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What is Implantation Bleeding?

Many women hear the term implantation bleeding used a lot in regards to the early stages of pregnancy, but unless they receive clarification on what this phenomenon actually is then it can be a scary experience. What exactly is implantation bleeding?

During the early stages of pregnancy the ovum, or fertilized egg, attaches itself to the uterine wall. This always occurs within the first trimester and can sometimes cause a little amount of blood to be released. This is the cause of implantation bleeding. The egg actually attaches itself to the mother’s circulatory system via the wall of the uterus, and this is where the blood comes from.

Some women might feel cramping along with implantation. In some instances women have already missed a period and are aware of the pregnancy. Not every woman detects implantation bleeding. Remember that pregnancies can be considered perfectly normal whether there is any bleeding in the early stages or not.

Many women wonder how to tell the difference between implantation bleeding and bleeding that could be a sign of something more serious. If you experience light spotting – such as only enough to wear a panty-liner - then it is most likely implantation bleeding. Additionally, if the spotting is dark and not bright red, and the spotting ends quickly, this points to implantation bleeding as well. Keep in mind that this can be completely normal in the first trimester but you should check always check with your doctor whenever bleeding occurs during a pregnancy.

There are other explanations if the bleeding is not due to implantation. Bleeding beyond light spotting may be a result of your menstrual cycle, and the lighter flow than normal could be caused by any number of things including stress. Changing your birth control can also cause a change in your bleeding flow and spotting can also be a sign of infection or abrasions from recent intercourse. When in doubt, contact your doctor.

Did you experience implantation bleeding? Please share your story with us.

Tags: early pregnancy symptoms, first trimester, implanation bleeding, ovulation, Pregnancy, spotting
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213 Responses to “What is Implantation Bleeding?”

On August 21st, 2008 at 1:19 pm
Tamsen says...
I never did have implantation bleeding, but I would imagine it might be scary if you already know you’re pregnant and then suddenly you’re bleeding.
On August 22nd, 2008 at 11:54 pm
Myers says...
6 days ago I thought I started my period, it was much lighter than it’s ever been, and I didn’t even have to use a pad like usual. Then the next day it was gone. That’s never happened before either. Then today I thought I started again, and I have been experiencing light cramps, but now it’s the end of the day and it’s gone again. I haven’t taken a pregnancy test yet..
On August 24th, 2008 at 8:08 am
Trish says...
I am 11 days late for my period and i have taken 3 pregnancy tests and they all come back negative, but last night i went to the bathroom and discovered there was a little bit of blood.. I honestly panic’d. I havent been able to conceive since i lost my first baby over 3 years ago. I was really excited to think that i would have a second chance to be a mom again after all this time of trying…
when i woke up this morning I had some mid cramping (which is not like my period i get really severely painful cramps during this time) and the bleeding had pretty much stopped… so i am wondering if this could possible be implantation bleeding?
On August 24th, 2008 at 2:57 pm
Gebre says...
I just read about implantation bleeding about a week or so ago. I honestly don’t believe that Im pregnant but there’s only one way to find out. My period is not due for another week and my period is like clock work! Today, as I used the restroom, I was spotting pinkish-red blood….literal spots. I kept wiping myself until there was no more blood. Usually when my period starts, its light to dark (heavy) all in the same day. I have been stressed due to a separation but the days recently have been much of a breeze compared to the days when things first unfolded. Im wondering if the bleeding is from implantation or stress.
On August 27th, 2008 at 12:22 am
Bhav says...
i do sometimes experience spotting before my periods start, but then my preiods do start after a day of spotting. This time i have been experiencing pinkinsh brown spotting for 3days and still didnt get my periods. My pregnancy tests are coming negative, it has been 14 dpo… dont know what is it?????
On August 27th, 2008 at 6:45 pm
Veronica says...
Having to read the article really ease my mind a bit. I am pregnant during my week 10 now and just last night i had a bleeding. It stopped this morning and I hope it was just implantation bleeding.
On August 27th, 2008 at 11:17 pm
Tracy says...
I to have been ttc my cycle was due on the 19 of aug but did not start, then on the 24 I had mild cramping with a dark brown bleeding that only lasted off & on for 2 days. I am wondering of this is implantation bleeding?
On August 29th, 2008 at 2:59 am
Mika says...
I am only 19 and not ready to be a mother. 2 days ago, i had light brown discharges and today, i have dark dark brown discharges. My period is due next week. is this implantation bleeding?
On August 29th, 2008 at 12:27 pm
Monkeymami says...
Mika, If you are not ready to be a mom, why are you having sex? Sex is meant for married couples who are ready to try for or accept the risk of having a baby. Sex should not happen outside of a marriage between a man and a woman. No one can say what it is unless you see your doctor.
On August 29th, 2008 at 6:26 pm
PanzersWifey says...
My doc told me that the brown is normal it is more like a discharge. I been having a brown discharge and 1 day I wiped & saw a little bit of pink, I have not seen pink or red since.

Mika, I would defnitely wait until you have missed ur period. or u can always go to ur doc & get tested to see.
On September 1st, 2008 at 7:06 am
qldnder says...
Mika, time to see a doctor and if you are pregnant some support (family if possible or friends). if they are not possible there are some great family support groups. Ask your doctor for advice.

Monkeymami, thanks for your advice. I bet critism and religious propoganda is exactly what mika needed
On September 1st, 2008 at 8:30 am
Annoyed says...
Monkeymami -

She came here for advice - how dare you manipulate her and this forum with your beliefs. Not everyone thinks it’s a sin to have sex outside of marriage, and not everyone thinks it has to be between a man and woman. Save it for some other site, this one is for information.
On September 1st, 2008 at 5:28 pm
Ros says...
My last period was the 16th of august and me and my bf had unprotected sex the 21 and the 26 my period is always on time and yesterday i started spotting but it was only when i wiped then it stopped but i woke up this morning and i was bleeding but the blood was bright red (it was light) and cramping so idk wats goin on im not supposed to get my period for another 2weeks help wat shud i do
On September 1st, 2008 at 11:21 pm
courtney says...
I have had very light spotting the past couple of days and usually my period is really bad. I don’t have to use a pad or anything, it is that light. I think it could be implantation but I am not sure… I kinda hope it is but I am getting married in a month and a half and I don’t want to be going through morning sickness at my wedding.
On September 3rd, 2008 at 11:49 am
Jessica says...
My husband and I have been trying to get pregnant for a few weeks now. We were fortunate enough to get pregnant with our son very quickly and we’re hoping the same will happen for number 2. I experienced some brownish discharge for a couple days. My periods don’t ever start out light so I knew that wasn’t it. I didn’t have to wear a pad or anything. Then it stopped. 2 days ago, I randomly started throwing up every night and now I’m having mild cramping. I’m not due to get my period for about a week or so. I’m hoping that I was having implantation bleeding and that I might really be pregnant!
On September 6th, 2008 at 5:05 am
Carol says...
I have been having the symptoms of pregnancy, mostly going to the loo every 5 mins and my stomach has got bigger, some of my trousers are feeling tighter and they dig in, my last period was 3 weeks ago but was lighter than usual, im not due my period for another week but last night i had cramps in my stomach and noticed a pinkish blood, today i still have some cramp and the blood is now redder, its not heavy but im really worried, took a test at the drs yesterday and have to wait until monday for the results
On September 6th, 2008 at 6:30 am
kyliew says...
last period was 6th of august i have a 33 day cycle. had pregnancy symptoms, yesterday had quite a large amount of blood but bright pinky pale spotted mostly today and now no blood. doc thinks i may hav miscarried had lots of cramping and never had any cramping with my periods. now that its stoped could it be implantation bleed or am i being jus hopeful?
On September 6th, 2008 at 1:35 pm
Ashleigh says...
I am also quite young, and involved in a sexually active relationship. I have taken 3 pregnancy tests, and they were all negative.

I am currently just over 2 weeks late for my period, and my tummy feels fuller than normal. The other night i went to the bathroom and noticed some mucus like pinkish brown spotting of which i thought was the start of my period, but obviously wasnt. It wasnt even enough to use a pany liner with.

Im not sure if the tests are lying to me or not. Could this mean that i am experiencing implantation bleeding even though i am already 2 weeks late for my period?
On September 6th, 2008 at 9:14 pm
marcilla smith says...
this is for kyliew, hi iv expeirenced implantation bleeding it is possible that you could be pregnant you just experience the bleeding yesterday maybe it is too soon to tell but if it were a miscarriage you would no because if you have children it fills like labor pains horrable i exeperiance implant on 8-27-08 and just tested positive yesterday its possible id wait 10 days after the bleeding stopped then test my symtoms are back pain ,light somtimes moderate cramps and diarrehea im still suffering from the runs but it normal for most i experienced it with my first son put my advice is to wait to test but good luck hopefully it was helpfull
On September 7th, 2008 at 12:43 pm
Nicola from the UK says...
Hi ladies, I was surfing the net looking for advise on early pregnancy and found all your replies. I fell pregnant in March 2008 this year. The day my period was due I noticed a small amount of brownish discharge and thought my period must have started. I did a test and it was so faint. I eventually did 4 more and they were all faint but I must have only been 4 weeks pregnant. I finally did a Clearblue pregnancy test which is one of the best tests on the market and it went straight to positive. I was so happy, over the moon as I’m 42 and have been trying for ages. Then after 8 weeks of conception, I started bleeding and went for a blood test and then another blood test the following day only to be told I was having a miscarriage. I must have cried for weeks and weeks, just driving in the car, I was a mess especially when my baby was due on 25th December, Christmas will never be the same. I finally got my self together and I’ve bought a fertility monitor as my gynie kept telling me to start making love on day 14, then 16, then 17 right up to day 20 (from your first period day) but I havent fallen. Then.. as I mentioned, I bought the Clearblue Fertility monitor and my ovutation read that I was ovulating on day 11! can you believe it, we have been starting the marathon from day 14! So, it just goes to show, these monitors must be good and I was doing it on the wrong bl..dy day! Anyway, I’m only on day 20 so I have to wait 8 more days to see if I’m pregnant and if I am, I’ll let you all know.

Good luck to you all and I sprinkle you all with fairy dust which will make you all very fertile.

Much love,
Nicola x
On September 8th, 2008 at 6:44 am
Heather says...
My husband and I finally decided it was a good time to have another child. I had an IUD in and about 2 days after my period ended I had it removed. Right away we started having intercourse, about once a day at bedtime. It’s been about 10 days since the first day of my last period. The last couple of days I have had very pale pink spotting sporadically. I am wondering if it’d from intercourse or from the removal of the IUD. I normally have 21 to 24 day cycles. Could it be at all possible it’s implantation bleeding or is it way too early for that? I have no clue and I think I’m just too hopeful.
On September 8th, 2008 at 10:45 am
girlie girl says...
hi everyone…okay so my boyfriend and I have been having unprotected sex for a about a month now…and i wasnt taking any birthcontrol until our vacation to florida..i took it for about 5 days just to push my period off…well i have a full period on the 22nd of aug…that lasted 5 days…and after our trip we continued to have unprotected sex….we arent trying to get pregnant but if it happens it would be great, we are both stable and plan on being together for a while…well last week i took the plan b pill after sex….and now on sept 8th, i woke up and had to pee ( sorry soo graphic) but there was a brown discharge there just when i wiped. Now its gone…i do have some mild cramping and am constantly going to the bathroom…and not to mention i have lost my appetite..sooo any suggestions…sound familiar to any of you??? please help…i also took a preg. test today and was a neg, but i also know its too early to test…so any suggestions any stories?!?! thanks ladies
On September 8th, 2008 at 3:31 pm
tiff says...
i had a lite period on august 6th to the 10th. on day 9 i started my first course of clomid. happily i found out a month later that i am prego. but i always questioned that light period, and now i am totally freaking out . what if i took the clomid when i was already preg. ? what affects would that have? i didnt even know there was such a thing as implantation bleeding. i gotta get an US. i am so scared now.
On September 9th, 2008 at 8:02 am
Sabrina says...
I am normally a 33 cycle day and today is 37, no sign of my period till just a few minutes ago, might be implantation bleeding because I have had cramping much like period cramping since Friday night with no sign of my period which that’s a long time to be cramping (4 days) and nothing start so we’ll see. Pregnancy test still comes up negative.
On September 9th, 2008 at 8:50 am
Christine says...
My husband and I decided to try to have another baby when I was told that I might have endometriosis. I think my cycle is a 30 day cycle but I am not positive. We had sex on cycle 12, 14, 16 &18 and on Monday I took a pg test but it came back negative. I started cramping on 9/4/08 and have had cramps every day since. Saturday night I started with a sharp pain in my left side and it lasted until Monday morning off and on. Monday night I got the worst headache and started spotting a pinkish brownish color. I am not to start my period until Friday. About 12:40 AM this moring I started cramping so bad I thought my period started, but when I got up this morning there was only a little pinkish brown spotting. Anyone have any advice on this or experience this?
On September 9th, 2008 at 9:00 am
sunshine says...
About two weeks after my last period there was a small amount of blood that appeared on the sheets while my boyfriend and i were making love… not a lot just a small amount. I passed a small blood clot the next morning while I was urinating (sorry for being so graphic) Throughout the rest of the day I had a small amount of pinkish/brownish discharge whenever I wiped after using the restroom. I never had have ovulation bleeding before (I read somewhere that this happens to some women about 2 wks after their period ends?). My period is supposed to start any day now but I am a little eager and curious to know whether or not the spotting that I experienced could be implantation bleeding…
Any thoughts?
On September 10th, 2008 at 6:26 am
michelle says...
me and my boyfriend have trying get pregnant for two months now. i was preg back in april 08 but had a miscarriage. now yesterday sept 10 i sw pinkinsh blood only when i went to the bathroom and im eleven days late on my period. today when i woke up its heavier but but tapering off. i had the same thing happen last time except it only lasted a day could this be implantation bleeding? the frist time i was prego i had to take six tests b4 i got a + !!!
On September 10th, 2008 at 7:41 pm
jones05 says...
Hi , me and my husbandare trying , i’ve recently had my iud removed and my last mp was on 8/15 now it’s 9/10 and im iexperiencing mild cramping and very light spotting could i be pragnant
On September 11th, 2008 at 12:55 am
Tiffany All. says...
Hi Ladies… Okay so it’s about 2:47 am on my clock and I can’t sleep.. my mind is racing with all of these questions and concerns. My fiance and I are not really “trying” to get preg. but I am not no on BC and we have had unprotected sex, we are kinda looking at it as “if it happens it’s ment to be” (and we would fully embrace it.). I should mention the he is in the Army and stationed in Germany and I am here in Missouri until our wedding in March.. Anyways he just left from leave almost 2 weeks ago and my period isn’t due for another 4-6 days. this past week alone.. I have had an uneasy stomach, sore nipples/breasts, and bloating like you wouldn’t believe… and on top of it all I have taken 7 preg test and all neg. (i just wanted to make sure they weren’t faulty…lol) and then tonight i started spoting (also, not heavy enough to even use a panty liner).. and having very light light cramping… i’m so concerned… I hope nothing is wrong… Josh and I were kinda hoping I was prego… well wish me luck ladies… *sigh*
On September 12th, 2008 at 11:30 am
Lexi says...
ok ive been worried i might be pregnant for a few days. ive been unusually tired, my hearts been beating faster, and i have headaches. im thinking that it just might be me stressed. Then yesterday i think i experienced implatation bleeding. Conception would have been on sunday so is that too early?
On September 14th, 2008 at 5:44 am
nicole says...
I have a 28 day menstrual cycle and I am not due for another 5 days. Yesterday i wiped with tissue to find a pinkish discharge. I have 1 child, but did not have implantation bleeding. Not sure if I’m pregnant, but ran across this website. I guess I’ll know in the next week or so. Thanks for the insite, because I had never heard of the term implantation bleeding.
On September 14th, 2008 at 6:48 pm
Sara says...
My DH and I decided to try for one more (we have 3 - I’ll be 40 at the end of the month.)

