To TTC or not to TTC, that is one of the many questions...

The dog stuff really made me laugh - just told DH and its raised some laughs with him too, he wants to borrow your dog now!

I feel ok, I mean I thought does my tummy hurt but no it doesnt (you can make anything ache if you think about it for long enough!). I feel ok other than that. Just got home have been up to Oxford Circus tonight and met a friend for a curry. But nothing's happened, no falls or drinking anything toxic. I went swimming today but other than that nothing really.

Its slammed the work stuff right into perspective.

Call the doc's in the morning and take it easy. Frustratingly there isn't much else you can do. How do you feel? (Physically, I can guess mentally)

Canine dancing, freestyle if you please, is what I've been recently looking up! Well, it might take your mind off things!

Hi confused, sorry cross posted again.

It was light red - like I could have cut my finger. No not going to work tomorrow, still trying to sort out the big fat mess that is work but will put that on hold until i have been reassured about this.

Ah.
Er... maybe better to rely on Seagreen for these things then. She is probably more reliable!

confused did you know you sent me a link on how to train your dog??? Honestly made me laugh out loud despite the panic and tear welling.

Ah, cross posted with SeaGreen. Think her links were more comprehensive than mine.

You okay? Was it light spotting? Dark red? That seems to be 'okay', it's the red heavy stuff that's worth worrying about and that doesn't seem to be the case.

You're not going into work tomorrow are you? Can'r remember if you are still off or not

Thank you guys I really appreciate it. It does tie in with what I said about it being around that time of the month.

Sea Green thanks for all of your googling, at least I can be reassured its not ectopic.

As I feel ok (other than shitting myself) and nothing else seems to be happening I will wait until the morning.

Thanks again guys xx

Read this if you've not found similar already.

Call the doc in the morning I think and take it easy!

from the article i posted- "Some authors say it happens frequently when the next menses would have been due"-That seems to tie in with what you just said..
Take care.

and don't worry- nothing's too graphic!

Thanks confused

Not sure if I x post with your post but the the only number i have is for the midwife unit for the appointments and tehy are open during the day. Thanks for the reassurance about your friend.

Other than this I feel fine, a bit over-sensitive looking out for any other symptoms but everything looked ok at scan on friday.

this is the nhs advice on bleeding (not spotting):this is what they NHS says- but looking at the comments it looks like this does not refer to spotting, which does occur and is usually not a problem.
i pulled out a couple more pages to help you determine what you want to do:
here
here
this - pasting the relevant part here right now-
"Spotting during early pregnancy can be very normal. Sometimes it is accompanied by low back pain and cramping in the lower abdomen.

The endometrium builds up a thick bed of blood vessels and as the "blastocyst" implants, some blood is released from the uterine wall. Of course, this is typically how miscarriage begins as well, so it is a good idea to notify your care provider and monitor the spotting. For example, does it increase after exercise, sex, a busy day? If it does, it is best to limit such activities until the spotting goes away.

Bleeding in the second and third trimesters is much more ominous, but first trimester bleeding is very common. Some authors say it happens frequently when the next menses would have been due."

NHS direct may be able to help - will also get Googling on your behalf.

Deep breaths

LQ, don't panic! Call whoever it is to call (sorry I can't help with the number but guessing you'll have it) but do bear in mind that it is quite common, from what I know. I know a friend of mine had some spotting, and it wasn't super light, and she thought the worst but she was okay.

Am sending hand holding vibes over the airways (or whatever they are) xxxxx

Thanks SeaGreen, no its was hardly much at all, it seems to have stopped now, I keep checking - without being too graphic - just to make sure what else is happening, if anything and at the moment it doesnt seem like there is anything else to come out - sorry sorry too graphic.

Other than that I feel ok, lower tummy a very faint achey but prob wouldnt even notice it if i wasnt thinking about it.

I dont think that there is anyone i can call this evening - still havent seen the midwife but have a tel no for them so I guess best to call them in the morning? Looked it up in the book talks about early spotting being "normal" doesnt mean its all going bad but it was a massive massive shock.

I just keep thinking that it is around my normal time of the month though.

is it a lot??
there's a number you can call now, right?

Hi ladies anyone around?

Just been to the loo and have got spotting. I really dont know what to say except for F**K

Makes a change from checking your underwear!

I have watched OBEM and, as well as being close to blubbery at the end, have also realised I have shagged know one of the directors!

am working
think will watch later on 4oD

Phew, it may be a mid-luteal oestrogen surge

Guess everyones watching OBEM.

I just had a bath, and may do my nails.

Love it too! (well, I would wouldn't I!)

Did write long reply but then the site crashed and now watching OBEM. It's making this greeness fade!

ATM, i'm lusting after this gorgeous thing.
not sure if it's because i would have loved this as a child..suspect that to be the case.
this with red or teal stripey sheets.
heaven.

To clarify - I dont want to use a potty and I wouldnt want my child to use one

Yes. It is true. I have never taken so much interest in my pants/juices/anything as I have this month. Please forgive me, I promise that as of next cycle I will not be anywhere near as interested or communicative!

Badly green??? Cripes! is that the faint breeze of a changing wind direction wafting across the thread? I have never known such greenness abound.

Do you think there is a fantasy league for fantasy children? You get points for good SATs and musical ability.

PS. Im amber. Like the thought of a baby, cant be arsed with the rest ATM.

LQ - i agree that your first and foremost loyalty is to yourself and maintaining your sanity! i hope the situation gets sorted.
i'm laughing at the lovely way you put it "despite the fact that its a subject I feel massively passionate about I feel more passionate about keeping myself well and sane."
{crawling off to finish pesky work now}