Use of this site is subject to our terms of use and privacy policy. All rights reserved. To my surprise AF arrived the 24. I had a period of 4days Dec 7 2014 . Just had a full blown period then got a bfp. Group Black's collective includes Essence, The Shade Room and Naturally Curly. MichelleWG38 . Waiting for dr to call me back to tell me when I can come in. A sudden drop in hormones can cause you to bleed during ovulation. Congratulations , But last fall I had a chemical where I had a short (2 days) very painful period, and a few faint positive pregnancy tests after.. hopefully yours was just implantation bleeding.. It's an easy fix. I waited till 16 DPO and took HPT on Sunday got pos and then another one on Monday. The views expressed in community are solely the opinions of participants, and do not reflect those of What to Expect. and was like that for 3 days nearly, i'm so confused i dont want to get excited yet, i had my coil removed a month ago could this be hormones mucking me about?? Rare but somehow it's possible. my friend has that exact same thing. You are most fertile six days before and on the day of ovulation. perhaps wait another two weeks by which time maybe your cycle has reset itself? So I took a test and got a BFN. Start by selecting which of these best describes you! As of now, no more brown discharge for me. Posted 10/4/13. I hope to get an appt with the OBGYN soon (long wait in my town). I figured if someone said no it's not possible then I wouldn't worry about testing. terrible and had more brown spotting (it was reddish at one point) and. Hopefully it's a relatively minor issue and can be corrected! but luckily it wasn't and it was in the right place but was not as they say a "viable pregnancy", I don't want to worry you but bleeding like that is not normal in pregnancy and its better to be checked out asap. A line that faint and bleeding could also indicate low hcg, which could be the result of an ectopic and slow rising hcg. This educational content is not medical or diagnostic advice. And it was a faint postive. Its ending today after starting Wednesday which is so unusual to me. That's terrible. One (amazing and supportive long term member) kindly redirected you here bc that board is not the place for these types of posts/questions. Oh I'm so sorry to hear that happened to you! so its like i have been on my period for 2 weeks. 02/11/2011 at 7:59 am. Mine was pregnancy of unknown location I had 2 ultrasound and they couldn't find anything in my uterus but couldn't rule out ectopic, I researched crazy and realised that the chances of it being a successful pregnancy were almost nil because my uterine lining was too thin to sustain a pregnancy (as I'd had a normalish Af) I made it to 7w2d and then my miscarriage started. After that I started SPOTTING for 2 days on April 22 and 23 (now this is the tricky part, I NEVER spot before AF) so I decided to wait until the end of the month to test. Will keep you posted! 21/08/2021 11:35. Thanks again. Perhaps it was ovulation bleeding. Group Leaders arent expected to spend any additional time in the community, and are not held to a set schedule. I've actually had a light short "period" or what I believe now was implanation bleeding. Group Owners uphold the core values of the brand by reporting content that violates the community guidelines. Congratulations and wishing you a healthy & happy pregnancy :), Congratulations!! I am super-duper excited and happy (we have been casually trying for about 8 months).. I had spotting a week before my period was due. Share the highs and lows, and meet other women experiencing the same concerns. Woke this morning to minimal to non existant spotting. It's so weird I tested when my period was due because I swore I was pregnant because I was super sick and it was negative like super negative. It sucks getting all excited and then being let down. I would phone your gp straightaway or the hospital, if you have had a positive pg test i would take that with you. They said with that low of hcg ectopic is highly unlikely which is a good they said I'm probably experiencing an early loss. 1. I ended up bleeding for 7 or 8 days after O. She also had her "period" but it was lighter than normal (not by much) and after she still felt pregnant so after a few days of not feeling right, she took the test and it was positive!! I had a very brief, light period right before I got a BFP. The educational health content on What To Expect is reviewed by our medical review board and team of experts to be up-to-date and in line with the latest evidence-based medical information and accepted health guidelines, including the medically reviewed What to Expect books by Heidi Murkoff. I got a vvvfl 2 days ago, negatice yesteday. Lots of ladies bleed but have healthy pregnancies. Brown blood. My expected period was suppose to come on Feb 28th