I was on my period for a week, and then i took the pill 3 days after my period. For science! :), At first it started as a brown spotting, then I bleed like brilliant red for about 2 1/2 days and then it stopped. Keep in mind that implantation bleeding will happen before a missed period. I figured if someone said no it's not possible then I wouldn't worry about testing. So they said just barely pregnant and at this point in the game it should have been much higher so I probably started my loss nine days ago with the bleed. Is this ur 2nd loss? 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. Didn't bother with sending blood tests, just said to test again in a few days and if it's positive still then it's definite. The same thing happened to me. How will you know for sure when it happens? I have a 2 year old ds who I still nurse, and my cycles have gotten shorter since I had him. We strive to provide you with a high quality community experience. Good luck & a happy, healthy 9 months:), Sounds like heavy ib to me. Granted it was almost 7 years ago! Progesterone helps maintain the uterine lining for the egg to implant. As far as I know I'm CD11 and waiting to O in a few days or week. Congratulations! 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. Use of this site is subject to our terms of use and privacy policy. , 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. We work hard to share our most timely and active conversations with you. A little discouraged, trying to stay hopeful tho. Last night I took a HPT and when I looked I didnt see anything so I put it aside and forgot to put it in the trash, later I saw a faint line. 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! Overall irregularity. occsaionally which for me is weird. 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. Btw, I had lots of white creamy discharge a week before my '2 days short bleeding'. My second mc since April:( my HCG levels were only 26 on Tuesday morning. They did a blood draw but it only came up with 6 and at 5 they consider you pregnant. I would check with your doctor. 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. Which gradually ended in what I would describe as a light period. Its still very faint. If you feel a message or content violates these standards and would like to request its removal please submit the following information and our moderating team will respond shortly. I thought it was very weird but chalked it up to vitex and b6. My boobs are sore , and I've been congested and just feel a little sluggish. Did you get a positive or are you just looking for hope? Your post will be hidden and deleted by moderators. 20062023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. Fingers crossed for you. Now today No bfp yet, but, look at my chart! 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. Waiting for dr to call me back to tell me when I can come in. As a result, couples who are TTC will try to time sex to conincide with this time of the month. Hiya! Normally my period lasts 7 days, this one lasted only 3. Congratulations on your bfp! Test every other day. What to Expect supports Group Black and its mission to increase greater diversity in media voices and media ownership. Vicious stomach bug during the tww. chemical????? I tested to see if maybe I was pregnant . The FRER one looks too pink to be false positive. I did get a referral to an ObGYN so I hope to get some insight and progesterone and all other hormones tested. 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 don't think I am actually part of the 1st trimester group. A sudden drop in hormones can cause you to bleed during ovulation. so its like i have been on my period for 2 weeks. Congratulations and wishing you a healthy & happy pregnancy :), Congratulations!! Came back with a bfn , well I kept testing and Feb 27 I got my bfp . 28/11/2015 00:23. What to Expect supports Group Black and its mission to increase greater diversity in media voices and media ownership. I am two days after my period and I have been feeling like shit so I took a test and got a positive cheapie so I took a frer and it's positive. 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! Congratulations!! light period then bfp? I am not sure if I got pregnant after that 2day period that wasn't normal at all or if I got preg. As the weeks passed by I thought I was going to miss this months AF as well. But got a BFP May 29. Typically my periods last for a week, this was 2 days , and really not much of anything. All rights reserved. Cramping from early pregnancy is most likely to occur between the 8-10th day, but can occur as early as the 6th and as late as the 12th day. Came back with a bfn , well I kept testing and Feb 27 I got my bfp . I just need to relax and be excited. 19/08/2013 at 1:48 am. Praying for a sticky baby! I tested with FRER this morning, again thinking Why am I bothering? I posted the pregnancy pics. Went to the early pregnancy unit, they tested the HGC hormone, which was to low for how pregnant I was. i talked to a health care teacher because i was really scared about it, and she said it was complete normal. They said with that low of hcg ectopic is highly unlikely which is a good they said I'm probably experiencing an early loss. Please select a reason for escalating this post to the WTE moderators: Connect with our community members by starting a discussion. That's why I'm confused. It's possible. 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. Thank you! The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. You may experience long periods or a combination of long and short periods. Anonymous. How many days after you started bleeding did you get your bfp?? Create an account or log in to participate. Group Leaders arent expected to spend any additional time in the community, and are not held to a set schedule. The period is weird! One (amazing and supportive long term member) kindly redirected you here bc that board is not the place for these types of posts/questions. Still getting positives on the hpts this afternoon and now spotting but no pain. What an unexpected surprise. My issue is low progestrone and that causes spontaneous abortions because my estrogen is too high and my progestrone isn't high enough. But I was chalking all of this up to a cold. Thought it might be an evap so I took another HPT and the faint line appeared within the minute. 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. to find out how many weeks I am. Sorry not much help. Congratulations on your bfp. Share the highs and lows, and meet other women experiencing the same concerns. I think I ovulated later than usual that cycle. I have a 2 year old ds who I still nurse, and my cycles have gotten shorter since I had him. What to Expect has thousands of open discussions happening each day. 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. 2005-2023Everyday Health, Inc., a Ziff Davis company. That bleed is perfectly normal in a pregnancy. If the estrogen levels are higher than progesterone levels, bleeding can be heavier or last longer. Will keep you posted! I havn't had any pain or cramping at all not even through my period. Vicious stomach bug during the tww. 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. I would have been 5 weeks yesterday if I was pregnant. Good luck to you all! Something similar happened to me with my second! That is until I didn't want My coffee. I was spotting only when I wiped from May 5 to May 8 with it stopping for hours here and there. I really hope the numbers go up! Please select a reason for escalating this post to the WTE moderators: Connect with our community members by starting a discussion. Hopefully it's a relatively minor issue and can be corrected! I would phone your gp straightaway or the hospital, if you have had a positive pg test i would take that with you. Suddenly I started feeling crampy and my boobs were really sore (thats my normal PMS) and had cravings. 