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[koj518]

Mrs. Eddie - SO happy to hear that everything went well for you yesterday! and its interesting what you mention about spotting and low iron. I used to be anemic as a child and although I'm no longer anemic, I still have a lower iron count (not enough to be on meds). I wonder if this is what caused my mid cycle bleed this month!? that would be really interesting.. Maybe I should start eating more dark greens (no liver for me either. haha)

 

[Mrs. Eddie]

Thanks Koj!

It can't hurt to try re the Iron. I had never even thought of that but when she saw the various spotting she thought that Iron could be the culprit before I even mentioned that I have had low Iron.

This is also the first cycle that I have experienced some spotting which is why it flagged with her. If is normal for you, than likely not a concern. The one instance of spotting (of the three) may have been related to ovulation as well as it happened the day before but we couldn't be certain because of the two other occurences.

Also, (and likely TMI), but mine is not heavy at all. It is like one or two spots and is brown. Is yours similar?

The liver was her suggestion as one of her students had tried it because she had lots of spotting throughout her cycle and apparently got rid of it all after just one month of introducing liver into her diet once a week, (apparently she likes it When she suggested it to me I was like, no way lady, I don't even eat red meat

Though, if you do eat red meat apparently hamburger and steak are good. She said just adding one of those a week can make a big difference...

 

[koj518]

Thanks for all the info Mrs.Eddie! This is really good to know. (and nothing is ever TMI for me!!!!)

This is the first time I ever spotted mid cycle so its very perplexing to me. I actually had a decent sized dark maroon streak in my tp the first time I noticed it. After that, I went to the bathroom couple times and it left several spots of fresh pink blood on my undies, and then the next day my cm had a pink/orange tinge until midday so I guess the spotting lasted about 30hrs.

I eat red meat but not very often.. maybe I need to change that. I'm still gonna say no to liver. I don't even know where to get them...

 

[Noo]

Red meat, green leafy vegetables, dried fruits such as apricots and raisins, breads and cereals (fortified with iron) are all good for Hb levels xx (As is dark chocolate but think of your waistline )

 

[Mrs. Eddie]

Hey Koj, I figured nothing was TMI on here

Your spotting sounds a bit different than mine but interesting that we both experienced it this cycle. We'll have to see if more iron helps.

Oh and I have seen liver before at the grocery store, (DH pointed it out to me as apparently my FIL loves it), and it looks disgusting. Really dark red, looks slimy, YUCK!

Thanks Noo for all the other suggestions and congrats on the new car, exciting! What are you getting?

 

[Noo]

I'm getting a Mini I've been after one FOREVER! Went in to sort paperwork out today and took a sneaky pic as she was sitting there looking pretty.

 

[koj518]

OOOOOooo!!! looks so pretty Noo!!!! I'm jealous! and it looks even prettier with the European license plate!!
My sister also has a Mini and its not only cute but drives really well. The pick up on those little dudes are amazing.

 

[Noo]

OOOOOooo!!! looks so pretty Noo!!!! I'm jealous! and it looks even prettier with the European license plate!!
My sister also has a Mini and its not only cute but drives really well. The pick up on those little dudes are amazing.

It had no plate on it when I first went to look at them and was worried the plate would destroy it's prettiness but it doesn't. It makes it look more like a British classic I'm in love with her - She's called Ebony

 

[Mrs. Eddie]

Ebony is beautiful Noo, congrats! It is so much fun getting a new car, though for the first year I had mine I drove around paranoid, afraid of getting any sort of scratch or bump...

 

[plastikpony]

Hi Ladies!!

Stalking as usual Just thought I would chime in and let you know that I drive a big white Nissan Navara bakkie (South African slang for 'pick-up truck'), and her name is Delilah Glad I'm not the only one that names inanimate objects!

 

[Noo]

Hi Ladies!!

Stalking as usual Just thought I would chime in and let you know that I drive a big white Nissan Navara bakkie (South African slang for 'pick-up truck'), and her name is Delilah Glad I'm not the only one that names inanimate objects!

My previous car was called Betsy... I totalled her last month

My temporary car is called Henry. He came pre-christened with that name though!

 

[koj518]

Hehe love all the cute name for cars! Maybe i will name mine next time!

MrsEddie, how's your cycle going? I know you're wrapping up your tww soon. Good luck!

 

[Toms Mummy]

Hi, wow this thread is moving so fast! I've become a stalker I'm afraid as haven't had time to reply but glad everyone is holding in there

My tww finishes in 5 days time eek! I'm getting tingly nipples so fx'd

 

[koj518]

Me too Toms Mummy! exactly 5days!

 

[babybemine]

I have a question.

EWCM????

TMI The last time the OPK said I was positive I had stretchy clear mucus. Is that EWCM, or is EWCM clear liquid like eggwhite?

 

[Toms Mummy]

Ooh, Koj... Goodluck! My nipples are getting so tingly, I'm being positive!

Babybemine, I think the clear stretchy stuff is ewcm. I get really watery cm for about 2/3 days before O and then the clear stretchy stuff during O. I can only really tell I'm nr O though from the watery cm x

 

[Noo]

Brown spotting/CM for me last night during my night shift. Not much else at the minute, maybe slight staining upon wiping. No cramps etc but I expect that'll come during tonight's nightshift and AF will arrive tomorrow as FF predicted. Definitely out this cycle. BFN this morning.

 

[koj518]

sorry Noo maybe you'll get a Chrstmas bfp!?

babybemine - my ewcm looks very similar to but it has more of a off white tinge to it and is stretchier.

Toms - I'm trying to stay positive but I'm feeling out because the timing of our BD this cycle. I guess we'll find out soon. Good luck to you too!!

 

[babybemine]

Well my OPK date was not definite as I was unsure on the tests but we did around the time so FX while I am in the 2ww. Hoping for a positive before I have to go to the specialist....would love to cancel and say no thanks I am ...
FX

 

[koj518]

babybemine - good luck in your tww!

So this is gonna be gross, but I've had really bad diarrhea two mornings in a row. Like stomach flu kind of diarrhea. But its only first thing in the morning and then it goes away like it was nothing. Of course, I've googled the heck out of it and it looks like some people have issues with diarrhea during their first weeks of pregnancy but it seems its not a very common early sign of pregnancy. I hope I didn't eat anything weird...