I have been preg. 4 times (1 mc) and EACH time I had pinkish to light brown spotting between about 8-12 days post conception (before a missed period). It has always been very light and never bright red. The only time I had bright red was with the misscarriage - and that was preceeded by brown discharge. Brown means it’s “older” blood that took longer to get out. With the MC I didn’t find out (or start spotting) until week 9 with brown and 10 with red. I had a D&C at week 11 - but the US showed a 6 week 2 day measurement - thus the brown (older) blood.

Hope this is helpful for some.
I’m not due to test for another 8 days…sweatin’ bullets here - it’s one heck of a way to avoid having ones period on her 40th birthday, no? :0}
On September 16th, 2008 at 2:56 am
Jules says...
Hi I had pink discharge on Friday and then again on Sunday and my period is not due until the 21st Sept. We have been ttc for the past eight years and were prescribed clomid about four years ago which did not work. We have just decided to not let it rule our lives and if it happens it happens.

After looking round the net we have noticed a lot of implantation bleeding and now wondering whether we have finally done it !!!
On September 18th, 2008 at 1:29 pm
Elisa says...
I had a pos preg. test on Sun 9/14 9 days past O. On Tues 9/16 I had a few small spotts of brown blood or discharge on underwear since the it has become barely there. I see small streaks and small particles of it when wiping still same color. I get sooo nervous because I have had two prior miscarriages over the last year.
On September 19th, 2008 at 5:27 am
Iva from Slovenia says...
Hello ladies!I’m 26 years old.I’ve always had problems with both my ovaries and my uterus, so doctors told me I had a slim chance of having a baby without IVF.

Me and my fiance have been trying to get pregnant for the last four years. I finally gave it up for a short time, saying we will try again later. We were still having sex during this time, but without thinking about a baby.

I was due to have my period on September the tenth and was experiencing cramping for five days, but the period did not come. I decided to go see the doctor (in our country, the doctors services are all for free, covered by social services and if you have any health issues, all you have to do is show up at the doctors office for a checkup), but took a pregnancy test before that. To my surprise, it was positive. Just to be sure, i took another one, this time Clear Blue, ant that one was positive too.

I went to see the doctor, but she said it was too early for a US and told me to come back next Thursday. She told me to rest as much as possible.

I’m in my sixth week. The only problem is that i started spotting yesterday. The mucus is brownish and there isn’t much of it, but I’m still worried there might be something wrong with the pregnancy.

I’ve red everything there is about cramping and implantation bleeding and hope that’s all that is going on. But I’m still worried and will be until I get to see my Baby on Thursday…

Could somebody reassure me? Thanks…

Oh, I wish all the best to all future Mummies and your Babies…
On September 20th, 2008 at 11:42 am
Kayla says...
I am about 4, 5 weeks into my pregnancy. I have not been in to see a doctor yet. Today I began bleeding, not too much. Enough to wear only a panty liner, and I believe it has stopped now, it’s been about 3 hrs. I am praying that this is what it is. I’m making an app. first thing Monday morning. I’m still worried though!
On September 21st, 2008 at 6:32 pm
nikki says...
Hi everyone…..first off let me start off by saying good luck with ttc and pregnancy…….

Me and my fiancee have been ttc for about 3 yrs now…..I had a period on august 19 and it lasted till the 25th…..2 days b4 my birthday…..I was due for my period on sept 16th…..on the 18th I noticed brownish spotting but it stopped 2 hrs later…..then 2 days later…..yesterday it returned same color…..no need for pad or pantiliner….really light…….I was just wondering……could this be implantation bleeding????…..I’ve also been having symptoms like headaches, nausea, tired, and breastsoreness…..is it too early to test????
On September 21st, 2008 at 10:10 pm
Aysiah says...
Hi every one i 18 years old and heres wats happenin i had sex on jul 29 and had my period next the day i dont remember havin a period in august but in september i had sex again in the 9 and the 16 all unprotected not thinkin about the risks and 4 the past 3 weeks i been experiencing early pregnancy systoms like nausea change of appetite headaches etc….and then yesterday i experienced implantation bleeding and now it has stopped i was wonderin can someone help me or if they experienced it at all im getttin a test soon but im really thinkin im pregnant and im freakin out
On September 22nd, 2008 at 9:13 am
clueless says...
Hi I’m 18 and I had sex on Aug. 29 and my period was due around august 15th or so. I took a pregnancy test and it came back negative. So I had sex with my boyfriend again on september 19 and he ejaculated inside me and ever since then I’ve been having pains in my side and my back. But today I saw a little red when I was using the restroom and I’ve been having cramps like my menstrual cycle is about to begin . I need help you guys please write back
On September 24th, 2008 at 11:37 am
tryingforever says...
I have been trying to get prgnant for 17 months. This month I started Puregon injecttions with an HCG shot.. The HCG shot was 12 days ago and today I have light brown discharge but major cramps…wonderng if it could be implantation or if I am just looking into an early period way to much. Its just seems early and I usually go from no blood to full on period within an hour…..any thoughts
On September 24th, 2008 at 11:44 pm
praying for pregnancy says...
For Tiffany.. You touched my heart, I’m in a similar situation as you are.. I’m impressed.. lol Keep the faith, I will also pray for you. I am also having a lite bleeding, not heavy enough to wear a pad, and keeping the hopes high that it is implantation bleding..
On September 25th, 2008 at 10:49 am
Worried says...
Hi everyone,
I had my HPT 3x an it’s all +, I’m supposed to have my period last 9/12 but didn’t instead a little spotting on and off, I’m worried since I read about how long implantation bleeding last it about 4 to 6 days mine is more until today when I pee I still noticed it. I never call dr appointment yet. Is it really true that implantation bleeding last only 4 to 6 days?
On September 25th, 2008 at 4:26 pm
Lulu says...
So, can you get implantation bleeding in the same week as you would your period or does it have to be early?
On September 27th, 2008 at 11:01 am
Nicole says...
Is it possible not to have any implantation bleeding at all? Im about 5 weeks prego now, with not a speck of blood…is this normal? Every website I read about implantation bleeding doesnt mention anything about it being normal in pregnancy or not
On September 27th, 2008 at 6:55 pm
Lia says...
Lulu: yes
On September 29th, 2008 at 12:16 am
confused says...
Well I thought I wasn’t going to get any advice until i saw the people talking about the brownish almost a pale pink discharge… See my last period ended only about a week and a half ago. All the sudden today I see this colored discharge. It couldn’t be a left over thing because it hasn’t been that way at all until today… it was all day today I will if it will be there tomorrow to but… does this normally mean somethings going on, and that I may be pregnant? or could this be something more serious. the cramps, if you will, dont really hurt it just feels like pressure… im really stressign about this as i don’t have a steady job really (temping) and i still live with my parents. im 24 and do have a boyfriend of 2 years that I plan on marrying. I just was hoping that a marriage could takeplace before a child. but god has his/her own plans right? I do take birth control, so its not like i was tryiiing to get pregnant. oooh what do i do? what does it meaaan?
On September 29th, 2008 at 8:54 pm
Scared and Confused says...
Is it possible to have implantation bleeding right after your period? I am on birth control and my periods are usually moderately heavy and last for 5 days. On Sept. 23, I think my period started, but it was really light and I almost didn’t have to use a tampon. Then on the 26, it stopped. Then I noticed that I had started spotting a light pink/brownish color the next night. I am 3 days into my active pills and I am still wiping the discharge. Could I be pregnant?
On September 29th, 2008 at 11:09 pm
notreadytobeamom says...
hi, If anyone could answer this for me it would rock.

Last month I took plan b after a condom broke. I had my period three days early that month. Last friday (26) I started my period, but it was a week early. I’m thinking it was my menstral cycle becasue it was darker than just spotting and lasted two days (I generally don’t have heavy periods) I also had cramping.

So my question is, could the plan B have affected my cycle? I’ve had protected sex since Aug, but have used condoms and spermicide. I’m a bit stressed here.
On October 1st, 2008 at 9:59 am
scared says...
My understanding of implantation bleeding is that it occurs 6-12 days, on average, after you ovulate. Since most people don’t know when they ovulate, I guess the timing of the implantation bleeding can vary. Generally you ovulate 14 days before your period comes, so if you are on a 28 day cycle, implantation bleeding would occur at the end of week 3 or the week prior to your expected period.

My story is that my last menstrual period started on 9/2. On 9/28 I had some brown spotting and assumed it was my period. The next day there was no blood. That afternoon, there was some pink spotting. Now it is 10/1 and I have not had any more spotting nor have a got my period yet. I have taken two pregnancy tests, both come up negative.
Either I am testing too early, or I have something WRONG with me. I am scared that I have a tumor or something really bad. I have never had spotting before in my life.
On October 2nd, 2008 at 6:45 am
crossingmyfingers says...
I have looked this up everywhere but can’t seem to find an answer… Someone please help! Me and my boyfriend have been trying to have a baby together for some time now and my last period ended just this past Sunday sept 28, then yesterday Oct 1 there was two dark spots on my underwear and I’m wondering if this could be implantation bleeding? We are very sexually active and have had sex several times before and after my period.. Someone please give me an answer??
On October 2nd, 2008 at 11:56 am
Mummy2be says...
Hey all. My period was about 3 weeks ago now and i am normally a 25 day cycle….. I had intercourse 7 days ago, and over the last few days i have been feeling sick, have had a constant dull lower back ache and have been going to the loo loads. Today i have been having very dull cramps and thought my period was comming… i went to the toilet and on the tissue was 2 very pale pink spots of blood and nothing sonce…. just crampin and dull back ache.
Does anyone think this is a sure sign of being preggo??
On October 5th, 2008 at 6:16 am
momof4 says...
Hey everyone- to all the possibly pregnant teenagers on this site- don’t worry about it! I had my first at 14 and me and my husband are both nurses now. Life is hard and there is no good time to have a baby- please don’t listen to all that religious bull. It is just to make you feel bad. Anyway I took a hpt yesterday which was faint pos. Then today I have faint red blood on the toilet paper. I have preg. sympt. but have never had implantation bleeding before. I should start my period tomorrow. It is SO confusing! I am taking another test today (I already have enough kids!) and will let you all know what happens, as maybe this can help for a reference to someone. Thought I was done with babies!
On October 7th, 2008 at 1:44 pm
3xmomm says...
I have had implantation bleeding with two of my three children. The first after I already knew I was pregnant. (about 6 weeks) and then with the second before i knew i was pregnant.(about 4 weeks)lsted a few days and with the second it was heavy enough to scare me but found out later it was due to also having placenta previa where the placenta grows over the opening to the cervix. Its very common to have implantation bleeding, we pay such close attention to our bodies when we are pregnant or think we might be that it starts to drive us mad! Especially waiting to take a pregnancy test can be torture. Momof4 I thought I was done too but my husband came home on leave from the military and I think we may have thrown that idea out the window! I do love being preggo though Kids are a blessing If I was rich Id have lots more
On October 9th, 2008 at 11:18 am
Christine says...
I wrote back on September 9th. About spotting, cramping and pain in my left side. I ended up having a 2+ week long period which I think it might have been a miscarriage. Usually my periods only last 10 days, but this one lasted 16 days and was very different. I have always spotted 2 hours before I started my periods and that time I spotted for 5 days before I got my period. And when it started I got so sick with horrible cramps, back ache and a migraine. I ended up going home and slept all day. It was one of the worst things I have ever experienced with my periods. I just want to make you all aware that cramping is not always a good thing.
We have tried again this cycle and hopefully a miricle has happened. We will find out next week. These 2 weeks to wait feel more like 2 months. Best of luck to all of you and God bless all of us.
On October 10th, 2008 at 7:53 pm
tela boo says...
i been really confused this last couple of days..me and my boyfriend had unprotected sex..and the 6th i started bleeding but it wasnt like my period…and everytime i wipe i get thid brownish thing…and i also been spotting alot is this any sign of me been pregnant
On October 10th, 2008 at 8:02 pm
tela boo says...
on the 24th and 25th me and my boyfriend had unprotected sex…and on 29th thats when i started bleeding but not like my period and today oct.10,08 i still get the brownish posting and during does days i would get…spotting in my underwear…is this any sign of pregnancy???
On October 11th, 2008 at 5:58 am
Nadia from London, England says...
Ive been ttc since last November after removing the coil, im 36yrs, and although i still dont quiet beleive it im now pregnant. tested one day befoer my period was due on the 5th Oct, 7 tests all came up +, bright red line! 31day cycle is normal for me. Was still having cramps and lower back pain including quiet severe pain on my right side, so 2 days later decided to play it safe and went to A&E for scan, and was promptly admitted with a suspected ectopic! If that wasnt enough the urine test was negative and they couldnt pick up anything on the US but was given an internal scan later that night as my hCG levels came back as 14000 in the blood. Obviousley the tests i purchased online were better than the hospital ones! hours later using an internal scan they discovered the pregnancy was in the uterus but too early to see if viable. The pain in the right side was due to the right ovary releasing the egg. i am still experiencing cramping and lower back pain but it is now more generalised. Yesterday i started spotting but its moe of light brown mucusey discharge, a little more today. im now 6wks in medical terms and the info on Round Ligament pains i read on this site is spot on. also, the fact that they couldnt yet see the heartbeat is also ok at only 4weeks actual gestation. of course the Drs never told me any of this. I have another interneal scan booked in one week so will just thave to hope and pray all is well. Hope this helps anyone else out there and good luck.
p.s this is my 3rd child but my youngest is almost 12yrs so a bit out of touch with the pregnancy scene.
On October 11th, 2008 at 6:44 pm
Becky says...
I have been trying to conceive now for several months and my periods are like clockwork, I have been having really light bleeding (Brown with some red spots) and three positive tests, it is really scary.
On October 14th, 2008 at 4:46 pm
samantha says...
hi

