[Cori]

So, it's 8:30pm and I just started spotting! What's up with that??? I'm only on CD17 and my temp went UP this morning! Isn't it supposed to go DOWN when AF comes??? I'm so confused! (and upset) My last AF was 10 days long! It's only been 7 days since it ended!

I don't suppose there's any way to read this as implantation spotting?

How can I get my LP longer???

[ShawnaCAN]

Well, it doesn't appear that you have ovulated yet, so you're not in your LP yet. This spotting could be breakthrough bleeding which means your estrogen levels are high and your body is trying hard to ovulate. Consider it highly fertile and hang in there!

I agree with Shawna!

[sjkduke]

I'm sorry! I guess it turned to actual full on AF?

[Cori]

Yes, it did. I was really hoping that I would see O on my chart! *sigh* I'm going to call the midwife today and see what she says. I am really hoping that she has an idea for something that might help me O.

[ShawnaCAN]

Don't give up just yet, breakthrough (ovulatory) bleeding can be heavy enough that many women mistake it for menstruation - but it's not! It's related to fertility.

[sjkduke]

I'm sorry, hon. I know it's frustrating when your body doesn't do what you want, or simply what it's made to do!

Good luck, and I hope you get it all straightened out!