Ok, so this may be a classic case of over sharing, but isn't that kind of what this site is all about...
My last cycle was August 31st and I was due to start this last Tues/Wed. Well, I started spotting late Monday, it was very light and brownish tan with the occasional redish brown and just a little tissue-y (kind of stringy, sorry but it is) and it has continued to be like that all week. So mainly it is just been barely there (not needing a tampon or pad or liner or anything) and it's been light brown with just the occasional redish brown stringy stuff. I am sooo frustrated cause I just wish it would start if it's going to start! What can this mean? Should I get a preggo test? This is now day 29. Suggestions, thoughts?
Test, test, test! A change in discharge an/or light spotting can be a sign of implantation and pregnancy hormones doing serious work. I'm sure I've asked this before, but are you doing any kind of charting or anything like that?
So am I reading that correctly that your cycles are normally only about 20 days long (1st day of period to last day before next period)?
Test, test, test! A change in discharge an/or light spotting can be a sign of implantation and pregnancy hormones doing serious work. I'm sure I've asked this before, but are you doing any kind of charting or anything like that?
So am I reading that correctly that your cycles are normally only about 20 days long (1st day of period to last day before next period)?
My cycles are normally 26-27 days long and pretty much never go over that. The first day of my last cycle was Aug 31 and the first day of this cycle should of been Sept 26. No, I'm not charting, just paying attention to any change in anything, etc.
Shouldn't implantation spotting come sooner? And should it last 3+ days? I'm going to go buy a test later today. Thanks for your input!
Since you're not charting, it's hard to say if the spotting would be too late for implantation spotting. If implantation did occur, it would take a couple days for any resulting excretions to get down to a point where you'd notice them.
In this case, I'd say if you get to a point that your period is late and you're having anything going on that is not something you'd cosider 'normal' for you, test. Really, any symptom can be indicative of something or nothing. Darn those conniving utes!
ok, i would just like to say, i am no expert, but since i started ttc last march, i have had a lot of time to research every possible sign and symptom. i feel like i do know a little. i have had the barely there period before and was not pregnant and in my experience, when it is ib, it usually doesn't last more than a day or two, however, brown is good. the less red the better. i would test at least to sattisfy your own curiosity, and you never know. i will keep my fingers crossed for you. i am assuming you had some well timed ehem... do you have any other kind of signs? even tiny signs. this is a psa that i like to run through when i am getting the itch to test or the thought of maybe.
Symptoms:
Only count the item if it is out of the norm of your regular cycle symptoms or seems different in some way. (like if you normally suffer from insomnia or headaches, don't count that)
Lower Backache - 1 point Headaches - 1 point Heartburn - 1 point Insomnia - 1 point Nausea - 1 point Unusual hunger - 1 point NO breast pain (when there usually is some) - 1 point No PMS symptoms (when there normally are) - 1 point Dizzyness - 1 point Breathlessness (progesterone will do this) - 1 point Thirsty - 1 point Bitter taste in mouth that won't go away/ things taste funny - 1 point Producing lots of heat (or unusually cold) - 1 point Just have a feeling - 1 point Increased Acne - 1 point Sore nipples - 1 point Enlarged breasts - 1 point Dark nipples - 1 point Enhanced smell - 1 point Freaky/vivid/sexual dreams - 1 point Pelvic Fullness - 2 points Increased urination - 1 point Overly emotional/sensitive - 1 point Feeling exhausted - 1 point "Different" smelling vaginal discharge that's not infection and lasts for days after ovulation (may appear like creamy, sticky or EWCM) - 1 point Higher temps - 1 point Triphasic chart - 1 point Dip in temp between days 5-10 - 1 point Gas - 1 point Butterflies or Ooogly stomache - 1 point "Pornstar Nipples" - 5 points. (That's when they are bigger, darker, and more sensitive all at once. Please note that taking 5 points for PN replaces the individual scoring for each breast symptom.) Constipation - 1 point Diarrhea - 1 point Increased Libido - 1 point Cramping 8-10 DPO - 1 point Spotting 8-10 DPO that stops - 1 point
Deductions Watery crotch - minus 3 points Falling temps - minus 2 points
Scoring 1-5 - probably something you ate 5-10 - Possible 10-15 - Highly likely 15+ - Get out the peein stick!! Everything on the list - probably a combination of anthrax and malaria
Progesterone Penalty Cut your score in half if you've been using progesterone in any form.