and didn't so waited to March 4th to test came back positive took 3 more a few days after still positive. Alimarie I'm so sorryit's very devistating. I have a 2 year old ds who I still nurse, and my cycles have gotten shorter since I had him. Create an account or log in to participate. Im usually on the dot and heavy flow, no cramps. Dr Rob reveals there are 3 main ways you can recognise the difference between implantation bleeding (also known as spotting) and a period. My period was a week late, i did 3 tests all negative then i started bleeding so thought nothing of itstill bleeding 6days later getting no lighter and the blood was as you said black with just hints of red in it. Is it bad for ttc, Symptmes de grossesse ne jamais ignorer, Moyens naturels pour dclencher l'accouchement. I was on my period for a week, and then i took the pill 3 days after my period. 28/05/2020 13:37. Anyway that prompted me to randomly take a pregnancy test even though I thought it was stupid because I can't be pregnant. Short Luteal Phase. To preface, I was meant to ovulate way back on the 3rd but when I got close to my period I took an ovulation test and it was blazingly positive. So how long after the bleeding stopped did you get your bfp? Learn more about, Twins & Multiples: Your Tentative Time Table. I'm guessing it's an early loss as well though. I guess it isn't clear what your asking. I felt sick just before my period and had a bfn for 3 tests thats why i'm confused! 2005-2023Everyday Health, Inc., a Ziff Davis company. light period then bfp? Came back with a bfn , well I kept testing and Feb 27 I got my bfp . Which gradually ended in what I would describe as a light period. Relax congratulations, Thanks everyone. Your bleed could be anything from, Implantation to a false period, I think who weeks later and still getting strong BFP and new symptoms is a great sign x. So, on August 16th I started what I thought was my normal period - red. It was a short and light and only lasted about 3-4 days from Feb 18-20 and my regular period usually last 6 days and usually very heavy. FX for a sticky bean. :), Congrats!! What to Expect supports Group Black and its mission to increase greater diversity in media voices and media ownership. But heres the thing: I had missed my last monthperiod (which wasnt a surprise because my cycles are irregular sometimes), I took a HPT and got a BFN. I 'feel' pregnant with sore boobs and i'm so tired but thats it, i just dont understand how last week i had a bfn then a very heavy period and then a bfp! Yes it was definitely a surprise! I'm assuming that was implantation bleeding and you are pregnant! This is really not the answer you want to hear, but this is what happened to me on my 1st miscarriage. However, if you usually have a cycle that's less than 26 days, something may be amiss. Posting on this forum since I got angry responses on the TTC forum. I really hope your bean stuck and the bleeding was just a weird IB. To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. I had awful backache and light cramping yesterday and sat but fine . My '2 days period' was dark red moderate bleeding like a normal period then suddenly stopped followed by brown discharge. That's why I'm confused. March 25 I have a doctor appt. My second mc since April:( my HCG levels were only 26 on Tuesday morning. Getting massive headaches. Take some time to heal and focus on you two and when you feel better try again. And congratulations again praying for a really sticky baby!!! What has your cramping been like? Overall irregularity. That and cramping since v day. I had another bleed a couple of weeks later - again a light bleed that lasted a week or so. I think it will keep getting darker for you. I tested to see if maybe I was pregnant . All's well that ends well, but this was a very weird month. Dec 4, 2014 at 7:21 AM. occsaionally which for me is weird. to find out how many weeks I am. Do you girls see the line tho? Hiya! Wow! found out yesterday I'm 5wks after having my last period which I now know was actually breakthrough bleeding. :-). The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. Now today No bfp yet, but, look at my chart! Again, it is totally normal. You've made the decision and you are actively trying to conceive. Posted 10/13/22. s. saston85. I think I ovulated around May 20. But you didn't have bleeding when you expected AF to show right? I was using the Walgreens brand and I noticed that today the line was vvf so I thought maybe I was getting false positives, so I got some FRERS and tested and thats what I got. If I had known I was pregnant I would have totally freaked out over the bleeding! 