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Advise please ... Spotting .. period .. testing too early ??

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BlippyMoose26 · 02/01/2023 22:03

Okay sorry for the long essay🙈
I took a test which was negative the day before my period was due(3 days ago) I'm now 2 days late and still no period. I tested again this evening ( 2hr hold ) and it showed negative again.( I know mornings are best but I got impatient )
I have been checking my cervical position etc regular and notice my cervix is still in a medium position but yest/today I've noticed some pinkish beige mucus on my finger when I checked, so I checked a couple times over the past 48 hours and sometimes there's discharge sometimes it's just my usual clear/whitish (sorry for the details) discharge.There's no blood or anything showing when I pee or wipe though. Could this be implantation bleeding? And perhaps I just tested too early for the test to show up as positive. I've noticed since yesterday my breasts are really sore and I've had a few twinges/cramps on and off the past few days too? Just after everyone's advise.
Looking at my calendar I am 2 days late for my period. I last had sex the 16th Dec and my predicted ovulation date was the 18th Dec..(new to this sorry) so I think I'm around 12 to 14 DPO .. but only experiencing possible implantation symptoms now ? Is this normal ?

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allgoodthings84 · 04/01/2023 15:46

Also it’s normal to bleed in early pregnancy and everything be okand it’s not always implantation that causes the bleeding at that stage…

allgoodthings84 · 04/01/2023 15:44

@Emmamoo89 wrong about what? implantation can occur before spotting starts. I’m not wrong about that I have been told a lot about it all over the last few months after multiple losses and appointments. I’m not saying it’s impossible to implant at 12dpo I’m saying it’s rare to be viable (not impossible) and that implantation symptoms can happen after implantation has occurred.

OP may well be pregnant and I really hope she is and it’s all ok as I know how it feels when it’s not. I was passing on facts I had been told by experts.

Emmamoo89 · 04/01/2023 15:38

allgoodthings84 · 04/01/2023 15:34

@Emmamoo89 i didn’t think anyone really knows when they implant as any implantation symptoms can happen before, during or after implantation…

it’s rare for a 12dpo implantation to be a viable pregnancy. All doctors, fertility specialists etc say that. It’s not impossible but very rare. I was told it myself that it’s a likely cause for my last 2 CP’s after tests.

Actually you are wrong. I had spotting at 12dpo for 3 days. Wouldn't of known if didn't check. Very pink and tiny amount

allgoodthings84 · 04/01/2023 15:34

@Emmamoo89 i didn’t think anyone really knows when they implant as any implantation symptoms can happen before, during or after implantation…

it’s rare for a 12dpo implantation to be a viable pregnancy. All doctors, fertility specialists etc say that. It’s not impossible but very rare. I was told it myself that it’s a likely cause for my last 2 CP’s after tests.

Emmamoo89 · 04/01/2023 15:18

allgoodthings84 · 03/01/2023 14:47

If you’re 12-14dpo I think it’s too late for implantation but spotting before AF is normal and spotting in really early pregnancy can be normal so the only way to know for sure is to take a test when you know you’re definitely at least 14dpo as then it would show a clear line on a test

It's not too late at 12dpo. I had it then with my first pregnancy.

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BlippyMoose26 · 03/01/2023 15:17

allgoodthings84 · 03/01/2023 14:49

Spotting at this stage with mega faint lines could also be a chemical. I’ve had 2 chemicals at just before 5 weeks so know how that feels so I’m hoping it’s not that for you

time will tell. Fingers crossed everything ok

Fingers crossed I'm going to wait a few days and try again with a different test .. I'm just hoping late ovulation has led to late implantation but we will see... If not . There's always next month 😉

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TrooBloo · 03/01/2023 14:52

It could be a chemical pregnancy - where implantation has failed. I can see the line but it’s hard to know whether it’s a valid positive or not.

tbh OP I think you’re out, but I hope you’re not.

