Period Cramps & Bleeding

kristenbouck@gmail.com · May 2014

This is my first pregnancy and I am about 6w 4d. I had my first pelvic to confirm appt last Monday and I thought I was 7w 1d according to my lmp. My doctor did an ultrasound and measured me at 5w 4d. At 5w 5d I started having brown spotting. I thought it could've been from the ultrasound. The brown spotting/bleeding lasted about 4 days and then turned into red spotting and now bleeding. I've been having mild cramps, similar to period cramps, which I know can be normal. The bleeding isn't heavy or continuous, but I've been bleeding red blood for about 4 days now. With it being Memorial Day, my doctors office is closed until Tuesday. At my pelvic to confirm appt last week, the doctor said she wanted to see me back in a week. I didn't hear a heartbeat at my 5w 4d appt; she said it could just be too early to hear one. I have an appt scheduled for Wednesday morning, but I'm trying to move it to Tuesday to put my mind at ease earlier. Has anyone else been through this or know anyone that has? I know every body is different and no two pregnancies are the same, but I'm just trying to figure out if this is how my body reacts to pregnancy or if this is early signs of a miscarriage.

peggels24 · May 2014

I don't have any specific experience with what you are experiencing. However, I wanted to wish you luck and let you know that I have fingers crossed for a good result at doctor's office this week.

Maebb · May 2014

Is it a lot of blood, like enough to have to change a panty liner every few hours?

I've had a little spotting (mostly pink/brown), and that is normal, but a large quantity of bright red blood could be a bad thing. Is there an on-call number you could call?

T&Ps.

YaMrWhite · May 2014

I have no experience but your questions won't be answered until you see your dr. This may be normal or it could be a miscarriage. I really hope for your sake it is normal and everything is fine. FX for a good appointment when you see your dr next.

lawwarrior · May 2014

If you are worried, you could go to the ER and let them check you out. I know a lot of people that have done that just to put their minds at ease. Bleeding anytime or any amount during pregnancy is sooo stressful.

brendisimma · May 2014

Go to Immediate care clinic or ER, you need to put your mind at ease..too much

motherboy · May 2014

brendisimma said:
Go to Immediate care clinic or ER, you need to put your mind at ease..too much

Yeah, you're still giving out bad advice. The ER CANNOT stop a miscarriage at this point. OP will be a lot more comfortable at home than at the ER, and she won't have a $150 copay.

To the OP, I really hope it's nothing, and I hope your OB can get you in earlier!

Ktbug613 · May 2014

Maebb said:

Is it a lot of blood, like enough to have to change a panty liner every few hours? I've had a little spotting (mostly pink/brown), and that is normal, but a large quantity of bright red blood could be a bad thing. Is there an on-call number you could call? T&Ps.

quantity doesn't matter. Lots of blood doesn't always indicate something horrible, and small amounts don't necessarily mean everything is okay either.

I hope its nothing, all you can do really is wait for your doc to get you in and check you out. You technically could go to the ER but I don't recommend it. They label almost all episodes of bleeding as 'threatened miscarriage" which just adds more stress, the are notorious for misdiagnosing and they *might* get you in for an ultrasound but they aren't always as skilled at prenatal ultrasounds and they may make give you wrong information there. And as others have said the ER cant do anything to fix it unfortunately.

FX for you that you get answers/good news

MrsFreeman2010 · May 2014

I'm sorry...keep my my fingers crossed for you. I hope you can get in tomorrow.

Ktbug613 · May 2014

@ICarriedAWatermelon‌ yes but it freaks out most moms more than necessary and I've never had an ob use that term even for the exact same issue. I've seen so many posts on the bump of women who go to the er and come back and post a freak out over that term. So I was just throwing it out that all bleeding is labeled as that

12chachacha · May 2014

I'm sorry you are experiencing this. Ts and Ps to you, I hope everything is okay.

prtynpk225 · May 2014

I don't have any advice, but wanted to say keep positive until you hear from your doctor. T&P are with you.

dragontears507 · May 2014

No advice unfortunately but hoping you get answeres soon and that all is well

decbaby14 · May 2014

Mine ended in a miscarriage with the exact same dates as yours. Hope it's different, but I'm thinking it won't be.

vjdk07 · May 2014

decbaby14 said:
Mine ended in a miscarriage with the exact same dates as yours. Hope it's different, but I'm thinking it won't be.

First, I'm sorry about your loss. However, just because your situation turned out the way it did, doesn't mean OP's will. I find this comment quite insensitive. I'm all for not giving false hope but people have bleeding all the time and while scary, does not always end in miscarriage. Only time will tell.

YaMrWhite · May 2014

decbaby14 said:
Mine ended in a miscarriage with the exact same dates as yours. Hope it's different, but I'm thinking it won't be.

What the crap?! Sorry for your loss but you don't need to send your negative nancy vibes onto OP!

Maebb · May 2014

Sorry if my earlier comment was confusing or just wrong. I was speaking from experience and what my doc had told me in the past, but I am not a professional.

OP, I hope you are doing ok. I agree with the advice from @twolittledogs‌.