Does everyone spot?

Nicole0012 · April 2010

I was sooo under the impression that it was a very rare occurance for women to spot in early pregnancy. Now, I see many women posting about it. I, myself, have had a terrible weekend dealing with the spotting, and I see many say it's actually very normal. What is the deal? I'm not sure I can handle a whole trimester of stressing about this. Sad

I can't be the only one...

BallSox · April 2010

Nope. Haven't at all.

SweetPeanis · April 2010

No.

m&m2006 · April 2010

i haven't had any, but i know of plenty of people who spotted throughout their first trimesters and went on to give birth to healthy babies.

erica5913 · April 2010

This is my third pregnancy, and I have spotted throughout the entire first trimester of all three. I have a beautiful, healthy set of two-year-old twins, and a beautiful healthy ten month old!

BlondeMom · April 2010

I never spotted during my first pregnancy. This pregnancy I have spotted alot, and my stress levels have been through the roof with it, no matter how 'common' the doctors tell me it is. I've become quite the TP checker. Mine has since eased, but my heart goes to out to all that are still going through it.

LiLnikkiMe · April 2010

so sorry about the spotting... i can't even imagine how nerve recking that must be. i've never had spotting in any of my pregnancies, and i hope i don't with this one either. lots of luck to you!!!

hewinked · April 2010

I had spotting with DD and with this one.

AKay25 · April 2010

I personally have not had any spotting up to this point, but I do know that it's not entirely uncommon, either.

slwprincess · April 2010

I have with both pregnancies. First time it wasn't until about 9 weeks and even included some red blood. I was terrified. This time I already had some this week following my first Dr's visit which included a Pap and an Internal U/S. It's stopped already though. I think it is more common than most people realize but still shouldn't be considered "normal", if that makes sense.

BeachM · April 2010

I haven't had any spotting.

cndmexbaby · April 2010

I haven't spotted and I feel for ladies who have because it must be stressful. I read on American Pregnancy that half of spotting incidents are harmless.

LLRT · April 2010

Not everyone spots but those that do are attributed to numerous things. For me, mine was dark brown and caused from an irritated cervix. I was taking Prometrium vaginally and it irritates the cervix. All in all, it just really depends on the situation but spotting is not normal and you should always notify your doctor.

naughty_02_01 · April 2010

Yea I thought it was rare too. When I spot all the time, and none of my friends or family have ever heard of such a thing. It makes me feel really good when I can get on here and vent, and others are going through the same thing it's a releif that i'm not the only one! Just hold your head high girl and hope it goes away so you can put your mind at ease.

Tiffany628 · April 2010

I have been spotting on and off since 12 DPO. Just had another U/S done on Thursday after some red spotting appeared again. The doctor says it is not normal, but common in 1st trimester. With that said, put your feet up and drink plenty of water.

RyanandManda · April 2010

I spotted. My nurse said it's normal and typical and, unless I experience red blood with pain, I'm fine.

USArmyWifeToBe · April 2010

I haven't at all & I am almost 8 weeks.

Tapsalteerie · April 2010

I have spotted with two pregnancies. Unfortunately, the first one led to a miscarriage. The second one was attributed to a hemorrhage and I was even informed by my doctor to expect it.

The thing about spotting is that there is no right answer as to whether it is normal or not. If you are spotting, the best thing to do would be call your doctor. That is what they are there for and why you are paying them. Trust me, I have put in a couple of calls to mine during this pregnancy just to have her tell me to stop being such a worry wart. It gave me peace of mind and so far she has been right on the money.

Temp984666312503071 · April 2010

I did in my first two pregnancies. The first ended with a missed miscarriage at 10.5 weeks. The second had BLEEDING - major major bleeding. That was a subchorionic hematoma which in most pregnancies is scary but harmless. This pregnancy I thankfully have been spot free. But with my miscarriage history I am still not relaxed about the outcome. Only time will tell!

I'm sorry you are spotting. The way it has been described to me is that while spotting is never NORMAL it is quite COMMON. Does that make sense?

You are very early so it might just be implantation. I didn't even know I was pregnant at 4w1d with this pregnancy or my last.

karen_loy · April 2010

it has never happened to me

Scout05 · April 2010

I think it comes down to this: Spotting is not uncommon, but it is not normal either.

Be sure your doc is aware of what is going on, but don't let yourself get too freaked either (I know that's hard).

FWIW, I have had four losses and never spotted with any of them. There just is no "way it is" for everyone. In pregnancy, every case is unique.

Good luck and I hope all will be well with your LO.

northshore25 · April 2010

Hello,

I haven't had any spotting this pregnancy but plenty of cramping. Every time I went to the bathroom I thought for sure I would see blood. But thankfully no. I did have spotting during my last pregnancy at 9 weeks. Have you called the dr. yet with your concerns? Maybe they can get you in for an ultrasound. Good luck!

Arielle27 · April 2010

I have not spotted at all, but I understand that it is VERY normal.

vflipo · April 2010

I think you guys are confusing the word "normal" with the word "common." While yes, it is common to have spotting during pregnancy, it is not always normal. I don't mean to alarm you, but I have never had "normal" spotting in either of my pregnancies. Spotting does not always indicate a problem, but if you are concerned do not hesitate to call your doctor.

Penelope Drake · April 2010

I have been spotting for 6 weeks. My U/S showed that it was due to a hemorrhage that had healed itself. My spotting was always brown and my doctor told me she wasn't worried about it at all.

Knock on wood...it seems to have stopped as of this weekend.

Fryday37 · April 2010

i totally know what you mean. it is scary but it's also completely normal. my best friend had an actual period and thought she was only a about 6-7 weeks pg when she found out she was but she was actually 16 weeks! every one's body is different and responds differently. i have been spotting every day and it is nerve wracking but for the most part nothing to worry about at all! (but i feel the same way you do...i don't want to stress about it the whole time!) if it gets worse or you have cramping/pain call your dr for a check up. good luck and try not to stress too much (i know that is way easier said than done!!)

Baby Bouchard · April 2010

I am going through spotting.

I should be about 5 weeks today and this past Monday I had a slight bit of red blood in the evening, then pink streaks on Wednesday and then Friday morning after being "romantic" as my OB called it I had red blood again. Thankfully I was able to reschedule my OB appt from Monday and I went in right away. He drew my blood for a Hgc level and I'm getting another drawn in the am to compare the levels. He did an internal and told me he saw no signs of anything negative going on but did see some slight brown blood.

Thankfully the bleeding has stopped but I go to the restroom all day long checking the TP. My heart races all day. We are so excited for this little one I'm so paranoid about the bleeding.

We've been told not to be romantic till he makes sure all is ok. Hope I'll have news on Tuesday.

GymDogFran · April 2010

My nurse at my RE's (fertility OB/GYN) says 50% of their patients spot during 1st trimester. It can range from pink to brown and is (mostly) the result of the baby establishing bood flow from you. Some seeps out. Of course if it is a constant flow or at all concerning to you, get it checked out. I have heard the IVF patients do spot a bit more, but I'm guessing that if incidence if 50%, then normal pregnancy incidence is up there.

Mine is light enough that it only shows up on toilet paper when I wipe. It doesn't even show in my underwear, but, I can tell you, I don't like it! Of course, I've got two in there, so I might have a bit more blood 'seeping' out of newly established blood vessels.

Good luck!

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