allgoodthings84 · 03/01/2023 14:49

Spotting at this stage with mega faint lines could also be a chemical. I’ve had 2 chemicals at just before 5 weeks so know how that feels so I’m hoping it’s not that for you

time will tell. Fingers crossed everything ok

allgoodthings84 · 03/01/2023 14:47

If you’re 12-14dpo I think it’s too late for implantation but spotting before AF is normal and spotting in really early pregnancy can be normal so the only way to know for sure is to take a test when you know you’re definitely at least 14dpo as then it would show a clear line on a test

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BlippyMoose26 · 03/01/2023 14:07

allgoodthings84 · 03/01/2023 12:44

@BlippyMoose26 I can see the lines just about above but these aren’t fresh tests with lines within the time? At 12dpo lines may be squinters on these cheapie tests but not at 14dpo I don’t think. With both of my CPs I had squinters at 12dpo but with this pregnancy (I’m 6+5 now) I had an obvious line on a cheapie at 12dpo. Wasn’t dark but it was a very obvious line.

Are you able to take a test after a hold today and see if you see a line within the time? Either that or wait 2 days when you know you’re definitely at least 14dpo and test then as should definitely show a clear line then if pregnant.

I'm just worried that because of the spotting it's too early to test to get a full blown bfp .. I've got another test ready for tomorrow morning so will see then. The spotting seems to have subsided today mind so really not sure what's going on 😂😂

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allgoodthings84 · 03/01/2023 12:44

@BlippyMoose26 I can see the lines just about above but these aren’t fresh tests with lines within the time? At 12dpo lines may be squinters on these cheapie tests but not at 14dpo I don’t think. With both of my CPs I had squinters at 12dpo but with this pregnancy (I’m 6+5 now) I had an obvious line on a cheapie at 12dpo. Wasn’t dark but it was a very obvious line.

Are you able to take a test after a hold today and see if you see a line within the time? Either that or wait 2 days when you know you’re definitely at least 14dpo and test then as should definitely show a clear line then if pregnant.

Lineeyes222 · 03/01/2023 12:42

How sensitive are the tests you are using?

If your period normally comes like clockwork and you are late now, then unfortunately you are probably not pregnant and something else is causing the delay. If you ovulated late, your period would be late too. But bare in mind it's quite unlikely to get pregnant if you had sex 5 days before ovulation (not impossible but your chances are much lower than 1-2 days before). For the best chances, do it every other day until you're sure you've ovulated.

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BlippyMoose26 · 03/01/2023 12:34

allgoodthings84 · 03/01/2023 12:29

There’s definitely something there but no way to tell if it’s an evap or not as the pictures weren’t taken within the time. If you need to play around with the filters then it’s not positive enough to be sure it’s not an evap. As you’re now past your AF due date (how many dpo are you?) then a new test after a good hold should have a clear positive if you are pregnant even if it’s faint it should still be dark enough to see without questioning it.

I think I'm between 12 or 14 DPO as I think I ovulated later. My camera isn't taking clear photos but there is a faint line in both just the camera not showing it so well 😕😕

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allgoodthings84 · 03/01/2023 12:31

Clear blue aren’t as sensitive but if you’re past AF due date (or at least 14dpo) then they should show a line. They are designed to take after AF due whereas frer are designed for before AF due

allgoodthings84 · 03/01/2023 12:29

There’s definitely something there but no way to tell if it’s an evap or not as the pictures weren’t taken within the time. If you need to play around with the filters then it’s not positive enough to be sure it’s not an evap. As you’re now past your AF due date (how many dpo are you?) then a new test after a good hold should have a clear positive if you are pregnant even if it’s faint it should still be dark enough to see without questioning it.

