12dpo pink mucus

I do sometimes spot before AF, but I don't know that it's ever looked mucus-y. I may be clutching at my last hope for this cycle, but maybe implantation? I'm crampy too, but I'm either 2 or 4 days before due for AF. I've been crampy off and on since ovulation though.

Full disclosure - I'm 42, and this is my first month ttc after iud removal. So not only am I paying super close attention to my body, but hormones are regulating after the IUD removal.

Thoughts? #Desperation lol