https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:43:39 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-else-ttc-but-normally-start-brown-premenstrual-spotting-10-dpo#post-2868931 Sat, 26 Jan 2019 03:22:33 +0000 lamariniere 2868931@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@foodiebee: I'm sorry you are going through this too! I don't know much about endo, I had 2 successful pregnancies and didn't have any trouble getting pregnant, so it has never been a suspicion before. I'm going to ask my doctor about it though, and pay closer attention to my pain symptoms, since I've always just focused on the spotting. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-else-ttc-but-normally-start-brown-premenstrual-spotting-10-dpo#post-2868713 Fri, 25 Jan 2019 08:44:07 +0000 foodiebee 2868713@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lamariniere: Yes, I have very similar symptoms to this, including the rectal pain, living on the toilet during my period, groin aches/pains, etc. Also horrible back pain, night sweats, hot flashes. I also had a very short luteal phase, consistently around 10 days, longest ever was 12. I'd start spotting around 8-9 days and then get AF on day 10. My RE diagnosed me with endo unconfirmed via surgery (but every dr I've ever seen has been pretty convinced based on my symptoms; no one feels like there's any doubt) because we decided to move straight to IVF first. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-else-ttc-but-normally-start-brown-premenstrual-spotting-10-dpo#post-2868678 Thu, 24 Jan 2019 23:15:04 +0000 bhbee 2868678@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lamariniere: Worth checking out for sure but could be just random ... that’s what we concluded at least for that red bleeding cycle of mine, it also started really early but next was back to “normal”. I hope it’s just one weird cycle to have it starting so early! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-else-ttc-but-normally-start-brown-premenstrual-spotting-10-dpo#post-2868675 Thu, 24 Jan 2019 23:05:01 +0000 lamariniere 2868675@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bhbee: your spotting sounds similar to mine, but this month it started about 4dpo, which is unusual for me and sparked my visit to the gyno. I have really painful ovulation, especially on the right side. I occasional have the rectal pain, but not often. Cramps are usually not that bad, I don’t take any pain relievers for them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-else-ttc-but-normally-start-brown-premenstrual-spotting-10-dpo#post-2868670 Thu, 24 Jan 2019 22:44:32 +0000 bhbee 2868670@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lamariniere: do you have the pain issues also or just spotting?</p> <p>It’s normal for me to spot like crazy. I’ve never gotten resolution nor honestly had anyone very concerned, more like “well that’s unfortunate maybe you should try birth control”. I once got an ultrasound for a bunch of midcycle red bleeding. But my norm would be to spot by 11dpo if not 9dpo and progress to get AF around 16dpo. And AF can drag out with spotting also. Super annoying, but it did let me know early about failed ttc cycles ... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-else-ttc-but-normally-start-brown-premenstrual-spotting-10-dpo#post-2868650 Thu, 24 Jan 2019 21:20:46 +0000 lamariniere 2868650@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Bump!</p> <p>I know this is an old thread, but my spotting issues have become very similar to the OP's. I saw my gyno this week who did an US of my uterus (normal) and ran a PAP, HPV and STD testing to rule out anything (all negative). I am not TTC. She said the next course of action is antibiotics for 10 days in case the testing missed something, and if bleeding continues after, a hysteroscopy. Has anyone had a similar experience, or previous posters, have your issues resolved? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spotting-after-bding#post-2862230 Sat, 15 Dec 2018 12:59:43 +0000 cake2017 2862230@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Okay good to know... we haven’t BD because I am nervous. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spotting-after-bding#post-2862212 Sat, 15 Dec 2018 09:17:42 +0000 Kaohinani 2862212@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Cervical sensitivity is due to an increase in hormones, as well as, to cervical placement and increased blood flow to that area (especially during intercourse). You may have more estrogen and progesterone with this pregnancy, as well as, your cervix may be placed lower with more blood flow than it was in your subsequent pregnancies. Also, different positions during intimacy may lessen the incidence of bleeding as DH's member may not hit your cervix as much. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spotting-after-bding#post-2862209 Sat, 15 Dec 2018 08:59:14 +0000 KT326 2862209@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Your cervix could just be really sensitive this pregnancy. With both my boys my RE had me on pelvic rest until I stopped the progesterone suppositories. So pretty much the whole first trimester. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spotting-after-bding#post-2862200 Sat, 15 Dec 2018 07:06:46 +0000 cyoung 2862200@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I know its normal but everytime my husband and I BD i spot old blood. I know that's nothing to worry about. I never had this with my other pregnancies and it just makes me nervous still. Any reasons why this could be happening. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/13-dpo-and-spotting-anxiety-through-the-roof#post-2844446 Mon, 10 Sep 2018 08:54:34 +0000 cstanton13 2844446@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@CatchAFallingStar: Yeah, I got AF :( you guys were definitely right. I'm pretty sure my brain made me have symptoms. It's crazy how complex it is. So this month I'm not stressing, I refuse to POAS until around the 27th so I'm not let down multiple times by seeing a BFN. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/13-dpo-and-spotting-anxiety-through-the-roof#post-2843227 Mon, 03 Sep 2018 11:23:02 +0000 CatchAFallingStar 2843227@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@cstanton13: any updates? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/13-dpo-and-spotting-anxiety-through-the-roof#post-2842057 Mon, 27 Aug 2018 15:22:37 +0000 pachamama 2842057@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@cstanton13: It's really crazy how our brains can hijack our bodies when TTC! I will say the month I started TTC, I started spotting. It really kicked up as the months went on. The stress and overthinking I think caused it. It went away when I finally got pregnant. It made me nuts! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/13-dpo-and-spotting-anxiety-through-the-roof#post-2842046 Mon, 27 Aug 2018 14:50:01 +0000 CatchAFallingStar 2842046@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sounds like PMS and a case of overthinking. I’ve been there so many times! I know it’s frustrating! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/13-dpo-and-spotting-anxiety-through-the-roof#post-2841959 Mon, 27 Aug 2018 09:23:34 +0000 crazydoglady 2841959@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@cstanton13: Welcome! The mind is a very powerful thing and my guess is that you had some sort of bug since HCG isn't high enough to produce symptoms until about 6 weeks.<br /> As far as things seeming different, it's crazy what we can become aware of that we never noticed before because we weren't looking.<br /> It sounds to me that this cycle just didn't work out or that you possibly implanted late.<br /> Best of luck! Oh, and you might like our TTC/POAS group for Sept under the TTC tab. It's a very helpful and active group. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/13-dpo-and-spotting-anxiety-through-the-roof#post-2841955 Mon, 27 Aug 2018 09:10:49 +0000 cstanton13 2841955@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>According to Glow I ovulated on August 15th. I took an ovulation test on the 14th &amp; 15th and my LH Surge was high both days. I know it sounds crazy but starting on the 17th my boobs were super sore, a couple days later still sore boobs and nausea something awful. I never actually threw up but I felt terrible. This continued and as days passed fatigue set in. I walk 2 miles a day 3-5 times a week. I could barely walk I thought I was going to pass out every time I did it. I've been walking for 3-4 months. I've literally took like 6 HPTs starting at like 10 DPO because I so anxious. Then the dreams started I've had two dreams that were super crazy and I never EVER dream like this (only when I'm pregnant, I did it the last time I was). AF is scheduled for Wednesday August 29th. Starting Sunday (I was cramping Saturday night while I lay in bed) I wiped and there was light pink on the paper. This continued all day and by the end of the day it was gone. I went ahead and put a pad on just to monitor it. I woke up this morning and it was back. Its more brown now, and there is some on the pad but I really see it when I wipe. I got my hopes up (again!) and took yet another HPT and it was a BFN. I NEVER spot before my AF, except if hubby and I do the deed a few days before sometimes I will spot but then it goes away until my actual start date. We haven't done anything for a week. I usually get a major headache and I feel like my uterus is going to fall out then I start. I feel nothing only the spotting. I walked again Sunday and couldn't finish because I felt dizzy and exhausted. I will add that the last pregnancy I tested on 14 DPO and got my BFP (I don't know if I could have tested sooner because hubby and I weren't exactly ttc. We had the mentality if it happens it happens) Am I crazy?? Am I making up the symptoms in my brain?? Is there still hope or am I finished this round? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spotting-on-the-mini-pill#post-2803034 Thu, 08 Feb 2018 16:02:55 +0000 JennyPenny 2803034@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks guys! I'm happy to hear the spotting went away after going off the pill. I'll have to run this by DH but I think its the way I'll go. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spotting-on-the-mini-pill#post-2803025 Thu, 08 Feb 2018 15:33:07 +0000 Dahlia 2803025@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mdf106: Sprintec Tri is the next one my doctor wants me to try. I'm glad to hear it worked for you. