*TW* Spotting/Bleeding/Threatened Loss Support

DoubleUp8

@btate01 I'm sorry you are experiencing bleeding.

@hillbillywife hope your appointment goes well!

mrs_massie

@inthewoods23 how did your dr. apointment go?

inthewoods23

@mrs_massie it went alright. Baby moved to a more central location so that was good to see. I'm only measuring 6+1 but I think her method of doing the measurement was different from last time. I think last week she measured the sac and yesterday she measured the actual baby so I'm not sure if those could yield different results. There was a HB this time. The flicker wasn't that fast on the screen but her first measurement showed 123. She looked at it 2 other ways and was getting either 80 or 120 so I'm feeling like my RE is incompetent at using the US machine for pregnancy purposes.

I'm supposed to go back in another 2 weeks, but I also have my intake appointment with the nurse at my OB on Thursday so I'm going to get her take on the situation and see if I can get an early US through them instead of the RE.

jaztastic

@inthewoods23 Well im really glad that at least baby is there and well. I wonder if the RE isnt as familiar with measuring for the purpose of dating being that they usually have more exact data for pinpointing how far along we are. Fx you fair better with the OB

inthewoods23

Oh good... my progesterone got even lower than last week. I am no longer having fun. Can I just get past this please whatever the outcome may be 

ramzlau

@inthewoods23 Did they up your dosage? Hang in there, the first trimester is so nerve wrecking! 

jaztastic

@inthewoods23 oh no, are you being put on supplements?

inthewoods23

@jaztastic I started suppositories last week when it was 7.7, it's 6.14 now. They want it around 15.

@ramzlau yes, they want me to do it twice a day now 12 hours apart. Considering popping one in at lunch and then just putting another one in before bed. 10 hours is close enough to 12.

ramzlau

@inthewoods23 I am on two a day as well! And yes I would do the one at lunch and then the other before bed for today. And invest in panty liners (those things have stained so many of my leggings!). 

mc0303

@inthewoods23 FX that the twice a day suppositories do the trick ❤️ First trimester is such a MF. I had to use them for a few months last pregnancy and I just really disliked them so much. 

jaztastic

@inthewoods23 im currently on Endometrin 100mg tablet suppositories, taking 2 tablets 2x daily (400mg/day). I think going to 2x a day is a good call, and I would even ask about increasing the mgs per dose to see if they think that would help. 

artsiefartsie

@inthewoods23 I'm sorry that is so nerve wracking.  ❤❤ FX the increased dose helps. Also keep in mind that progesterone fluctuates a lot throughout the day/ depending on if you've eaten or not. I had one level taken right before a meal and then a recheck a couple days later right after a meal and it was 10 points lower. 

tilournextadventure

@inthewoods23 I hope the twice a day works for you. 🤞 

mindyb2019

@inthewoods23 so sorry your going through all that. FX these suppositories help do the trick and bring up the level. 

klj0228

@inthewoods23 I know you were feeling much better after the us yesterday, so this news is probably a hit. Today you are pregnant! I hope the twice daily dose will help get the numbers up. 

notawhoops

Hi,

I've had a couple of days of brown spotting when I wiped and it is now pink and also on a pantyliner. I'm also having mild lower abdominal cramps/discomfort. Trying to take it easy but that's nearly impossible with two kids.

I've had 3 CP's since Dec so I'm not sure what to think or how to feel. I'm also 40+ so if this does not work out, we are most likely done. My first appointment isn't until I'm 10 weeks and I'm only 4+5!

mc0303

@notawhoops I’m so sorry your spotting. A 10 week appointment is so far from now 😔. FX that the spotting and cramps stop soon. 

hillbillywife

I’m spotting today still. I never had blood with any of my previous three pregnancies so this is a serious MF for me. Trying to not overthink everything. Take this one day at a time. My hcg came back as 327.9 which is up from 120, so that’s still good. More bloodwork tomorrow. 

MelissaMay82

@inthewoods23 I hope the twice a day suppositories help bring up your number. When do you get your labs drawn again?

@notawhoops and @hillbillywife FX your spotting stops soon, sending positive thoughts your way

mindyb2019

@hillbillywife I'm so sorry your still spotting today. Your HCG seems good though and is going up. Thats a good sign. FX that this spotting stops soon for you and baby is ok. Sending you some hugs ❤

@notawhoops im sorry your spotting and having cramping pain. I really hope it stops for you soon. They can't get you in sooner then 10 weeks?? especially if your spotting. 

inthewoods23

@MelissaMay82 not for 2 weeks I guess since that's when the RE wanted me to come back 🤷‍♀️

_orchid_

@notawhoops I'm sorry you are spotting. Is there any chance you can call your Dr and ask for bloodwork? Especially since you had CPs. Either way I hope the spotting stops! 