I had been spotting a light pink a few days before my period is suppose to start…what does this mean? I had taken 2 HPT but both was negative…was it too soon to test….me and my fiancee are getting married in about 2 weeks and wondering will i be sick walkin down the aisle….
On October 14th, 2008 at 8:59 pm
angel says...
i had heavy bleeding for 3 days oct 7th to the 9th and had sex with my husband that saturday of oct 4.

the 10th of october nutthin was wrong but the next day i noticed browning and pinkish blood very light though, and its still going on.

im worried anyone help?
On October 14th, 2008 at 9:04 pm
angel says...
forgot to put in that for those 3 days of heavy bleeding i thought was normal cause its like oh i just got my period and for me it only lasts for 3 days.

i dont get the light brown pink part at all i mean my period stops and than that whole day i having nuttin till the next day i wake up and find out i had a little bit of browning.
now its juss a lil bit of pink going on and it has went on since the 11th of october.

what does this mean am i pregnant?

i mean i’ve been married for a yr now so im a newbie.

scared to go 2 the doctors cuz i dont know what they may come up with.

for sure this weekend tho im going 2 go for a pregnancy test.
On October 18th, 2008 at 6:52 am
Kayci says...
well i have been trying to get pregnant for a year and a few months now, but no luck. however yesterday morning i woke up and when i went to the bathroom there was this brownish discharge so i thought that it was my period but then it went away, and then i came back, and now its gone again. what is that???
On October 18th, 2008 at 7:24 am
wanted. says...
i am 11 days late on my period an my nipples are really sore. im always tired. an sometimes suffer from backaches but i still havent gotten implantation bleeding is it possible that im pregnent?
On October 19th, 2008 at 6:59 am
Britni says...
Me and my husband have been trying to get pregnant since december. I missed a period in january and took a test in february which came back negative. i took three more throughout february and they were all negavtive. went to the doctor in march and the test also came negative. wanted a second opinion just because thats how i am, went to another doctor and had blood drawn and i was already 12 weeks along. no more than 2 weeks later i miscarried. since then, we have been trying again. i saw a period late april may and june. i havent seen my period since late july. i have taken 4 tests and gone to the doctors office 3 times. no luck yet. This pass week i have been having cramping in my lower back and stomach like a period. i started spotting towards the end of the week so i went to the doctor the next day. test still negative. I went to the restroom last night and there was light pink blood there. i wiped til there was no more and now there is no more! Could i be pregnant? how long should i wait before i take another test?
On October 19th, 2008 at 8:19 am
Confused26 says...
Hello, I hope someone has some advice for me. My last period was Sept 5. I’ve been charting my cycles for over one year and it’s been reguar with the exception of Aug. My period was 5days late. My cycle is about 27/31 days normally. Currently, I’m 14 days late. I’ve taken 3 htps, all neg. I’ve been experiencing nausea, headaches, tiredness, lower back pains, moodiness, cramping, and change in eating. Last night I was REALLY queshmish during my sleep. This morning I woke up to a really light pink discharge and some mild cramping, not like period cramping. I hardly ever spot before a period. As this morning goes on, the spotting is changing colors, it had a light red tint, then brownish pink, now it’s practically stopped. Am I experiencing implanation bleeding or a period? This is so frustracting as DH and I have been TTC for 4 mths.
On October 19th, 2008 at 8:18 pm
christine says...
To Angel: My situation is the same as yours, however; my period “was” supposed to be the 12-18th. I had lighter bleeding than usual the 14th-16th. And I started spotting this really light pink/brown color that I have NEVER experienced before. I had sex with my boyfriend the 11th, and I am wondering if it would be possible to actually conceive during a period, if that makes any sense. Uhm, please let me know how your situation turns out!
On October 20th, 2008 at 7:56 pm
momof1 says...
Hi everyone,
I have a son that is 2 years old. I had a missed miscarriage and a D&C the beginning of September. My husband and I tried last week to get preggers again from Mon-Thurs. I am now bleeding but am not expecting my period until the beginning of November. I got my first period post-miscarriage exactly 4 weeks to the day. I have always been extremely regular. I’m wondering if this could be another period, even though I just finished one 2 weeks ago, because maybe I’m off due to the miscarriage; or, if I could be preggers and this could be implantation bleeding. What do you think? Thanks…
On October 21st, 2008 at 12:01 am
justMe says...
does anybody know of implentation bleeding could happed at only 6 days after ovulation? says 10-14 days on most sites but i think i experienced it today
On October 21st, 2008 at 5:11 am
momaof2 says...
yes i was wondering if i could be pregnant. i thought i had a infection but when i wiped after peeing there was some pinkish on the paper what could it be?
On October 21st, 2008 at 9:01 pm
dina says...
hi i had my period on oct 4 and it lasted up until the 14 and it stopped but on the 15 i saw pinkish brown spots and have been ever since! is that a possibility im pregnant or is it too early to find out? maybe its implantation bleeding? please help
On October 22nd, 2008 at 12:54 pm
NaNa says...
I took 2 pregnancy tests 4 days and 2 days before my period was due and they both said positive. The day my period was due my back was aching a little bit and I started having some spotting. Not very much like only a pantyliner. I went to the doctor and they did a urine test and it came back negative. Were those other tests wrong? Did I miscarry? I am so confused.
On October 24th, 2008 at 9:27 am
cc- says...
well hello everyone i seem to be a little like eveyone that commented well my last period was oct.7th to tha 12thor 13th and me and my boyfriend have been sexualy active every since but during this i had atooth ache and was feeling sick and i thought thats wat it was but the following tuesday i started to feel really neasuated bad headaches off through out the day the 24th now and about 3 or days ago when i wiped i seen two blood spots dark/water i thought it was my period but its not time for it yet…and also i somtimes feel warm …could i be pregnet?
On October 24th, 2008 at 3:06 pm
Lisa says...
I have read everywhere that if it is implantation bleeding, then the hormone HCG which is what pregnancy tests pick up only if you’re pregnant, starts producing. Wait minimum4 days after this and pregnancy tests with low sensitivity should show positive if you are. All the best!
On October 27th, 2008 at 2:46 pm
moocow says...
o gawd i am so worried. for a 2-3 weeks now i’ve had very thick snot like odorless vaginal discharge. i got my period on 10/17 (27 day cycle)…and then this past sunday 10/26 this discharge was accompanied by light brown/pinkish/sometimes a little reddish tinge. i think it’s just a bad yeast infection…but this blood is scaring me…is it implantation bleeding or something scarier - STD???
On November 2nd, 2008 at 6:13 am
errer1984 says...
just a little confused…. I had my period this past 16th and it lasted for a week. me and my husband have been having unprotected sex;kind of trying to have a baby. oct 30 I noticed a pink watery discharge when I wipe. my period isnt due until the 15th of nov…..I gather this could either be “implantation bleeding” or an infection…but how can you tell if it is implantation bleeding? is there any other signs
On November 2nd, 2008 at 10:11 am
Courtney says...
Okay this mite sound alil different from all you ladies.On the 21 of October I gotten my mirena tooken out before that I bled off and on the week before.ALways had unprotected sex wt my hubby.2days after my mirena was taken out i bled for 2 days and stopped.Last night I took a a 6 dollar cheap pregnancy test it had a very dark line and a very faint line which gotta lil darker in time but not much.Today when I woke up I went to pee and I wiped there was brown blood.Does that mean Im pregnant and this earlier after getting mirena taken out. When I use to have periods way before mirena was put in it always fail around the 5-12 for me.I know my first pregnancy was only a 2 day period my 2nd was the last months before 2 yrs ago.So could it be my mind playin tricks or am I really pregnant ?
On November 2nd, 2008 at 10:13 am
Jade says...
After sexual intercourse I went to the bathroom and notice very little light peek almost clear blood after cleaning myself.

What I thought was my period, was about 1 week early.

Day 1- after sexual intercourse, cleaning myself, I noticed pink blood on the toilet paper, with specks of red blood.

Day 2- very light pink blood, hint of blood. My breasts are starting to get sensitive.

Day 3- Last day. clear to light pink discharge.

Day 4- No blood. Clear discharge. My breasts are extremely sensitive.

Days 1-3 put on a panty liner, but only a little discharge/blood got on it. I mostly had blood on the toilet paper after i wiped.
On November 2nd, 2008 at 10:20 am
Jade says...
UPDATED.

After sexual intercourse I went to the bathroom and notice very little light pink almost clear blood after cleaning myself.

What I thought was my period, was about 1 week early.

Day 1- after sexual intercourse, cleaning myself, I noticed pink blood on the toilet paper, with specks of red blood.

Day 2- very light pink blood, hint of blood. My breasts are starting to get sensitive.

Day 3- Last day. clear to light pink discharge.

Day 4- No blood. Clear discharge. My breasts are extremely sensitive.
I did have extra cervical clear discharge after wiping.

Days 1-3 put on a panty liner, but only a little discharge/blood got on it. I mostly had blood on the toilet paper after i wiped.

I took a pregnancy test on day 4 and it was negative. But I knew I was pregnant. You have to wait at least 1 week after for the HCG (hormone that detects that you are pregnant) LEVELS to be high enough for it to show up in your urine.

Baby Dust to you!
On November 5th, 2008 at 4:27 pm
summer says...
hi, im form london and i just read all yr posts, well i tested positive for pregnancy to day. i have had 5 kids already, 2 in my l8 teens (bet u love that monkeymami lol) and 3 in my v early twenties. i have between 11 months between 3 of my births and 14 months and 18 months between the other 2. anyway, im 6 days l8 for my period, i woke up on sunday morning and had a very light brownish discharge, i was 2 days l8 so thought my period was starting and wore a pad. by midday nothing on the pad but a reddish discharge when i wiped. this continued with the discharge when wiping but clear pads til today wen all day just clear discharge, iv also had loose stools. took a test and it came up straight away. i was very confused though cos iv not ad this b4 but hey first time 4 everything i guess.
FYI monkeymami - iv been with my parner for 8 years, her fathered all my kids and we aint married cos we dont believe u need a ring and a bit of paper to love sum1 so :p
On November 6th, 2008 at 7:42 pm
Krys says...
I was mostly reading up on implantation bleeading to find some time constraints but I guess there aren’t any with all the stories I’ve read.

I had finished my period on the 16th of october and had sex with my boyfriend on the 19th. About two weeks after that I started noticing spotting but only when I went to the bathroom, then in my underwear, and by the third day it was gone. I know it wasn’t from having sex because I hadn’t for a week prior to this. My period is usually at 28-32 days. This means next week I should get it. Another question and one that worries me: Im ok with the idea of being pregnant however in between when I think it happened and bleeding I had gone out with friends and had a few drinks. Should I be concerned about this so early if I am pregnant? I can/will ask the doc but right now its on my mind and worrying me.
On November 6th, 2008 at 10:36 pm
michelle says...
I had implant bleeding today i believe, 5 days before my exp period. I really think I’m pregnant, but will wait till the 11th or 12th to test to make sure the hormone is high enough for a positive. the blood today was a bit scary. I just thaught I might be pregnant because I’ve been feeling so sick lately. This jus adds to the other symptoms i’m having, so we’ll see???!!!! take care all you
On November 6th, 2008 at 10:37 pm
michelle says...
I had implant bleeding today i believe, 5 days before my exp period.

I really think I’m pregnant, but will wait till the 11th or 12th to test to make sure the hormone is high enough for a positive. the blood today was a bit scary. I
just thaught I might be pregnant because I’ve been feeling so sick lately. This jus adds to the other symptoms i’m having, so we’ll see???!!!!
take care and happy baby making
On November 9th, 2008 at 6:01 am
Vix says...
I have been charting my ovulation, for the last 8weeks of so and me and DH had sex wen i was ‘ovulating’ i then got my next period bang on the 23oct, i am a 25day person, we didn’t have sex last week when i was ovulating this month due to his work commitments, but today i have noticed a very dark mucus discharge, i should point out my last period only lasted 2days if that, and wasn’t as heavy as normal, could this be implantation bleeding, as i am not due on again untl the 17th nov which is a week away, i have been suffering backache, which isn’t unusal with me, but also cramping in my stomach, tiredness, and feeling like i want to vomit, but i don’t, and also headaches, any advice would be great, as i don’t want to rush into a test just yet.
On November 10th, 2008 at 8:27 pm
Lyn says...
Hi Everyone

Does anyone experience like me?

