CTR1919
Jul 1, 2013, 08:19 AM
Hello all. I am really confused and stressed out.
I am a 23 year old female and extremely healthy. All blood, vaccinations and physicals are up to date- including PAP and breast exam. I am a healthy weight, do not drink and just quit smoking about am month ago. I eat extremely healthy and maintain a healthy but regular exercise routine. I have a son- I conceived with my spouse the first month we tried, and had a textbook perfect pregnancy and labor- resulting in a healthy child to date; he is now 3. My periods use to be extremely irregular, such as skipping months or irregular cycle patterns, than after having a child they became more regular, and my cycles range from 30-36 days on average. I am trying to conceive again, and this was the first month we tried. I have been tracking my periods and ovulation, and this past month (month of June) I had sex every single day I was potentially fertile and/ ovulating. Approximately 8 days after ovulation day I had minor cramping and had a very faint and light discharge that was slightly brownish/pink which made me believe it was implantation bleeding as I had it with my son.
From that point on, I have had a variety of symptoms but here are the consistent ones; left lower back pains, left side abdominal cramps, left ovarian cramps, bloating, gas, constipation, headaches and migraines, tiredness and fatigue, increased appetite, and nipple tenderness or soreness. The day of my expected AF or the week of my expected AF (given sometimes my cycles vary within a few days), I had nothing but a lot of "moistness" down there. Then somewhere in the middle of the expected week of AF, I had a very faint and light discharge on and off every few hours of a "khaki" colored or tan colored mucus- not even enough to have to wear a panty liner really. I also had more cramping particularly in the left groin and ovary area, and the left side of my lower back was just killing me in soreness. I have also had neck and shoulder pain. I took a few pregnancy tests around this time, and all were negative to include first response early result, clear blue digital and the walgreens generic brand digital- I think a total of 6-8 tests and all NEGATIVE...
I went to my doctor last week which would have been CD 39 of an anticipated MAX cycle of 36 days... and had a routine PAP. She advised me that my cervix was high, soft, and closed- and slightly red. She also told me there was no blood see on and or around the cervix, and advised that my uterus felt slightly "enlarged?"... I had a blood test done that day which was quantitative- (either pos or negative only) and the results were negative. 4 days later I returned for another blood test, this time the beta-HCG qualitative, and the report red "0.6" HCG within my blood. The doctor said the threshold for their office is 9.0 hcg. I have already been routinely checked for cysts, and such and have been negative. I do not currently take any medications at all, nor have I in the past year. Today is CD 46 of a my normal max of 36. I have no period, and no signs of any period coming. Every few hours I will have a sudden feeling of a little gush of something, and I run to the bathroom to check and its only a little clear, or cloudy discharge. I have already been checked twice in the past week for infections, yeast, UTI, STD... etc... all negative. So I know its not that. I remember being pregnant with my son- I didn't find out I was pregnant until almost 13 weeks pregnant!! Because I had a light period for 5 days, no symptoms, and negative pregnancy tests for the first two months. Could this be it? Am I still pregnant?
The second blood test was followed by a pelvic exam which was normal and doc says I am very healthy- he did say that my cervix was extremely high, and soft and closed still. AHHHHH! Am I pregnant or not? And if not, why is there HCG in my blood when all other reasons have been ruled out. My thyroid was checked two months ago- healthy healthy! I have no history of medical problems or infertility on either side of the family, and have had no prior surgeries, or medical problems. I have never even had a yeast infection or UTI.. nor have I ever had any STD or problems as such. I JUST WANT ANSWERS! My doc has me coming back Friday to run the tests again. She told me she cannot do a vaginal ultrasound until the HCG levels are elevated? But I've been reading online and have read otherwise. A part of me really feels and thinks there is a baby coming... maybe the baby is just being stubborn like my son was. Any guesses ?
Last period was May 17, 2013. It was a very normal period lasting 5 days.
Believed implantation occurred June 17-June 19 where I had faint discharge that was brown/pinkish with cramping on the left side.
I began having the khaki colored discharge June 26-June 28, and then nothing since.
