Early Period?

ashleysoutherland · February 2013

Hello Ladies,

I have been reading some of your posts in search of answers, and I really have not found one that i found matched my situation completely. So here is goes. I started my period on the 24th of January and my husband and I ttc on the 5th of February. (12 days later) We just figured this was my ovulation date. Then on the 12th, I woke up with severe abdominal pains on my right side. It woke me from my sleep and I was awake with it for a little over an hour. The next day on the 13th, I started spotting in the morning, but it turned into a bright red flow by the end of the night and lasted for 4 days followed by 3 more days of spotting. Towards the end of this early period, I started wiping stringy discharge. I have a 28 day cycle and if I am early or late, it is only by a day. So I was supposed to start my period by the 21st, and now it is the end of the 22nd and still no period. All pregnancy tests came up negative. I have been feeling a little tired and a little hungrier than normal, but really no other pregnancy symptoms. I have been diagnosed with fibroid tumors and they have never effected my cycle. Have any of you had these symptoms, or know what is going on with me. My doc cannot see me for another week because he is on Vacation. I'm sure its nothing serious, but the anticipation is killing me. i have had some cramping along with all of this and I usually do not cramp at all. Also, I usually have a heavy flow with clots, and this one was a medium flow in comparison with no clots.

I guess my questions are is the bleeding implantation bleeding or early period?

what is the deal with the stringy discharge?

what was the deal with the severe pain?

Thanks a bunch for any advise.

melissa721 · February 2013

So if I'm reading this right, you started bleeding and had cramping on CD 19?

Are you just coming off birth control?

I don't think we can tell you what the bleeding and cramping was. It could've been any number of things. I dunno that your doctor will be able to tell you a week from now either.

I do suggest charting though so you don't have to guess when you should have sex.

ashleysoutherland · February 2013

I am sorry, I had to do the math again on the calendar. We had sex on the 13th day. Severe pains on the 20th day and I started bleeding on the 21st day.

gscoville · February 2013

Last fall my first cycle off of BCP was 28 days. My next cycle was 18 days, the next 21, the next 23. Sounds to me like you just have a varied cycle length. 3 weeks is still within the realm of normal, and negative tests mean you're not pregnant.

sunlavender · February 2013

I agree with PP. There really isn't a whole lot we're going to be able to tell you. Your bleeding could be mid-cycle or AF. If you think you might be pregnant, a HPT is a good idea. I wouldn't stress about your period being a day late. Most women don't have a perfect cycle. Depending on when you ovulate, your cycles can fluctuate by several days.

melissa721 · February 2013

What about the birth control?

ashleysoutherland · February 2013

I have never been on birth control

ashleysoutherland · February 2013

i have never been on birth control

melissa721 · February 2013

Well I have to say, if your cycles are always about the same length, I'd find it odd too that randomly you have a 21 day cycle. Mine around usually about 28 days and I know I'd probably be taken aback by such a short cycle.

But with that being said, I guess you just have to remember its possible you had a wacky cycle.

I think if there is any lingering issue your doctor might find it. But it could've just been a fluke...breakthrough bleeding.

You should definitely look into charting though. GL.

Tamma254 · February 2013

melissa721:
Well I have to say, if your cycles are always about the same length, I'd find it odd too that randomly you have a 21 day cycle. Mine around usually about 28 days and I know I'd probably be taken aback by such a short cycle. But with that being said, I guess you just have to remember its possible you had a wacky cycle. I think if there is any lingering issue your doctor might find it. But it could've just been a fluke...breakthrough bleeding. You should definitely look into charting though. GL.

Yes I agree with all of this.

ashleysoutherland · February 2013

Thanks for your advise ladies.

If anyone has had a similar situation as mine and still came up pregnant, I would really be interested in knowing your story

Shayliz · February 2013

It's not unusual to have a random short or long cycle here and there. I would count February 13 as CD1. PPs suggestion of looking into OPKs and charting is a great idea - then you won't just be guessing your ovulation date and can tell when to actually expect your period

greengirl0909 · February 2013

I'd suggest picking up a copy of Taking Control of Your Fertility. The amount of information I've learned about my body has amazed me! I can read my body so much better now and I can anticipate what's going on better. GL

VintageGlamourBride · February 2013

From what I have read, implantation bleeding is never bright red. Also, if you bled for 4 days and spotted for 3 it seems more like AF.

I had always had clockwork cycles then the past 3 months since TTC have had a couple shorter ones with periods only lasting a day or two. I thought it could have been implantation too started out as a rust color then later the bright red appeared. It is most likely just an off cycle IMO.

runningpenguin · February 2013

ashleysoutherland:
Thanks for your advise ladies.nbsp; If anyone has had a similar situation as mine and still came up pregnant, I would really be interested in knowing your story

This post makes it seem like you're fishing for us to go "squee you're totes preggers!"

ashleysoutherland · February 2013

I am very curious, and I am ttc. I would love to hear that other people have had similar symptoms as me, and still became pregnant. More importantly, I am trying to figure out what is going on. Something is not normal. I have never had pain like I experienced. Wake me up and bend me over for an hour pain, and I have never bled mid cycle. What make me more curious is that the bleeding came the day after the pain. As I mentioned, I also have Fibroid tumors and yes, I have miscarried before. So yes, hearing "squee you're totes preggers!" as you put it would be fantastic to hear. But I want honest opinions. Your post makes me seem like a villain for wanting to hear what I believe we all want to hear on this forum.

