Worried

[mrswatt]

I had an embryo transfer on the 11th.  I stated on Estrace and progesterone injections.  I have nausea, sore breast, headaches, mild cramping, change in eating habits.  My husband said that there is blue-purple tinge to my intimate parts and that the odor is milder.  I have felt pregnant since the 15th (euphoria and a sense of calm).
Today, I was a little constipated, and when I wiped I noticed a little bit of brownish blood.  Now I am very scared.
My schedule for beta test is the 25th.  I have two questions.  Is it possible that every symptom I have is a side-effect of the progesterone, and I am not pregnant at all?  Is this bleeding a sign that my cycle is about to begin?  I thank you for any information you can give me.

[trh0819]

Ditto to what allgood427 said. Progesterone mimics similar side effects but the spotting could most definitely be implanting. I actually had some bleeding 5 days before my blood work and freaked out. Doc said it was totally normal as long as it wasn't lasting. 5 days later I got a BFP and a beta of 600!  This process certainly causes you to question everything but you just have to relax as much as possible. Good luck to you!

[allgood427]

mrswatt, i know how anxious this time period is and it's so hard not to over analyze every little twinge and symptom.  The problem is that you are right, the progesterone side effects mimic pregnancy symptoms.  I had similar brownish red spotting for about two days right before I had my blood test and I was a little freaked out.  But, it could just be implantation bleeding from the little one burying into your lining.  My RE told me that 50% of women spot during their pregnancy and it has nothing to do with losing the baby.  So, I would try to stay calm and not get too anxious (easier said than done!)
Good luck!  You are so close to your blood test!  I hope and pray you get your BFP!  All of your symptoms are certainly positive ones!