Implantation bleeding or A/F

[TCGirl]

Hi everyone,  I had a miscarriage on September 26th and got my first period on October 25th, which was about right for me.  I am usually like clockwork with a 25 day cycle.  That being said, my husband and I are TTC again and today it looks like I might have started, but I shouldn't have until Thursday, this would make it a 22 day cycle.  I know I should just be patient and wait to test, but we want this so bad, that seeing the blood today felt like a kick in the stomach.  The last time I was pregnant I didn't notice any implantation bleeding, could this be what this is? At first the blood was light pink, now it is brown.  Today would be 11 days past ovulation. Any advice would be great.  

[Ashelen]

Awww :( I was so hoping it was implantation bleeding for you....after my m/c I believe I had a normal period, then no period, then a normal period. So I would say it's entirely possible, BUT there are a lot of women with what's called "early pregnancy bleeding" and if you're still doubting that it's AF, definitely test when your AF would have been due....please keep me updated I'm crossing my fingers for you!!! <3

[TCGirl]

Just a follow up, it looks like it is probably A/F, I', guessing my cycle might still be adjusting since the m/c.  I started right on time after it happened, but maybe it is just adjusting.  The flow isn't that heavy, but it has been pretty steady since yesterday afternoon.  Has anyone had experience with this? Just wondering if anyone else had more than spotting and was still pregnant?

[TCGirl]

It just started this afternoon, so can't say about the duration,  It wasn't a lot of blood, but it also wasn't very small amount.  I'm hopeful I just haven't had this happen before.  My pregnancy that resulted in a m/c was my first and I didn't have any implantation bleeding, or at least any I could see, with it.

[isthisnormal]

Also, brown blood is old blood. There's a chance it could be implantation bleeding, but wait until you're late to test. It can become a very expensive habit. :)

[Ashelen]

Generally the way to tell the difference between implantation bleeding and an early period is that you don't get a steady "flow" with implantation bleeding. Some women say theirs was heavy though, so it's hard to say. If it's this close to your period but not close enough to be considered a normal variation on your period's due date (like a day or two in either direction) I would say you should test in a few days....how much blood was there? Good luck <3 I'm sorry about your loss and I really hope this is your month to conceive!!