HollyGirl 03-07-2006 Tuesday, 03:17 PM I'm looking for a little BTDT advice, please.
Last week after our "virus," I continued to wake up in the night nauseous for 2 or so hours. Then, Saturday, I started having sharp cramping that seemed really familiar from my pregnancy w/Leo. So Sunday, I was 11dpo, so I bought a test. Yes, I knew it was early and could be a chemical pregnancy, but I had to know. In the middle of the day, not FMU, it was a BFP. Small celebration.
Yesterday, the nausea and the preg cramping stop. I had a little creamy CM that seemed a tiny bit pink. I took another test in the middle of the morning today. Another BFP. Then I start getting a different kind of cramping - AF cramping. After lunch I had a couple of patches of creamy CM with blood when I wiped, no doubt about it this time. Today I'm 13dpo, and I usually start on 14dpo.
So, I didn't have this with Leo. Heck, I didn't even know I was pregnant until 7 or so weeks with Leo, so I wasn't examining every time I wiped. Which I think might be a better way to do this. :rolleyes I really think I'm starting my period. I'm sad, but I'll be ok and we'll start again. What is my course of of action with my dr.? I think it's too early to do anything about it. Do I just hang tight for a few days, or call immediately, or what?
Looking for BTDT advice, please. Not quite ready to celebrate yet.
Marci 03-07-2006 Tuesday, 03:18 PM It's normal to have some implantation bleeding right around the time of your missed period. If it's not a lot, I wouldn't worry! But I know that's easier said than done. CONGRATS Holly!!!
TeriMomOf4 03-07-2006 Tuesday, 03:22 PM I had implantation bleeding with three out of four of the kids. It always happened about the time my period was due, but it was VERY light. Really just spotting.
I would give it a week or so before you call your ob. There is nothing that the doc could do now.
Channon 03-07-2006 Tuesday, 03:25 PM It's normal to have some implantation bleeding right around the time of your missed period. If it's not a lot, I wouldn't worry! But I know that's easier said than done. CONGRATS Holly!!!
:yeah
Jamie 03-07-2006 Tuesday, 03:26 PM I had it with two of my three pregnancies. Very normal. However, I would call your doc though if you don't get full fledge AF tomorrow. I know for me, they decided to put me on progestrone supositories. Also, they can check to make sure it implanted in the right spot and not your tubes. Personally, I would rather call my doc and have it be nothing, then not call and have it turn out to be bad. KWIM?
TeriMomOf4 03-07-2006 Tuesday, 03:30 PM I was put on oral progesterone with Joseph and told it was voodoo medicine by the doctor that prescribed it. (his words)
I was put on progesterone suppositories with Libby.
I was not put on anything with Caroline and was told that progesterone was voodoo medicine.
Three different doctors.
I don't think that progesterone level had anything to do with the implantation bleeding. I was put on progesterone because of the three miscarriages.
HollyGirl 03-07-2006 Tuesday, 03:31 PM Well, great. :) Now what to do?
Seriously, I'm glad other people have had it.
Stacey 03-07-2006 Tuesday, 03:32 PM I didn't have the implantation bleeding, but I understand it happens 6-14 dpo from what I've read.
BTDT, I cramped AF type cramps with Nora for about 8-9 weeks. We did U/S and everything was fine and the cramping eventually went away! A friend of mine cramped that way her ENTIRE pg! So hang in there!
Congrats though! :D
ETA: if you aren't sure...it's always a good thing to check with your doc!
Susan 03-07-2006 Tuesday, 03:34 PM sounds like implantation bleeding too me but CALL YOUR DOCTOR! You will feel better once you have it confirmed and all is well! That's awesome BTW! Congrats.
Shirelle 03-07-2006 Tuesday, 03:43 PM I didn't have bleeding with Andrew, but I did have bad cramping, and lots of CM throughout the pregnancy. I'll say congratulations when you feel a little more sure :)
Marci 03-07-2006 Tuesday, 03:50 PM Oh yeah, I had the cramping too....it took a month or so to go away! I would call the dr. just to ease your mind!
Misty 03-07-2006 Tuesday, 06:28 PM I spotted I believe with amy and katie and with all my kids I felt like I was going to start but nothing happend.
