Warning... TMI

victoria+james

Yesterday I got my period and it was unlike anything I've ever experienced in my life. It started very suddenly in the middle of the day and was so heavy I had to change my tampon 3 times before going to bed. This was using regular not super. As a comparison, normally 1 would be fine for mid day through dinner for me... especially on day 1 of my period.

Along with heavy flow I felt nauseous, had soft stool, and terrible cramps. Im not too worried about cramping, it just happened to be particularly bad and in tandem with everything else I figured I'd throw it in.

I put in a super before bed and when I woke up today it had almost nothing on it, cramps are gone and so are my other "symptoms". Barely any spotting last I checked too.

So here's my question, could I still be preggers?! I'm just kidding! But, has anyone else experienced a period like this? Should I call my doctor? It just seems like a silly thing to make an appointment for since I feel fine now.

As a bonus if you've read this far, any good comfort food recipes you want to share? I'm out of dinner ideas.

Mysterious_wife

It sounds like AF to me.

victoria+james

Mysterious_wife:

It sounds like AF to me.

Should I maybe be expecting a second one or something? I've just never had a period that lasted... What, 9 hours total?

kelle017

I usually have a few days of light bleeding, then a day of nothing and then a small amount of spotting.  Not quite the same thing, but since going off bc it does kind of take a break and then finishes.

As for dinner we are probably going to have grilled cheese and tomato soup tonight. 

bugandbibs

Was the timing right for AF?

It could be you had a CP and it caused a heavier flow.  I would just make some notes to keep track of what happened.  If things continue to be hinky, I would consult your doc but for now I would just wait and see.

I'm making spinach tortellini with alfredo sauce and garlic bread for dinner. 

victoria+james

bugandbibs:

Was the timing right for AF?It could be you had a CP and it caused a heavier flow. nbsp;I would just make some notes to keep track of what happened. nbsp;If things continue to be hinky, I would consult your doc but for now I would just wait and see.I'm making spinach tortellini with alfredo sauce and garlic bread for dinner.nbsp;

I think timing was right... It was my first month charting and my temp dropped the day before but was back up again the next day when I started. FF predicted 1 day later than I started. I went off BCP in Sept, so I'm just starting to get an idea of my timing.

Mysterious_wife

GhostMonkey:

I am failing to see anything abnormal. And it's highly possible you could have more in a day or two.

I feel like we're on a long fishing expedition. A never ending one a that.

Shayliz

I've had quite a few periods that had a start/stop pattern over a few days and my periods always started as mega heavy flow with stomach issues (cramping, nausea, diarrhea, etc) so no.. I would not be concerned. 

Adam&Eve2

That is odd. I would wait and see what happens. Could be AF could be some weird spotting. If it happens again I would call your doc. 

And I love that you followed that post up with a question about food! Lol. My DH's fave comfort food is my 3 cheese mac and cheese. Then I put it in a ceramic cooking dish and cover it with parm cheese and garlic bread crumbs and bake until they are toasted. 

victoria+james

AdamEve2:

That is odd. I would wait and see what happens. Could be AF could be some weird spotting. If it happens again I would call your doc.nbsp;And I love that you followed that post up with a question about food! Lol. My DH's fave comfort food is my 3 cheese mac and cheese. Then I put it in a ceramic cooking dish and cover it with parm cheese and garlic bread crumbs and bake until they are toasted.nbsp;

So making this for dinner tonight!