Possible Implantation Bleeding and Covid Vaccine
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Looking for any advice for what you would do or if someone has been in a similar situation.
I am scheduled to take the first Covid vaccine today, but just woke up to what could be implantation bleeding (I realize it could just be very early period or spotting), and I am scheduled to take the first vaccine shot later today. I am concerned that if I do it might interfere with implantation etc... I realize there is no medical research to support this concern, but I’m just wondering, would you reschedule or cancel shot? Fwiw, we have been ttc for 40 months with no success so I am a sensitive to anything that might increase/decrease our chances. |
Anonymous
| Get the vaccine |
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| Most responses here will be to get the vax. Ultimately, you have to make your own decision ad you know yourself best of all. In your place, I would delay the vaccine because I know I would drive myself crazy with what ifs. I'd also refrain from ttc until I was fully vaccinated. |
Anonymous
| OP, that's such a hard question. I think for me, factors would include how many days past ovulation you are (can you take a pregnancy test) and how hard it will be reschedule your vaccination appointment (what if it's just spotting and you can't get another one for months?) and what your COVID-19 risk is in daily life. If you're constantly exposed and you are pregnant, a COVID-19 case while pregnant, especially first trimester, sounds TERRIFYING. But on the other hand, as PP said, if you get it, you'll always freak out about what ifs. Best of luck to you, and I really hope you end up with a healthy baby soon. <3 |
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OP here. Thank you for the responses so far. I really appreciate the points for consideration and advice that I know myself best. This is hard for me and I appreciate the encouragement.
I am 6 days past ovulation. If it is just my period I would be about 7-9 days early. I will take a pregnancy test although it may be too early. Thanks again |
Anonymous
Let us know what you decide to do. |
Anonymous
| I got my second Moderna vaccine at 6 DPO, and then got a positive pregnancy test a few days later. We've been trying for over 3 years. People get pregnant with colds, allergies, and worse illnesses all of the time. If this pregnancy sticks, I'll be incredibly grateful to be vaccinated beforehand. If it doesn't, then it probably wasn't meant to be anyways. I vote get your shot, OP. |
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| If it was your first month I'd say delay but at 40 months you can't delay until you get a positive. If you get the first shot it will be before you and the embryo are sharing blood, so by the time you're circulating together it will just be antibodies. I would check in with your doctor about timing of the second dose - they may ask you to wait until 2nd or third tri. |
Anonymous
| I’m scheduled to have mine tomorrow at 6 DPO, so too early for a test. I’m going and will get my second shot if I’m pregnant. We’ve been trying for so long and I don’t want to delay my chance for the vaccine and then have another BFN. |
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OP here. I decided to hold off on the vaccine for now. Not for any medical related reasons because as people have mentioned many have proceeded with shots and all has been very well for them, and also there isn’t much research on this yet. But this is what I felt a little more comfortable doing. It was honestly really difficult and I don’t feel like this was necessarily the “right” answer, but more so the less “what if” choice for me right now. Thanks again to all for the feedback and advice because there were a number of perspectives I hadn’t considered and appreciated.
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Anonymous
Hugs to you OP. It's such a rough situation to be in. I hope this month you get your BFP and are able reschedule your first vaccine with your OB's guidance. |
Anonymous
| Friend was 5 weeks pregnant when her second shot was due. This was after 2.5 years of trying and ultimately using fertility treatments. She got the second dose, no issues. |
Anonymous
I hope you get a positive test, OP! I was in a very similar situation and also decided to postpone my shot - two days later I got my positive! Thankfully shots are more easily available now so if it turns out you aren’t pregnant you can still hopefully get vaccinated soon. |
Anonymous
This is OP. Congratulations to you! That is wonderful news. And yes, those are my thoughts too if it turns out I am not. |