Spotting at day 9 of a frozen embryo transfer

[Kavz]

I am on day 9 of a FET (5-day blasto-cyst), my test date is 20th Feb. Had quite a bit of brown spotting this time (started on day7, a bit, but a bit more yesterday, and today has been a little lighter) (this is my 2nd try - tried IVF in December and we were able to freeze 3 blastocysts, so two more left to go I suppose) and am trying to think positive, but it is hard, especially when you are second guessing each and every twinge and was so disappointed when we got the negative result last time.

I didn't really spot last time, not like this. It is worrying me - I have read other forums which have said that it has then led to the arrival of a period. I really hope it isn't. And then others saying that the pessaries can often cause a bit of irritation - but I am taking cyclogest rectally (to stop the irritation). Also taking progynova.

Trying not to get our hopes up and stay as relaxed as possible, whilst being curiously excited (such a mixed bag of feelings!)

Also been getting very irritated (mostly with my other half over nothing) which isn’t great.

Fingers crossed this will all be worth it. These two weeks are the longest ever!! Such a roller coaster.

Am I overthinking the spotting?? Hoping, because it is slightly different from last time that it is a positive, but it just doesn't feel positive. It is worrying.

[here-_to_get_support]

I haven't had this myself. But just wanted to send positive thoughts. I've read a lot on here that says that bleeding isn't usual, from other research it's no unusual to spot x

[Kavz in reply to here-_to_get_support]

Thank you for your support!

[Lisaworthy1981]

I had this myself on our third transfer!! I started spotting on day 7 which went on and lasted about 5 days!! Some days were heavier than others but it never touched a pad!!

We went on to get our bfp and I’m now 13 weeks pregnant xxx

[Kavz in reply to Lisaworthy1981]

yea it is just making a little bit of a mark on the liner (TMI, sorry!) but not heavy or anything. Thank you! That has made me feel a little more positive. Congratulations and good luck with your pregnancy xx

[Lisaworthy1981 in reply to Kavz]

That’s what mine was like too and mostly only there when I went to the loo!!

Fingers crossed it’s implementation bleeding, wishing you lots of luck!!

Thank you xxx

[MissSaoPaulo]

Spotting could go either way - remember that it could also be from implantation, doesn't necessarily mean your period is coming. I know it's hard to stay positive but you're definitely still in. Progesterone made me very bad tempered (and starving!!). That, together with the tension of the 2ww might be making you snappy with your OH - Explain to him that you're full of hormones and not to take it personally!!! Not long to go now, so hang on in there and best of luck xxx

[Kavz in reply to MissSaoPaulo]

yes! I have not stopped eating! It's like i have hollow legs or something lol. Thanks x

[Olivia1980xxx]

With my first cycle I didn’t have any spotting...nothing BFN . My last cycle I think on day 6 or 7 I had light pink spotting only when I wipe after was light brown only when I wipe ... that was just for a day what I remember. In a morning of my test I was sure 99% that I’m gonna have period due to pain I had .... but it come out BFP ....my baby girl is 21 months 2day. Don’t worry hun that may be implantation....fingers crossed 🙏xx

[Kavz in reply to Olivia1980xxx]

ahh I hope so, fingers crossed!xx

[kirstyblue]

It’s so easy to over think and panic about spotting. I spotted after my fet on and off for days..well in fact weeks after my BFP. As soon as I could stop the pessaries then the spotting stopped due.

Good luck x