HELP ME! Ahhh! The agony.
I am a 23 year old female and extremely healthy. All blood, vaccinations and physicals are up to date- including PAP and breast exam. I am a healthy weight, do not drink and just quit smoking about am month ago. I eat extremely healthy and maintain a healthy but regular exercise routine. I have a son- I conceived with my spouse the first month we tried, and had a textbook perfect pregnancy and labor- resulting in a healthy child to date; he is now 3. My periods use to be extremely irregular, such as skipping months or irregular cycle patterns, than after having a child they became more regular, and my cycles range from 30-36 days on average. I am trying to conceive again, and this was the first month we tried. I have been tracking my periods and ovulation, and this past month (month of June) I had sex every single day I was potentially fertile and/ ovulating. Approximately 8 days after ovulation day I had minor cramping and had a very faint and light discharge that was slightly brownish/pink which made me believe it was implantation bleeding as I had it with my son.
From that point on, I have had a variety of symptoms but here are the consistent ones; left lower back pains, left side abdominal cramps, left ovarian cramps, bloating, gas, constipation, headaches and migraines, tiredness and fatigue, increased appetite, and nipple tenderness or soreness. The day of my expected AF or the week of my expected AF (given sometimes my cycles vary within a few days), I had nothing but a lot of "moistness" down there. Then somewhere in the middle of the expected week of AF, I had a very faint and light discharge on and off every few hours of a "khaki" colored or tan colored mucus- not even enough to have to wear a panty liner really. I also had more cramping particularly in the left groin and ovary area, and the left side of my lower back was just killing me in soreness. I have also had neck and shoulder pain. I took a few pregnancy tests around this time, and all were negative to include first response early result, clear blue digital and the walgreens generic brand digital- I think a total of 6-8 tests and all NEGATIVE...
I went to my doctor last week which would have been CD 39 of an anticipated MAX cycle of 36 days... and had a routine PAP. She advised me that my cervix was high, soft, and closed- and slightly red. She also told me there was no blood see on and or around the cervix, and advised that my uterus felt slightly "enlarged?"... I had a blood test done that day which was quantitative- (either pos or negative only) and the results were negative. 4 days later I returned for another blood test, this time the beta-HCG qualitative, and the report red "0.6" HCG within my blood. The doctor said the threshold for their office is 9.0 hcg. I have already been routinely checked for cysts, and such and have been negative. I do not currently take any medications at all, nor have I in the past year. Today is CD 46 of a my normal max of 36. I have no period, and no signs of any period coming. Every few hours I will have a sudden feeling of a little gush of something, and I run to the bathroom to check and its only a little clear, or cloudy discharge. I have already been checked twice in the past week for infections, yeast, UTI, STD... etc... all negative. So I know its not that. I remember being pregnant with my son- I didn't find out I was pregnant until almost 13 weeks pregnant!! Because I had a light period for 5 days, no symptoms, and negative pregnancy tests for the first two months. Could this be it? Am I still pregnant?
The second blood test was followed by a pelvic exam which was normal and doc says I am very healthy- he did say that my cervix was extremely high, and soft and closed still. AHHHHH! Am I pregnant or not? And if not, why is there HCG in my blood when all other reasons have been ruled out. My thyroid was checked two months ago- healthy healthy! I have no history of medical problems or infertility on either side of the family, and have had no prior surgeries, or medical problems. I have never even had a yeast infection or UTI.. nor have I ever had any STD or problems as such. I JUST WANT ANSWERS! My doc has me coming back Friday to run the tests again. She told me she cannot do a vaginal ultrasound until the HCG levels are elevated? But I've been reading online and have read otherwise. A part of me really feels and thinks there is a baby coming... maybe the baby is just being stubborn like my son was. Any guesses ?
Last period was May 17, 2013. It was a very normal period lasting 5 days.
Believed implantation occurred June 17-June 19 where I had faint discharge that was brown/pinkish with cramping on the left side.
I began having the khaki colored discharge June 26-June 28, and then nothing since.
HELP ME! Ahhh! The agony.