Spotting week before AF every month - anyone else?

[yum]

pbl- welcome ! as other ladies here said,ur test shud b 7dpo or day21..although,if u can get it tested twice,it wudn't be a bad idea to get it tested wen u r spotting..my ob said its unnecessary to get it checkd twice..glad ur spotting is better..mine was a lot better wen i used npc..i had to wear a liner only 1 day instead of 4 days! i tuk bvits & it did nothin xcept having a good flow during af instead of scanty (as i generally have) ! may b strong o !

mrsp-thats so great post a pic soon ! have u heard from soili or mrshy lately ?

hope-the scan must have been so xciting ! gl with the next scan ! fx for a sticky,healthy bean !

nurse- congrats thanks 4r sharing !

chloe-u'll b filled with pinky stuff all around real soon ! gl with the new home !

daydream- just went thru ur journal..thats such a cute bump !

almost- glad ur shots were a breeze ! hope u r not spotting still !
just 2 more weeks for ivf ! njoy ur bikini weekend !

 

[MrsPTTC]

Thanks yum I will soon, can't wait to show you it all, even if I think it looks like a fish rofl or half of the ying & yang symbol lol. My DH thinks I've got the start of a baby bump I've wondered this for a few days but he pointed it out last night.

No not heard from Mrshy, I know she was taking a break. As for soili I've been on her journal, she's got serious issues & is having a stab at IVF next year. I don't think she spots anymore now she ovulated but I did tell her to come back over. I'm worried about happyshopper, she's never been gone from bnb this long!

x

 

[PinkPeony]

Hi ladies! Is it ok if I join you? I'm starting to really despare here. Been trying a little over a year now. I spot every month to varying degrees but usually at least from 3 days before af. My period is really light and only lasts 3 days. When I started TTC my LP was like 8 or 9 days but lately it's been around 11 days. Tried B6 for months but it did nothing.
This month I started doing acupuncture hoping they could fix me. Well, 7dpo I had a bit of spotting, yesterday nothing and now today I'm 9dpo and now I've got a bit of flow. I'm so frustrated!!! What do you ladies make of me? Is it low progesterone you think?? What can I do?
I have my first fertility specialist appt next month so they'll start doing bloodwork (finally!). Doctors have brushed me off so far when I tell them about my cycles. If you guys have any advice I'd really appreciate it.

 

[almosthere]

Pink- Welcom!! Have you not had any blood work done at all? This will immediately help to show if their are progesterone issues!! cd3 tests should be done!! =) And your story sounds so much like mine with the spotting before af, and with the super light periods. Also, when I first got of bcps and started ttc, I noticed a shorter LP too and then mine got to normal length! Also understand that the spotting could be harmless and do to nothing. AND remember it can be taking longer than expected to get pregnant due to DH...has he had sperm analysis done? I thought my spotting was the problem with me not being able to get preg, but then I learned it was DH low sperm motility and count. I know with my doctor at least, they like to test the woman first to eliminate us as the infertile one and then test the men (which is what happened with dh and I-unfortunately since it was him all along). So, my advice is please get as many tests done as possible so you can get closer to your BFP!!!

 

[almosthere]

Yum-may sound icky, but after my SIS I had spotting, then had sex the same day, and wala, no more spotting!!!! lol SO after DH and I DTD we then stopped the spotting as a team! hahaha. Thanks for asking about that, I forgot I did not inform anyone about the spotting stopping. And I wish only 2 more weeks-I think it might be 3 :/ but it all depends I will learn more Thursday at my E2 and Ultrasound apt!! =)

 

[PinkPeony]

Pink- Welcom!! Have you not had any blood work done at all? This will immediately help to show if their are progesterone issues!! cd3 tests should be done!! =) And your story sounds so much like mine with the spotting before af, and with the super light periods. Also, when I first got of bcps and started ttc, I noticed a shorter LP too and then mine got to normal length! Also understand that the spotting could be harmless and do to nothing. AND remember it can be taking longer than expected to get pregnant due to DH...has he had sperm analysis done? I thought my spotting was the problem with me not being able to get preg, but then I learned it was DH low sperm motility and count. I know with my doctor at least, they like to test the woman first to eliminate us as the infertile one and then test the men (which is what happened with dh and I-unfortunately since it was him all along). So, my advice is please get as many tests done as possible so you can get closer to your BFP!!!