15/08/2012 14:47. blood. Many people also have really light periods. Congrats mama!!! This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. It will be interesting Im guessing I'm not pregnant but I'm so hopeful. If I had known I was pregnant I would have totally freaked out over the bleeding! Now is the perfect time to start your Baby Registry! 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.. Here comes the TMI bit my period was heavy and altho there wasn't any clots it was really dark like nearly black? Note that once you confirm, this action cannot be undone. Lol hope this helps. I think it will keep getting darker for you. 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. Thanks ladies for your responses! This is insane. Hi Hun, I MC'd a few months ago, my period was a day late and I had a BFP, a few days after my result, i started to bleed really heavily with dark blood clots, I had terrible cramps as well. * Ive been having headaches and upset stomach. Woke this morning to minimal to non existant spotting. 1997-2023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. xxxxx. found out yesterday I'm 5wks after having my last period which I now know was actually breakthrough bleeding. Again, it is totally normal. 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. Anonymous: I know this may sound crazy, but has anyone gotten a BFP after having what you thought was your period? Please specify a reason for deleting this reply from the community. And it was a faint postive. Have my fingers crossed for you Linzi-hope it's your bfp too. Are you asking if someone who has had short periods has gotten pregnant. Yesterday, Aug. 25th, I was feeling. My biggest sign was not wanting my coffee, and I'm a huge coffee drinker!! How does an ectopic get diagnosed? I started miscarrying Tuesday night and through Wednesday. 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'm so confused this morning!! Im currently confused whats going on. Between long cycles, short cycles, spotting, and heavy bleeding, your cycles during perimenopause may be generally irregular. You are most fertile six days before and on the day of ovulation. Ive read about false positives, do you think might be a false pos? I had a period of 4days Dec 7 2014 . I'm out of state visiting family so I haven't had a chance to test yet. 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 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. I MC'D. 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. It gradually stopped within a week but I still had brown spotting. Wtf. 1. Perhaps it was ovulation bleeding. 2005-2023Everyday Health, Inc., a Ziff Davis company. :) GL and hopefully you can get to your doctor soon, Implantation bleeding is normal and can happen a week before or around your period .. They may not settle into any discernible pattern . This discussion is archived and locked for posting. Please whitelist our site to get all the best deals and offers from our partners. Wish you all the best! Thanks for your responses ladies!!! 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. Posting on this forum since I got angry responses on the TTC forum. Do you girls see the line tho? l. lace224. Afterwards I started to feel intense cramps on both sides of my pelvis. 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. If it was brown or mostly brown blood that's spotting, which can be completely normal for many women, no need to worry! Thanks for sticking with us for a full year. Its ending today after starting Wednesday which is so unusual to me. Dear luhunnie, sorry to her you haven't had the result you hoped for yet. Definitely get to the doctors, This happened to me this time last year, I got my BFP after a normalish AF, I got a strong BFP 21dpo like you I also had some random spotting mid cycle which prompted me to test I also felt pregnant and had mild morning sickness, I was definitely pregnant tracked my hcg up although it wasn't doubling at a normal rate after the first 2 test. Well 2 weeks ago I had a super light period. Congratulations, I definitely see a pink line with FRER (and on the other test also)! 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. I think I ovulated around May 20. Back onto the baby dancing since my regular period in February. Dr Rob reveals there are 3 main ways you can recognise the difference between implantation bleeding (also known as spotting) and a period. I would ring doctor and make appointment. I've also heard of lot of women who continue to have periods after they get pregnant for a couple months. This afternoon turned into a lighter period and then this evening has turned into a heavy bleeding with clots. Took a test 1 week after the bleeding and negative. it should happen a few days earlier than your normal period is due - however, if you have irregular . To my surprise AF arrived the 24. 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. Is it bad for ttc, Symptmes de grossesse ne jamais ignorer, Moyens naturels pour dclencher l'accouchement. Hi ladies thanks for your replies, have done another test this morning and it wasn't any darker or lighter than yesterday's test. You've made the decision and you are actively trying to conceive. 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. 20052023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. You could of experienced implation bleeding or it could of been an off period. ???? We strive to provide you with a high quality community experience. Waiting to get checked on dating. Subject: Anyone get BFP during what you thought was a period? 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. 6 days from what i understand might be a bit long for an implantation bleed, sounds like your period just decided to appear early and (totally messes with you when it does that!). which brand did you use ? The up and down emotions are very hard on you and hubby. Weve been ttc for 10 cycles now. I really hope your bean stuck and the bleeding was just a weird IB. 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. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. Oh I'm so sorry to hear that happened to you! Went to the early pregnancy unit, they tested the HGC hormone, which was to low for how pregnant I was. But I think I wanted to rule out the faint positive last night. It's most likely that you experienced heavy implantation bleeding and figured it was your period. Congratulations! Brown blood. Now I'm scared because of that light period. I guess tomorrow will be the answer. 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. Soexcited9782 29/11/16. How exciting! I also agree you keep testing. 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), www.mumsnet.com/Talk/conception/1540057-Is-it-possible-to-have-a-two-day-heavy-bleed-and-be-pregnant?msgid=33531280#33531280. 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. Whats goin on? Longer cycles are characterized by bleeding longer than 38 days. It's too early for an ultrasound. Group Black's collective includes Essence, The Shade Room and Naturally Curly. the most helpful and trustworthy pregnancy and parenting information. hi fellow rainbow mommas!! 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.