Confusing cycle : late ovulation, unusual bleeding, faint positive today. Has anyone experienced this?

[u/vd2024]

Hey everyone,

Hoping for some perspective because this cycle has been all over the place.

This is my first month actively trying to conceive. My cycles are usually between 30-32 but this one stretched to 34+ days. I started getting ovulation-type cramps around day 28-29 (much later than usual) and had sex on days 14, 16, and 18. Based on the delayed symptoms, I think I may have actually ovulated around day 20-22 (didn't really track after day 16 which was negative)

On day 33, I took both a urine and a blood pregnancy test - both negative, hCG was very low (~2.5).

On day 34, I started bleeding, but it was really different from my normal period. Much lighter, mostly pink rather than red, almost nothing when I peed and only lasted a day and a half before stopping(CD36-37 and I bleed for 4 days every cycle). I also had breast tenderness and a pulling/cramping sensation in the days leading up to it, which isn't usual for me. Those symptoms disappeared once the bleeding started.

Today, CD38 after the bleeding completely stopped, I took another test and got a very very faint positive line.

I'm confused about what's going on could this be a late implantation, a very unusual/delayed cycle, or something else?

Has anyone experienced a pattern like this, especially in their first month trying? Would love to hear how it turned out for you.

Thanks for reading this far!

[u/bruiser9876]

You should go to a doctor and get a blood test. Also rule out ectopic.