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spotting-on-the-mini-pill#post-2803013 Thu, 08 Feb 2018 14:51:25 +0000 mdf106 2803013@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had awful spotting on the minipill, and I went off of it until I was done nursing (I used condoms). I had normal cycles while off the pill. I had previously used the minipill after LO1 with no issues. I also had some spotting on the regular pill, and finally found one that is working for me (Sprintec Tri). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spotting-on-the-mini-pill#post-2802997 Thu, 08 Feb 2018 14:03:56 +0000 winniebee 2802997@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had this experience while on mini pill -- for this reason i got the Mirena 3.5 months after my last birth. I spotted for about six weeks on it and then was fine...but now I've had it for about 4 months and in the last month I've had minor spotting a day a week. I hear that gets better after 6 months.... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spotting-on-the-mini-pill#post-2802991 Thu, 08 Feb 2018 13:49:17 +0000 Dahlia 2802991@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No advice specifically on the mini pill, but since I got my period back pp I haven't been able to find a single pill I don't spot on. This month I decided to go off and I have had a perfect cycle with no spotting. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spotting-on-the-mini-pill#post-2802942 Thu, 08 Feb 2018 11:35:46 +0000 JennyPenny 2802942@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just got my period back at 9 months pp and it was a doozie...then 4 days after it stopped it started right back up again. With DS1 I had basically 2 periods every month while I was on the mini pill and it drove me NUTS. I'm worried that's what is happening again now. I'm thinking about just quitting hormonal BCP until I'm done nursing. Has anyone who had crazy spotting/breakthrough bleeding on the mini pill tried this? I'm worried about a) the spotting continuing and b) how can I get a good sense of my cycles to start if I don't know what is *actually* a period? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/light-colored-spotting#post-2775332 Mon, 25 Sep 2017 12:06:15 +0000 Gigglefits 2775332@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Update: Talked to my doctor and go checked out. I also told them I only noticed the spotting twice and nothing since. Because I was pretty pale, he came to the conclusion that I was dehydrated. I'm to rest, drink lots of water and keep as cool as I can. Sadly keeping cool is proving to be difficult. Our A/C Unit for the house is really old and the vent work in the house is terrible. So cool rags and fans for me. So far so good. Thank you everyone! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/light-colored-spotting#post-2775021 Fri, 22 Sep 2017 21:32:08 +0000 2littlepumpkins 2775021@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Gigglefits: Hope everything is ok!! You're a few days ahead of me but I just had the tiniest amount of brown and the doctor checked me just to be sure. Everything was/is fine. Hope you're doing ok!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/light-colored-spotting#post-2774921 Fri, 22 Sep 2017 12:27:54 +0000 Alba4 2774921@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Definitely check things out with your Dr. I had bleeding, both light and heavy, during DS2's pregnancy. I also had a complete placenta previa. Regardless, the doctors like to know. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/light-colored-spotting#post-2774842 Fri, 22 Sep 2017 05:29:39 +0000 NeonPink1234 2774842@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Definitely check with your Dr, just to be super safe. But I actually had a lot of full bleeding with my now 18 month old. First second and third trimesters. It was like a period and would stop after 3-5 days. No one ever knew why, but she's perfectly healthy! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/light-colored-spotting#post-2774815 Thu, 21 Sep 2017 19:41:29 +0000 MaryM 2774815@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Gigglefits: it could be from dehydration if you've been in the heat. Hopefully that's it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/light-colored-spotting#post-2774793 Thu, 21 Sep 2017 18:19:28 +0000 Gigglefits 2774793@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MaryM: Will do. My fiance thinks it may be due to the heat, I'm not sure about that though. It's been in the 90's in my area for the past three days. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/light-colored-spotting#post-2774792 Thu, 21 Sep 2017 18:14:50 +0000 MaryM 2774792@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Until you can see the doctor, make sure to stay really hydrated and take it easy. Hopefully it's nothing! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/light-colored-spotting#post-2774791 Thu, 21 Sep 2017 18:05:06 +0000 Gigglefits 2774791@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Clementine12: Thank you so much for the reassurance, it's a huge help. The the answer to your question is no on all accounts. </p>