Pink spotting 8dp5dt

[hoping-for-the-best]

As the title says, I’m 8 days past 5 day transfer of a fresh embryo and started seeing some watery brown discharge earlier today, which has now turned light pink in colour (sorry if TMI). I’ve spent all evening googling so know it’s not necessarily game over just yet, but every time I go to the loo I feel more devastated and am terrified of it getting heavier. It’s so hard going through this. I’ve been experiencing lots of cramping today which is worse now. I’ve had generalised cramping on and off since transfer but it feels more like period cramps now. What really gave me hope though this round was a sharp, localised burning pain on the left side of my uterus which kept coming and going in the same spot. You try not to get your hopes up but it felt so much like the implantation pains I felt when I had a bfp before. Just so much harder when you get your hopes up to see it all come to an end 😓

[emu2016]

Fingers crossed it’s implantation bleeding! xx

[hoping-for-the-best in reply to emu2016]

Hoping that’s what it is, time will tell 🤞xx

[Cinderella5]

Implantation bleed maybe?! Fingers crossed, try to get some sleep and rest up!xx

[hoping-for-the-best in reply to Cinderella5]

Thanks, going to try and get to sleep now after more googling 😩... will see what tomorrow brings xx

[Cinderella5 in reply to hoping-for-the-best]

Oh I totally understand the googling....Im never off Google.....step away from the phone hun! Sending hugs xx

[RoseEJ]

I am learning that google is not a good place to go, I hope it all works out well for you! X

[hoping-for-the-best in reply to RoseEJ]

It’s a strange one as you can find comfort in some things, but then be scared by others. So I find myself desperately searching for the success stories! The truth is that everyone is different and you just don’t know how it’s going to turn out for you. I did call the clinic and they don’t necessarily think it’s my AF starting due to the timing. They said it could be leftover old blood from my cervix (I guess from EC?) or implantation bleeding. Hoping it’s one of those things. 🤞x

[Hidden]

I'm so sorry you're going through this. It does sound like it could be implantation bleed, but I totally understand the constant fear. Google is such a double edged sword, it really is. Keeping everything crossed for you, massive hugs. This is such a tough journey and we're all warriors xxx

[hoping-for-the-best in reply to Hidden]

Constant fear - you’ve hit the nail on the head there! Yes anyone who goes through IVF is a warrior for sure. Sounds like you’re going through something similar - I hope it settles for you too. My sister told me although 12 weeks is generally accepted as the major milestone, if you see a strong heartbeat at 7/8 weeks the likelihood of anything happening is greatly reduced. Also bleeding can be due to so many things - irritated cervix, the implantation process etc. - we just always assume the worst! It’s a horrible thing to go through though. Hang on in there, I’ll try to as well! Xxx

[Hidden in reply to hoping-for-the-best]

I am yes, 9 weeks today and had 2 bleeds last week. I've had 2 scans, and seen little bean, but still so scared. Due to my age, the risk is still high xxx

[hoping-for-the-best in reply to Hidden]

Oh dear it’s just so stressful and when you’ve been through so much it’s hard to feel optimistic isn’t it? It does sound like your little bean is going strong though which is a great sign. Hang on in there. Wishing you a happy and healthy pregnancy xxx

[Hidden in reply to hoping-for-the-best]

Same to you xxx

[Hidden]

Fingers crossed for you. Stay positive!! Big hugs.xx

[hoping-for-the-best in reply to Hidden]

Thank you, trying to keep calm and carry on! Xx

[Birdboy1]

I feel for you I am also day 8 and im getting really wound up at the mo. Panicking every time I need the loo. I have everything crossed for you that you have happy news. When is your test day? Xx

[hoping-for-the-best in reply to Birdboy1]

It’s so hard isn’t it? I lay in bed this morning for ages before building up the courage to go to the loo. My test day is Friday, how about you? Wishing you the best of luck! Xxx

[Birdboy1 in reply to hoping-for-the-best]

It’s Thursday. Much harder than I ever imagined I need to stop stressing but it’s so hard. Keep me posted xxxx

[hoping-for-the-best in reply to Birdboy1]

Tell me about it, the spotting just makes it so much worse. I keep alternating between thinking “whatever will be, will be” and then googling obsessively! Such a difficult process and I’m terrified of doing the test. Will keep you posted and look out for your news, best of luck xxxx