My period is irregular. My husband & i have been trying to conceive sine i am 30 & he is 36. TOday is my day 42 since i had my last period. but last week i experience spotting brown color and i assume my perios is coming but it only happend once. and yesterday night i got another clear discharged mixed with brown colour blood.

this morning, i had one more time spotting dan it’s clearly brown in color.

not sure what is this….is this an implantation bleeding or what?

Mean while, i have been experience cramping (stomach & backache) since 2-3 weeks ago lik getting my PMS.

Can anyone help please???
On November 11th, 2008 at 12:50 am
nani says...
hello everyone

Well I had sex on the 25th of Oct and then on Nov 1st i was spotting just for one day, when I wiped. I was suppose to get my period on the 8th of Nov. but I’ve just been spotting for the past three days, just when i wipe I took a pregnancy test today and it came out negative….Could I still be pregnant
On November 13th, 2008 at 6:15 pm
Kim says...
I am about 4 weeks pregnant and I just had a little pickish blood and I am hoping this is what it was. I wasn’t sure how I felt about being pregnant but the thought of losing it makes me really sad. Pray for me
On November 13th, 2008 at 10:14 pm
Hailee says...
Iv been tryin to get pregnant for 3 months.. My last period was October 12th an we had sex on the days around ovulation since were trying.. I havent started yet and Iv having alot of clear discharge lately but today I got up and my discharge has a slightly brownish tint to it ONLY when I wipe… What does this mean????
On November 16th, 2008 at 6:38 pm
TSB says...
Well I was hoping to find more advice from people who had experienced implantation spotting because I think I might be experiencing it, at first today when I went to the bathroom, and saw the little brown discharge, I thought for sure my period was starting (I usually have 2-3 days of brownish to red spotting before my period, which is due in 3-4 days). Then about 4 hours later is was pink-red. But then I remembered I had read about this, and tried to find out more online, but not so much luck. Its awful being so up and down, excited and totally sad, back and forth….

I chart, so I am fairly sure I ovulated on or near my peak day, which was day 16. on day 25 (post peak day 9) my basal temperature shot up to 98.9 and I was so excited - I thought for sure I was experiencing the classic “triphasic” pregnancy chart… this day my breasts were super-sore, the day before I had an awful headache and this has continued for the past 5 days, except one day. Today is Day 28 (post peak day 12) and I am spotting. Is it implantation or not!!! I guess I won’t know until a few days, its a bit early to take a pregnancy test - and I don’t think I could deal with the possibility of a false negative right now. It is frustrating, and so emotional, my period is “due”, based on my luteal cycle predictions either on thusday or friday, so I will take a test about then and let you ladies know.

For anyone trying to get prego, and facing difficulties, I would recommend “natural family planning” using the sympto-thermal method. The Catholic church puts out so good basic materials (their course book is an excellent place to start), and has the best charts on the market, and basal thermometers online. See http://www.ccli.org (I’m not catholic, but trust me, the materials are good) Along with that, get a copy of “Taking Charge of Your Fertility” by Toni Weschler. This book is a more modern-woman, almost feminist approach, and covers the topic in much more detail. Between the two of these books, you will be on your way to knowing so much more about your body and your own unique cycle.

A lot of posts seem to ask questions that could be answered if you were charting. Sometimes people have two periods right after each other with a very small break in between, if they didn’t ovulate the previous cycle for example (but you would know you ovulated because your basal temp would be up) If you chart you also know, if your condom breaks, whether or not there is a possibility of becoming pregnant. If you chart, you might find out very early in your first couple months of charting that you ovulate on day 12 or that you ovulate on day 19. And will know immediately when your most fertile, based on careful observation of your discharge fluids. This could be the only information you need to correct your approach. Did you know that some women with very short cycles are actually fertile during their period (amazing!) Reading these books would give any woman a better understanding of how the cycle works, and when her most fertile days are….And the best part, beside the cost of the books (which are gifts that will keep on giving even through menopause) the cost of charting is pretty much zero.

Anyhow, sorry for the tangent, I will write back and let you all know whether it was implantation spotting or not… think happy thoughts for me the next few days.
On November 17th, 2008 at 6:29 am
sanick says...
Hi everyone! My name is Sonia, and I was wondering if someone can pleasseeee help me out. My husband and i are trying to have a baby and I was supposed o get my period on the 16 of nov, but on monday the 10th i had some cramping and then I got a bit of blood. nothing like normal, then i started to feel very nauseated and felt like i had motion sickness, it lasted for about 5 days and it was brown discharge with every now and ten light pinkie red spotts.. is that implantation bleeding? I took a preg test on the thursday and it came out neg is that normal?
On November 23rd, 2008 at 9:38 am
Living in Ohio says...
Well my husband and I have been thinking about trying and within the past month I have been really bad about taking my birth control. I was suppose to start taking my birth control on the 9th of nov. and I ended up not taking it until the following sunday. I today started having light bleeding and cramping, and the last couple days my breast have been sore! I am wonding weather this could be early signs of pregancy. Is the bleeding due to implantaion. I am not suppose to start for a whole another week on my pack i should be in the darker pink starting today and then go into the green pill. Please someone help…..
On November 25th, 2008 at 9:46 am
Echo says...
My name is Echo, right now i am 8 days late for my period, and i think i might be pregnant. My last period was October 17th, then i had unprotected sex with my boyfriend on Nov. 1st. then on the 10th of november i had a light pink discharge for 1 day. then the other day my nipples where very sore, which never happens to me. i have taken 2 pregnancy tests and both came out negative. So i’m wondering if i’m pregnant, and if anyone out there has any advice for me.
On November 26th, 2008 at 4:43 pm
Kris says...
I have been trying all month long with my hubby to get pregnant. My first day of my last period was Nov 1, It is now the 26th, and I am almost certain Im preggo for the second time. My Breasts are HUGELY swollen, and very sore, I have been sooo bitchy, and for the last 2 days have been very tired, and having mild cramps. Just a few minutes ago, I went to the washroom, and saw pinkish, brown stringy, thin mark in the paper ( sorry so graphic). My period is due in 5 days. Could this be implantation bleeding still? Or am I misscarring? Or am I preggo, and still going to have a period? Immm soo stressing. I want to be pregnant again sooo bad. Anyone have any answers????
On November 26th, 2008 at 11:52 pm
Teleesa says...
well im on the pill my period was due monday and its now thursday and all ive had in the 4 days is little bits of brownish discharge on my panty liner and when i wipe…a couple of times ive seen a splash of blood in the toilet and a little on the toilet paper but thats it…I had also experienced cramp like period pains if thats what they are..ive had two pregnancy test and they have both come back negative…(ive never had a period like this its always been blood as soon as its due) do u think im pregnant? what do you thinks going on?
On November 29th, 2008 at 8:09 am
Diana from Texas says...
well, I have 2 sons, one is 8yrs. and the other is 5 going on 6 this Dec. 14., and didn’t have any problems like miscarriages before, but this year when my husband and I finally were wanting to have a 3rd child after 5 years, i got pregnant and I was so ecstatic, but after about 3 weeks from my missed period, i started spotting. The doctor thought that i may be experiencing implantation bleeding. it did stop for a bit, but then i started bleeding a bit more and finally I had my 1st miscarriage, which left me feeling so devastated. After about 3 months later i got pregnant again, but i had a miscarriage again.
that’s when my husband and I both decided to wait at least a year til we tried again, but just about 4 months later on our anniversary, nov. 2 he wanted to try again, but I was still in fear that i might miscarry again. Well right now i am pregnant, but just yesterday nov. 28 when i went to the bathroom, when I wiped there was some brownish looking discharge, and it was like deja vu all over again. my husband and I went to sleep crying and him blaming himself because he should’ve waited the whole year to get me pregnant. But right now I am hoping that it is in fact implantation bleeding. I am just praying to God that I don’t lose this pregnancy because we really want another child and my sons really want to have another baby bro or sis.
On December 2nd, 2008 at 5:33 pm
keegan flanagan says...
i have had recent intercourse and now i have had a THREE WEEK PERIOD!!! im thirteen and idk wat it could be or wat to do any help?
On December 3rd, 2008 at 5:09 pm
Fi says...
my period ended 2 weekends ago. and the last couple days i have had very light bleeding after i use the bathroom. a couple days ago me and my boyfriend had sex and the condom got stuck inside me… am i pregnant?
On December 3rd, 2008 at 5:23 pm
Fi says...
Keegan -

enlonged periods are usually caused by low iron in ur blood. has nothing to do with sex but u do have to go to hospital.
On December 3rd, 2008 at 8:58 pm
lauren says...
I am really worried I’m pregnant. I A little over a week before my period was due i started getting weird discharge/spotting. At first it started as regular brown discharge and that lasted for a day. Then I started getting really thick brown stringy discharge which lasted for a day or two, and now I am having brown/red watery blood and is enough to use a “small” pantyliner. My period is officially due next week so i suppose we shall see. But in the meantime, I am really worried.

Does it sound like implantation bleeding to you?

<<<Also in response to keegan flanagan above, if you are 13 how long have you been on your period? Because its totally normal for it to be off within the first year or so of getting it. Also, i am assuming your not sexually active?
On December 4th, 2008 at 10:49 am
liz says...
i started my period on the 2 of dec and i stopped on the 4 of dec but i did takea test and it showed i wasn’t could i be or could it be something else
On December 7th, 2008 at 7:45 am
lauren says...
hey guys-
guess what I am STILL spotting brown. its mostly brownish reddish (mostly brown) discharge and goes back and forth between being thick and watery (sorry TMI). its been going on for like a week now.

Anyway i’m like scared to death. my period is due so if i don’t get it pretty soon i’m going to test.

Please just let me know if you think i’m pregnant or not!!!!?

I am really freaking out :((
On December 7th, 2008 at 3:34 pm
Desiree says...
i am so disappointed i used a OPK got a positive and did the deed and i was getting really excited because my period was officialy one day late today. Anyway i get up to go to the bathroom this morn and out Aunt Flo plops. i am so sad i just sat there and cried. Now i am back to square one again for next month.
On December 8th, 2008 at 8:41 pm
Jenna says...
Lauren,

Have you had any children? I”ve found that after my last two (twins) were born, that my period was very different. It sounds very close to what you’re describing. However, every month I think that I could be pregnant because spotting for a few days is very common due to implantation bleeding. I would wait another week to see if your “real” period comes. That is what I do.
On December 10th, 2008 at 1:07 am
Kristina says...
2 weeks ago i started my period a week early, it wasnt even 3 weeks from my last one. It wasnt like my other periods though for one i had cramps which i never do and instead of bleeding it was more like actual pieces of the wall even in my urine and then light bleeding it only lasted 3 days as well. I have whats called PCOS according to the doctors so i dont even think i can get pregnant to be honest but now 2 weeks later i noticed my nipples are really tender and i developed a nasal congestion as well as being nausus at random times durning this week. i really dont know if im pregnant or not but i know something just feels wierd about my body.
On December 12th, 2008 at 2:46 pm
Ree says...
OMG… this is driving me crazy. I was suppose to start my period last Friday, Dec 5th and it still has not come.

I do remember though about 12-13 days ago on Nov 22nd I noticed I was bleeding. It was not heavy at all, but was a light brownish color and had only last 2 days. Could that have been inplantion blod?

I took a preg test yesterday but it said negative. Could I possibly still be pregnant?

Im having mild cramps all in my lower abdominin area and have been urinating like crazy.

I had a urinalisis done yesterday too to make sure I didn’t have a urine infection, but that came bacl neg too.

I’m 26 almost 27 and never had a child, well I helped raise my mans 13 year old since he was 6, but we have not had one of our own.

Im crossing my fingers, but am unsure, and this waiting period is annoying me.

Can anyone here relate to my situation at all.? Thanks
On December 12th, 2008 at 2:52 pm
Ree says...
Awe wow, sorry to hear that Desiree. Yeah I keep thinking thats going to happen to me too, just any minute.

I prey we both get what we want. Good luck.
On December 15th, 2008 at 12:54 am
firstxhopefull says...
So Nov. 17 i was supposed to have my period but it was unusually late ( my periods are very regular) so i took a hpt that came back neg. around the 22nd … I ended up coming on the 24th but it was very light and a brownish sometimes pinkish color that only lasted on and off a couple days which has also never happend to me … I guess what im askin is is there still a chance i could be pregnant ??????
On December 19th, 2008 at 4:59 pm
just hoping says...
ok so about a week or less ago me and my boyfriend had sex. I am on the pill and we dont use any other protection. Well the morning after i went to the bathroom and when i wiped its was a pinkish red then just yesterday i had brownish discharge. Im thinking it might either be implantation bleeding or an infection. I have a doctors appt on Jan 8 but would like to know what it is now. So if you know plz comment back to my comment. Thanks
On December 20th, 2008 at 7:40 am
Bri says...
Here’s the deal!!!
I am always regular; like clock work….. last cycle 11/3/08. I am currently 14 days late (supposed to come on 12/6/08) and have had negative pregnancy tests. 12/18 at night I had some light pink spotting and it lasted through 12/19/08 and I was nervous about that. I have taken another test this morning and still negative. I am nervous b/c I had a miscarriage April of 2008. I have a doctors appt on 12/22/08. Well if all is great news of a little one, Hubbie and I will be happy and have a great stocking stuffer….