Melissa 03-09-2006 Thursday, 10:17 AM I spotted with Brittany - Implantation but didn't with Kiley so it is very normal - any word yet?
HollyGirl 03-09-2006 Thursday, 12:16 PM Thanks for asking.
Well, the blood got darker yesterday morning and then stopped completely for the rest of the day. Then, last night, it started again - just a small amount in mucous, it's never been much - but bright again. So I called the dr. When I said that, yes, there had been some cramping, she told me to go to the ER just to check it out :jaw2 - probably hormones or a small period, but we needed to be safe.
So, we did, and everything was good. They confirmed with bloodwork that I am just a little bit pregnant. :love The doc saw some bleeding, too, so they wanted an ultrasound, so we did that, too. Four hours and a copay later, they think everything is fine as far as they can tell - so just hormones or implantation. Of course it's too early to see much of where it has implanted, but everything looked great otherwise, I don't have any pains when they mash around on me, etc.
I felt a little silly, but I'm just glad it all checked out. It has been tiny amounts today, so I'll be happy when it winds down. I was very active with Leo's pregnancy, and I'd like to get my confidence back so I can get back in my exercise routine.
Here's my chart for other FF junkies. Hope I do it right...
http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/fe235
Melissa 03-09-2006 Thursday, 12:19 PM CONGRATS Holly!!!!! How exciting!!!!
Marci 03-09-2006 Thursday, 12:53 PM So glad everything is okay! And no, you're not silly - it's an understandable concern!!! CONGRATS!
allieh 03-09-2006 Thursday, 03:34 PM Holly I am so glad everthing is okay and I will keep my fingers crossed for you:) .
Danielle 03-09-2006 Thursday, 03:34 PM :banana A HUGE CONGRATS!!!!!! :banana
I too had bleeding with both kids. I have BRIGHT RED, heavy bleeding with Brayden and I thought for sure I had lost another baby at that moment. I went in for an u/s and there he was still kicking away! I also had light spotting with Kennedy here and there...which also freaked me out!
OH...I am so happy for you!!!
TeriMomOf4 03-09-2006 Thursday, 03:36 PM Congrats Holly! :love
brittneyleahc 03-09-2006 Thursday, 03:40 PM Congrats!!!
Jenna 03-09-2006 Thursday, 03:44 PM I spotted and I took Prog. pills with both kids since my body doesn't make any at all. Congrats Holly and Family!
Nicole 03-09-2006 Thursday, 03:48 PM Congrats, Holly! :bounce
Dawn 03-09-2006 Thursday, 03:49 PM CONGRATULATIONS!!:throblove
CathyAnn 03-09-2006 Thursday, 04:21 PM Yay Holly! :)
Any bleeding in pregnancy is scary. I wish you a happy and healthy 9 months.
Chera25 03-09-2006 Thursday, 04:58 PM CONGRATS Holly!!!!!!!! :D
Julia 03-09-2006 Thursday, 08:10 PM Congratulations!!!
Carol 03-09-2006 Thursday, 08:17 PM Congrats, Holly!
Susan38 03-09-2006 Thursday, 08:26 PM Add me to the list of folks who spotted and bled periodically through my first trimester- and had a completely healthy baby.
Congratulations!
Susan
jendw 03-09-2006 Thursday, 08:29 PM Congratulations! That's wonderful news. I hope you start feeling better soon.
Amy 03-09-2006 Thursday, 09:38 PM I didn't bleed at all with Abby, so I totally understand your concern. I'd be the same way, I'm sure. Congratulations!!!
Mommy2_2_Cuties 03-09-2006 Thursday, 10:37 PM Congratulations!!!
Shirelle 03-09-2006 Thursday, 10:39 PM Congrats Holly! :)
Shannon 03-09-2006 Thursday, 10:48 PM Wow! Congratulations Holly!
Tanyab 03-10-2006 Friday, 07:10 AM Holly, Congratulations!!!
jessjillbolyer 03-13-2006 Monday, 12:44 PM I am glad to hear everything is looking okay!! Congrats!!
seebee 03-13-2006 Monday, 02:37 PM Congrats!
Traci_CB_AJ 03-13-2006 Monday, 05:34 PM Congratulations!!!
RyliesMomma 03-13-2006 Monday, 05:52 PM Yeah!! Congratulations and I will continue to keep you in my prayers :grouphug
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