TTC - 2 Days of Spotting Pre Period

Preparing For Your Next Pregnancy
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Hi All,

I had an ectopic pregnancy in March, which resulted in emergency surgery and having my left tube removed. It was our first pregnancy and we conceived very quickly.

We really want to start a family and I was focused on getting myself fit and healthy during the 2 period/3 month wait before trying to conceive again.

Things have been very stressful over the last month as we’re moving house and living apart for most of the week as our jobs are in different locations. I’m trying to stay calm and be positive but in the last week my hormones have taken over and I’ve been very stressed.

This all came about at the time we were clear to TTC. Whilst not ideal, we don’t know when everything will settle down on the house front and we are aware it could take longer to conceive. We decided to try this month. My husband was very excited and sure it would happen this month. I was trying to manage his expectations and explain it would probably take longer this time. Whilst I was saying this to him, I felt when I started to ovulate (I have been able to since the ectopic pregnancy) and timing was perfect. I could also feel everything down my right side so took this as another good sign. I have tried not to read too much into this but there have been some similarities to the week prior to finding out I was pregnant last week.

I was due on my period on Friday and on Wednesday I started to get really bad cramps and light spotting. It felt like my ectopic pregnancy pain but it was in the centre and I knew it would be too early if this was the case. I went to the doctors the next day to get everything checked out. She did a pregnancy test, which came back negative. She explained that it could be my period arriving (which was suspected), it could be implantation bleeding and it would be too early to show in a test or a urine infection although I has no other symptoms.

The spotting got slightly heavier on Thursday but nothing like my period pre/post ectopic pregnancy. It only last 2 days. During this time I’ve had mild cramps, really bad skin and been very emotional.

The doctor told me to test again early next week although I tested this morning and it was negative. I’m fine not being pregnant but I feel so weird and I’ve never had a period like this.

Has anyone else experienced this?

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Hi All,

I’m now 6 days past by period and have had nothing since the spotting at the end of last week/weekend. I’ve spent all week feeling very nausea and light headed, and was having trouble sleeping like when I was pregnant. I did another test and it was negative.

I don’t know if my body is playing tricks on me or if I should be pushing to get things checked out just in case. I’ve read about people not picking it up until they are further into their pregnancy. I’m going away with work next week and I’ve scared something may happen.

I’ve really love to hear from anyone who has experience this!!

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Dear Michelle

Reading your post, I get the sense that you are very welled tuned into your body. If you are worrying about something feeling odd, I would seek reassurance from a doctor. If you are going away soon and it is going to play on your mind, maybe you could run your symptoms passed your GP again and explain that they are making you nervous. Or many hospitals have Early Pregnancy Units (also sometimes called Emergency Gynaecology Units or similar) where you can drop in without an appointment. If you explain that you have previously had an ectopic pregnancy and now have some spotting you are unsure about, they should be sympathetic.

I’m not trying to scare you - I hope you aren’t worried by the above. I’m just trying to think of ways to reassure you so that you can get on with your work trip away.

Much love

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x

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Thanks ever so much for your response.

I have an appointment booked with the doctor tomorrow and will request a blood test. I was thinking of requesting an appointment for a scan on Monday before I fly but wasn’t sure if I was being a drama queen as I haven’t had a positive test. I will talk it through with the doctor tomorrow and see what she says.

Thanks again x