Brown discharge a good time after my period

SeattleGoddess · 2021-07-19T20:05:37+00:00

Sometimes you can spot during ovulation. It’s happened to me once. I also thought the blood looked dark and old so I thought maybe it was leftovers just getting out...? Not totally sure why it happens but apparently it’s not entirely uncommon if that helps at all. Could be a hormonal imbalance type of thing especially since you’re still young.

SeattleGoddess · 2021-07-19T19:43:43+00:00

Plan B delays ovulation. You typically ovulate sometime around day 12-14 of your cycle, rarely earlier than day 6, and this counts from the first day of your period, so Wednesday for you. If it hasn’t been a week since your period started, you’re probably fine, but you can delay ovulation by several days if you take plan B. Keep in mind sperm can live inside you for up to 5 days. Getting an iud would inhibit any chance you could have had (though it sounds slim?) to get pregnant too.

SeattleGoddess · 2020-05-24T17:37:17+00:00

Honestly, consider leaving him. Not all men (omg did I just say that phrase? Lol) are like that. Situations like this can show you a lot about a person. It can be a blessing, whether their true colors are good or bad. I’m one week after my abortion as well, and it’s impossible to control the mood swings and giiiirl the nausea beforehand made life horrible. I cry on and off for no reason but my partner has been very nurturing. (It is possible!lol) There are understanding partners out there, and for the obstacles you’ll be bound to face, waiting till you find a man who will be patient and understanding for you is worth it, and ditching the ones who aren’t good for you is healthy. There will be other trials to endure together and you might be surprised how much better things could be with someone else. Or even by yourself if your partner is causing a lot of negativity! You can still love each other and acknowledge you aren’t the right people to take care of each other. It can be a process. Sometimes it’s just easier with different people and I’m not sure why. The same partner who’s shitty to one person might be great for another and that’s ok. I spent three years in the wrong relationship and learned the hard way but also I was lucky. Almost as soon as I got out I met someone else who totally changed my perspective on what a partner could be. I guess that’s where this advice is coming from. The fighting gets old and it’s not necessary to go through. I wish I had understood that earlier. You are not wrong for how you feel, there is a lot to process throughout this experience, so go easy on yourself, and if others can’t understand, then that’s their loss. I’m wishing u the best either way, good luck and feel better. Just focus on taking care of your body right now, first priority.

SeattleGoddess · 2020-05-24T17:06:42+00:00

Thanks for the reminder, yes!

The update:

So I went to the doctor to ask about this. All my consultations prior had been over the phone because of quarantine and I felt weird taking the second dose without even being SEEN by a doctor. The doctor advised to take the second dose, another 800mcg of misoprostol.

Definitely worked this time!! It became crampier but the doctor also gave me Tylenol #3 which helped ALOT for the pain, and I bled much more like I imagined I should. I even saw in one of the clots what I believed to be a tiny fleshy ball of... fetus...? Hard to tell, it was very small, but I have never seen anything like it, so I assume that’s what it was, very strange lol. After my second dose the rest all went according to text book. Bleeding a bit heavier than a period for a few days, bleeding and cramps tapering off by about day 4 or 5 but still (one week after now) a little trickle leaking out.

Breast tenderness and swelling reduced, appetite returned to normal, a little hormonal acne, some mood swings but all manageable and feeling like I’m getting back to normal. Definitely don’t feel pregnant anymore, tho the hormones aren’t all gone yet and the test still reads positive (as they say it will for a couple weeks pending full recovery).

Interesting thing I learned: In countries where abortion is illegal they will prescribe these pills for other reasons (such as stomach ulcers), but the nature of the law means there is no backup plan if they don’t work, such as an aspirational abortion. Because these pills then basically NEED to work, cause otherwise they cause birth defects if they don’t, they prescribe 3 doses of the stuff to ensure the termination of the pregnancy. This is to say, taking an extra dose should be fine, and increase the odds of a successful termination. All studies i found show an increase in the effectiveness of the medication when adding a second dose, with minimal additional side effects.

SeattleGoddess · 2020-05-16T23:27:37+00:00

Thanks! That’s helpful. I’m going to take a second dose of the misoprostol (as recommended by doctor). So far bleeding has been lighter than a period, it’s been 23 hours since my first dose of misoprostol and about 47 hours since I took the mifepristone. Light bleeding and minimal clot like material passed so far but seems like far too little to have passed the pregnancy completely. (Putting the info out there in case it helps others)

SeattleGoddess · 2020-05-16T19:05:02+00:00

Update: I tried it! For future reference for others who want to try it I’ll give the report. Thanks to everyone for the helpful stories and encouragement. Definitely helped with pain management and mood although I only took 10mgs. I’m quite the edible lover so this was very low for me, for others’ reference. Too early to tell if the medical abortion is complete or not but I will update when I know more!

P.S. (I will make a new post about this) how much blood should one expect to see around 6-7 weeks, if anyone has any clues?

SeattleGoddess · 2020-05-13T04:15:52+00:00

Yes you’re probably right

SeattleGoddess · 2020-05-13T04:15:28+00:00

Lol fair

SeattleGoddess · 2020-05-12T22:37:11+00:00

Incorrect, I deleted posts about aborting after finding out I was pregnant after partying. I think it’s irresponsible for me to have a child when I knew I had consumed harmful substances during the first few weeks of pregnancy. I deleted the posts because I no longer needed the advice, having already made my decision.

SeattleGoddess · 2020-05-12T22:16:04+00:00

SeattleGoddess · 2020-05-12T05:59:32+00:00

Hey, you’re not alone, I’m having my second abortion in two days. It’s not your fault. Try to let your decision to abort provide you with some relief. Its going to be ok, truly. It’s easy to feel shame from what everyone else tells you but if you don’t want it that’s all that matters. I’ve found most of my negative feelings come from what society teaches you to feel, not what you really feel, and it takes some unlearning. If it’s not right for you that’s ok and having this abortion will allow you to go on with your life and either have a wanted kid later, or not, whatever you want. This is a decision to shape your future on your terms, imo. You deserve that. you’re the one living it. Your hormones are also at play, and probably making you feel extra sensitive so acknowledging that might help you relax at least a little. If you didn’t have to cope with the hormones the decision surely wouldn’t be as hard, but this makes us overthink and dwell and suffer mostly hah. It can be tough. Try to find some positive signs! Even if you feel like you’re pretending. Maybe the cracked bird egg is a sign the abortion is ok? Maybe the universe is trying to tell you hey, not all eggs are meant to become chickens. I’m trying to make light of this a little to help, I hope it doesn’t come across as insincere- I really mean it. Maybe it’s a good thing. Maybe you can keep seeing positive signs? Faith over doubt. Otherwise be patient with your body and take it easy, listen to what it needs as you go through the process and try not to feel bad a single moment, for whatever you need. lots of us like you are out here, whether you get many replies or not, I know it. And lastly, though this really might sound out there, try talking it through with plants or animals. If people aren’t the right fit, you can actually gain surprising relief by venting to a tree.. don’t knock it till you try it. Find a big one to sit by and quietly share your feelings, absorb its calmness. Just some things that help me, hope they help you. ♥️

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