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Brown spotting at 5w5d. Should I be worried?

mya1218mya1218
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I am 5 weeks and 5 days pregnant with my first. I had some brown discharge today when I wiped. It had two small twinges of brown mucus. Should I be worried?? I haven't had sex with the hubby since I found out I was pregnant at 4 weeks because I got some cramping and doc said to hold off until we were a little further along. I haven't had an ultrasound since I was 4 weeks either. I mention this because I know those things can cause bleeding. Anyone have the same experience and have everything be ok?
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Re: Brown spotting at 5w5d. Should I be worried?

  • gypsymysticgypsymystic member
    You can have spotting or bleeding early on, and still be perfectly ok. I have heard that brown blood is old, unshed uterus lining sometimes. Best of luck, stay positive, momma!!
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  • Khedges07Khedges07 member
    I had some spotting early on too, I'm now 12 weeks & all is good :o) sometimes it just happens....like previous post said its normally just old blood coming away :o)
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  • ames314ames314 member
    I'm almost 6 wks and have experienced the same type of discharge. I've heard it's normal and I'm trying to stay positive and not worry (worrying adds stress on our little one;). Keep us updated!!
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  • macj123macj123 member
    I had the same thing for about a week from 5w1d-6w1d.  It was only a small amount and only sometimes when I wipe, never any spotting on a pantyliner.  I went to my OB for an exam because honestly, it really freaked me out.  She only did a digital exam and saw that my cervix was still closed.  The discharge stopped a few days later.  I had my first official appointment at almost 8 weeks and saw the fetal pole and a healthy heartbeat!

    From my understanding, brown discharge is old blood and is usually normal.  I think that as long as you aren't bleeding heavily and/or severe cramping it's safe to assume that all is well.  I completely understand how nerve wrecking it can be but I'm sure everything is fine. GL!
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  • Danimg222Danimg222
    As long as it is not bright red, or accompanied by cramping or pain, you should be ok.  Brown blood is old blood. 

    I'm 6w4d and have been spotting since week 2 (I thought I had my period!) but I had an U/S at 5 and 6 weeks and everything looks good <knock on wood!> so I'm just trying to take it day by day.  Usually it's just when I wipe, very little on a pantyliner.

    It is very stressful but try not to worry too much. :-)  I had a coworker that bled for 4 months and delivered a healthy girl!
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  • tryingforno3tryingforno3 member
    Hi there, I've had the brown spotting for almost 3 weeks now (pretty much started right after I got my BFP). I am seeing a Fertility Specialist since I'm 37, but she tells me at every appt. that it's ok unless it increases, turns red, or I have bad cramping. We have another ultrasound scheduled for next Monday (8 weeks) and I can't wait. We did see the heartbeat last Friday (6w 4days) and that helped relieve a lot of my anxiety.
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