Well I will keep you all posted.
Just checking to see if anyone else is experiencing anything similar this.
On December 27th, 2008 at 7:46 pm
newly pregnant says...
here is my story, hope it helps–my last period started 12/1 on 12/22 (5 days before my period was supposed to start) I had a light bleed, it only happened once- 2 wipes and it was gone- it was bright red. Today I am cramping a little and have spotted a few times- I figured I wasn’t pregnant but went ahead and took 2 tests- one had two lines and the other was a digital read, both were clearly pregnant!! good luck everyone!!
On December 30th, 2008 at 10:50 am
brenda says...
My advice to any of you who have tested positive on an HPT and then had bleeding after the day your period was due is to call your doctor! It could be nothing, but…this happened to me a few months ago and as it turned out, I was having an early miscarriage. Any cramping could mean something worse, like an ectopic pregnancy. It’s scary to be spotting, but it is much safer to go to the doctor to make sure you are safe than to end up in a life threatening situation.
On December 30th, 2008 at 11:39 am
Lala says...
I just wanted to share my similar situation. I had a blighted ovum in July. For those that don’t know what that is, it’s when the baby stops developing at 2weeks. I was 10 weeks went for ultrasound and my sac was empty. I had to have a d&c. I have one daughter already 6, I did not have any implantation bleeding at all with her. I have taken 3 tests and had positives on 12/29. My cycle is due on 01/02, but I started haveing some light bleeding, brown and pink, and light cramping, nothing to worry about. The bleeding started on 12/24 and lasted until 12/28. I thought ok of course my cycle started a week early since it was late a week last month. But it was not the same bleeding. So yes It can happen. I did not know about implantation bleeding because with my daughter there was nothing. So good luck to all of you, hopefully for me this will not be another tragedy. If you have any questions just ask.
On January 4th, 2009 at 12:46 pm
Brocks momma says...
I lost my son 2 1/2 years ago due to a heart defect. This isn’t like darn I had a miscarrage this is like I had my child breast fed then watched him die… HUGE DIFF!
We have been trying…. My chart says I am due for my AF on the 8th… its the 4th…. I have had slight spotting today after we bd… its very light pink… very light. But still there. Ever since my son. I have had very heavy periods and if I spot I spot brown for a day then Boom period. This is different. I don’t remember any of this in my first pg as I was not trying then. I am not married nor do we plan to get married anytime soon. It is 2009 so hopefully monkeymomi wont tell me how I should be married in order to try. Thats ridiculous and EXTREMELY close minded. Please let me kow if I am really having implantation bleeding or if it sounds like I am?
On January 11th, 2009 at 4:53 pm
Jenn says...
ok so i’m only 16 years old and i’m sexually active. I was on the depo shot for 2 years and that is the maximum amount of time i could be on it so i switched to the pill about a year ago. I had an allergic reaction to it and haven’t took it in a few months now. I haven’t had periods monthly like i used to due to the birth control so i dont know when i would have started this month but now i’m having the light pinkish color when i wipe in the restroom. my boyfriend and i had unprotected sex about 2 weeks ago and after reading some things on this page im beginning to wonder if i could be pregnant. i too have had the mild cramping headaches etc. we weren’t tryig to have a baby and now im scared and confused. Can anyone help me please?
On January 11th, 2009 at 8:56 pm
Lis says...
I missed my period for about month and a half, and I took 2 pragnent tests. Both tests said positive. And now I’m bleeding for 3 days now. I have heavy cramps and bleeding like regular period. My doc appointment isn’t till next week. Am I still pragnent?
On January 12th, 2009 at 4:22 am
crys says...
im going crazy! my husband and i have been tc for 5 years now and no luck yet i missed my perios november and december and took 2 pt beginning of january and both were neg i then got light light pink spotting for about 4 days no period though…..is there a possibility i could be pg??i have had a few symptoms lower back pain,lower abdomen pain and breast soreness…..we dont want to get our hopes up and take another test and have it be neg and go to a hospital and look like a fool after taking tests and being neg helppp!!! ;/
On January 18th, 2009 at 9:01 pm
Ej says...
I hope what i am experienceing, is Inplantation bleeding. I know I am pregnant. The Health Department confirmed that of 5-7 weeks after I had taken 3 home pregnancy test. Today, suppose to be right after the start of week 7, I have started to spot, Not much but hope that it doesn’t last long. I don’t have medical insurance so it isn’t like I can just call up my doctor. I just want to make sure if I was having a miscarriage that I would pretty much be bellied over in pain. I just feel nausa mostly.
On January 19th, 2009 at 1:32 pm
Ame says...
I have been off the pill for 4 months, thinking I could get pregnant pretty easily. My husband and I didn’t really start “trying” till about 2 months ago. My periods have been a little irregular probably just my body adjusting to being off the pill. But this month, I was a week late when last night I had very painful cramping. I usually cramp pretty bad about one day before I start, so I know it is coming, but I started bleeding a couple of hours after these cramps. I’ve been researching implantation bleeding, but my bleeding seems to be heavier than what the research is saying and my cramps have only lasted 12 hours, but were very painful.
On January 19th, 2009 at 1:52 pm
Stevie says...
DH and I have been TTC for over 3 years now. last week (exactly 6 DPO) I experienced very light red/pinkish discharge lasting for only about 20 minutes. I have never experienced spotting between periods before and I am praying that this is a good sign! I test in a couple of days and I cannot bring myself to stop looking things about pregnancy up online. Good luck and tons of baby dust to those TTC.
On January 22nd, 2009 at 12:29 pm
miranda says...
I just don’t know what to think. I have all the signs of pregnancy. My boobs are so tender and my nipples have gotten darker and seem to be hard all the time. I’m nauseated all the time. I’m three weeks late for my period but two days ago I got a little pink discharge. Each morning I get up I will have a dark red and brown color when I wipe, but I don’t see it for the rest of the day. I don’t see any sign of my period for that matter for the rest of the day. I’m getting terrible headaches and some cramping. I’ve taken two pregnancy tests, which were both negative. That was the end of my first week and the beginning of the second week of my missed period. They were a generic test, anyhow. I’m just looking for some answers and advice. Thank you!
On January 23rd, 2009 at 3:56 pm
Kiana says...
Thank you to everyone who has posted their stories. Reading everyone else’s has made me more hopeful about my situation. I thought I would share my story…although hopefully it’s not over yet

I am 32 years old and have been off BC since last May. My husband and I have regular sex with no protection although we haven’t really been trying to get pregnant. We’ve taken the idea that if it’s meant to happen it will. However, like so many of you on here, I am hopeful that this might be the month!

I have a very regular 25 day cycle. For anyone who has read the previous posts, implantation can occur up to 12 days after ovulation. On a 25 day cycle like mine, that is pretty much the same time as a normal period!

One day before my period was due to start (two days ago). I noticed that I had light blood when I went to the washroom. Thinking nothing of it I grabbed a tampon and picked up some painkillers on my way home from work so I would be prepared.

I normally have an extremely heavy period right from the start that lasts for 3 days then is lighter for the last two. It is also accompanied by VERY painful cramps (hence the painkillers!). 48hrs after noticing the light blood, I have only gone through one tampon and am no longer even bothering to wear them. I also have not had a single cramp.

I’m not getting my hopes up too high yet, but I am going to wait until January 31, then take a pregnancy test. I’ll be sure to repost once I know for sure either way.

For all of you women out there who are trying and living with monthly disappoinment, my thoughts are with you!
On January 24th, 2009 at 8:00 am
girl in champaign says...
im 24 about to be 25 and i been with my boyfriend for 4years we are happy together i have never met a man who love kids so much my nieces and nephews love him my sister 1yr old first word was his name he wants kids so bad i love kids and want three but not sure if i want then now so i went to the bathroom and i was bleeding light so i thought dang im on my period again this month but the next day i was gone nothing not a spot but now i have this brown snot like discharge i dont know if it is implantion bleeding or not im scared if i am im going to keep the baby i just dont know what it isdoes this sound like implantion bleeding to you guys? PLEASE HELP ME!
On January 24th, 2009 at 5:44 pm
Cyndi says...
I already have one child, but we’ve been trying for number two. My period is pretty regular, lasting for 8 days. It starts light (spotting) and usually by the end of the day I am heavy. I am not due for my period until the 28th, but today I noticed a large amount of red blood, but now it is gone and I am having very mild cramps. I thought I had implant bleeding on the 17th, since I had one spot of blood with a lot of mucous. I think I Ovulated on or around the 12th and my husband and I had sex on the 13th as well as twice the week before. I was very hopeful that I was pregnant this month, and I’ve taken around 5 tests that have all come back negative. I don’t know what to think about this early bleeding that started and stopped so quickly.
On January 27th, 2009 at 12:31 pm
Jessie says...
I was supposed to start my period on the 22 and it’s now the 27th and i have very light pinkish blood when i went to the restroom this morning now it’s later in theafter noon and it’s gne and hasnt came back is this implantation or my period coming late
On January 27th, 2009 at 11:06 pm
Amber says...
So I had my period around 10 days ago or so. I usually map out my ovualtion because my husband and I are trying to have another child. This month there were so many things going on that I didn’t . I thought I ovulated a few days ago and just missed my chance. My husband and I had sex last night an this morning I saw a tiny amount of blood. We have been sexually active for over four years now and we have one child already. I have never bled after intercourse before so I don’t think that it was due to that. But I am not sure if it could be implantation bleeding or not because it has not even been a day since we had sex. Any thoughts? I thought maybe because I was nearing the end of ovulation that the egg was fertilized right away and implanted but I have no idea. I didn’t notice implantation bleeding with my first son.
On January 29th, 2009 at 12:50 pm
Heather says...
ok. well i have been feeling very crampy for the past couple weeks. yesterday i was feeling ok, i had a burst of energy i guess, i cleaned my whole house!! but anyways, my period isn’t due for 7 days, but i went to the bathroom today, and when i wiped, there was some pink…my boobs have been hurting my stomach has been so crampy. i swear i eat everything in sight, i get full fast, but i get hungry again sooner, my clothes are all too tight on me…do you think i should go to the doctors asap cus i took a test yesterday and it said no…i don’t know what to do….e-mail me @ heathernoel_86@yahoo.com. just write in the subject “about your question” thank you.
On January 30th, 2009 at 8:47 am
Kadaun says...
well ive been light headed, feeling cramps , having headaches and feeling really bloated this started about a week and a half before my period is due. say a bit if pink discharge after i had sex with my boyfriend am i pregnant? keilyn_12@hotmail.com respond please.
On January 30th, 2009 at 7:24 pm
lola says...
I had sex for the first time and the guy wore a condom and i am on birth control. I was so worried of becoming pregnant i bought plan b. Two weeks later i began having dark brown discharge on my under wear and now its bright red but its a very light flow. When i use the restroom i bleed more and its stringy. Im scared this has never happened to me and im suppose to start my period next week. What is going on?
On February 1st, 2009 at 3:05 am
dont kno says...
i started my period and it started off feeling normal then it got lighter and ended n only 3 days my normal period is usually a week long n pretty heavy…..well its been over for 5 days n my boobs still heart and im having back pain and nausea but i took a pregnancy test n it came out negative…..could the test be wrong
On February 7th, 2009 at 9:35 pm
Dillan Rae says...
im so confused right now, my cycles are between 29 and 31 days, im on day 29 now, i started getting cramps 6 days ago they where light then around day 2 till the end of day 3 they where a little worse, they always hurt on the left side and the middle (and slight twinges on the right) then little ones here and there for the next 3 days. I have been doing the toilet paper test because its easyer to see what comming out. and i had a bit of light pink (barely there) spotting on day 4.

im realy hoping I am preggie finaly after 1 year and almost 4 months of trying. but i need some new oppinions.

the toilet paper test is when you put toilet papaer on your finger and try and reach your cervex with it,if you can reach it you lightly rub it for 2 seconds. good for checking cervical mucus colour.
On February 8th, 2009 at 2:08 pm
Mommy21 says...
Hey ladies!! I’ve pretty much read all your comments! lol.. Well, first off I hope you all were able to find some information that would help you in your current predicament! To those women who were being rude to the younger women about not being married and having sex! ITS NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS!! Doesn’t religion teach us to NOT JUDGE? Wow, I’ve never been more put out! Kudos to those women for even coming on here to find advice and understanding!
I got pregnant with my first daughter at 18, she is now a healthy (almost 2) year old! After my husband got back from Iraq, (MARINES) we got pregnant, (not trying, I was on BC) and I miscarried on May 11, 08. We decided to try for another baby, and got pregnant about 2months later, due to my first miscarriage my body wasn’t ready to be pregnant again, so I miscarried that baby as well, on Aug 19, 08. Well after that m/c I did not have periods till Jan 20, 09!! (My midwife gave me this pill to help me get a AF) Well anywho, my period lasted from the 20th-28th, I chart so I knew when I could be Ovulating, and so we did the baby dance all during my high points! Well its now Feb 8,09 and I’ve had what I think is implantation bleeding (its been off and on for 2 1/2 days) But have had cramps. I know its not a period because I just had one alittle over a week ago!! But I can’t test till the 17th! And I’m just going nuts! My chosen career is Doula, (going to medical school to become a CNM or OBGYN) And with the knowledge you already know, its hard to just accept the facts in front of you! Incase you may be wrong! But what can you do right? Well, I hope all you ladies are doing well, and those TTC are blessed! Have a safe and happy pregnancy!
On February 9th, 2009 at 9:39 am
Gold Baby says...
Hi Everyone I had just took my ti me reading all the coments because I wanna know if you thi nk I amm pregnant.
My cycle is a regular 28 day and my last period was 3 weeks ago. My husband and I have been trying to make a baby and just last week ( 2 weeks after period) I had a very light pinkish brown discharge when I cleaned myself, I thought my period was starting again but it ended right there. One week later ( yesterday) it hapened again, but once more it ended again. then this morning when I got up to pee it happened again, everytime I wipe since this morning I have a pinkish brown with a little of light red discharge, but not enough to stain my underwere or the pad.
Im scared and nervous all at the same time, for the past couple weeks I have been getting a few signs like terrible back aches, sore slightly browner nipples, and extremely frequent urination. for example I had one cup of coffee this morning when I got up and I have been peeing like every 5 minutes.
Could I be having implantation bleeding, or is my period just early because of stressing myself hoping that Im pregnant??? I have asked my mom and friend that went through pregnancy, but they say they dont know nothing about implantation bleeding. I live a long way from the doctor so I have to wait until I am sure I am pregnant until I can make that trip to the city.
WHAT SHOULD I DO?? Can I take a Home preg. Test as yet or should I wait?

I read a lot of books and online sights on what to expect, can anyone give me some advice? PLEEEEEEEZZZZZZZZ

THANKS IN ADVANCE

Gold Baby
On February 9th, 2009 at 1:01 pm
confused!!! says...
Hello Ladies!

