Thats a confusing one. It sucks getting all excited and then being let down. 1. It was a short and light and only lasted about 3-4 days from Feb 18-20 and my regular period usually last 6 days and usually very heavy. This educational content is not medical or diagnostic advice. That's terrible. BumbleBee315 09/06/17. which brand did you use ? We won't know until you test though Thank you. Nella1992. I get that you thought it was your period, but lots of people have spotting or bleeding in early pregnancy, too. What if you've been on the Pill for 10 years? Suddenly I started feeling crampy and my boobs were really sore (thats my normal PMS) and had cravings. So I took 3 tests and all bfp. I had pink and pale brown spotting on wiping for 4 days before my BFP . But I think I wanted to rule out the faint positive last night. We respect everyones right to express their thoughts and opinions as long as they remain respectful of other community members, and meet What to Expects Terms of Use. so its like i have been on my period for 2 weeks. We work hard to share our most timely and active conversations with you. Group Leaders arent expected to spend any additional time in the community, and are not held to a set schedule. Wow, how frustrating for you! So, on August 16th I started what I thought was my normal period - red. ). What to Expect supports Group Black and its mission to increase greater diversity in media voices and media ownership. My issue is low progestrone and that causes spontaneous abortions because my estrogen is too high and my progestrone isn't high enough. I had another bleed a couple of weeks later - again a light bleed that lasted a week or so. I figured if someone said no it's not possible then I wouldn't worry about testing. On 13DPIUI (valentines day) I had a big blob or red was sure that AF has arrived, cried myself to sleep then discussed with DH what next steps to take. I had spotting a week before my period was due. I waited till 16 DPO and took HPT on Sunday got pos and then another one on Monday. They said with that low of hcg ectopic is highly unlikely which is a good they said I'm probably experiencing an early loss. Just had a full blown period then got a bfp. Thanks for your responses ladies!!! I have just POAS and got a BFP within about 30 seconds of peeing on the test!! Lol hope this helps. Just weird because with my son I knew I was pregnant because I missed my period. This afternoon turned into a lighter period and then this evening has turned into a heavy bleeding with clots. what was your story? I know that's not going to be what you want to hear just prepare yourself I was so excited to see a BFP after a few months trying and was absolutely gutted when it ended : ( A year later and I lost another Bub 13w2d Easter Monday and now still TTC. My nipples are still sore to touch. It's an easy fix. Group Black's collective includes Essence, The Shade Room and Naturally Curly. I did get a referral to an ObGYN so I hope to get some insight and progesterone and all other hormones tested. Dear luhunnie, sorry to her you haven't had the result you hoped for yet. I just need to relax and be excited. Oh I'm so sorry to hear that happened to you! You could of experienced implation bleeding or it could of been an off period. Thank you for the response though, it is goid to be aware it can end badly. Get weekly updates on baby and your body. I was on my period for a week, and then i took the pill 3 days after my period. c. CatMom99. I'm so hoping this is my bfp! The views expressed in community are solely the opinions of participants, and do not reflect those of What to Expect. Weirdest chart yet, but BFP (details in comments) : r/TFABChartStalkers. Something similar happened to me with my second! We weren't trying, and I was on vacation, so decided that my period decided to stop as a vacation gift to me.got the BFP 4 days later, DD was born 31 weeks later. With implantation bleeding: there is less blood - unless you occasionally have very light periods. I need help, i'm so confused!!! I also agree you keep testing. Thought it might be an evap so I took another HPT and the faint line appeared within the minute. I am not sure if I got pregnant after that 2day period that wasn't normal at all or if I got preg. That is until I didn't want My coffee. Last night I took a HPT and when I looked I didnt see anything so I put it aside and forgot to put it in the trash, later I saw a faint line. Keep us posted and fc for your bfp xx. Yes it was definitely a surprise! But then I had ovary pain on the 21 of February three days before my period was due so I think I may have ovulated later then I thoug and the spotting could off just been because my cyle was off. We strive to provide you with a high quality community experience. If it was brown or mostly brown blood that's spotting, which can be completely normal for many women, no need to worry! DPO stands for "days past ovulation" so 12 DPO means you are nearing the end of the infamous two week wait and are close to being able to take a pregnancy test reliably. My period was due on yesterday (sunday) but started on Friday. 1. Breastfeeding: the trick to a comfy latch. How does an ectopic get diagnosed? Took a test 1 week after the bleeding and negative. Which gradually ended in what I would describe as a light period. Fingers crossed for you. Create an account or log in to participate. