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Cramping... And then some spotting for a day...but now nothing. Confused
I O'ed around CD 23 or 24, on CD 29 I started experiencing cramps worse then usual period cramps and then a few hours later I seen just some blood when I went to the bathroom (just when I wiped). The next day there were a few drops in the toilet but nothing on my underwear. This morning I put on a pad because there wasn't enough for a tampon and there is nothing on it. Sorry to get so graphic but I am really confused. I have light periods but this one was only a few drops of red blood.
I heard implantation bleeding the blood is usually brown and I am not sure if there is cramping involved. My usual cycle is between 28-35 days with the average being around 31 days. I took a test this morning and it was negative... And I only started charting when I thought my period started the other day and my basal temp is 97.4 but I am not sure what it was pre-ovu.
Any advice? Or help? Or clue what is going on? lol. Thanks! 
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Re: Cramping... And then some spotting for a day...but now nothing. Confused
I am definitely not an expert but I can tell you about my own personal experience.
When I got pregnant with DS I had some cramping right before I should have started my period and had a very small amount of bleeding (just when wiping and it was pink tinged, not bright red and it never got in my undies or anything). I was pretty sure I would start my period the next day but didn't, and took a HPT a few days later and it was positive.
Again, this is just my experience, it's similar to yours, but everyone is different. My advice would be to wait a few more days and if there's no AF test again. GL!
How do you know you ovulated on CD23 or 24? What cycle day are you on now? Do you have a chart we can see?
I guess you could have experienced implantation bleeding, but I think if that had already occurred then you would have seen a positive pregnancy test. I would keep testing once a week (or more) until you get a positive pregnancy test, your period, or you reach CD60 (then call your doctor).
I don't know that we can guess much more without a chart. I think you're going to have to wait it out.
Me: 30, DH: 33 Married 8/3/08
BFP 7/16/2012 (8th cycle), EDD 3/27/2012, Delivered 3/24/2013 - IT'S A BOY!
If you weren't charting before a few days ago, then unfortunately, there is no way to know when/if you O'd.
It could be mid-cycle spotting, implantation bleeding, or the beginning of your period.
Only a positive test or full-on AF can answer that question.
Keep charting and GL!
Thanks for the advice girls... I used OPK's for the last 5 months and got my LH surge on CD 21... So following the 12-48 hours for ovulation I was guessing the dates.
I will try to test the weekend again if things dont get moving I guess!
Just remember that you can get positive OPKs without actually ovulating. The only way to confirm that you ovulated is by temping throughout your cycle.
I will keep my fingers crossed for you!
Me: 30, DH: 33 Married 8/3/08
BFP 7/16/2012 (8th cycle), EDD 3/27/2012, Delivered 3/24/2013 - IT'S A BOY!
That is why I started charting this month... I just finished reading "taking charge of your fertility" and it mentioned the OPK having a positive but then your body fails to release the egg... And plus the charts will come in handy if I have to see a fertility specialist if I don't have any luck over the next few months.
Hopefully it is just implantation bleeding but I don't want to get my hopes up too much! And if it isn't hopefully my charting will make TTC a little easier.
I think you're in for a long weekend of PIAC! I'd keep up the OPKs to see if you're just waiting for a second LH surge to actually ovulate, but I'd probably end up using an HPT by the end of this weekend, too. Then again, I'm POAS-obsessed. My fingers are crossed for you--either way, I think you're still in the game!