What is going on with me?

[Ryley0815]

Hello there! I am new here, and I am desperately seeking answers to a question. First, a quick back story, I am 28 years old and my husband of 5 years and I are trying to conceive our first child. Around 7 years ago, he had a small tumor removed from one of his testicles which caused scar tissue to build up around the vas diferens(sp?). Because of this, he has a very low sperm count. We were able to locate a doctor who would be able to correct this issue in order for us to be able to conceive. Now, on to me... I have always had EXTREMELY regular periods, to the point I can almost tell you what time I will start on the exact day, with the exception of one time I can think of that I did not have a period at all one month due to a stressful situation. Anyway, the first day of my last period was on 11/28/14 and ended on 12/2/2014. If my calculations are correct, I should have ovulated somewhere between 12/11 and 12/13. My husband and I did have sex (obviously unprotected) a few times between 12/8 and 12/12. Now, here is my dilemma, beginning on 12/14 I began experiencing a darkish-brownish spotting that has become "slightly" heavier over the past couple of days. I have experienced this type of "thing" in the past around a day or so before or after my period, but NEVER, NEVER, NEVER 2 WEEKS before or after. I have "some" other, slight symptoms such as short pings of nausea, bloating, mild headaches, food cravings, noticeable fluctuation in appetite and being slightly more tired than usual. They are similiar to what I experience with PMS, but I feel like it is too early for PMS. From what I have found online, most signs tend to point to "implantation bleeding", but also to various other issues. I have not been under any out of the norm stress, I am not, nor have ever been, on birth control and I am generally pretty healthy, which is why this is completely unusual for me. I took an at-home pregnancy test this morning and received a negative result. I assume I am testing way too early, and plan to wait about a week or so and test again. I am not due for my next period until 12/26. Does ANYONE out there have any thoughts?

Thank you in advance!

 

[librarianlady]

It could be implantation bleeding, but it is usually too early to have any sort of symptoms. But then again, symptoms are a relative thing, and sometimes we create phantom symptoms because we are trying to convince ourselves of pregnancy. I've been known to do that quite a bit!

I think you'll just have to wait until your next period is due to take a pregnancy test.
Good Luck!! and FX (fingers corssed) for you!!

 

[Ryley0815]

So I visited with my doctor this morning and had urine, blood and pelvic exam. He stated that it very liekly could be implantation bleeding, but it also looked to be anovulatory (sp?) bleeding as well. He recommends that I visit with an obgyn in a week or so. The bleeding/brown discharge has lightened quite a bit, and if it stops completely today, then that means I have been spotting for 3 days, which also points to possible implantation. I have taken 3 pregnancy tests since yesterday morning, all 3 BFN. I guess the best thing to do at this point is just forget about it, stop worrying and see if I get my scheduled period in 9 days. Really hoping for a Christmas miracle!

 

[lazeyey]

Just because you have regular clockwork like cycles, doesn't necessarily mean you will ovulate at the right time. I have regular cycles too, but have learned that I ovulate late in my cycles, so my timing was always way off. What you described could be implantation bleeding. Take a pregnancy test in a few days. HCG takes awhile to build up in your blood after implantation. A pregnancy test wouldn't be positive right away.

 

[SweetPea3200]

It's always so annoying when your body does things that you aren't used to! It does sound very promising though I would take another test in 3-5 days. That way you'll be closer to AF and have a more accurate result. Hope the spotting goes away for you though!

 

[Ryley0815]

Ok, so a little update. The spotting has stopped completely, and I am now 2 days late for AF, which is strange for me. But now, I have an increase in discharge, looks like snot (I know, gross). Usually when I am close to AF, I am completely dried up. I have had nausea off and on, extrememly tired, and little to no appetite.I am REALLY bloated as well, so much so that I LOOK a little pregnant! I took a test I think 4 days ago, but negative again, but I truly "feel" preggo. I just want to know either way, YES or NO. The waiting game is driving me nuts!

 

[dojenstein]

So frustrating. I know how you feel, I've been there. And the helplessly waiting is the hardest part. I find the vent threads useful for passing the time, but that's just me.

I really hope this is your BFP so GL to you and keep us posted!

 

[Lirpa11]

Good luck! Have you been tested for PCOS or ever had any issues? i was always clockwork when on the pill, the clockwork cycles for 8-9 months after the pill. No symptoms of PCOS, Then I had a cyst which I didn't know about. That cycle I had bleeding around when I expected myself to ovulate, and actual AF didn't come for two months. The next cycle was 3 months no AF before the doctors induced AF with provera.

I still did a HPT although I knew I did not ovulate as I had been temping for 4 months when I had my missed AF.

Also, by temping, I found I would ovulate on CD 17-19 of a 28 day cycle, rather than 13-14 as "many" women do. Temping helps specify what days are relevant to you.

Hopefully it's implantation bleeding and you get a BFP soon! Otherwise I'd ask your doc to do some tests as they helped us finally get our lil growing jelly bean.