Thank you so much for your response! I haven't been able to get anyone to do blood work on me yet! So frustrating... But my appt is on Sept 11th and that will all finally get underway then.

And it's true, DH hasn't had a SA done and TBH he binge drinks a lot and I really think there might be an issue with that. I've harped onhim about it plenty believe me... Was hoping once a doc says it to his face maybe then he'll start to get it together. Well last night he went out with friends and had way too much to drink. This morning when I saw I was getting AF I had a meltdown about it. I think I finally got through to him. I was like I have to through all this shit - special diet, vitamins, acupuncture and this is the only thing I've asked you to do! He felt so bad. We'll see though.

What I thought was flow this morn seems to be the standard spotting - I'm not calling this CD1 yet.

 

[MrsPTTC]

Welcome pinkpeony, 3 days before AF isn't so bad if you have a long LP but if it's on the shorter side you likely have a problem all I can suggest is see if your dr will listen to you, if you've been TTC over a year depending on how old you are they should start tests. My FS didn't take my spotting seriously, I was on clomid, relaxed & then voila! GL Hun.

Ladies I've got my 12 week scan date through 5th sept sooo excited. And ignore what I was saying before about the onset of a baby bump, I've googled it & people rarely show at this stage so it's possibly just bloat

X

 

[PinkPeony]

Welcome pinkpeony, 3 days before AF isn't so bad if you have a long LP but if it's on the shorter side you likely have a problem all I can suggest is see if your dr will listen to you, if you've been TTC over a year depending on how old you are they should start tests. My FS didn't take my spotting seriously, I was on clomid, relaxed & then voila! GL Hun.

Ladies I've got my 12 week scan date through 5th sept sooo excited. And ignore what I was saying before about the onset of a baby bump, I've googled it & people rarely show at this stage so it's possibly just bloat

X

Thanks hun.. I'm feeling less broken now. I'm really uplifted seeing other spotting ladies on this thread with BFP's. Maybe I'm making too much of it.

3 days is kind of a good month... it's usually more than that and then AF is barely anything. Just feels like it's not quite right. I had to wait till the 1 year mark to get this upcoming appointment. And then it was booked like 3 months ago so I'm just itching to get on with it.

Congrats on your BFP MrsPTTC!!

***Question for you spotting ladies in general - do you find the folks on this thread who've got their BFP's have had spotting like normal on their BFP month, or does it typically not show up that month at all?

 

[almosthere]

From what I have read-it is like 50/50....either you still spot, or you don't-so I would not assume you are out until the full flow starts!!

And I agree in regards to men drinking....I feel like they do not think it effects ttc, but it truly does in the aspect of sperm motility& count!!!! Luckily, my DH usually only has the occasional beer-although he went full out last weekend with the guys of course, right?! haha

 

[almosthere]

& yay for your scan mrsp....that is SO soon!!! =)

 

[bubbles81]

Hey everyone
Can i join pls? Ive been stalking this thread for a while now and have found the posts really helpful!
I came off BCP in August last year and got a BFP on my 2nd cycle but sadly had an MC at 8w6d. Since the MC i spot from 11dpo (my LP is normally 14-15 days)...I dont know how u define spotting but for me it is just when I wipe or if I check CP. I took vit B complex 100 mg this month from CD6 until FF confirmed O....also had my bloods done at CD21 (was 5dpo at the time) but they came bk with a good progesterone result. Im 13dpo today and no sign of the spotting yet so im crossing my fingers for a BFP. Anyway I just wanted to share some of my story and join ur thread! Im also getting CD3 bloods done next cycle (hoping i dont need them tho!)

MrsPTTC - I have a picture of myself with a lovely little bump at 7 and half weeks so you certainly could have a bump. xxx

 

[almosthere]

welcome bubbles-so sorry to hear about your mc I second that I hope you do not need cd3 tests next month!