19/08/2013 at 1:48 am. Will you be able to conceive? My nipples are still sore to touch. Sorry not much help. Group Leaders communicate with staff moderators and escalate potential violations for review, but they dont moderate discussions. Congratulations! We went into our first ultrasound around 8 weeks and up popped a 12 week baby! I would ring doctor and make appointment. How long will it take to get pregnant? This educational content is not medical or diagnostic advice. Not sure but those poitives are blaring and you havent had anymore bleeding so all sounds pretty good! what was your story? But I got a faint positive on Pregnosis, which I disregarded because I've heard bad things about the brand. Does it feel like period cramping or different? TTC since last August, miscarried in January 2018 at 6 weeks gone. so I decided to take a test this morning for the hell . I can't add anything the others haven't said, but wishing you good luck! Nella1992. Maybe speak to your dr and see if they have any suggestions as to what you can do? Thank you! Congratulations on your bfp! Well 2 weeks ago I had a super light period. baby dust, baby dust, baby dustox:), fingers crossed for you hun, loads of people bleed during prenancy (me being one of them all 3 pregs) do you have another test ? I assumed this meant I was pregnant, because when I was pregnant February 07, 2022 | by SuperSaiyanMomma22222. I'm curious if anyone had a period when AF was due and then still got a BFP shortly after? It was definitely positive, lighter than control line at 3 minutes but a definite pink line That's a definite positive! Create an account or log in to participate. I have just POAS and got a BFP within about 30 seconds of peeing on the test!! I dont know what brand the tests are i bought them from ebay they are the stick ones you get in a pack of 10, i'm going out to buy some 1's from the shop and see what they say! For science! *** PLEASE TELL ME, How were your HCG levels when you noticed you were pregnant????? Thanks for sticking with us for a full year. My boobs are sore , and I've been congested and just feel a little sluggish. Thanks for your responses ladies!!! Wtf. I had a five day light bleed of pinkish blood starting the day AF was due and didn't get my BFP until about seven days after AF was due. then today oh told me to test, i thought he was crazy and just got two pink lines straight away?!? On 13DPIUI (valentines day) I had a big blob or red was sure that AF has arrived, cried myself to sleep then discussed with DH what next steps to take. We respect everyones right to express their thoughts and opinions as long as they remain respectful of other community members, and meet What to Expects Terms of Use. I posted the pregnancy pics. We won't know until you test though. it should happen a few days earlier than your normal period is due - however, if you have irregular . Went to the early pregnancy unit, they tested the HGC hormone, which was to low for how pregnant I was. It happens. Yesterday I had some very faint spotting and a smear of pink mucus when I wiped so I was worried maybe my hormones are out of whack from coming off the pill before last cycle. Thank you And yes, it really does just go to show!! Weve been ttc for 10 cycles now. My gynecologist ordered me another HCG labs to confirm if was another CP. take care and let us know how you get on hun. Please whitelist our site to get all the best deals and offers from our partners. As far as I know I'm CD11 and waiting to O in a few days or week. The up and down emotions are very hard on you and hubby. It's too early for an ultrasound. How exciting! I havn't had any pain or cramping at all not even through my period. DPO stands for "days past ovulation" so 12 DPO means you are nearing the end of the infamous two week wait and are close to being able to take a pregnancy test reliably. I dont mean to be negative but Ive wanted this so much for so long that I dont want to get my hopes up and get a disappointment. Note that once you confirm, this action cannot be undone. Progesterone helps maintain the uterine lining for the egg to implant. Its still very faint. xxxxx. If it were me I would test again tomorrow or the next day (okay, let's be honest, likely both days). , The same day it stopped I took a HPT and got a BFP, That is exactly whats happening to me right now thats so weird. Anonymous. Hopefully you have a different outcome xx. If the estrogen levels are higher than progesterone levels, bleeding can be heavier or last longer. Archived discussions are usually a bit older and not as active as other community content. But I was chalking all of this up to a cold. I was naturally a bit sad at first since hubby kind of said this was our last go and still sad but I'm happy that it wasn't something serious. I really hope the numbers go up! It s between spotting and very light period. That bleed is perfectly normal in a pregnancy. Has anyone ever had this? I was spotting only when I wiped from May 5 to May 8 with it stopping for hours here and there. I've actually had a