Implantation for 7days or just plain ole paranoia? When is earliest I can take test?

[Pughnichi]

Hi all

So I am driving myself insane with this waiting game and I know only time will tell but any advice, support you can give would be great as DH just looks at me with bewildered panic as he just hasn't a clue what to say.

Here's the facts:
We DTD exactly 14days ago, and then 8days afterwards I started spotting. Every day one or two spots of watery brown, no larger than a pea amount - no blood when wiping at all and 7days on its still the same - no period to speak of but mild cramps, slight nausea - is 7days + normal for implantation bleed or too long? I took 2x tests on Saturday but both were negative - I suppose it could be too soon but I could also be paraniod..

Some background on my paranoia: Last year we had a miscarriage which I hold my hands up and say I didn't deal with very well (it was 2wks before I got married so you can imagine the ordeal at the time) since then I convince myself one way or another that I am pregnant, if only just for an hour/day/weeketc and then the dreaded AF shows up. AF has been a regular visitor, every 28 days to be exact and lasts for 24hours but then last month it was 23 days and if the spotting is her then it would be 20days (which seems super early to me)

xx

Hi Sorry to hear about the miscarriage. No wonder you feel a bit paranoid.

It does sound like there is something going on with your period. 24 hours seems like a very short one and the change in cycle length will be worth monitoring. With it being quite so unpredictable it'll be difficult for anyone to say when you're ovulating or exactly when a test will be accurate other than sticking with the standard 28 days. So count from date of last period and then maybe try one of the more sensitive tests on the market - I think superdrug and wilkinsons.

As for the spotting, in my experience that can happen if you're pregnant. I had a little just a period due and a few spots in the week or so after.

If you don't get the answer you're hoping for, it might be worth making an appointment with your gp to talk about what's happening with your cycle. Or at least noting down exactly what's happening with it for a few months and then going to see someone with some facts. Best wishes.

Thanks juneavrile for your advice, its much appreciated, i am having some really bad period like pains tonight so thinking maybe I'm not but will wait and see, think I will definitely speak to the docs though