A little worried

gopackmom

Yesterday afternoon I has some very light brown on the toilet paper after a BM (sorry, TMI). About an hour later I had some very light pink on the paper after going to tinkle. No cramping, just some pulling of the muscles that I already called doctor about.  I waited another hour and was really freaked out. I spoke to my doctor and he said that since it was so light, no cramping, and because I've had two ultrasounds and have seen the heartbeat that he is not concerned at all. He said that my risk goes from 20% to 1% after seeing the heartbeat.  He said that if I wanted reassurance to come in today to check the heartbeat, but he isn't worried.  My DH agreed with him, but I just want to run to the OB and get it checked. My hubby thinks it would be a waste of time and money.  I have not had any pink or brown anything since then.

I am scheduled for the first tri screening and a level 2 ultrasound (because I am 36) in two weeks. I just don't think I can wait that long to find out if everything is ok. Any advice? 

gopackmom

Unfortunately, no sex. I've been so nauseous I've kept DH at arms length.

mominwaiting29

If your doc said to come in for peace of mind I would totally do It.  I do not know your financial situation but if I were in  your shoes and had any nervousness and my doctor was willing to see me I would be in his office ASAP.  Although I do think your doctor is probably right and you do not have anything to worry about.  It is his job to know these things.  Good luck T's&P's

gopackmom

That is my thought too. Money isn't a problem, but hubby still thinks it isn't worth the trip. I'm going to give it a few more hours, I think. The very first sign of anything and I am going in...even if I have to go by myself.

Southerndancinmama

With my experience, they really can't do anything at this point with spotting. They just want you to monitor it and let them know if its gets heavy. Honestly, spotting can be fairly normal. If it gets heavier you probably need to call doctor back. With my miscarriage they told me unless I was passing a lot of blood to just let it happen naturally. I didn't even go in until my next appointment when they confirmed that I was no longer pregnant. But like I said, spotting is nothing to really worry about. Just take it easy today, put your feet up.

MJHershey

I get bright red spotting after I strain too much for a BM, then it immediately goes away. Everything is fine.

StaceyJJ2013

Same thing happened to me this past week. I am 10 weeks 5 days, but was around 10 weeks exactly when the spotting happened. First it was light pink then the next day it was brown- and only when I wiped and one time each day.  I was out of the country when this was happening, so the dr wanted me to come in when I got back.  I just left the dr. office, and baby is perfectly healthy and growing as it should.  The heart rate was up to 176.  They told me there was no explanation for the spotting (she was looking for a source)- and to rest easy that everything is fine.  I would go in just for the peace of mind (added bonus of seeing your baby again   Good luck!

epaprn

I posted a bit farther down. I'm 5W3D and I started spotting last night.  I had a very intense cramp in the middle of my abdomen about an hour before I went to the bathroom and saw dark brown tinge on the TP.  

 

I had a dull achey feeling for the rest of the night.  I'm still spotting today and I even saw some dark brown/black 'sediment' in the toilet after peeing today.  The RN at the OB's office said it's too early to do an US, we wouldn't see anything, but they sent me for a beta and I have to repeat it on Wednesday to see if the pregnancy is progressing normally.

 

I don't really have the cramping anymore, but I still have the dark brown/blackish tinges on the TP with some of the 'sediment' in the toilet.

The RN said this is fairly common and usually harmless, and to call if I had worsening cramps, clots or red blood.