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I have been reading through all of the posts trying to self diagnose whether I am pregnant or not. My husband and I have been trying for the last 2 months, I usually have a regular cycle to the day, but I am now 3 days late, 2 negative pregnancy tests and this morning I started having a brownish discharge and I was certain my period was starting, but I have had nothing more all day. I had severe cramping last week, fatigue, taking naps which is not in my nature for the past 2 weeks, very irritable, very sore nipples, insomnia set in last night which I have never experienced before, light headed when I walk up the stairs, etc. Any insight or hope? With the negative tests I was accepting the fact that I wasn't pregnant, but with reading the posts and educating myself on implantation bleeding I am starting to wonder if it could be possible. I would appreciate any suggestions you may have :)

Hi 051907b, I had the same type of thing happen to me a month before I got pregnant. My period was 3 days late, then just light spotting, then it came on really heavily and chunky and horrible, so I think maybe I had a fertilized egg that didn't implant. You may be having implantation bleeding, but it isn't likely because it occurs shortly after ovulation, which would have been over 2 weeks ago for you if you have normal 28 day cycles. Try testing again and good luck.

I posted on this site several months ago. I just thought it might help a few of you to know that I am now pregnant and actually did not have any implantation bleeding (I really kept looking for it). I tested at 12dpo and got my BFP!!! My first sign was heavy, painful b___sts and I noticed the veins in my chest were more prominent at 11dpo. I bought an ovulation predictor kit and that was extremely helpful in determining when I was actually ovulating. I also bought and used Pre-Seed lubricant which is sperm friendly and helps keep the sperm alive for a longer time. Good luck and babydust to all of you!!!

Wow. So many ladies with this incidence. I too am trying to TTC. My husband and I started trying this month. We tried on August 10th, August 14th, and again today. (Funny, all four days apart, that's kinda weird! HA!). Yesterday (the 17th) I got really dizzy while working in my cla__sroom, and my lower back was killing me. NOT NORMAL for me at all. Also, today I have felt extra tired and took a 3 hour nap. Again, NOT NORMAL. So after trying again today, on the 18th, I noticed some light pink substance on the TP after I used the restroom, immediatly following intercourse. I have been feeling some dull aching in my lower belly, kinda like gas but not. After reading most of these posts, I am begining to wonder if I am indeed prego. I have never been before so these next few weeks should be interesting. Luckly I am due for AF on the 1st of every month. So, I guess it would be okay to start testing around the 30-5 of Aug/Sept. Any one agree? Thoughts are welcome but not mandated. Everyone is different so good luck to you all!

Hi, I am new to this, I had a positive HPT last week and i started spotting 4 days after. similar to what is described as IB. I am getting a few pains in my stomach but not in my womb (not like period cramps). Is this normal? am I losing my baby? or is this IB, please help, i so desparately want to have a baby.

Hey, i'm new here...i read most of these posts (even though they date back to 2005)... I find this site very useful... We started TTC july 07... i was on the pill for about 10 years and stopped in June 07. My periods are now 31-31 days long instead of the 28 day cycle. My periods have been light, rarely any red blood, mostly brown stuff. So i was suppose to get my period around 9/17 this time. i started light pink/brown spotting around 9/13 then severe cramping 9/16 and had lots of dark brown discharge (not blood, more like tissue?) that night. Then was back to light brown stuff yesterday. Now NOTHING, no pink or brown. I've been trying to figure out what implantation bleeding looks like? I haven't seen BLOOD. Have any of you experienced this? I want to get a HPT, which I probably will do today, but also have a well woman exam scheduled for Thursday. I'm telling myself to just wait until the exam....

Hi Aisha. Most likely your body hasnt adjusted to being off the pill. It usually takes about four months to get into a normal cycle so the possiblilities of you being pregnant are small. I hope you are. I am having the same bleeding but still no period. I am five days late and i am extrememley bloated. I dont know what's going on with my body my doctor's blood test was negative, but i had positive HPT. So i guess it's just a waiting game for the both of us. Baby dust to both of us. Keep me posted.

hi clark33mari, it was negative for me...:( hope you are having better luck... we'll see what happens this month!