I’m 22 and is in relationship of 5 mths with the man that I love so much… The week that I took my patch off which was Jan 25th me and my boyfriend was having unprotected sex the whole week because he was leaving for 3 weeks.. I got my period as nomally on Jan 30th which lasted for 4 days… It comes on time due to me being on the patch. I put my patch on the 2nd and it fell off on the 4th… We had unprotected sex on the 4th. And Feb. 8th when I woke up I noticed that my period started again put it was just brownish stuff that lasted for just a day… Is there a possiblity that I could be pregnant??? I took 2 tests and they said negative… Is it too early to tell plz help!!!
On February 9th, 2009 at 4:40 pm
Confused says...
On the 23 i had gotten my period (i think anyway) it was mostly just spotting it lasted a day n a half, it usually lasts at the least 4 days. Now yesterday i start spotting again, it started as a brownish discharge then became more pinkish red. and its only when i wipe of have intercourse. I dont know whats wrong with me i am not supposed to get my period again for another two weeks. Does anyone have any advice please!?
On February 9th, 2009 at 4:42 pm
Confused says...
I am also having some mild cramping but nothing like my period. I am on birthcontrol and a few other perscription meds. my bf uses a condom but not until he is ready to ejaculate.
On February 10th, 2009 at 12:15 am
Me says...
I discovered a brownish discharge a few days ago… its gone away. I am too scared to take a test, because I will be very disappointed if I am not pregnant.
I am confused and scared.
It’s sooooo nice to see that there is a whole world of ladies just like me.
Keep your fingers crossed for me, ladies!
On February 10th, 2009 at 4:09 am
Me.....again..... says...
I am worried that if I stress too much about this, I will lose my baby (if i am pregnant) or struggle to get pregnant…need some tips to relax…
On February 13th, 2009 at 6:42 am
mommaof4 says...
I started my period on 1/23 and it lasted 6 days very normal for me, then on 2/7 I started to spot and this has been going on for7 days now I am on BC but my hubby and I have no problems getting pregnant so I am wondering if I could be preggers or not, I am still taking my pills should I see a doctor????
On February 18th, 2009 at 1:45 am
Kate says...
Last had sex 1-28 I started bleeding a week early on 2-9 spotted for the first day then bleed normally for 2.5 days then spotted again for the1.5 days. My period was not suppose to start until 2-16. Started spotting again on the 17th only when I wipe. Could that have been implantation bleeding and I be pregnant?
On February 19th, 2009 at 5:40 pm
Kayleighs momma says...
Hey ladies,
Have a question about implantation bleeding. At about 11:00a on 2/8 i used an ovulation test strip to test for my LH serge and only the control line showed up. My fience and I had sex the morning of 2/9 at about 10:00a then at 1:30 I used an ovulation kit test strip again to test for the surge and this time I got both the test line and the control line and the test line was darker than the control line. Later on the night of the 9th about 9:00p I started to have a slight sharp pain on the left side where my tube is. I had sex at about 2:00a on the 10th and the pain still consisted until about 10:00a on the 10th. I asked a coworker about the pain and she said it might me ovulation. The the morning of 2/18 I went in to use the bathroom and wiped and there was a pink discharge about 3 hrs later went back in to go to the bathroom and the pink turned brown and later it went away. The last 2 days i have been feeling bloated, little crampy, and if i go to long with out eating something I feel sick.No more colored dischargre sence the morning of the 18th. Has anyone else had something like this? or do you know if this could have been implantation bleeding? Could I be pregnant?
On February 21st, 2009 at 8:28 am
Hopeful says...
Hey everyone…. I have read all your comments and I feel as if I should share my story to try and get some answers. My last period started on 1/30/09 and ended on 2/4/09. A little history about me…. I ovulate EXTREMELY early in my cycle. I know this for a fact as confirmed by my doctor and my last pregnancy, which unfortunately ended in a m/c in 12/08. I ovulate as early as a week after my period ends. My husband and I definitely had sex around ovulation. Now here’s where it gets confusing… On 2/16/09 I started to spot some brownish discharge… sometimes turning pink… sometimes a light red and then back to brown. It has been on and off for 6 days now and I should be starting my period in about 10 days. Could this be implantation bleeding? I have only had to wear a pantyliner seeing as how it’s mainly only when I wipe. I took a test yesterday but it came out negative. Im sure it was too early to test… So when should I test again? Is it possible for implantation bleeding to last this long? Please someone help… I’m scared because I really want to have a baby but am scared of miscarrying again.
On February 21st, 2009 at 8:44 am
Glacier Pilots says...
So earlier this month right on schedule I got what I believed was my period however it was really short but felt normal. After a few weeks I just had this nagging feeling about it and decided to take a pregnancy test. Sure enough it came out positive. I had to buy two more because I didn’t believe the first one especially since I thought I had just gotten my period.
On February 24th, 2009 at 1:05 pm
kaka says...
ok i had unpotected sex about a week ago and yesterday i noticed i had a little pink spotting then pby the end of the day it was gone……….im always tired,its hard to get out of bed in the morning,i’ve also been getting mood swings a lot……….could i be pregnant
On February 24th, 2009 at 11:09 pm
TTC says...
Ok so i had a miscarriage on feb 07 09 and i did experience implantation bleeding with that pregnacy it was just a little spot like a dot of blood and it happend a cpuple of times when i went to bathroom and only when i wiped i have a 5 year old daughter and i dont remember having implantation bleeding with her so heres the thing im having what i think is implantation bleeding again only when i wipe and is only a little dot but could i have gotten pregnant already is only been like almost 3 weeks since i miscarried.
BABY DUST TO ALL OF U TTC.
On March 4th, 2009 at 11:23 pm
Carissa says...
i have recently stopped using the depo injection after 2 yrs or so of using it, late dec 08 i had laser treatment to remove abnormal cells on my cervix. when i met my partner we had to wait a few weeks b4 having sex because of the operation i had, so i had the depo just to be safe. Anyway the other week i started to have a brownish coloured show, i thought it might of been the start of my period but then it went to a pinky colour, it only lasted 4 days but during the four days my partner & i had unprotected sex, im a little worried i could be pregnant or it maybe implantation bleeding. anyone got any info or advice??
On March 7th, 2009 at 7:38 am
Celeste says...
I’m 22 years old, and in early Jan I got the depo onjection for the first time. I was on my period when I got it and after getting the shot my period cleared up in 2 days(it normal lastes 5) Feb came and no period, until the very last week in Feb and I expercience brown and light pink bleeding that lasted on and off for 5 days. Each day the bleeding was light. During these last 2 months, my husband and I have had unprotected sex. I am having nausea (even now as I write this) at least every day. My stomach feels very funny as well. I was told that the shot is 99% effective, so I’m not sure if I’m pregnant or if these are simply side effects of the shot. Somebody please help!!
On March 7th, 2009 at 10:12 am
ParanoidMaybe says...
Ok so I hope im not being paranoid….here’s the situation. I’m on birth control but sometimes I do miss pills. My boyfriend always pulls out as well. This week I missed pills and had to double up two days in a row. The last time we had sex was Monday (the 2nd). Today I am cramping and when I went to the bathroom there was a brown discharge. I shouldn’t start my period for a bout a week, but do you think maybe because I had to double up on pills I started early? Or is this implantation bleeding? Please let me know what you guys think! Thank you!
On March 8th, 2009 at 10:04 pm
casey says...
ok so my last period was 2/5/09 its was thirty days the 7th of this month its the ninth today and yesterday i was up late really scared i went to the bath room and wiped to see if mabe i wasnt pregnent there was a brown pink but very little and usally i start my period that day im saposed to like dead on ive been pregnent before and im only sixteen i dont know how i would ever break it to my mother that it had happend again im involved in many things like high school basket ball and ive been with my boy friend a year and 5 months im sooo scared i use a condom all the time but we sometimes find are selfs taking it off for a lilttle bit then replacing it but the last time that happend was like 2 weeks ago i need help im to young to buy a test and really need some good news im freaking out plz someone help
On March 9th, 2009 at 11:01 pm
Miss Confused says...
Ok, so my last period ended 11 days ago. Exactly 7 days after my period ended, my boyfriend and I had unprotected sex.(I am on BC pills, but I had not taken them for four days because I ran out.) It’s been 4 days since, and I’m having extremely light blood spottings. I am wearing a pantiliner just incase, however the blood isn’t even enough to really be wearing one. The blood goes from brownish dry looking blood to a darker red. I know this is not my period. I’m just confused as to whether or not it is implantation bleeding…

Someone please help.

Also, I have a bit of a highten sense of smell. This morning my grandmother made a peanut butter sandwich and I smelled it from a distance. It made me want to hurl.

Hoping someone can give some advice…
On March 9th, 2009 at 11:09 pm
Noel says...
Casey,

You’re not too young to buy a test. Honey, if you feel you may be pregnant go buy a test!!
I bought my first test at 15, so believe me…I know how it feels to be alone while buying a test.
You’re mother will be disapointed, if you are, but I’m sure she will be supportive.

Good luck hun.
On March 10th, 2009 at 5:26 pm
Wondering.. says...
i had unprotected sex on march 1 and my periods are always irregular but last month i had my period on feb 2 and that was because i just got off the pill.. so i was expecting to get my period march 2nd and i still havent gotten it yet.

yesterday on the 9th i had like pinkish discharge that later changed to brownish discharge later in the day. i took a pregnancy test and it came back negative. did i take the pregnancy test too early? and the brown discharge stopped today..
On March 10th, 2009 at 6:21 pm
Bri says...
I have a question.
If my period isn’t due for another 2 weeks and I am pregnant…is it still possible to get an early (light) period.

I read in an article:
“It is possible to get a light period in the first trimester.
Some women get a light period during this time because it is the bodies way of adjusting to the next nine months.”

Now I’m confused because another article said it’s not possible..ugh.

Someone please help.
I’m so confused now.
On March 11th, 2009 at 9:21 am
jasmine says...
I have been reading a lot lately about implantation bleeding and the effects. For information sakes my periods are irregular and i never start every month around the same time. My bf and i had unprotection sex on march 1 and about 4 days ago my abdomen ached it was like a dull pain. My bf likes to place his arm across my stomach and everytime he did made feel sick like i wanted to vomit, then 2 days ago he had a roastbeef sandwich and when i smelled it i seriously wanted to hurl. I read that when the egg makes its way to its location that you may feel pain. I think thats what I felt, it was a dull achey pain. On the 10th i got a little spotting very watery and pink and that lasted all day, it would come and go, I felt like I wasted a pad because if this was my period I would have a little spotting then BAM!! the flood gates would open and I would have super bleeding for two days with cramps that felt like I was going to die. Whats going on now is I still have spotting which is very watery and pink/redish, no blood clots like I normally have and slight cramps. Now I read somewhere that menstrual bleeding had an odor like death because thats what happened the egg didnt fertilize so it died, whereas implantation bleeding had no odor. My bleeding has no odor and it generally does. I am so confused and I think I may be pregnant if anyone has any advice I would be very much thankful.
On March 11th, 2009 at 5:13 pm
Julianne says...
Hi I was supose to start my period on the 8 it the eleventh an i start with this pinkish red light allmost not there unless i wipe my self is that implantion bleeding i go to the doc on tuse for other things i have,nt taken a test yet we have 19 month old we had cs the first time could we be expecting again
On March 13th, 2009 at 10:18 am
Shell says...
…just to let you all know what im going through….I am currently 14 weeks and i am bleeding. It worried me due to the risk of miscarriage around this time in the preganancy, but i went to my caregiver and we heard the heart beat and my Uterus was closed completely..Sometime the bllod is bright and light and at times its just light…no worries so far but it feels like a period.
On March 16th, 2009 at 6:46 am
babylove says...
Hi all,

Lord this is nerve recking…… I have two kids and was hoping for number 3/twins and final, since i am already over 35 yrs. I had my last period on
feb 21st and had sex on 27th and 4th. started having a lot of prego signs however on Saturday 14th I started spotting brown steaks after a bowel movement. Today 16th I feel as though my period are here, I have brown discharge mucus like and some blood my breast are no longer sensitive and not to sure if i am quezzy anymore. This might be my last shot…..by the way my period is not due till the 21st of March. I was hoping for the best but now I am going crazy i reallllly wanted to have this baby/babies. Any advice.
On March 21st, 2009 at 6:43 pm
labellavita says...
well me and my boyfriend had sex the whole week of my period (it wasn’t a very heavy period) and we didnt use protection. this was all during the last week of february. I’m supposed to be getting my period on the 23rd of march and I haven’t gotten it. on the 13th of march I had one spot of dark blood and that’s it. right now I’m having cramps and lower back pain. so what is up with me hahaha?
On March 25th, 2009 at 12:00 am
Myka says...
Ok so here’s the thing..My husband have been trying to get pregnant for about 2 years now and I was recently diagnosed with PSOD meaning all my eggs stay on my ovaries and was told that I’m not ovulating at all. I am currently taking medication that is supposed to make me ovulate. My cycle began on the 2nd. We had sex two of the 5 days I was on my period. My period was very light compared to what they normally are. We’ve had sex since then but yesterday I noticed a brownish spotting when I wiped. It was never enough to even get on my panties it was just when I wiped. Today there was some pink spotting making me think that my period was coming but it’s not due for another 10 days or so. Being the ever hopeful mommy to be I remembered reading about implantaion bleeding. But it just feels like it’s been too soon for that..I don’t know what to do:( Someone help.
On March 26th, 2009 at 10:20 pm
Shannon says...
I started my last full period Feb 27- and knew that I was ovulating on March 12- hubby and I made love on the 12th. i was due for my period on March 25. I thought that I started because I had normal brown spotting. Well this morning and throughout the day there was NOTHING. I mean nothing. I am having these light dull cramps in the lower abdomen. I am thinking it might be time for a test.
On March 31st, 2009 at 6:05 pm
kelly,ttc 13 says...
I have been ttc for almost 13 years, I had some success on clomid in 2005, but miscarried, I had no implantation bleeding. Since then, divorced, and I’m engaged. for the last 3 years my cycle has been normal (I have PCOS, but no symptoms for three years). Like clock work my period comes between the 1 st and 3rd day of the month. Then just this past friday while at work I noticed spotting, a brown mucus like discharge, this continued very lightly until monday. There was a small amount of pink the first day, but non since, I’m worried I’m getting my hopes up, but I really am wondering if I might be pregnant once again, and I’m very scared I will lose it, like I did before. Does this sound like implantation bleeding to anyone???
On April 4th, 2009 at 12:37 pm
Julia says...
Hi,
I was 3 days late for my period, experienced light spotting red/pinkish, lasted for 2 days. Didnt feel like a normal period. I took a test and it came back negative. For a week on and off i had brown spotting and a little brown discharge, took another pregnancy test, this time positive. The Dr said it could be implantation bleeding, need to have hcg blood tests. Cant get excited yet, if my levels are doubled in 2 days then it may confirm an healthy pregnancy, if they are low then i have lost my baby. Fingers crossed everything is ok.
On April 5th, 2009 at 2:41 am
Jasmine says...
i was wondering what is implantation bleeding because i going through this suitution right now. On the first day i was having brown spot i thought it was my normal period but then when i use restroom and wipe its gone. Now, its my four day of spotting but its gone again. I was wondering if there a possible to be pregnant.
On April 15th, 2009 at 6:13 am
clare, HELP PLZ says...
hey well hav been wantin to get pregnant for a long time now and my periods always been neva on time like every few months bt lately der hav been very regular and my last period was 4 weeks ago and hav been feelin sick, breasts are very sore, im bit moody, gettin headaches and think im havin implantation bleedin cos yesterday i was gettin brownish stuff and den today i had a bit more bt it seems to hav gone cos wen i went to wipe myself again a little later der wasent any der and also im peeing alot

am i pregnant do u think??