gscoville · February 2013

ashleysoutherland:
I am very curious, and I am ttc. I would love to hear that other people have had similar symptoms as me, and still became pregnant. More importantly, I am trying to figure out what is going on. Something is not normal. I have never had pain like I experienced. Wake me up and bend me over for an hour pain, and I have never bled mid cycle. What make me more curious is that the bleeding came the day after the pain. As I mentioned, I also have Fibroid tumors and yes, I have miscarried before. So yes, hearing "squee you're totes preggers!" as you put it would be fantastic to hear. But I want honest opinions. Your post makes me seem like a villain for wanting to hear what I believe we all want to hear on this forum.

None of us can see into your body to tell you what's going on, and obviously none of us so far have had the experience you're looking for to confirm what you're hoping. We've given you our honest opinions, but they seem to not be what you want to hear and you're just being dismissive of them all. We get this kind of fishing all the time and it's tiresome, so yes, you're coming off a bit like a villain here, if you won't accept our advice as given, there's nothing more we can do for you.

ashleysoutherland · February 2013

I admit that I am new, So charting never even crossed my mind and I will certainly do it from this point forward. (after I learn how) All I asked is if there were any successful situations like mine. I don't want false hope, but I do hope. I am still concerned that something is up with me, and surely out of the thousands of people on this site, someone will know. This is not saying that the previous posts were wrong, but I would like to get every opinion that i can get. I almost feel after the last two posts that I am not welcome. ie, maybe this site is not for you. Kinda takes the meaning out of wanting to talk with fellow ladies who are ttc.

Shayliz · February 2013

ashleysoutherland:
I admit that I am new, So charting never even crossed my mind and I will certainly do it from this point forward. (after I learn how) All I asked is if there were any successful situations like mine. I don't want false hope, but I do hope. I am still concerned that something is up with me, and surely out of the thousands of people on this site, someone will know. This is not saying that the previous posts were wrong, but I would like to get every opinion that i can get. I almost feel after the last two posts that I am not welcome. ie, maybe this site is not for you. Kinda takes the meaning out of wanting to talk with fellow ladies who are ttc.

I'm not a doctor, but I can play one on the internet since you insist. As nobody here can see into your ute or accurately diagnose you - I'll just pick a random diagnosis. You had a wonky cycle and will have to wait and see what happens this time.

Shayliz · February 2013

jefa621:
Shayliz:
ashleysoutherland:
I admit that I am new, So charting never even crossed my mind and I will certainly do it from this point forward. (after I learn how) All I asked is if there were any successful situations like mine. I don't want false hope, but I do hope. I am still concerned that something is up with me, and surely out of the thousands of people on this site, someone will know. This is not saying that the previous posts were wrong, but I would like to get every opinion that i can get. I almost feel after the last two posts that I am not welcome. ie, maybe this site is not for you. Kinda takes the meaning out of wanting to talk with fellow ladies who are ttc.
I'm not a doctor, but I can play one on the internet since you insist. As nobody here can see into your ute or accurately diagnose you - I'll just pick a random diagnosis. You had a wonky cycle and will have to wait and see what happens this time.
Shay...Um. You know....that's not a random diagnosis. That's probably pretty spot on.

I was going to go with lupus at first, but then decided to just repeat what I said early on in the post. Maybe repetition is key here. Or I play a really good doctor on the internet. Wink

PinkCamino · February 2013

melissa721:
Well I have to say, if your cycles are always about the same length, I'd find it odd too that randomly you have a 21 day cycle. Mine around usually about 28 days and I know I'd probably be taken aback by such a short cycle. But with that being said, I guess you just have to remember its possible you had a wacky cycle. I think if there is any lingering issue your doctor might find it. But it could've just been a fluke...breakthrough bleeding. You should definitely look into charting though. GL.

Yes

glitzandglitter · February 2013

ashleysoutherland:
I admit that I am new, So charting never even crossed my mind and I will certainly do it from this point forward. (after I learn how) All I asked is if there were any successful situations like mine. I don't want false hope, but I do hope. I am still concerned that something is up with me, and surely out of the thousands of people on this site, someone will know. This is not saying that the previous posts were wrong, but I would like to get every opinion that i can get. I almost feel after the last two posts that I am not welcome. ie, maybe this site is not for you. Kinda takes the meaning out of wanting to talk with fellow ladies who are ttc.

Several things...

Your post came off as a fishing post.

In the future you might want to consider posting questions like the one above in 1st Tri because they are alreadey pregnant and maybe have experienced something similar with their BFP.

This site is full of amazing women with great advice but they will not shower you with giltter and rainbows. So if you can not handle the snark then it might not be for you. Lurk, read the newbie blog and if you decide to stay I'm sure we will happy to have you. Smile

ashleysoutherland · February 2013

I do appreciate all of your advice ladies. The snarky ones less so. I didn't realize hoping you were pregnant was such a bad thing. But you guys are right, this site is not for me. Good Luck to all of you.

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