. However, the ultrasound was also problematic—there was a hematoma and a threat of miscarriage. They just prescribed Utrogestan and that's it! No follow-up ultrasounds or anything!
At the first ultrasound, based on my period, it should have been 6 weeks, but the ultrasound showed 3-4! I was in shock!
But I went for another ultrasound a week and a half later, and it showed 6-7 weeks. The embryo was 8 mm.
Now I'm already 13 weeks, and everything has caught up))
But I still wonder, was it just late ovulation??

Good afternoon, girls! Here's my situation: today is the 48th day of my cycle. Usually, my cycle is 33-35 days. The first day of my last period was August 31st. Ovulation was supposed to be on September 18th (and I basically felt like it was). I should mention, I'm already a mom of two. My daughter is 9 years old, and my son is 9 months old. Both were delivered by C-section. Four months after giving birth, my milk supply started decreasing, and a week before he turned 6 months old, I had my first period. The next three cycles were like clockwork. We've always used withdrawal as contraception, and it never failed us))) We intentionally tried for our son for six months. And now—a delay. I sometimes have delays when transitioning to fall and summer. I wouldn't be overthinking it now if it weren't for one thing: on October 9th and 10th, already during the delay, I had some pinpoint pain in the uterine area and a bit of pink discharge. I thought, "They're here!" But—no... I read about implantation bleeding and started wondering (I didn't have it in my previous pregnancies). All week since the 9th, I've been nauseous, and my blood pressure dropped (low blood pressure is my thing, especially when pregnant...). I've never tracked basal temperature, but my body temperature in the evenings was 37-37.4°C until Sunday (with my little one, I had a temperature up to 37.4°C throughout the first trimester). Since Monday, everything's been fine. Today's test with a sensitivity of 12.5 came back negative... I'm wondering if it could be late ovulation or even double ovulation? Did I test too early if implantation actually happened on October 9th-10th? Of course, I'd love another baby))) but I'm a bit scared because of my two C-sections. And my husband is practically pulling his hair out everywhere))) Today, after the test, he cheered up, but I'm desperate—I got disheartened.

So, did your period not come at all when expected? Or did the pregnancy occur after your period?

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