Since you're not charting, it's hard to say if the spotting would be too late for implantation spotting. If implantation did occur, it would take a couple days for any resulting excretions to get down to a point where you'd notice them.
Yeah, I've had implantation signs last time (it was more of a reddish brown discharge than spotting) and it only was there one time. But I guess it could be different everytime.
I am having some other symptons, been taking a nap everyday (or felt like it) even though I've been sleeping in. Going to the bathroom a lot. Craved chinese food (only am hungry for it when I'm preggo). A some other slight ones, but I had wrote them off as me being way to focused on getting preggo. Anyway, I'll test later and report back.
ok, i would just like to say, i am no expert, but since i started ttc last march, i have had a lot of time to research every possible sign and symptom. i feel like i do know a little. i have had the barely there period before and was not pregnant and in my experience, when it is ib, it usually doesn't last more than a day or two, however, brown is good. the less red the better. i would test at least to sattisfy your own curiosity, and you never know. i will keep my fingers crossed for you. i am assuming you had some well timed ehem... do you have any other kind of signs? even tiny signs. this is a psa that i like to run through when i am getting the itch to test or the thought of maybe.
Symptoms:
Only count the item if it is out of the norm of your regular cycle symptoms or seems different in some way. (like if you normally suffer from insomnia or headaches, don't count that)
Lower Backache - 1 point Headaches - 1 point Heartburn - 1 point Insomnia - 1 point Nausea - 1 point Unusual hunger - 1 point NO breast pain (when there usually is some) - 1 point No PMS symptoms (when there normally are) - 1 point Dizzyness - 1 point Breathlessness (progesterone will do this) - 1 point Thirsty - 1 point Bitter taste in mouth that won't go away/ things taste funny - 1 point Producing lots of heat (or unusually cold) - 1 point Just have a feeling - 1 point Increased Acne - 1 point Sore nipples - 1 point Enlarged breasts - 1 point Dark nipples - 1 point Enhanced smell - 1 point Freaky/vivid/sexual dreams - 1 point Pelvic Fullness - 2 points Increased urination - 1 point Overly emotional/sensitive - 1 point Feeling exhausted - 1 point "Different" smelling vaginal discharge that's not infection and lasts for days after ovulation (may appear like creamy, sticky or EWCM) - 1 point Higher temps - 1 point Triphasic chart - 1 point Dip in temp between days 5-10 - 1 point Gas - 1 point Butterflies or Ooogly stomache - 1 point "Pornstar Nipples" - 5 points. (That's when they are bigger, darker, and more sensitive all at once. Please note that taking 5 points for PN replaces the individual scoring for each breast symptom.) Constipation - 1 point Diarrhea - 1 point Increased Libido - 1 point Cramping 8-10 DPO - 1 point Spotting 8-10 DPO that stops - 1 point
Deductions Watery crotch - minus 3 points Falling temps - minus 2 points
Scoring 1-5 - probably something you ate 5-10 - Possible 10-15 - Highly likely 15+ - Get out the peein stick!! Everything on the list - probably a combination of anthrax and malaria
Progesterone Penalty Cut your score in half if you've been using progesterone in any form.
Ok, I scored a 14 (it'll be 15 if the spotting stops).
Tashina wrote: well then, by all means, FIND A STICK TO PEE ON PRONTO!!!and post back with the results.
Ok, I will. It'll be about 3 this afternoon before I can post any results cause I'm getting ready to leave soon to go get a facial. Will testing in the afternoon be not as accurate? I guess I'll buy a two pack of the equate test and I can always test again in the morning.
I've been praying for you!! I hope that the test shows positive. It sounds likely. But don't get down if it doesn't. Give it another day or two and if you still haven't gotten your period, test again! I was a major tester!! I know negatives are hard to get when you want something so badly. I've been there! Fingers crossed and praying that you get a POSITIVE!!
By the way, that points list is neat. But it wouldn't have worked for me at all. If I wouldn't have been charting and noticed my temps. staying up I never would have thought the test. I had no symptoms other then being tired throughout my first trimester.
I know negatives are hard to get when you want something so badly. I've been there! Fingers crossed and praying that you get a POSITIVE!! 