plz help someone
On April 17th, 2009 at 3:01 pm
mary hopeing to be a mommy says...
hey everyone i really need help ive taken 4 pregnancy tests and all say no….but my cycle is not due till the 28…and i have had every single symtom of the first trimester???? the worst is the headaches and i have had them 4 days in a row off and on…..they only go awhay for a about 10 mins when i get on the bath??? whats going on….me and my finace are hopeing im pregnant>????
On April 20th, 2009 at 12:43 pm
Lisa says...
I was due for my period on the 15 of April, I got what I thought is a very early period, on the 11 lasted for 5 days… now I never been this early before… it stated out spotting .. Then Sunday be come a little heavier, not like it regularly, was like this with an on and off spotting for the next 3 days… It is now the 20th and I am still cramping, feel very tired more then normal… I know that implantation bleeding can be between 4 to 6 days and is different for every one… could this be implantation bleeding, how long I should wait to take a test.
On April 21st, 2009 at 8:18 am
Steph says...
I’m having similar issues, my husband and I have been ttc for 2 months now. My last period started March 18th, I’m generally pretty regular (I almost always start within a 3-day range from the previous month), I’ve been keeping track for the past 3 years . We did the baby dance the entire week that I could’ve been ovulating (March 28-April 6th) then on April 8th I started spotting brown blood mostly when I wiped after using the bathroom this lasted for 3 days, not even enough for a panty liner. I had no idea what was going on so I began checking out websites and learned about implantation bleeding so I really got my hopes up but wanted to wait to take a test. I finally couldnt take it any longer and tested on the 15th and got a negative. I thought it may be too early so I watied until yesterday and tested again still negative and as of today still no AF. I’m dying to know one way or another, I’ve been waiting for this for a long time. I have not had any symptoms beside some mild cramping and moodiness. I used one of the cheaper brands of pregnancy tests and I’m wondering if I should go for a more expensive brand next time? I know it really shouldnt matter but it is still in the back of my mind.
On April 21st, 2009 at 9:46 am
Lisa says...
Hay Steph
I got mine on March 18th, as well I’m generally pretty regular too, and one or twice I have been late but was due to stress of the last of a loved one, 5 years ago.. After that it was pretty regular, and getting it 5 days early has not happened. I know that some Women can bleed longer and a little heaver when they go through implantation bleeding, a friend of mine did and mistaken it for a full pried that was a week early. I did take a test and it too came back negative, and I should be Ovulating now if I use the 11th of April as my new cycle, but I am not, I know my body to well, and I check my temperature every morning for the past 3 days… I am thinking of waiting till the end of the week and try taking another test. My Husband and I have been trying to have a baby for over a year now… Any way good luck Steph.
On April 23rd, 2009 at 8:24 am
Steph says...
Thanks for the resoponse Lisa! Its been really helpful reading everyones comments. We are trying to keep this as a suprise so I really can’t talk to my friends and family about it.

I’m still waiting and it is killing me, its seriously all I can think about, luckily work isnt too busy right now! Anyway I thought I’d let you know a little about what I’ve read….in one of the comments on this site the persons Doctor said to wait until at least 10 days after their missed period to take a HPT. I also found that even at 5 weeks your hCG levels may still be below the detection range for most HPTs. here is the source: http://www.americanpregnancy.org/duringpregnancy/hcglevels.html

I’m trying not to get my (or your) hopes up and I too would be ovulating if it was my period from April 8-10 so my husband and I are going to keep trying anyway but like you I really dont feel like I am. I post again when I find out what is going on. Good Luck to you Lisa and also to everyone else!
On April 26th, 2009 at 6:13 pm
JennK says...
Hi I have a question on implantation bleeding. I am married with three children already…not really planning on a fourth (lol)….I started my period on the first of April, on the 23rd and 24th I had light brown discharge only when I wiped. then it stoppped. I am not suppose to get my period till the 6th. I also had alot of bloating and cramps on those 2 days. NOw nothing. I never had any kind of bleeding (I dont think) with any of my other kids, so I really dont know. Could it be implantation bleeding? What else could it be…I am on a 28-29 day cycle. I dont want to worry my husband for nothing just yet. I am going to test when it gets closer to my period but it is haunting me now.
On April 28th, 2009 at 12:39 pm
worried girl says...
when you have implantation bleeding does the blood only come out of one place or could it come from the behind?
On April 29th, 2009 at 8:40 am
Steph says...
Lisa..I promised an update..I started my period on the 26th (9 days late). I’m not sure what the brown spotting/clots were from the 8th-10th (maybe a fertilized unattached egg? Definately depressing but can’t do anyhting but keep trying! Good Luck
On April 30th, 2009 at 8:57 am
nichelle says...
I have been on the patch for about a month now and my period is late. but today i had bleeding and me and my fiance had sex many times and he ejaculated inside of me .he didnt just ejaculate once but many times . what should i do
On May 8th, 2009 at 1:18 pm
Em says...
got my period on the 18th of april regular and everything then i got my period the 6th of this month and it started really light the first day then got heavy but not bad cramps (and i always get really bad cramps) so my period is 12 days early and im really confused and i put it on the search engine ‘i got my period 12 days too early’ and it brought me here XP but its not really light…..but i did have unprotected sex so……???? help!!
On May 12th, 2009 at 7:51 am
Brooke says...
Ok so Here is my story!
Im alredy a mother of a almost 3 year old, and in january i had a misscarriage and had a d&c surgery and then the dr told me to wait 2 cycles before trying again well in april i tried and in may i took 3 test and they say postive, last night knowing i should wait until the morning, but i took it came back Negative, but i drank a lot of water before taking it, well this morning i wake up and im bleeding it started out light pink and at times its dark red..
Im so confused and i was really hoping that im pregant after all the stuff that i have been through..
Im only 4 days late on my period, but how would i get 3 postive results and now this happens?
Anyone have this happen before?
On May 12th, 2009 at 4:39 pm
Mysti says...
Brooke…

Huni if you have had 3 positive tests then my guess is that your are indeed pregnant….

it is possible to have ‘false’ negatives but it is impossible to get a false positive…

when you are pregnant your body produces a hormone that a HPT will detect… it is the ONLY time we produce this hormone and it isnt present in us all the time…

chances are that if you took a test at night then your urine was just too diluted for the hormone to be detected - therefore you got a negative result….

Go book an appointment with your doctor, you are pregnant! lol congrats to you!

As for the bleeding, like I say, go see your doctor, I’m sure you are fine but it is better to be careful, if the bleeding is not painful and you dont have cramps then I very much doubt a M/C but Im not a nurse or midwife so better to be on the safe side…
It could possibly be a popped cyst or some implantaion bleeding….

Hope that is of some help to you…

I am currently painlessly bleeding myself mid-cycle which is strange for me as I am very regular and always get VERY bad cramps… It is heavy too which makes it stranger so am wondering if I am pregnant myself, Ive heard that if the implantation bleeding is heavier then it might indicate twins so am kinda freakin out myself lol

Any stories from mums who have had any of this would be much appreciated…!

xxxxx
On May 14th, 2009 at 6:22 am
Raven says...
I am an impatient sort of person, so I desperately want your opinions.
My husband and I are trying to conceive. We have been following a personal fertility chart based on my periods, and I also have a saliva-based ovulation prediction kit.
My chart said my high fertility day was May 3rd, and I was supposed to be ovulating May 5th. I took the prediction test between the 4th and the 5th and it showed some ferning (fertility)…It was right on what my fertility profile had said.
My husband and I have had sex every single day since April 29th- and after May 3rd, we missed a day (the 4th), but we continued after that until May 7th or 8th. We did it twice a day (yes I know sperm needs time to build up, but I researched it and all it takes is one- it may be less of it but it can still do the job)

Now my calendar told me if I’m pregnant, I should have implantation bleeding today- the 14th. On the 12th I had a light pink tinge on the toilet paper- not very visible and I had to strain hard to see it. It wasn’t there on the 13th, but today, the 14th I have a light brownish red spotting. See photo for how it looks …I’m so hopeful it IS implantation bleeding and I AM pregnant, since it matches what my plan said exactly, day for day…but I’m so scared maybe it’s just my period coming early (it’s supposed to come on May 19-21). Based on what I’ve said and the photo, can you please tell me if you think I finally did it?

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c152/StarBl00d/spot003.jpg
On May 14th, 2009 at 12:59 pm
Mysti says...
Well if you are normally quite regular and its a few days too early then yeah you have a very good chance that it is implantation bleeding…
It should only last a day or two and it shouldnt become a heavy ‘period’ like flow…

Wait a day or so after it stops and do a test, if that is neg, then wait till another week or so and test again…

Baby dust and fingers crossed for you!

let us know how you get on? xx
On May 14th, 2009 at 10:57 pm
Raven says...
Thank you, I will!
I hope it doesn’t turn into a period, it came so early!
On May 15th, 2009 at 6:10 am
Mysti says...
I had the same thing lately but my flow did become heavier, but it isnt the same colour or texture as my normal cycle and is lasting a lot longer and was 10 days too early…

I went for a blood test yesterday so will let you know what my results come back as…
On May 16th, 2009 at 4:31 am
themid says...
I started taking the pill about 4-5 days after my period ended. I took it for 7 days and then had sex on the 7th day. So I would have been ovulating that weekend but the pill should have kicked in my then. Today (a week after having sex), I have a dark discharge. I’m thinking it’s just spotting from the pill but any opinions? Could I be pregnant?
On May 16th, 2009 at 8:23 am
Rebecca says...
Here is my deal… I am 36 yrs old and have been trying to have a bay for over 10 yrs. I do have a 21 yr old daughter( had her at 14) and I had a misscarriage Aug. of 2007 so I know I can conceive but I seem to have a hard time. My last period was April 23 09, cycle day 20 (May 13th) I started spotting ans it lasted for 2 days. Im not due to have my period until May 28th. Took a hpt lastnight and it was negative… how long should I wait after the spotting to test. I can tell you my normal period is usually very heavy and clotty and last 4 to 5 days. any advise would be much appreciated.
On May 16th, 2009 at 10:08 am
Mysti says...
Themid-
the pill can screw up your cycle but as you have had sex so close to starting it it might be implattion bleeding but really that usually take about 10 days… If it only lasts a couple of days then when your cycle is due (if it doesnt come) take a test and stop taking the pill untill you know for sure… HPTs can be wrong so a blood test is more accurate…

Rebecca-
It sounds like implantation bleeding to me, wait untill it stops or untill your cycle is due and take a test, if it comes up negative then get a blood test done…

Alot of women dont test positive for a few months and even have some bleeding…

some pregnancy test tho:
-dont smoke
-dont get stressed
-cut out sugar, tuna, and caffiene
-take daily multi-vitamin
-eat foods high in folic acid daily (brocoli, sprouts, potatoes etc…)
-dont have too much orange juice
-have sex every 3 days (too much sex can flush out existing sperm in your uterus and the sperm needs time to build up strength once inside you)

Good luck and baby dust to you! xx
On May 16th, 2009 at 10:10 am
Mysti says...
lol sorry I meant ‘pregnancy tips’ ! lol xx
On May 18th, 2009 at 7:02 am
reallywnts2Bpregnant says...
Hi Everyone,

This is the very first time I have ever written on one of these,but I am REALLY looking for some advise! I stopped taking my BCP at the end of Feb (I had my last period on the pill the last week in Feb) then I never got my period all of March, April 5 and 6 I had very light brown mucousy discharge then nothing. Then in May I started using the OPK to just see what was going on and on May 7 and 8 I had a postive OPK along with a clear gel like discharge on the 7. My husband and I had sex both days then on the 17th I started with moderate bleeding (it was mostly brown with a little bit of red and as the day went on start to slow down (It never filled a full pad) then today I have just a twinge of a light brown smear (not even needing a panty liner).
I am SOOO confused because I am SO used to having “control” over my body being the BCP for 10 years now this is just weird to me. I have NO IDEA if this was just the start of my period coming back after being on the pill so long or if this could acutally (hopefully) be implantation bleeding? If ANYONE has ANY input I would GREATLY GREATLY appreciate it! Best of luck to everyone!
On May 18th, 2009 at 6:39 pm
Mysti says...
Hello hun…

