spotting

[louise23]

my partner and i are tryin for a baby my period was due last week and never came they are usually like clockwork. was at the toilet yesterday and there was a small amount of blood then nothin all day then the same again this morning a small amount of blood but nothing since. is this likley to be my periods or could it be spotting i never had spotting with my first child so not sure what its like. thanks for any replies

[redcrx]

Have you taken a pregnancy test Louise?
Its unlikely to be a period if yours arent usually like that.

[Sqad]

Yes, it is almost certainly" spotting."

[louise23]

i havent taken one yet just wanted to wait a few more days to be safe cos we have been tryin for a while so starting to get down everytime its negative.But now it semms to be spotting i may just go and get one thank you for your help.