Dreaming Pink Due Date Group: TTC and Beyond

[Niva]

I got a darker line this afternoon but am still, really worried about spotting and cramping as it has changed to a brighter red the only reason I didn't post my concerns here is that I had a chemical in October and I am worried that history is repeating itself. I am sure that you are fine Niva and didn't want to pull you down.

The docs here don't seem to be as mum-friendly elsewhere. When I had bleeding last time I was told to go home and if it stopped everything would be ok and if not the I could try again soon. I agree though a blood draw would help so I might see if I can get one next week.

Keeping my fingers crossed for you, Emily. Like you googled for me, spotting can be normal! Is it constant or intermittent? One of my friends had continuous bleeding for the entire first 16 weeks of pregnancy and her son turned out perfect, so it can still be okay. I sure do hope you don't have another chemical, but if you do, we'll be here to commiserate. They are so, so common and I'm actually kind of surprised I haven't had one yet. I know it makes no rational sense, but it almost feels like it's my "turn," that it is just too good to be true to have two perfect pregnancies in a row. Maybe I'll believe it more on Monday if my hcg levels have actually doubled, but right now I feel just as insecure as you do, Emily. It didn't help that one of my friends who has done IVF told me that 11 mIU/ml hcg is really, really low for 3 days post implantation. But I'm wondering if maybe the days are counted differently for high-tech implantations?

I poas again this morning to see if it was still getting darker... And it wasn't! If anything it was a little lighter than yesterday morning. Could be explained by maybe being more hydrated today than yesterday, so I'm trying not to worry. My spotting is mostly gone but it still occasionally feels tight in my lower abdomen, like mini Braxton-Hicks. Monday's results couldn't come soon enough.

That's too bad the OBs where you live aren't very sensitive to pg ladies' fears. You'd think that should come with the job description. Could you find a woman doctor or a midwife next time you switch doctors (you said you were moving, right)? IME they are often more compassionate.

[Cagirl09]

Just hard not to worry!

I know, for me too! I'm a born worrier.

Also our hormones that normally control AF can still be present and allow some breakthrough bleeding. My AF would have been due tomorrow, and I usually start spotting about 3-5 days in advance of that. So maybe that's all it is.

This makes a lot of sense to me, I have read it is QUITE common.

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[Cagirl09]

I got a darker line this afternoon but am still, really worried about spotting and cramping as it has changed to a brighter red the only reason I didn't post my concerns here is that I had a chemical in October and I am worried that history is repeating itself. I am sure that you are fine Niva and didn't want to pull you down.

I agree that this is the place to share if you feel like it will help. I just wanted to say that I'm so sorry you are dealing with this right now. I know how scary and frustrating it is to just have to wait and to not have real answers. I'll be praying for you!

[I Love Ladybugs]

Emily.....for what it is worth, I bleed/spotted with both boys...14w with DS1, 10w with DS2....and it was red. As in cherry, strawberry, grape tomato red....I pray that your little pink bean is just burrowing in!

[Emily]

Thanks Cagirl and ladybugs you ladies are great. Niva I hope you hear good news on Monday - It would make sense that IVF was slightly different.

Cramping has got less but spotting is brighter red (less of it though) and had a temp dip.

I think I just need to stop overanalysing as there is nothing I can do except take my vitamins and eat healthily. Have decided that I will assume everything is OK unless AF shows. worrying has got me nowhere so lets see what blind optimism does.

Whilst thinking positively I decided to look up my potential due date - OMG it is the day after DS 2 that means if all goes well (fingers crossed) all three children will have birthdays within 17 days of each other straight after Christmas. Better start saving!

[bunnywabbit]

Whilst thinking positively I decided to look up my potential due date - OMG it is the day after DS 2 that means if all goes well (fingers crossed) all three children will have birthdays within 17 days of each other straight after Christmas. Better start saving!

I thought I was the only person who did this - no BFP yet, but when AF comes to visit, I automatically recalculate my due date (will be 22/01 this time round if I'm lucky)! Would love a due date preferably for when the weather is going to be a little less horrible (don't fancy my chances of getting to hospital in any decent time if we're snowed in!), but for right now I just want to get there ASAP - AF is horrific. Getting a faint line on the OPK today - can't wait!

FX for this round everyone... How are you all doing? @Emily, how's all going with you? Did you retest yesterday/today? x

[Emily]

I thought I was the only person who did this - no BFP yet, but when AF comes to visit, I automatically recalculate my due date (will be 22/01 this time round if I'm lucky)! Would love a due date preferably for when the weather is going to be a little less horrible (don't fancy my chances of getting to hospital in any decent time if we're snowed in!), but for right now I just want to get there ASAP - AF is horrific. Getting a faint line on the OPK today - can't wait!

FX for this round everyone... How are you all doing? @Emily, how's all going with you? Did you retest yesterday/today? x

I am good thanks and I am starting to think that this little bean is going to stick. If all goes well next week and there is no more spotting I will post a ticker and say hi on the due date forum. Can't wait to see you there too.

[2lovelyboys]

Emily I am glad that you are starting to feel better, it's such a fragile time! I'm hoping and praying that your little bean sticks!

[Niva]

I am good thanks and I am starting to think that this little bean is going to stick. If all goes well next week and there is no more spotting I will post a ticker and say hi on the due date forum. Can't wait to see you there too.

That's great, Emily!! I will be pulling for you. Are you still going to get the blood test next week? I would have no idea anything could be wrong with mine except for the blood test and my still-very-faint poas, so maybe it's not worth stressing you more! Or, maybe it can give you extra reassurance, if the numbers are good.

[Niva]

Back on the bandwagon for me. It was a chemical pg. My hcg numbers did double from 11 on Wednesday to 22 on Friday, but my home tests kept getting lighter and lighter. Today (Monday), AF showed. Oh well, on the plus side, the cycle after a m/c (and chemical too, I hope?) sways pink. As long as I didn't cancel that out with my diet cheats, eek!