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6 weeks along, but having a bad day

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Hi guys, my name is Megan. I married my high school sweetheart this summer (18 years after high school, mind you!), and started TTC immediately. First child for both of us. I am 35 so I didn't particularly want to wait much more, and since I am a teacher I was really hoping for a spring baby so I could take some maternity leave and then go right in to summer vacation.

Well, luckily it worked out for us better than I imagined! Currently I am due May 17 (according to my cycle and ovulation) and my first DR appt is Oct. 1.

I have some books, I've been lurking on this site, and having been on earth for 35 years now it is safe to say I know a few people who've been pregnant. I KNOW spotting is common (1 in 5, I've read...), I KNOW it is not always the sign of doom and gloom, I know that brown is old blood, etc. But of course, today it happened. I'm spotting. And knowing apparently doesn't mean jack. I still managed to feel panicked no matter what I try telling myself intellectually. Now every little pang and pull is cause for alarm. I did call my doctor, in addition to my regular appointment I am now scheduled for an ultrasound as well. Until then, all I can do is watch and hope it doesn't get worse.

I would love to hear from anyone else who has experienced this...perhaps the more I hear it the more it really will help to know, or perhaps it will somehow just be comforting to know I am not alone in this moment of panic. :)

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Re: 6 weeks along, but having a bad day

  • springduedatespringduedate

    Hello! I was spotting on Friday and was absolutely terrified.

    Went into the OB office and they did ultrasound... and everything was fine! A bit of bleeding, but baby was there, heart beating.

    I hope all goes well for you and spotting stops. Appointment with doctor should really help get rid of your worries!

    Good luck!

     

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  • Nicole050711Nicole050711

    Hi Megan my name is Nicole and I am 6 weeks and 4 days. i too have been having some dark spotting that my doctor says is normal. ( It still scares me to death) We have been trying to get pregnant for about 5 years now and I just found out on Monday that I was. We were so excited that we told everyone we knew, but now are afraid that we annouced it too early. When I went to the doctor on Monday I saw the flicker of the baby's heartbeat and heard it. It was so great. My next appointment is on Oct 14 I can't wait. I wish they would let me come in everyday just to make sure the baby is OK. Well I wish you well in your journey and will be praying for your health and your baby's.

     

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