My 7 DPO Symptoms Before I Got My BFP
If you’re trying to conceive, every month can feel like an eternity. And if you’re anything like me, you’re analyzing every twinge and cramp trying to figure out what, if anything, it means. During my most recent stint trying to get pregnant, I had a few symptoms that made me hopeful that this month might be the one. Here are the 7 DPO symptoms I experienced that led to a positive pregnancy test.
1. Breast tenderness
Breast tenderness is a common symptom of pregnancy, but it can also be a sign of PMS. However, the pain I felt was different this time around. Usually, my breasts would just feel sore to the touch, but this time the pain was more of a dull ache that radiated from my armpits to my nipples. This was a new sensation for me, and it made me hopeful that something was different this month.
2. Fatigue
During the two-week wait, I’m always exhausted. But around 7 DPO, I noticed that my fatigue was different this time around. Instead of just feeling tired, I felt like I was carrying around a 10-pound weight on my shoulders. Even after a good night’s sleep, I struggled to get out of bed in the morning, and I felt like I could fall asleep at my desk at work.
3. Cramping
I always get cramps before my period, but around 7 DPO I noticed a different kind of cramping. Instead of the usual dull ache in my lower abdomen, I felt sharp twinges on one side of my pelvis. These twinges were short-lived but intense, and they made me wonder if I was experiencing implantation cramping.
4. Increased appetite
I’m usually not a big breakfast person, but around 7 DPO I woke up starving every morning. Throughout the day, I noticed that I was hungry more often than usual, and I felt like I could eat a horse at every meal. Of course, this could have been a sign that my period was coming and my hormones were just out of whack, but I couldn’t help but wonder if it meant something more.
5. Mood swings
Anyone who has ever tried to get pregnant knows that the two-week wait can be an emotional rollercoaster. But around 7 DPO, I noticed that my mood swings were more intense than usual. One minute I was euphoric and convinced that this was finally our month, and the next minute I was bawling my eyes out for no reason.
6. Bloating
Bloating is a common symptom of PMS, but around 7 DPO, I felt like my belly was sticking out more than usual. I looked like I had a baby bump, and my pants felt tighter than they should have. I knew that it was too early to be showing, but it still made me wonder if my body was trying to tell me something.
7. Vivid dreams
I always have vivid dreams, but around 7 DPO, my dreams were more vivid than ever. I dreamed that I was holding a positive pregnancy test in my hand, and I woke up feeling hopeful and excited. Of course, this could have just been my subconscious playing tricks on me, but it still felt significant.
Conclusion
The two-week wait can be excruciating, but these symptoms gave me hope that this month might be the one. Of course, every woman’s body is different, and these symptoms could mean something completely different for someone else. But if you’re in the same boat as me, and you’re analyzing every twinge, I hope that this list gives you a little bit of hope. Remember, the only way to know for sure if you’re pregnant is to take a test. So don’t put too much stock in these early symptoms, and try to enjoy the journey.
