Implantation Bleeding or something else?

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Registered: 09-06-2006
Implantation Bleeding or something else?
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Wed, 09-06-2006 - 10:07pm

Hey guys :) I was wondering if anyone knew anything about implantation bleeding.

Here's the rundown. My last AF began August 11th or 12th and lasted about 5 or 6 days, which would have set my fertile period somewhere around the 18th until September 1st, depending on changes in my cycle, etc. etc.

I had unprotected sex with my significant other on the 23rd, as well as the 30th and the 31st. My next AF is due tomorrow, September 7th, however, unlike previous periods, I noticed some very light pinkish-red blood last night.

I figured it was just my AF starting, got a pad, and went to bed expecting my regular flow this morning. Instead there was nothing, but when I wiped I noticed the pink again.

My breasts are swollen and tender, which is not uncommon when AF is due, and I have some very mild cramping. The weird part about that is they didn't become this way until Monday, when usually they start becomeing sore and tender a full 2 weeks or so before AF.

I'm thinking it's just AF, the only thing that's making me wonder is the light bleeding because this has never happened before. Usually I will have a brownish discharge immediately before AF comes, but this time it's pinkish-red and after nearly 24 hours, AF is still not here.

Could this just be normal pre-period spotting, or could this be implantation bleeding?

Also, I've felt a weird twinge in the same part of my lower abdomen, kind of like ovulation "pinches", but isn't it too late for that?

When I was pregnant with my son 6 years ago I don't remember any bleeding. I only remember how painful my breasts felt. What's funny is that I found out I was pregnant with my son on September 14th...if it's the case again, he and his sibling will only be a few days or weeks apart!

Thanks, in advance, for your help!

Sincerely,
-Blu

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Registered: 06-13-2006
Thu, 09-07-2006 - 9:27am
I did that and it ended up being AF 4 days early. I just KNEW it was implantation bleeding. I hope yours is not the same!!