hello there. i am 25, mother of two year old dd, and have had regular periods since dd was probably 7 months old (bf until just past 2yo). i recently started sleeping with the man i was dating and used condoms or withdrawl - i do not chart, but am generally quite aware of my body and my cycle. this month, i did not experience ovulation and my period arrived as it normally does, except it was very short and very thick, clear mucus was present. the blood was almost minimal - i use a diva cup and was shocked at the lack of blood. it was also quite dark, almost brown at times. i have been feeling strange and my abdominal muscles feel tight, almost as if my diaphragm is being pushed up into my chest - imagine being 9 months pregnant and so huge - that's how i feel, only i'm not 9 months pregnant.
my question is, could this just be late ovulation DURING AF? or, could i have been or could i be pg? i have taken several at home tests PRIOR to bleeding as i was paranoid (ha) and all were neg. i have not taken another one, and was waiting to see what the general consensus is here before i run out to the store. i have never experienced something like this before, partnered with the odd abdominal feeling, so i'm a little mystified.
*edit: should mention that last time of intercourse using withdraw method was a few days prior to bleeding.
my question is, could this just be late ovulation DURING AF? or, could i have been or could i be pg? i have taken several at home tests PRIOR to bleeding as i was paranoid (ha) and all were neg. i have not taken another one, and was waiting to see what the general consensus is here before i run out to the store. i have never experienced something like this before, partnered with the odd abdominal feeling, so i'm a little mystified.
*edit: should mention that last time of intercourse using withdraw method was a few days prior to bleeding.
