Well i can tell you right now i am 10dpo and i can tell you last week wednesday i had what i would call spotting only enough when i wipe and it was not bright red and it was on and off for 2 or so days and i didnt have cramps that i know of. i too am waiting for period which should be in about 7 days so i am right there with you., i too am hoping i am pregnant but trying to forget about it as i am scared to be very disappointed as i just had late miscarriage may 18/12
If it's only occasional spotting for 1-2 days, it could be implantation spotting, however it's pretty rare, but some women do get it! If it stops, and doesn't continue, take a test when your period is due. I had implantation cramping, it felt like period cramps 6 days before AF was due!