Spotting week before AF every month - anyone else?

[expatttc]

dreaminghopin so sorry; I agree with you that testing early has such effects on our mental health, when there's such a significant chance that they won't stick. BUT lovely to see the positives in your message too -- the spotting, the happiness, and DH's count. Hope you feel better in the morning

 

[almosthere]

sorry to hear about your loss dreaminhopin..

afm onto cycle 7, spotting/af arrived today-nto sure what to call it but my obgyn told me spotting counts as cd1 so i will be going in for my tests wednesay, thursday the latest!

 

[expatttc]

almostthere, you were told spotting is cd1? I thought that it was only full flow...
What do other spotters go by?

 

[almosthere]

yes i thought so too, until I asked my doctor. I have heard both, so seems to be personal preference of each doctor-very confusing though for sure!

 

[daydream]

I go by full flow, which is what I've been told by my doctor, but to each his own I guess.

 

[expatttc]

I guess as long as I just keep using opks it's okay...but it's hard then to figure out how long my cycle actually would be! It seems so many doctors have their own way of doing all of this...

 

[dreaminghopin]

Thanks for your support ladies.. Had a great sleep and slightly better this morning. Just hope this doesn't cause to much disruption to my cycle .

I also count first day of full flow as day 1 but I have heard of others been advised to count beginning of spotting as first day. Think you have the right attitude though... As long as you know when your ovulating it should matter.

X

 

[almosthere]

Guess these doctors just love to confuse us! I was like well then I guess the cycles I told you are wrong because I counted based on my full flow...hmm...

anyhow, going in for my first round of tests tomorrow, cd3 tests. Nervous, but excited to get things moving along in case there is an issue. Going by myself because dh is going to be at work. I can go in whenever I like, so of course I will go right after I wake up! I will get my results Friday which is so soon, so glad I do not have to wait over the weekend, will fill you ladies in once results come!

And so glad you slept well dreaminghopin

 

[happyshopper]

So sorry Dreamin about the chemical pregnancy. I wish you all the best for a speedy recovery xxx

So are you actually on Clomid Sunnysun? Or are you thinking about asking for it?

Happyshopper, so pleased with your results, so are they expecting it to go and that's why you're having another smear in 6 months? FX'd for you in your 2ww.

Almosthere we have similar length cycles, my shortest in December on clomid was 26 days, before clomid were 34 days, this cycle is looking at 28 or 29 days! I actually found TTC got easier to deal with between 6-12 months, I think once I finished the 6 month milestone I was thinking well I should be pg by the 12 month mark looking at the statistics, but it wasn't meant to be and here I am, I hit 18 months on Friday gone

x

Hi MrsPTTC, I have been reading up on it and 60-80% clear up on their own so I am going to be really careful with my diet. An alkaline diet is supposed to help so lots of fruit and vegetables for me. I know what you mean about getting less stressed the longer you ttc. Once I reached 35 it was like a weight was lifted as I didn't have that deadline hanging over me. I hope we don't have too much longer to wait though, I'm beyond ready now xxx
Almosthere, I would also take the first day of full flow as CD1. I wish doctors would make their mind up.Sorry about the spotting. Good luck with the test xxx
9dpo and no spotting yet but wouldn't be surprised if it comes tomorrow. This is (i think) my progesterone dropping and not cervix related xxx
Good luck everyone xxx

 

[MrsPTTC]

Aw dreaminghopin I'm so sorry hun . Hope you are ok.

Happyshopper, that is good news. Hope it clears up hun. When were you 35, have we missed your birthday? 9dpo without spotting is pretty good for you right? FXd!

My FS also said flow is CD1 but hey mine also counts day of ovulation & AF in the LP!

AF on her way as we speak & god the cramps are painful this month The spotting didn't get any heavier & CP was still kind of soft so I got a little burst of hope yesterday, but my mood the past 2 days has been shocking so I should've guessed she was on her way! x

 

[happyshopper1]

Happyshopper, that is good news. Hope it clears up hun. When were you 35, have we missed your birthday? 9dpo without spotting is pretty good for you right? FXd!

Thanks for the cake Mrs PTTC and sorry the witch got you. It was my birthday last June but I didn't want to publicise it at the time. I don't mind so much now maybe because I'll be 36 in a few months eeek. My spotting started yesterday and I'm really gutted. Never mind, I hate the stupid witch xxx

p.s I forgot my password but my original settings i.e. happyshopper are on my computer at home. If I want to post something at work I'm known as happyshopper1

 

[almosthere]

Bump!

 

[daydream]

Sorry AF got you MrsP

Sorry the spotting came for you happyshopper

AFM: no symptoms, nothing really going on. Testing date is one week away!

 

[almosthere]

eek, GL daydream!

 

[MrsPTTC]

Thanks girls, started the clomid again last night! You know I'll actually be sad to stop taking it I told DH next month we'll have to go it alone until after we've been to the FS to see what happens next and he was like "you've got no more tablets to take??!" Bless him.

Daydream good luck in your 2WW!

Happyshopper, sorry your spotting has started

x

 

[dreaminghopin]

Hi ladies..
Just wanted say that I hope all you guys waiting to test and ovulate don't have to wait too long.
Birthday weekend for me and have promised parter not be glum and enjoy some birthday cocktails and that's what I am going to do. CD 4 for me and AF is pretty much away (for 9 months I hope lol).
Have a good weekend x

 

[happyshopper]

Happy Birthday Dreaminghopin, have a good one xxx

 

[MrsPTTC]

Ah happy birthday Dreaminhoping!! Enjoy yourself x

 

[almosthere]

Hi ladies....my af ended 2 days ago but I keep spotting, ugh! dying to start baby dancing again! Hehe. Last night I went out for drinks to celebrate my blood work results-cd3 tests were fantastic and they found no sign of anything wrong based on progesterone issues. So for now DH and I just have to keep ttc and hope something happens by september-and if not, in for more tests.

 

[MrsPTTC]

Great news hun! I know what you mean about the spotting, I only get 2 days of flow & the rest spotting, think mine will be gone tomorrow x