@hillbillywife I'm sorry you are still spotting as well! Your beta rise looks good, maybe mention the spotting when you're getting blood drawn tomorrow?

DoubleUp8

@inthewoods23 I hope the twice a day helps raise your numbers and your visit with the regular OB nurse helps give you more information and peace of mind than your RE.

@notawhoops and @hillbillywife I hope your spotting stops. I had red bleeding with my last pregnancy at 6w 1d and 6w 3d, and it was so scary. I called my OB's office and they had me come in for an u/s, and my son was just fine. He is almost 6 years old and still likes to give me a scare. I hope you both have a happy ending as well. I hope bloodwork and your doctors can help you feel better. 

inthewoods23

I hope these suppositories have started irritating my cervix because now I have some brown spotting. Might be more like brown tinged CM. Nothing to be too concerned about at this point right?

hillbillywife

Thank you alll! I like the mantra “I’m pregnant today” that someone posted a while ago. I didn’t ask at my bloodwork today but trying to remain positive that old blood and some cramping can be normal in early pregnancy. 

laurad75

@inthewoods23 @hillbillywife I had brown spotting everyday for weeks during my first pregnancy and it caused me so much anxiety but the nurse kept assuring me it was fine.  It was just old blood.  Still, it made me so nervous.  

_orchid_

@inthewoods23 usually brown = old blood and is ok. Can you can your RE to find out if cervix irritation is common with the suppositories? I'd probably call them regardless to let them know if you're spotting

inthewoods23

@_orchid_ I've read that the suppositories can cause irritation. I've done twice a day suppositories before (both as the compound kind I have now and the Endometrin tablets), but have never had brown spotting so I can only guess that it's more likely when you're actually pregnant.

I'll inform the nurse tomorrow at my intake appointment call. I'm hoping when I explain all the weird uncertainties from the USs with my RE that they'll do another just to be sure things are progressing okay. No f*cking way at this point do I want to wait until 20 weeks for another US.

ellieemc26

@inthewoods23 I’m currently taking estrogen as a suppository and have had some brown spotting, my nurse said it’s common that the suppositories irritate your cervix or the other skin and can cause bleeding

_orchid_

@inthewoods23 I didn't realize your intake is tomorrow, that's great timing. Yeah I'm sure if you tell them the RE's measurements were inconsistent and you have spotting they'll do an US. FX they do!!

ramzlau

@inthewoods23 Brown spotting isn’t anything to worry about. It could easily be the suppositories. I may get blasted for this, but if you have more bleeding and get worried, you can go to ER. They will do an ultrasound there to confirm everything is okay with baby.

notawhoops

Still spotting today and it seems to be increasing. Called and they can see me earlier so I have an appointment in two weeks. It's better than waiting five weeks but it still feels like forever. 

Cramping is more noticeable, too.  =(

notawhoops

@inthewoods23 Really hoping the suppositories start working and that the spotting is just from a sensitive cervix.

@hillbillywife Your betas are looking great. Hope they continue to double after your blood draw today.

MelissaMay82

@notawhoops I'm sorry that you are still spotting, ugh it’s too bad they can’t get you in sooner.

ramzlau

@notawhoops Two weeks sounds so long, I hope it goes by quickly for you! 

mc0303

@notawhoops I'm so sorry they can't see you sooner than 2 weeks. That's so frustrating! I hope the spotting and cramping taper down for you. 

MelissaMay82

I had over 2 days of no spotting and now just had a tiny bit of pink when wiped. 😫 My u/s can’t come soon enough.

hillbillywife

@MelissaMay82 I’m sorry! When is your ultrasound? It’s so hard to wait especially when there’s something that concerns you. 

_orchid_

@notawhoops I'm sorry! 2 weeks still seems like a long time. Are they open to doing any blood work to check hcg or progesterone in the meantime? It might give you a peace of mind. I hope the spotting and cramping stops! 
@MelissaMay82 fwiw I had lots of early pink spotting with both my successful pregnancies. It seems like a good sign that it hasn't been constant and you haven't had it for 2 days! It might just be cervix irritation. Hoping your us is soon!!

akoros

I agree with @ramzlau that if you're truly concerned you can always go to the ER. In my last pregnancy I had light brown spotting for several days at about 6 weeks. I waited a week to get to my doctor for an ultrasound (everything was fine) and she said to always call their on-call line for bleeding and to go to the ER if I'm worried, rather than wait. I felt a little ridiculous going to the ER since light spotting is fairly common, but I shouldn't have. Listen to your body and get care if you think you need it.

Fwiw, yesterday I was having some light brown spotting and cramping. I think it's implantation bleeding, which I got with prior pregnancies. It is a little later than I'd expect (14-15 days after ovulation), but also my cycle was still a bit longer than normal after my loss in July (unrelated to the bleeding I mentioned).