light short "period" or what I believe now was im. Came back with a bfn , well I kept testing and Feb 27 I got my bfp . I'm so confused this morning!! My period was due on yesterday (sunday) but started on Friday. They can be attributed to the level of estrogen in relation to progesterone during perimenopause. BFN at the emerg last night and no one knows whats wrong. It will be interesting Im guessing I'm not pregnant but I'm so hopeful. The plus side in all of this is that you get pregnant easily, that's the first step, and the hardest part for alot of us women. Good luck & a happy, healthy 9 months:), Sounds like heavy ib to me. Today I went for blood test and I'm hoping that it confirms . The light brief period was an implantation bleed. Weirdest chart yet, but BFP (details in comments) : r/TFABChartStalkers. i talked to a health care teacher because i was really scared about it, and she said it was complete normal. UPDATE!!! You could of experienced implation bleeding or it could of been an off period. They can't see me till December 22. I had heard of implantation bleeding, but this was nothing like I'd read about, the spotting, dark brown stuff. We respect everyones right to express their thoughts and opinions as long as they remain respectful of other community members, and meet What to Expects Terms of Use. 20052023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. evening all, looking a bit of advice. I could have just O very late also. Maybe it was just heavy implantation bleeding. Not saying this is the case for you, but if you have been bleeding really heavily and are pregnant you need to seek medical help just to make sure everything is ok. Lots of ladies bleed in pregnancy and go on to give birth to healthy babies. I don't want to worry you but i would go to your doctors or emergency hospital asap as you can never be to sure on eptopic's. My issue is low progestrone and that causes spontaneous abortions because my estrogen is too high and my progestrone isn't high enough. Note that once you confirm, this action cannot be undone. Thought it might be an evap so I took another HPT and the faint line appeared within the minute. Also, question for you: how heavy was your AF for the three days that you had it? Now I'm scared because of that light period. A Group Owner is a member that has initiated the creation of a group to connect with other members to share their journey through the same pregnancy & baby stages. I went to the lab today to get a HCG quantitative test and see whats going on. Do you think i should phone my G.P? It simply means "days past ovulation.". So long story short, my period was 6 days late and I was SO sure that I was pregnant - just a gut feeling, had some . Called dr and they think it was implantation bleeding. Mumsnet carries some affiliate marketing links, so if you buy something through our posts, we may get a small share of the sale (more details here). A few days after that I got my BFP. Im planning on having HCG test again on Monday to see if the levels improve or if it wasanother Chemical Pregnancy. :), At first it started as a brown spotting, then I bleed like brilliant red for about 2 1/2 days and then it stopped. Having back pain now too :(. It is not necessarily easy to get pregnant with a very short period as many times this indicates a thin uterine lining which is not a good environment for implantation to occur in but it is still possible. Still getting positives on the hpts this afternoon and now spotting but no pain. I posted on here a few days ago, thought I would share my story. With my DS I had the same old blood, had an early scan and I was 6 weeks and it was vanishing twin, so one sack with heartbeat and one blighted ovum that was breaking down, most people won't even know their pregnancy started as twins when this happens if they do t have an early scan. I know but I read that the Walgreens brand can give false positives and now Im doubting , Yeah, but yours looks kinda thick and definitely pink. 3 years ago 15 Replies. Especially with these VERY CLEAR positives a few weeks after that. Baby dust to you, The last time I had a ChemPreg I had a normal, 7 day period but with sharp pain, and after that my HCG was back to 0.2. I'm so hoping this is my bfp! Lol hope this helps. I know itsucks to wait but maybe try with a different even more sensitive test first thing tomorrow morning? Because of recently being pregnant. I have 1 day of light bleeding and 2 days of spotting. Thanks for replying so quick hun, just been reading on dr.google about periods and pregnancy and it came up with ectopic feeling mortified now! A short luteal phase can make it difficult to conceive. At first I thought maybe it s implantation bleeding but today is fourth day so it s too long for implantation bleeding. The only way you'll know is if you do a test - best to wait a couple of