Trying not to worry myself sick- Update

Cali2090 · October 2014

I had some light brown spotting this morning and now mild cramping all day. I'm 13 weeks and foolishly breathed a sigh relief when I had 12 week mark feeling I was out of the danger zone. Trying not to worry to much. I have a doctors appointment Wednesday as well as bloodwork and an ultrasound. I would love a all of your positive thoughts and prayers. Only my parents and DH's parents know we're expecting so far, so not many people to seek comfort from when they both live 4+ hours away

Any ladies that already have children that experienced something similar in previous pregnancies?

mummyKCW · October 2014

I have had numerous bleeds through both this pregnancy and my previous pregnancy. I had my last bleed last weekend. I had really bad cramping for two days and then had fresh blood followed by brown blood. It wasnt a lot of blood but more than spotting. I am 13 weeks tomrw. My scan showed i was bleeding from my uterus and not affecting the baby. I was told by a number of professionals that this far along in ur pregnancy you should only get really worried if there is a lot of blood as ur placenta and baby are larger. As for the pains whenever there is blood you usually would get pain so try to stay positive. In my experience of 5 different bleeds all has been fine and not harmed the baby. Be positive

jk3610 · October 2014

Seems semi common but never had it myself. Just stay strong!

Ncountrygal · October 2014

@Cali2090‌ and @snegde‌
T&P for both of you!

marybeth05 · October 2014

I experienced bleeding with all 3 of my pregnancies-sometimes heavy bleeding with clots. It is very scary. Contact your doctor if it gets heavier.
Good thoughts your way!

saltymcsnarkerson · October 2014

No advice to offer that hasn't already been said, but sending you positive vibes and big hugs!

karboss · October 2014

My doctor said both spotting and cramping are normal. A little spotting--especially brown and post 12 weeks is not something to worry too much about. He also said cramping isn't unusual either. In his words--you are growing a baby. Of course thing will hurt a little. Gotta make room for him/her. Regardless--he did say to call if either of these occur--Mostly the spotting though. Call. Maybe they can move your appointment up to get you a little piece of mind.

lneice0160 · October 2014

Good luck! Thoughts and prayers your way!

My Dr said to call if any spotting or cramping happened just to make sure...but it's not unusual for either.

keifekm · October 2014

I sure hope everything is ok but as PPs have mentioned I think this is fairly common. T&P to you and baby.

lindsayanne14 · October 2014

I would personally call and see if your appointment could be moved up, there is no reason for you to worry about it for the next two days if you don't have to. Although my outcome wasn't positive, my OB had me in right away when I had brown spotting at just over 12 weeks with my first pregnancy. I appreciated being seen promptly and wouldn't hesitate to ask to be seen soon again this time if I was concerned. Good luck!

Cali2090 · October 2014

Thanks so much ladies, what a nice thing to wake up to and start my day with. @Karrunrun‌ -My doctor is gone until Wednesday and clinics are closed today in Canada as it is Thanksgiving Monday

So comforting to hear some of you have experienced the same thing with no other problems. I was more worried about the cramping then spotting as I know spotting can be a variant of normal. Thanks again ladies- I'll let you know how things go on Wednesday.

sophielou2 · October 2014

I've had brown spotting for over two weeks now accompanied by some dull cramping. I've had an ultrasound, had my cervix checked and heard the baby's heartbeat at various points over that time period and everything has been just fine. It's so nerve wracking but I think this is just how some of us experience pregnancy. Hope everything goes great at your appointment.

Cali2090 · October 2014

Thank the Lord for a great appointment!!! NT scan came back negative and baby is healthy with a strong heart beat!! Thank you all SO much for your kind words of encouragement and positive thoughts and prayers!!! Such a relief. Doctors still don't know why I am having blood in my uribe at every urine test (with no sign of UTI or kidney stones) so praying that is nothing as well!