It could be implantation bleeding, implantation bleeding normally lasts about 2/5 days and is brown/pink and sometimes red in colour but not uaually very heavy, although for some women it can be just like a period so much so that some women even mistake it for their period… It happens around 10 days after conception…

But then it could be your body trying to re-adjust after the BC pill… having been on it for a while it could take a bit longer to get back to normal…

That being said tho, as soon as you stop using the BC pill you are unprotected, and in many cases the first few months after coming off it you are usually more fertile than you would be normally…

My friend was taking the BC pill for around 10+ years and just 3 months after coming off it she was pregnant…

My advice would be to take a pregnancy test when you have stopped ’spotting’, and then continue to do so every 7 days for 3 weeks should it come back negative and you fail to get your normal cycle…

Should you continue to get negative results and yet no monthly cycle, go to the doctor and ask for a blood test, and if neccesary, a scan…

Good luck…!!! baby dust to you! xxx
On May 18th, 2009 at 6:59 pm
idk says...
my boyfriend and started fooling around a couple of weeks ago and i have this weird feeling that i may be pregnant. In addition my “period” is really light. can someone give me some helpfull words of comfort? i don’t think i’m ready for this. i looked up on the internet that some of the earliest signs of pregnancy are exgaustion, headache, dizzyness, and mild to severe nausea. all of which i have… help! is it early enough to take a pregnancy test?
On May 19th, 2009 at 9:14 am
Mysti says...
Hello idk…

I am in the same boat as you, my boyfriend and I got a bit playful, u know wat i mean lol, and now my cycle has been 2 weeks early and not the way it should be and I have been having symptons and stuff and I’m not ready for it either…

But I’m afraid it is a wee bit early to do a test, you can wait untill the bleeding stops and try one, or wait untill you have missed your usually cycle day and try one, but to be honest a negative HPT can happen in the first few months even if you are pregnant, if the symptoms persist then go to the doctor and get a blood test…

Thats what I did and I’m still waiting for my results….

xxxxx
On May 19th, 2009 at 3:37 pm
idk says...
thanks mysti.

i really appreciate the response. i hope everything turns out ok for you two.
On May 19th, 2009 at 5:47 pm
sugar says...
MYSTI THIS IS A QUESTION FOR BECAUSE YOU SEEM LIKE YOU KNOW THIS STUFF (PLEASE HELP)
me and my husband havent really “tried” having a baby. we use the pull out method and my period is 10 days late, this morning when i woke up i found on two spots of reddish blood and i had realllly sharp pain in my lower back (worse than my usaul cramping) then i went to the bathroom and thats when blood came down like it would when i get my period. im wondering is it the implantation bleeding or my period. ( oh yeah i also took a pregnancy test on saturday and it wa neg.)
please can anyone tell me whats going on
On May 19th, 2009 at 7:27 pm
Mysti says...
Thanks hun… You too… let me know how it goes… xx
On May 20th, 2009 at 10:11 pm
Mysti says...
Sugar…

Well the pull out method can be effective but unless your partner takes a trip to the toilet inbetween each time then there can still be proper sperm held behind that is then released the following time… and even if he does, there is always the risk of pregnancy, I know the ‘pre-cum’ isnt what gets you pregnant as a rule but it isnt impossible…

As for the bleeding and the pain, it could be implantation bleeding as some women have been known to have it heavier than others, I am still waiting to find out if I am one of those women! lol
And the pain you felt might have been the feeling of ‘implantation’ but you cant know for sure at this stage…

It could have been a trapped nerve that just happened to happen as you started bleeding, and if you have anything playing on your mind of lately that could delay your cycle…

A negative test isnt a solid conclusion yet tho as it is still early days, wait a week and take another one and if that one is neg also then get a blood test done through your doctor…

In any case it is wise to check out any sudden irregularity in your cycle just to know for sure…

If the bleeding isnt familiar in texture, colour and smell (sorry to be gross) as your normal cycle than it is a good idea to know why, alot of women DO have some bleeding during pregnancy….

Im sorry I cant answer any better than that, I wish I could!

Good luck hun, keep me posted! xxx
On May 22nd, 2009 at 5:32 pm
sugar says...
thanks for answering my question mysti
i actually went to the doctor yesterday and she told me the same thing and i did a blood test and now am waiting until monday to get my results. Ill keep you posted! i promise!

oh yea sorry, i know this question is kinda personal and all, but did you have the same heavy bleeding too? (just curious to know if its only me or not)

plus how does stress delay the cycle?
On May 26th, 2009 at 12:07 am
KALEEMA says...
HI YALL I CAME ON MY PERIOD MAY 21 FOR ONLY THREE DAYS.THE FIRST TIME I WAS BLEEDING A LIL HEAVY.THEN THE NEXT DAY I WIPE MYSELF I NOTICE A LIL PINKISH SPOT.THEN I GO TO THE BATHROOM AGAIN.NO SPOTS AT ALL.I ALSO HAD A PAD ON NO SPOTS TOO.THA THREE DAY LIGHT LIGHT SPOTS LIKE YOU COULDNT SEE IT.BUT I SEEN IT.THE FOURTH DAY IM HAVIN PAINS IN MY STOMACHE,BACK PAINS,STOMACHE BLOATED.COULD I BE PREGNANT WIT IMPLANTATION BLEEDING.WELL IM GOING TO THE DOCTORS TOMORROW.I’LL KEEP YALL POSTED.SEE YA LTER
On May 27th, 2009 at 9:07 am
sugar says...
well i went to the doctor and the blood results say nothing
On May 30th, 2009 at 6:32 pm
Afraid says...
Help!!

I’ve been taking my pills at almost the exact time each day. (5PM one day, 5:01PM the next. 5PM the next day, etc). And just today, I’ve had light brown spotting. Maybe pink too, but that might just be my imagination after reading about this.. My period usually starts on the exact day each month (two days after my reminder pills). I have graduation in a few days, and I can only think about this.. Might I be pregnant? I’m terrified. We’ve been so careful, and last thing I need is this on my mind when I celebrate graduation…. Please help! If anyone has a similar story that does (or doesn’t!!) end in pregnancy, please respond!
On May 30th, 2009 at 7:16 pm
Afraid says...
Also, my mistake, I missed this in my post. My period was meant to start today, also. But spotting instead.. Ugh, I’m probably worried about nothing, but I’m so scared..
On May 30th, 2009 at 8:42 pm
Swati says...
Hey Sugar - from what it sounds from your previous post, you might’ve had a m/c. It happened to me last year in Nov. My new dr. told me that a lot of women get pregnant and have a m/c VERY VERY early on in the pregnancy ‘n everything comes out like a normal period + cramping + more gooey/tissue stuff. It doesn’t mean though you can’t get pregnant again next month or whenever! Goodluck with it!
On May 30th, 2009 at 8:50 pm
Swati says...
I’m back - so I’m on this website much like everyone, I THINK I had an implantation on May 23 (expected period was supposed to be May 25). I do not get irregular periods.
Anyways, I’ve taken 4 $1 HPT ‘n they’re all negative. I took one First Response this afternoon ‘n its’ also negative.
I read one of the girls got her regular period 9 days later, so im wondering if that’s what’s going to happen to me.
But I got pregnant last year and I am comparing the symptoms - definitely tired, zits (I NEVER GET ZITS but last yr when i got preg, they popped up!), light cramping, bloating.
I want to be pregnant. Married for 3yrs now, this would be our first.
As I was reading all the posts on here, it occured to me- My pregnancy last year, I was supposed to be due FIRST WEEK OF JUNE 2009!!!!!!! And If I am pregnant, I should be able to confirm it SECOND week of June 2009. What a coinkidink?
Anyways, I dont want to tell people either so I thought I was talk to you ladies.
To those that are hoping to be pregnant, I HOPE YOU ARE!! and to those that didn’t want to be pregnant but might be - it’s a blessing yo!
MYSTI, WHAT DID YOU FIND OUT????
On June 1st, 2009 at 12:11 pm
sugar says...
thanks swati
i was wondering, if it was a miscarriage can i get pregnant again or do i have to do the whole cleaning thing (they do after a miscarriage)?
On June 1st, 2009 at 8:28 pm
Kari says...
I am trying to get pregnant never had I’ve been married for a long time. I just stopped ovulating 2 days ago but today started feeling some cramping and I have had severe lower back pain. Can I still be pregnant? Please help me!!
On June 3rd, 2009 at 12:54 am
jayme says...
well today i got the shock of a lifetime. I knew i was pregant and i had gone to the doctors yesterday and got to hear my babys heart beat for the first time. It was amazing. Then this morning i started spoting and it scared the heck out of me so i went to the hostipal and found out there where three enbros and i was having inplation bleeding i am only 13 weeks and had no idea there were three. now i am worried that my doctor is not telling me every thing i have searched the web franticaly tring to find more on this and tring to understand why now. i have two other children andthis has never happened. and to top it off now i am looking at raising 5 children by myself and with all of this it is a little scary if any one knows where to find more information plese let me know thanks
On June 5th, 2009 at 5:24 pm
r0207 says...
well today It would be my third day of my missed period. I have some light bleeding but usually my period when it starts is very heavy. I’m confused because I took 2 pregnancy test which were never. When should I test again? Is this implantation bleeding? Could I be pregnant or did my period just come late? Me and my husband have only been trying for a few months so we are new to this.
On June 5th, 2009 at 5:25 pm
r0207 says...
Were negative! My bad.
On June 8th, 2009 at 11:12 am
CJ says...
Question for the experienced. My periods are somewhat irregular from 20-28. I sometimes lightly bleed 2 days before my period. I’ve been “casually” trying to get pregnant for years now (I’m older so it may be harder for me). For the first time, I spotted bright red this morning, VERY little though, on day 12. 2 periods ago I just started using a Fertility Calendar. I know I need several month of data to get more accurate reading when I may ovulate.

According to only 2 months of data, I am not due to ovulate until tomorrow, so that means I was suppose to try 3 days prior and during ovulation and the day after. Anyway, we had “it’ before those days (because he was going to be out of town during those “special” days).

With that said could it be implantation only after day 12 of your period? I thought if you spot instead of your period, then you could be pregnant, not spot 2 weeks in.

Thanks all.
On June 10th, 2009 at 4:12 pm
Swati says...
CJ - if i were you, i’d just wait to take a pregnancy test when you are ’supposed’ to have your next period.
I thought i had implantation bleeding because i never miss my period BUT my dr. made me take a blood test a week after my spotting ‘n test were neg. so he told me i shud take a med to induce my period. i declined as i think i could be pregnant!!
So im waiting til this weekend to take another HPT.

SUGAR - i don’t know if you’ll read this.. but if you have a miscarriage and you’re pretty much bleeding with more tissue than normal (depending on how far along u were in pregn) ‘n hurting ‘n then it stops, you’re good to go. I had to have a D&C last year twice because the dr. didn’t do a good job the first time ‘n so i started to bleed badly with ‘lumps coming out of me’ ‘n had to go back for another D&C.
If you bled already ‘n have stopped, i wouldn’t worry about it. But see what your dr. wants to do.

I hope things are going well for everyone !!!
On June 10th, 2009 at 4:50 pm
Swati says...
so i couldn’t help myself ‘n i took another preg test ‘n i’ve had the blood test since my last SPOTTING on may 23 ‘n they’re all negative.
So even though i had the ideal symptoms of ‘implantation bleeding’, so far all tests have proved negative.
oh well - maybe next month!
On June 23rd, 2009 at 8:29 pm
Shannon says...
So here I am posting on this site and hoping to get a little bit of advice or at least to get my situation off my chest. So my husband and I got married in February and I took my IUD out on the day we got back from our honeymoon. It was causing a lot of issues that I wanted to be done with. Although we occasionally use condoms we are pretty much in the mind set of it it happens it happens.

That being said, I had my period on May 29th and it was normal and not weird at all. My husband and I had sex on the four days my ovulation calendar said I should be ovulating. (Not on purpose, it just happened that way). Then we found out he was losing his job. So now that I am the sole breadwinner, this may not be the most opportune time to announce a pregnancy.

I started having really bad heartburn for the last week and a half which I know doesn’t usually happen until the third trimester but I have also had headaches the past few days, a little irritability, slight cramping on my right side and last night after going to the rest room there was a little pink when I wiped. The pink was there this morning when I wiped too but now it is gone. Technically my period should start in two days but I am just curious if that sounds like a pregnancy to anyone. I took a test that came out negative but that was the day before the spotting and it was about ten in the evening so I am sure it was pretty diluted. Any thoughts? Oh and good luck to anyone trying, I know it is stressful but it will work out.
On June 26th, 2009 at 11:55 am
Megan says...
I recently had surgery on my throat on May 13. It pretty much made me unable to eat for over 10 days. I know when my last period was.becasue I had to know for my surgery. So this month I was 6-8 days late. I assumed it was from the stress on my body due to surgery. I finally got it, and while it was heavy it only lasted 3 days. I’m always a 6-7 day flow person. Since then I’ve had some cramping. I had implantation bleeding with my 1st child but it was light, and none at all for my second. My husband and I are not planning on another child, and have taken precautions, but they don’t always work. I have heard that implantation bleading in some cases can be as heavy as a period? Is this so, because I’m really worried. My husbands pay just got cut. Is it possible to have bleeding like that for implantation?
On June 27th, 2009 at 9:01 am
Anon says...
Hey guys, Im a 15 years old and I think me and my boy friend had sex like 4 weeks ago and on June 20 I experienced dark brown discharges and then on the 21st it was more of a brownish discharges. Its really weird because me and my boyfriend used protection during sex and we always checked if it leaked. But i don’t know whats going on plus I’ve been getting tired a lot and I’ve just experienced some light cramping which wasn’t with the discharges, I haven’t checked with a pregnancy test either soo pleassee any help?
On June 29th, 2009 at 9:07 am
tryingtogetpregnant25 says...
My bf and i started having upprotected 6 for 6 days on the 6 day early in the after noon i started spotting i spotted 3 days then nothing on the 4th and then again i spotted on the 5th day on teh 6th day i got my period it was heavy is something wrong with me please help should i see my gyno

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