days after the bleeding stops because if it is implantation bleeding, it will take a couple of days for hcg to rise. Please specify a reason for deleting this reply from the community. Ive read about false positives, do you think might be a false pos? Thanks ladies for your responses! (no real moderate bleeding at all) but I am pregnant. I would have been 5 weeks yesterday if I was pregnant. A Group Leader is a What to Expect community member who has been selected by our staff to help maintain a positive, supportive tone within a group. Took a test 1 week after the bleeding and negative. To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. Af started sat, was light which is unusual and has tappered off to spotting since monday. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. Group Leaders communicate with staff moderators and escalate potential violations for review, but they dont moderate discussions. Congratulations!! Back onto the baby dancing since my regular period in February. Hi all, Well, I am in complete and utter shock. Brown blood. Find advice, support and good company (and some stuff just for fun). This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. . We work hard to share our most timely and active conversations with you. Jan 17 for 2days , very dark spotting . How will you know for sure when it happens? So I took 3 tests and all bfp. Thinking of you and hope everything is ok. Take care. Praying for a sticky baby! Now is the perfect time to start your Baby Registry! Im currently confused whats going on. Just weird because with my son I knew I was pregnant because I missed my period. As a result, couples who are TTC will try to time sex to conincide with this time of the month. Sorry, I had a short period which isn't usual for me and have been having bloating nausea and fatigue and was curious if I could be pregnant even if I've had a period. It was normal flow, not my heaviest but I definitely bleed for two consecutive days. That's what made me suspect I was pregnant. Soexcited9782 29/11/16. Thank you! Gos to show you never actuallay know. Definitely more than spotting (had to . ). How long did the bleeding last? I need help, i'm so confused!!! My implantation bleeding was different to my period. Learn more about. which brand did you use ? Sorry, I had a short period which isn't usual for me and have been hav. They may not settle into any discernible pattern . Here comes the TMI bit my period was heavy and altho there wasn't any clots it was really dark like nearly black? It's sometimes mistaken for a period (in your case also) and up to 3 days is normal.. in Dec. which I honestly don . Test every other day. results came back with a bhcg of only 20. dr says that is too low to confirm a pregnancy so have to go back in a week for another blood test. A Group Owner is a member that has initiated the creation of a group to connect with other members to share their journey through the same pregnancy & baby stages. I am 37, Cycle 9, FTM. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. They did a blood draw but it only came up with 6 and at 5 they consider you pregnant. I'll do another test 2moro morning and see if its darker. Yesterday I had some very faint spotting and a smear of pink mucus when I wiped so I was worried maybe my hormones are out of whack from coming off the pill before last cycle. Weirdest chart yet, but BFP (details in comments) Soo nice to see tbh. If you lurk around a bit you will see that your question is better for this board bc it is against TOU to (even in a round about way) ask if your pregnant. Normally my period lasts 7 days, this one lasted only 3. Wondering whether now is the right time for you to start a family? short period then bfp. Thank you for the response though, it is goid to be aware it can end badly. Being 14 DPO means that you ovulated 14 days ago and are nearing the start of your period. If it was brown or mostly brown blood that's spotting, which can be completely normal for many women, no need to worry! chemical????? My biggest sign was not wanting my coffee, and I'm a huge coffee drinker!! What just happened?? anyway after being on this forum, say two to three months. Please select a reason for escalating this post to the WTE moderators: Connect with our community members by starting a discussion. Good luck and I am hoping for a healthy pregnancy for you. I came on af 23rd and came off thursday, still had horrifficly sore boobs so i took a test about 2 hours ago with an early pregnancy test that i got from ebay and about 10 secs later came up with a bfp, its not really dark but it isn't faint iykwim?! It also means you're in the luteal phase of your menstrual . A Group Leader is a What to Expect community member who has been selected by our staff to help maintain a positive, supportive tone within a group. If you experience bleeding