For all my sisters who spot before their period and always think it means AF is just around the corner.... you are not out yet!
ME- 30 yrs old
DH- 31 yrs old
Cycle #3
I spot every single month about 5-7 days before my "real period" starts. When I saw a brown spot at about 8dpo, I thought "Great. Not only am I out this month, but AF is taunting me by coming early." The next day I had a couple more brown spots. Barely enough to get on my undies.
I've been doing so much research lately because I was concerned my progesterone might be low. I've read it can sometimes cause spotting early and possibly make your LP too short to get a good lining in place. So I started taking Vit B complex to lengthen it. If we missed this month, I planned to have my hormones checked anyway because I turn into a sleepy, weepy lunatic before my period. Just almost not even functional I'm so tired and blue. One time I had to actually leave work early because I fell asleep at my desk. Anyway, this morning I was so incredibly tired, I was planning to call my dr and make an appt for blood work. I'd had no spotting today so far. When I got home from work at lunch, I took a FRER on a whim. Immediately two lines popped up! I couldn't even get the cap back on the stick before there were two clear lines. I FREAKED out. I called my dr because I was nervous the spotting meant something might be wrong. They worked me in. The ultrasound showed healthy ovaries and a nice, thick lining. They did another urine test and I thought "Oh no, I peed on a stick less than an hour ago. This one definitely won't show up positive." But it did. It took longer, but it was definitely positive. They took blood to make sure my levels are normal, so I'll get those results tomorrow. The dr thinks it was IB, and because I've had no pain and the spots were dark brown, he said there's no reason to be concerned. I'm praying my way through this, but at least now I know that I can GET pregnant. If I lose it for some reason, I know God is in control, and we'll try again. For now, I'm just in shock and so hopeful!!
As for symptoms:
1-5 DPO Nothing
6-9 DPO strange bowel movements. Everything seemed to slow down. Like I couldn't empty completely. (sorry tmi) And tender, itchy nips.
Night of 8 DPO Vivid dreams. REALLY sad, emotional dreams where I woke up feeling utterly drained.
10 DPO Two BFPs! Still feeling backed up. And extra gassy.
Note: Used Conceive Plus at lubricant. A med I take tends to dry me out.
Baby dust to all! Don't count yourself out when you see that spot!
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