This thread has been going forever, so I thought I'd keep it going. I was suppose to get af today. I took at pregnancy test yesterday and it was negative. Then I started spotting, but today there isn't really anything unless I wipe. I ovulate late (about 10 days ago), so I'm wondering if this could be implantation or if I'm just being ridiculous. We've been trying for 11 months, so I'm ready for a BFP. My b___bs have been killing me, so I think that is why I can't shake the thought of being pregnant. What do you think?

Hello Everyone... Well, I was on here a few months back with the same issues of this... and it didn't work out, but now I'm about 8 or so days before I'm going to be on my period and I've had a little bit of very light pink discharge. I would have never even noticed it, but I had worn white undergarments and I saw some pink on them, so of course I started watching more closely. I'm normally on a 25 day cycle, and this started 8 days before my period should be (nov 16th). My hubby and I were hoping it would be a little longer since he's not finished with school till this April 2008, but children at any time are an incredible blessing. You are all so strong, for those still waiting and trying, hang in there. Also, I've heard that the stress of trying can sometimes be too much stress for your body and may mess up the cycle. For those of you who are trying, just know that everything has a time and a place. My dad is a miracle baby, thought to never be able to be concieved, that was hardly over 2 lbs when born and now he's a 6'5'' tennis player with great health! Things always work out the way the big guy above plans, just let your body figure it out. :) Good luck, and baby blessings to you all.

I had a normal period so presumed i wasn't pregnant, although i had extremely sore b___bs, so took a test 2 days after my period had stoped and it was positive. This time i have had a little bit of bleeding but it is 5 days early for my usual period, b___bs not sore or tender just feel different, has any one else experenced this but still been pregnant?

Natie, Every woman is different in pregnancy, some women still have a slight bleeding when they would think their period would be due, but if it becomes more than just a little blood, contact your midwife or OBGYN immediately, especially if it is accompanied by pain. :) There are lots of websites that talk about bleeding while pregnant. Some women bleed and some don't at all, its best just to consult your doctor or midwife though so that they can keep a close eye on you and your progress! Congrats on the positive!!!! Good Luck!

Mary, it's not a dumb question, Mine started out light pink mucus, then to dark brown on the pad, then light red on wiping. i have barely marked my pantyliners in 3 days, my period is not due untill monday! I think that if this is nothing like your usual period then you may well be experencing an implantation bleed. I haven't done a test yet so i am still wondering if i am pregnant or just willing myself to be! good luck to you x

SheaAnders, Thanks for this. I have been to my doc's today for a blood test so should get results in 2 days, the bleeding has reduced alot today only a little on pad. I had a long bleed in the first 2 weeks of my last pregnancy and small bleeds throughout. so i am aware of the potential probs. also i think that this is just my body's way of dealing with pregnancy! I don't feel worried either which is usually a good sign, i think deep down you know when something is wrong. Thanks again for advice

im in a wierd situation myself.i had a miscarriage in the summer and since then my periods have been a bit strange and moved from end of month to middle (roughly 17th/18th), and last week i missed a period and so am over a week late.so thought could be pregnant so i did a test and it was neg.but today ive found myself to be bleeding, so think im probably having a period or its this inplantation bleeding but i think it is probably a period.but i dont know why i was so late coming on though.i wasnt having the painful cramps u have with periods just a bit of cramping in my stomach and sometimes either side so i dont know and so confused.and driving me crazy!i guess ill just have to watch this space, as noone probably has any answers really!

i'm glad i found this site.. you all seem very helpful. my question is.. i think i ovulated on the 9th of dec. (my last period was nov. 25) my hubby and i ttc around the 9th.. i've felt fine up until the week before my period. I started having strange sharp pains that come and go on my right side and around my belly b___ton. (i heard the side thing was a sign of implantation.. even though i've had no bleeding). i felt VERY BLOATED AND BIG!! i think i gained 7 lbs. that week from being so bloated.. i've never felt that big!! i've had sev. light headaches and b___st tenderness here and there.. no sickness though.. but very hungry.. my stomach won't let me sleep at night until i get food in it .. it growls so loud and almost makes me sick if i don't eat..which is very abnormal for me!! i took a hpt on dec. 24, and 27 and they were both neg... today makes the 5th day that i'm late.. what do u guys think?? i've never been prego.. so i for sure don't know!!! but i do know the sharp pains in my side and stomach have gone away and so has the major bloating .. although i swear my lower abdomen is harder i can' t suck in for anything!! any suggestions??