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BlippyMoose26 · 03/01/2023 11:13

BlippyMoose26 · 03/01/2023 10:39

Is it my eyes or does anyone else see that same thing

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Advise please ... Spotting .. period .. testing too early ??
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BlippyMoose26 · 03/01/2023 10:59

ladydimitrescu · 03/01/2023 10:55

The previous tests are invalid whatever they show as it's been two days - they will be evap lines.
I would say take another test with fmu tomorrow morning, preferably a frer, and if it shows negative I would say you aren't pregnant. Try not to be disappointed, I know it's difficult ❤️

I live in Spain so can't get hold of the FRER tests easily ... Only clear blue which I've used before and know aren't as sensitive as other tests. I know it's after the valid time I just don't know how if they were there but it was bad light or they weren't 🙈

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BlippyMoose26 · 03/01/2023 10:57

dreaminginvintage · 03/01/2023 10:50

@BlippyMoose26 i could see it on the one before AF straight away but had to look closer at the top one. I can see something and they both look pink, but hard to rely on as they could be evaps. Do one after a long hold today or first thing my tomorrow! Fingers crossed x

The suspence is killing lol !! Ill try another today and I've ordered some diff tests too incase it's the tests. Uffff !!! It's the spotting that's confusing me .. it's deff not my normal AF which is what makes me think more implantation ... X

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ladydimitrescu · 03/01/2023 10:55

The previous tests are invalid whatever they show as it's been two days - they will be evap lines.
I would say take another test with fmu tomorrow morning, preferably a frer, and if it shows negative I would say you aren't pregnant. Try not to be disappointed, I know it's difficult ❤️

dreaminginvintage · 03/01/2023 10:50

@BlippyMoose26 i could see it on the one before AF straight away but had to look closer at the top one. I can see something and they both look pink, but hard to rely on as they could be evaps. Do one after a long hold today or first thing my tomorrow! Fingers crossed x

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BlippyMoose26 · 03/01/2023 10:39

BlippyMoose26 · 03/01/2023 10:14

so thought I'd leave a little update...

got up this morning expecting AF to come from yesterday's spotting but still nothing. I'm now 3 days late .. I checked my cervix this morning and it still seems to be in a medium position and again there was pinkish discharge on my finger when I removed it but nothing when I pee or wipe.
i kept my tests from the day before my AF was due and the one from last night and just happened to glance again today ( yes I know tests are invalid after a few minutes) but in the light I noticed a very faint line on the one from before AF .. not soo obvious on one from last night but now I'm not sure if they were there orginally or have come up out of time or my eyes are just wanting that bfp so much they're tricking me... Maybe last night's wasnt so strong as I tested at night 🙈🙈

Is it my eyes or does anyone else see that same thing

Advise please ... Spotting .. period .. testing too early ??
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BlippyMoose26 · 03/01/2023 10:14

so thought I'd leave a little update...

got up this morning expecting AF to come from yesterday's spotting but still nothing. I'm now 3 days late .. I checked my cervix this morning and it still seems to be in a medium position and again there was pinkish discharge on my finger when I removed it but nothing when I pee or wipe.
i kept my tests from the day before my AF was due and the one from last night and just happened to glance again today ( yes I know tests are invalid after a few minutes) but in the light I noticed a very faint line on the one from before AF .. not soo obvious on one from last night but now I'm not sure if they were there orginally or have come up out of time or my eyes are just wanting that bfp so much they're tricking me... Maybe last night's wasnt so strong as I tested at night 🙈🙈

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BlippyMoose26 · 03/01/2023 10:09

DailyEnergyCrisis · 03/01/2023 02:56

Given when you last had sex I think it’s very likely to show as positive by now if you are pregnant.

I also had sex around the 27th or 28th but it wasn't within my fertile stage so I'm not counting it .. ?

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DailyEnergyCrisis · 03/01/2023 02:56

Given when you last had sex I think it’s very likely to show as positive by now if you are pregnant.

Mae2398 · 03/01/2023 00:27

I ovulated on the 19th and had my first positive test 3 days ago now. But I started with cramps on the 25th. Would give it a few days incase you ovulated late or a late implantation . Fingers crossed 🤞🏽 xxx