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New Mommy to be in tears and stressing

Only4UsOnly4Us
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I wasn't sure if I should post this in 1st or 2nd trimester. I'll be 13 weeks on Thursday...which is one of the reasons I'm so concerned.

On Saturday after I got off of work, I got home and went to the restroom. When I wiped I noted a dark brownish discharge on the tissue. I wiped again and noticed bright red blood. I immediately freaked out and told my husband. He calmed me down and said it was normal and we would keep an eye on it. So I tried to brush it off and took a shower and went to bed.

The next morning I woke up and went to the bathroom and saw the discharge and it was darker like old blood. So I emailed my my midwife and she told me spotting would be normal as long as it wasn't like a period and there were no severe cramping, but I could get a sono to be sure. I have an appointment with her on Wednesday so I told her I would keep an eye on it and we would discuss it then.

 Today, I feel like its getting worse. I have had really light cramping, but I've had that on and off since I found out I was pregnant. I'm wearing a panty liner and it hasn't been heavy like a period because it hasn't even stained it. I only see it when I wipe. I emailed my midwife again and we're going to schedule a sono on Wednesday after my appointment with her.

I just want to know what other women have experienced. Am I sitting here bawling for no reason? I always though spotting would happen much earlier. I'm really trying not to be the paranoid first pregnancy lady who's scared of every little pang and pain, but everything has been going to smoothly till know. I just want to know what others have experienced.

I would appreciate it.

 Thanks,

Ruth 

 

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  • Tigger & poohTigger & pooh member
    Have you had an ultrasound previously? Have you heard the heart beat at a prior appt.? Any bleeding/ spotting is very scary but isn't always a miscarriage. With my first I spotted through out the whole first trimester. Unfortunately you won't know for sure until the u/s on wednesday but until then take it easy and rest not just for baby but for your own mind. Good luck!
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  • pitterpatter129pitterpatter129 member

    Just try not to panic and rest.  With my first, I had spotting and even flat out bleeding for the first 16 weeks!  He was born healthy as can be and there was nothing wrong with me or the pregnancy.  Sometimes it's normal and can be nothing, sometimes there is a reason like your placenta is over your cervix, etc.  Just try to wait until your ultrasound without stressing out too much.  I know that's hard!  

     

     

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    Oh, hun.  I am so sorry that you are stressed!  Glad you are going in Wednesday though. 

    Have you had sex recently?  There could be irritation of the cervix and some bleeding from that.  Brown is older blood, so it's likely just a little bit at a time.  FX that you get good news wednesday!

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  • Only4UsOnly4Us

    No, I haven't had an ultrasound yet. It was too soon to hear the baby's heart beat at my last appointment. I hate the I have to wait till Wednesday. I'm so worried.  

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  • March2013FTMMarch2013FTM member
    The cramping could be RLP. Even at 18 weeks, I still feel like I'm getting AF all the time. I had almost an entire period at 2 weeks PG and never knew I was pregnant (hence I was 7 weeks before I found out). You could have a small tear in the placenta, there are a thousand other things. As someone else asked, have you had an US before? If you have seen the heartbeat, the chance of miscarriage is lower.
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  • ajohnson2ajohnson2 member

    I'm sorry you have to go through this worry, I know it's scary.  I had light cramping like you on and off through the 1st tri and I freaked out when I started having brownish discharge.  It went away, and all was fine :).  Each pregnancy is different.  I'm not an expert so I can't say anything for sure but I know I've read many posts like yours on 1st tri who have even had red blood upon wiping or a decent amount on the liner but not enough to leak and usually it's all good.  I think it's fairly common.  I think it's all good signs that your cramping is light and the bleeding is light.  Women who I know who have had losses have had very severe cramping and bleeding.  Try not to worry yourself until you see the doctor.  I pray all is fine and that your baby is healthy.  Take care!

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  • pitterpatter129pitterpatter129 member
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    No, I haven't had an ultrasound yet. It was too soon to hear the baby's heart beat at my last appointment. I hate the I have to wait till Wednesday. I'm so worried.  

    If it makes you feel better, I ran to the OB about once a week for the first 16 weeks with DS, crying because I was spotting again. I think I ended up with four early ultrasounds. Ditto pp, that if you have recently had sex, that can definitely cause bleeding. I guess I should have added in my earlier answer that I was diagnosed with a "sensitive cervix" in the end. Anything bumping it, like sex or a pelvic exam, caused it to bleed and even going to the bathroom for a bm caused me to bleed! It was just my cervix bleeding and had nothing to do with the baby. Be aware that if they do a pelvic exam or an internal ultrasound on Wed, you could actually bleed more. I think I spent the first trimester of my last pregnancy in tears. If you aren't cramping and are just spotting, especially if it's brown, + you are out of first trimester already, then you probably don't have anything to worry about. Fingers crossed for you!
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  • JenniD2JenniD2 member

    First, I'm sorry you are going through this. Having any kind of spotting is always scary. But keep in mind that brown spotting can be normal during pregnancy. I had it early on, and now my baby is doing great.

     Now, just take a deep breath and try to relax. I know it's easier said than done, but do it for your baby. I recommend cuddling with DH watching your favorite movie or TV show.

    I hope everything turns out ok for you and the baby.

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  • mrsmcdonaldmrsmcdonald member
    Last summer, I had similar bleeding at 12w5d. It was after office hours, so my midwife recommended I go to the ER. They were able to tell me what the situation was. It's an option, if you don't want to wait until Wednesday for the ultrasound.

    My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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  • ericaxfiend540ericaxfiend540
    I had some brown/light pink spotting at 12 weeks.  I called my OB crying at 2am thinking it was a miscarriage and he said occasional spotting is normal during pregnancy.  Especially around 12-13 weeks due to the placenta formation.  Not sure how it causes spotting but I've now talked to a few people that have had the same thing happen.  I'm 17 weeks now and the baby is healthy and looking good.  :]
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  • Only4UsOnly4Us
    Thanks to everyone. I'm starting to feel a little better after hearing you all. Since I'm not having any pain I decided against the ER, but if the bleeding gets worse or I do start having pain I'll definitely do that.
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  • Kingston54Kingston54 member
    It CAN be normal and nothing to worry about.  I would see the doctor as soon as possible to calm your nerves/ease your mind. 
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  • artroyerartroyer member
    I spotted for several weeks during my first trimester, it sure is scary! But I learned from my ob that I shouldn't be concerned unless I was bleeding A LOT. They said a pad an hour. You're probably OK, but it never hurts to go in and check.

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  • graciesmurfgraciesmurf member
    No experience or advice.  Hope everything is okay.
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  • VPGIRL06VPGIRL06 member

    I had discharge around that time...probabley 11-12 weeks. Dark older blood, for a bout a couple weeks. Only saw it when I wiped, and once in awhile it would get on my underwear but very light.....and my doctor said it was simply old blood. I also had light cramping as well, but again it was all perfectly normal.

     

    I think calling your doctor is a good idea, and getting a sono will put your mind at ease...but just know other women have gone through it too! you're not alone :)

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  • CourtneybelleCourtneybelle

    This happened with my aunt, and they called it a "threatened miscarriage." They put her on bed rest until the bleeding stopped. As hard as it is, please try to relax and stop stressing, put your feet up and drink plenty of water. Take the next couple days very easy until you see your midwife. It could be nothing, but I'm thinking it's better to take a couple days off and relax, rather than push yourself and stress.

    I hope you feel better soon!

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