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. Vicious stomach bug during the tww. To my surprise AF arrived the 24. So had back pain last night and was passing clots so I ended up in emerge. That is so exciting :) Im having the exact same thing happen as what youve described and I was just wondering what color the bleeding you experienced was? Now today No bfp yet, but, look at my chart! But heres the thing: I had missed my last monthperiod (which wasnt a surprise because my cycles are irregular sometimes), I took a HPT and got a BFN. I hope to get an appt with the OBGYN soon (long wait in my town). All the same symptoms of af. To my surprise AF arrived the 24. How long will it take to get pregnant? Wondering whether now is the right time for you to start a family? But you didn't have bleeding when you expected AF to show right? Congratulations, I definitely see a pink line with FRER (and on the other test also)! If I had known I was pregnant I would have totally freaked out over the bleeding! My period was a week late, i did 3 tests all negative then i started bleeding so thought nothing of itstill bleeding 6days later getting no lighter and the blood was as you said black with just hints of red in it. I think it will keep getting darker for you. Good luck and I am hoping for a healthy pregnancy for you. I stopped drinking coffee and eggs (thankfully didn't drink a sip of alcohol) and when my next period didn't come that's when I thought I got pregnant. I have a 2 year old ds who I still nurse, and my cycles have gotten shorter since I had him. Wow! Is it bad for ttc, Symptmes de grossesse ne jamais ignorer, Moyens naturels pour dclencher l'accouchement. I bled when I was pg with my first and thought it was my period. I can't add anything the others haven't said, but wishing you good luck! Thinking of you and hope everything is ok. Take care. I came on af 23rd and came off thursday, still had horrifficly sore boobs so i took a test about 2 hours ago with an early pregnancy test that i got from ebay and about 10 secs later came up with a bfp, its not really dark but it isn't faint iykwim?! Is this ur 2nd loss? BFN at the emerg last night and no one knows whats wrong. I was stupid enough to try testing several days early, was disappointed lol, but I had been having super sore boobs, barley any nausea (maybe once), tired and hungry. it should happen a few days earlier than your normal period is due - however, if you have irregular . Still getting positives on the hpts this afternoon and now spotting but no pain. It also means you're in the luteal phase of your menstrual . I am 37, Cycle 9, FTM. :-). 21/08/2021 11:35. If the estrogen levels are higher than progesterone levels, bleeding can be heavier or last longer. i had no idea at all, but i did carry on to miscarry. Learn more about. Group Black's collective includes Essence, The Shade Room and Naturally Curly. My boobs are sore , and I've been congested and just feel a little sluggish. Group Leaders communicate with staff moderators and escalate potential violations for review, but they dont moderate discussions. Guys help! I was using the Walgreens brand and I noticed that today the line was vvf so I thought maybe I was getting false positives, so I got some FRERS and tested and thats what I got. I am two days after my period and I have been feeling like shit so I took a test and got a positive cheapie so I took a frer and it's positive. 2005-2023Everyday Health, Inc., a Ziff Davis company. My '2 days period' was dark red moderate bleeding like a normal period then suddenly stopped followed by brown discharge. Your post will be hidden and deleted by moderators. How far do you think you are? 3 years ago 15 Replies. I just hope its not another chem preg. Called dr and they think it was implantation bleeding. :) GL and hopefully you can get to your doctor soon, Implantation bleeding is normal and can happen a week before or around your period .. Congrats!!! I had spotting a week before my period was due. Definitely get to the doctors, This happened to me this time last year, I got my BFP after a normalish AF, I got a strong BFP 21dpo like you I also had some random spotting mid cycle which prompted me to test I also felt pregnant and had mild morning sickness, I was definitely pregnant tracked my hcg up although it wasn't doubling at a normal rate after the first 2 test. It gradually stopped within a week but I still had brown spotting. Good luck to you all! 15/08/2012 14:47. results came back with a bhcg of only 20. dr says that is too low to confirm a pregnancy so have to go back in a week for another blood test. I MC'd a few months ago, my period was a daylate andI had a BFP,a few days after my result, istarted to bleed really heavily with dark blood clots, I had terrible cramps as well. Having back pain now too :(. Periods that have only lasted 2-3 days and was extremely light. Thank you for your nice comment, JessARB! Also, question for you: how heavy was your AF for the three days that you had it? Ease my mind please! Posting on this forum since I got angry responses on the TTC forum. 28/11/2015 00:23. monitoring_string = "c48fb0faa520c8dfff8c4deab485d3d2". Did you get a positive or are you just looking for hope? I guess it isn't clear what your asking. Yesterday I had some very faint spotting and a smear of pink mucus when I wiped so I was worried maybe my hormones are out of whack from coming off the pill before last cycle. Thanks ladies for your responses! That's what made me suspect I was pregnant. It's most likely that you experienced heavy implantation bleeding and figured it was your period. Use of this site is subject to our terms of use and privacy policy. I didn't get a postive till 8 days after my period was due. Typically my periods last for a week, this was 2 days , and really not much of anything. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. 28/05/2020 13:37. 2005-2023Everyday Health, Inc., a Ziff Davis company. Or if you have gotten a positive test less than 2 weeks after a period. You may experience long periods or a combination of long and short periods. At this point, I would keep testing to see if there's line progression on the tests and get a doctor to give you a requisition for beta hcg levels to be drawn and monitored to ensure they are doubling, it's the only accurate way to see. , The same day it stopped I took a HPT and got a BFP, That is exactly whats happening to me right now thats so weird. I've also heard of lot of women who continue to have periods after they get pregnant for a couple months. That bleed is perfectly normal in a pregnancy. We went into our first ultrasound around 8 weeks and up popped a 12 week baby! Its ending today after starting Wednesday which is so unusual to me. March 25 I have a doctor appt. But there has been no more blood since that day. I think I ovulated around May 20. the most helpful and trustworthy pregnancy and parenting information. Short Luteal Phase. Is it bad for ttc, Symptmes de grossesse ne jamais ignorer, Moyens naturels pour dclencher l'accouchement. My biggest sign was not wanting my coffee, and I'm a huge coffee drinker!!