that isn't implantation- or period-related (after a positive pregnancy test, for example), it . I haven't had any spotting or blood since 2 weeks ago. Please specify a reason for deleting this reply from the community. Subject: Anyone get BFP during what you thought was a period? All the same symptoms of af. i thought it was just a weird af nothing more, i woke up at about 3am in so much pain i couldn't walk, went to the hospital to be told i was pregnant 7WEEKS!!!! Looks 100%positive To me. Please whitelist our site to get all the best deals and offers from our partners. I stopped drinking coffee and eggs (thankfully didn't drink a sip of alcohol) and when my next period didn't come that's when I thought I got pregnant. The FRER one looks too pink to be false positive. Has anyone had this xperience? First, I read your post on TTGP and you didnt get angry responses (well at least not at the time you wrote this post). We weren't trying, and I was on vacation, so decided that my period decided to stop as a vacation gift to me.got the BFP 4 days later, DD was born 31 weeks later. Keep us posted and fc for your bfp xx. I'm out of state visiting family so I haven't had a chance to test yet. And congrats to original poster i Definitely see your line, I wasnt pregnant that month . Have my fingers crossed for you Linzi-hope it's your bfp too. That is until I didn't want My coffee. June 14, 2022; idioms for beautiful nature Wondering whether now is the right time for you to start a family? Many people also have really light periods. Good luck!! hi fellow rainbow mommas!! Heavy bleeding and clots post BFP. I'll have to wait til tues now i guess, would they deem this important enough for an out of hours surgery? l. lace224. :) GL and hopefully you can get to your doctor soon, Implantation bleeding is normal and can happen a week before or around your period .. Group Leaders arent expected to spend any additional time in the community, and are not held to a set schedule. I'm still a bit shell-shocked but very happy! How does an ectopic get diagnosed? Did you test at all before the bleeding? Thank you for your nice comment, JessARB! I had some spotting that I thought was implantation bleeding about a week after ovulation but then had some period bleeding when AF was supposed to show. Either way if your going to test. Guys help! Btw, I had lots of white creamy discharge a week before my '2 days short bleeding'. All rights reserved. Periods that have only lasted 2-3 days and was extremely light. We strive to provide you with a high quality community experience. I got my labs results and the HCG levels were at 15.4 yesterday. We strive to provide you with a high quality community experience. I have an ultrasound this morning to ensure everything passed. I don't think I am actually part of the 1st trimester group. I am not sure if I got pregnant after that 2day period that wasn't normal at all or if I got preg. ???? Hi ladies thanks for your replies, have done another test this morning and it wasn't any darker or lighter than yesterday's test. I had pink and pale brown spotting on wiping for 4 days before my BFP . I would check with your doctor. Nevermind that any RE or Nurse in an REs office would tell you to <i>start CD1 as your first day of full flow</i>, not brown spotting, and that spotting prior to AF can be a sign of an LP defect. The other possibility is not one you want to hear (and I hope is not the case) but it's possible you are experiencing an early loss. Hormonal bleeding is when some women experience a light bleed at around four to eight weeks of pregnancy, or around the time their period would have been due. Implantation happens an average of 10 DPO which can cause bleeding (some light, some heavier like a period) and that coincides with when your period would be. Hi!! I am not sure if I got pregnant after that 2day period that wasn't normal at all or if I got preg. There are two main things that can go wrong in a shorter cycle that can impact fertility, Dr. Zinger explains . that's the 1st thing they did when i went into hospital and then they did bloods and swabs and booked me in for a scan, to see if it was ectopic because of the pain i was in. How long will it take to get pregnant? What if you've been on the Pill for 10 years? Oh wow!!!! With implantation bleeding: there is less blood - unless you occasionally have very light periods. Help help help. Yesterday, Aug. 25th, I was feeling. I know that's not going to be what you want to hear just prepare yourself I was so excited to see a BFP after a few months trying and was absolutely gutted when it ended : ( A year later and I lost another Bub 13w2d Easter Monday and now still TTC. i've almost convinced myself the period was an early miscarriage and this is residual hcg. Thats a confusing one. As far as I know I'm CD11 and waiting to O in a few days or week.