Implantation bleeding?

DH and I are trying to conceive.  We had intercourse on the 12th, 13th and 14th day of my cycle.  On the 23rd day of my cycle I started having spotting that was brown, stringy and very light, though enough to stain my underwear.  This spotting was not accompanied by any cramping or bloating, usual menstrual symptoms for me.  This lasted until the 24th day, then suddenly stopped.  I also had a stuffy nose for those two days that disappeared as quickly as it came, also rare for me.
I'm wondering if this could be implantation bleeding.  I did a pregnancy test today (day 25 of my cycle) and it was negative.
For my first pregnancy I did not experience implantation bleeding.
Any insight would be appreciated...

[momof8215]

How many days is your cycle? It may just have been too early to test. I would wait a few more days and then take another test. You may not have enough hcg to register at this point. Anything is possible when ttc. Every pregnancy is different and your body changes as you get older. Best of luck to you...I hope you get your BFP!!

[adgal]

It could be implantation bleeding but it could also be breakthrough bleeding, or just early spotting for your period.  It's impossible to say for certain. I would wait a few days, see if your period shows up on schedule, and if not, try another test. Good luck.

[lacl]

Thanks for your replies.  I did forget to mention that my cycle is usually 27 days, so this spotting started five days before my period is due, or 9 days dpo.  I guess I will just have to wait and do another test, perhaps on the day my period is due.

[gillianl]

i normally get this before AF is due and i get it anything from 8-5 days before AF.  i hope you get your BFP this month!!  If you don't try bedding 13th, 14th and 15th day of your cycle, 1 day before, day of and one day after ovulation  Best of luck