Please.
Spotting. Brown, not red, which I suppose I should be grateful for, in the way that you might be grateful after having your car stolen that at least you still have your bicycle. I am 9dp3dt, and it seems too late for implantation, and this is the time in a regular cycle that I generally start spotting. I have some cramping as well, though I have been cramping on and off since transfer, so that could mean anything. I am sitting here listening to “Please, Please, Please” by James Brown and thinking I know exactly how he feels.
But this morning’s test line was not faint. It was obvious, strutting into view almost immediately. Brash, bold, all “Say it loud! I’M PINK AND PROUD!” while the horns blare saucily in the background.
A blind man can see how pregnant you are, it whispered at me whenever I opened my purse to check on it (yes, I did take it to work, WHAT’S YOUR POINT?).
And then I went to the bathroom this afternoon and saw what I saw. I left work and called my clinic to pry yesterday’s progesterone level out of them, in case I need to increase my supplementation. But my progesterone was 33, which is apparently sufficient. (Or IS it?)
Oh, I don’t know what to think. The line is dark, so I’m happy. But I’m spotting, so I’m scared. I’m scappy.
I want my happy back.
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I spotted off and on with Oscar for the first five months. It makes you very nervous, but it may just be spotting. So try to relax (I know that is impossible) and at the very least, treat yourself to a good dinner and an evening on the couch.
Here’s hoping that it’s implantation spotting and that your little one(s) is digging in. Typically with multiples you can spot too.
You tested positive really early so there could be more than one!
I’ve been told by my RE that a p4 over 20 is good. I think yours sounds really good and keep doing what you’re doing!
Best wishes and I hope this is it for you!
Shawna
Yes, I think just laying back, watching something good (and happy!) and letting the little cells continue to multiply is best. Who knows, they may just be saucy little spotty cells. No problem!
Still COULD be implantation spotting and if not, maybe just run of the mill spotting that a lot of pregnant women get.
Holding out hope for the best of outcomes.
I think it still could be implantation spotting. Plus, its brown, which means it is older and has been there for a bit. Either way I’ll be praying for you! :)
OMG, I don’t know if I can take these blog posts much longer, LOL, I am totally stressed out! (yes, I know IMAGINE HOW YOU MUST BE FEELING!! OMG!!) Okay, we’ve got to calm down. Could be implantation going on in there. And that’s GOOD! :) :) :)
what they said. 1) hold on to the good 2) still could be implantation spotting
And my own two cents 3) CHEESE.
you are pregnant! hooray!!!
I see nothing wrong with taking hte tes to work …. Be BOLD, make a lanyard for it! sendin up happy thoughts to erase the scappy ones
It most definitely could be implantation spotting. I had a bit of it at 11dpiui and thought for sure it was too late for implantation and must certainly be pre-period spotting, but here I am a month later and still knocked up. Hang in there!
Huh. It could be bad, could be good - I spotted at 11dp3dt with A, my miscarriage spotting came much later (knowing that in these cycles, ‘much later’ means days - but I think it was after beta). I don’t want to blow cheese up yer arse, but spotting is unfortunately, so common with ivf cycles. Only the best for us!
Oh and I still have pee sticks from my last miscarriage - no I won’t tell you where. How could you possibly just leave it at home is my question???
I always send this link to my IVF friends when they’re spotting after a positive test. (Which they *always* are. It’s normal!)
http://abeautifulday.blogs.com/a_beautiful_day/2004/12/when_ivf_works_.html
I think it’s fine to take your test to work. Remember when Tori Spelling decided to make hers into a necklace. Having it tucked away in your purse is fine!
And good luck with the spotting
I’m scappy with you!
I HAVE heard that spotting is much more common with twins. So that’s something, right?
Hang in there, little Schnozz and Fest!
I don’t think it’s too late for implantation bleeding … I had a 5 day transfer and 3 days before my blood test, I started spotting brown. I cried my eyes out, and told my husband everything was over, and this is how my period always starts etc etc. I was wrong. I bet you are too!
A progesterone level over 20 is good. So, 33 is great.
I hope the spotting is nothing.
Sending you the best vibes I can Alexa! Wishing and hoping and thinking and praying…
Fingers crossed!!!!
First, congratulations on the positive result! Brown spotting is incredibly common, which really we should all get a free pass from experiencing after going through IVF. Your progesterone is wonderful, so no worries there.
So happy for you!!
I had major cramping with my little sweet pea so much I just knew I’d started. I am sending prayers and positive thoughts your way.
Yay for the positive. That’s so sweet that you took it to work :o).
Oh, yeah!! Congrats. Loud and Proud Preggers!! You’re more than positive…you’re pregnant!
As far as spotting, I spotted with my 1.5 yr. old and cramped like I was starting my period for weeks. All very normal, my OB assured me.
Wishing I could send you assurance…
Brown spotting is not bad spotting… And if you are getting BFP, then it is past implant time..You are Pregnant! It takes a couple days for HCG to get into your body after implantation. Your P4 is good!
I also spotted and had cramps from H&ll, now I have a crazy 26 month old!
YAY!!!
Damn the emotional roller coaster! I’m so sorry for the spotting that I know is going to drive you crazy no matter how much reassurance we can all give you. But I’m so, so happy for that nice dark line this morning.
When’s that beta?
I know everyone’s already said it, and it certainly doesn’t make it even remotely less scary, but I spotted with P for over 3 weeks after I got the BFP. Terrifying. But your progesterone sounds great, and that nice, quick, and dark line is an excellent sign.
And I brought a + test to work also, just to check on it through the day and make sure it was real.
What they said.
And congratulations on the loud and proud positive!
And eat chocolate. And cheese. *g*
I’m all antsy over here. And about to go to bed and will think good thoughts.
Ack! I’m with the others; lay back with your feet up and take it easy. Cheese helps. I’m hoping this is nothing and dissappears soon.
I am yet another one who spotted and still had a healthy baby at the end of it. Good luck! Take it easy, as long as the spotting is brown all is good. (Brown is old blood. Probably from implantation when it occured)
Hoping its nothing, big, big HUGS
For the little it is worthvia the internet, I really hope that things go well.
Really. A lot.
Tell people it was “Take your Test to Work Day”?
Seriously, best of luck and congrats on the bold pink line.
Still keeping my fingers crossed, and keeping you all in my thoughts. I had to exert a lot of willpower not to bring my test to work today. I thought it was weird, but at least I know I’m not alone in that urge.
Umm . . . HOLY SHIT, YOU’VE MANAGED TO KNOCK YOURSELF UP.
Sometimes pregnant women will have full periods at the time when their period would regularly arrive. I think it’s just a matter of things burrowing in deeper and the body getting used its changes.
I’ll be keeping my fingers crossed for you!
Horray for a nice dark positive! I hope that the spotting goes away soon.
TWO LINES!!! What outstanding news! I know it’s hard to jump right in and feel the joy but do try to let some of it creep in. The spotting, while scary, is very common…so many of my friends spotted in early pregnancy. Stay positive and just “be”. YOU ARE PREGNANT!!! :)