 

[pbl_ge]

Hi Ladies, I've got news and a dilemma. I got my BFP this AM , but I think I created a problem for myself. I started using progesterone cream about a week ago, as I was pretty sure this month had possibilities, and I was worried that whatever is going on with me (low p, LPD, whatever) could prevent the BFP. Soooooooo....now what do I do?

I still have the order for a prog test. Should I use that, and just see what my levels are? What would you do?

 

[pbl_ge]

Oh, and welcome to bubbles! I'm probably being very rude this AM. My apologies. Hopefully you're about to get your BFP, too!

 

[bubbles81]

Congratulations pbl im really happy for u!!

Do u think u can ask them to check other things as well like HCG level and any other relevant hormone level? If there goin to take bloods anyway then it shouldnt make much difference to them! I would defo still get bloods done.

When I finally get my BFP (hopefully soon ) then im goin to ask them for early bloods as that is how they knew something was wrong last time....im hoping that if they take early bloods and find anything wrong...they might be able to give me something to prevent a MC (a long shot, i know) xx

 

[happyshopper]

Hello everyone,
I know its been a while and I'm very sorry that I haven't logged in for a while. I've been rather stressed these past months and it was getting too much for me so I took a bit of a break. Unbelievably, I received a letter yesterday from the hospital saying that my latest smear was negative and I feel like a huge weight has been lifted. I don't understand it as I'm still spotting but at least now I can have 3 rounds of IUI from next month (they wouldn't let me have it until I got the all clear). Anyway, I'm sorry I've been a way so long and I promise not to stay away so long again xxx
I am so happy for you MrsPTTC that you are having a baby and Im looking forward to seeing the ultrasound scans. Thank you for thinking about me and I'm very touched by your concern. FX I will be joining you in the bun in the oven club soon xxx
Congratulations pbl its lovely to hear fellow spotters get their BFPs. It is a bit of a dilemma but if it was me I would continue to use the cream and get my blood tested asap. I hope you have a H&H 9 months xxx
Welcome Bubbles, sorry to hear of your mc. Im keeping everything crossed for you this month that the witch keeps away xxx
Welcome Pinkpeony, the spotting really can get you down. It doesn't mean that you're out as ladies can spot as normal and still get their BFP xxx
Good luck Yum and Almostthere for your IVF cycles and Im keeping my fingers crossed for you xxx
Good luck and sending xxx

 

[PinkPeony]

Congratulations PBL!!! So happy to see another spotter get a BFP! I had a peak at your chart and noticed you had spotted a bit too. Was it any different than other months? Do you think the progesterone helped you get your BFP?

Thanks everyone for the welcome. It has really lifted my spirits to see that you can have spotting and still get a BFP. I always count myself out when it shows up!

So far I've been having on and off spots since 7dpo and I'm 10dpo today. It's sort of at a light brown CM level right now.... AF due on Monday. Had a BFN this morn but hoping it was just too early.

 

[pbl_ge]

Congratulations PBL!!! So happy to see another spotter get a BFP! I had a peak at your chart and noticed you had spotted a bit too. Was it any different than other months? Do you think the progesterone helped you get your BFP?

Thanks everyone for the welcome. It has really lifted my spirits to see that you can have spotting and still get a BFP. I always count myself out when it shows up!

So far I've been having on and off spots since 7dpo and I'm 10dpo today. It's sort of at a light brown CM level right now.... AF due on Monday. Had a BFN this morn but hoping it was just too early.

Thanks, Pink! The spotting this month was a lot less. I would hardly have noticed it if I weren't checking CP and CM. This was also the first month I took a B100 complex the whole time, so that might have helped, too. I don't know if the prog cream has helped, but I will say that I'm now terrified I'll forget it some night and/or it won't be enough to prevent a miscarriage! Essentially I have no idea how to reconcile the excitement of a BFP with the worry about elevated miscarriage risk for someone my age who has indicators of problems (spotting). So, I'll be taking the advice of those here and going to the doctor's this week for a blood test and some medical expertise!

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[almosthere]

Hi ladies just popping in to wish well health and lots more bfps soon!!! congrats pbl!

Oh, and on my last bcp for ivf today, and already my 7th lupron shot...should get af this week and start stimming already!!!

 

[pbl_ge]

Good luck, almost!!!