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MarathonHiker · December 2014

ShellyR said:

@MarathonHiker‌ , have you had an U/S yet this pregnancy? Fingers crossed for you?

@ShellyR - I haven't, which is why I'm even more unsettled. My office doesn't do them until the NT (if you wish to have it done- if not, you wait until the a/s done between 17-20 weeks). They only do them earlier if there's a suspected issue. And thank you!

nbalkin · December 2014

Fxfy @MarathonHiker‌ i hope they can get you in and tell you everything is ok.

SeaParrot · December 2014

Ultrasound today showed thickened endometrium and nothing in the uterus. The tech was completely unsubtle asking "so when did you last get a positive pregnancy test? And when did you bleed and how much?" Three times.

There is literally no possible way that I am earlier than 5 weeks. Husband and I last had sex on December 2, so even allowing for sperm survival of up to 5 days, I would HAVE to be at least five weeks now and I would expect to see a sac at this point. My beta is low, but doubling, and while I realize that the discriminatory level is 1000-1500 (depending who you ask) still, at 5 weeks even a tiny sac should be visible. So I have a PUL (pregnancy of unknown location) for now and a follow up beta and ultrasound Friday. I do not have high hopes for a successful outcome for this pregnancy. No bad news, but no reassuring news either.

phyllisnefler · December 2014

@marathonhiker best of luck to you -- I'm playing the watch and wait game myself and I know how frustrating and endless it feels.

@seaparrot -- all my best wishes. I hope you can find answers soon.

I've got another week from tomorrow until I can finally go in for my first OB visit -- a "viability check" in their words -- it cannot come soon enough. I oscillate between being optimistic that my bleeding was not threatening to the pregnancy, and being absolutely certain that it was an early miscarriage.

Am trying to regulate these ups and downs and just take things day by day, but it's so, so hard, especially at this time of year. The good news is I have a big and busy work trip this week, so I hope it helps take my mind off things.

JMB32 · December 2014

@phyllisnefler‌ @SeaParrot‌ @MarathonHiker‌ and everyone else who is having to watch and wait or having spotting or waiting for answers, my thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

I am also waiting. My bleeding and cramping has picked up considerably. I go tomorrow for my first appt. And am hoping with every fiber of my being that there will be a baby with a solid heartbeat, but dread also kicks in and I think it is another Mc.

MarathonHiker · December 2014

JMB32 said:

I am also waiting. My bleeding and cramping has picked up considerably. I go tomorrow for my first appt. And am hoping with every fiber of my being that there will be a baby with a solid heartbeat, but dread also kicks in and I think it is another Mc.

@JMB32- I'm so sorry, this is where I am too. My bleeding has picked up

I've moved from the "spotting can be normal" thinking to being a lot more nervous with bad thoughts. Having some cramping, too. My midwife said to call early in the AM and she'll get me in same day, so I'm definitely calling and guess I'll see tomorrow.

Hugs to all of you!

bdubuc · December 2014

I miscarried this morning, 8w6d along. I alternate between feeling numb and crushed.
Thanks for all the support on here, I hope for the best for all of your pregnancies.

MarathonHiker · December 2014

bdubuc said:

I miscarried this morning, 8w6d along. I alternate between feeling numb and crushed. Thanks for all the support on here, I hope for the best for all of your pregnancies.

So sorry @bdubuc

ShellyR · December 2014

I'm sorry for your loss @bdubuc. Take gentle care of yourself.

nbalkin · December 2014

I am so sorry for your loss @bdubuc‌. Fx @MarathonHiker‌ and @JMB32‌

emmy49 · December 2014

I'm roughly 6 weeks pregnant with my first pregnacy. Last week after my first ultrasound I had brown spotting for 4 days. I went and saw my dr on the first day and he said not to worry unless I had cramping and red blood. I have my next ultrasound in 1 week. I can't not wait to see how things are going.

phyllisnefler · December 2014

@bdubuc I am so, so sorry to hear that. Sending warm thoughts your way, please take care.

phyllisnefler · December 2014

@jmb32 thank you. fingers crossed for your appointment.

cyanope · December 2014

So sorry @bdubuc‌. Thoughts and prayers with you.

SeaParrot · December 2014

@bdubuc‌ I'm so very sorry for your loss.

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. I hate the uncertainty that comes with all of this, and how it feels like such a betrayal of my body. Why can't things just go right all the way through? Why can't I ever have a single perfectly normal pregnancy, beginning to end? Is that too damn much to ask?! This frustrates me every time I experience it. I'm so sorry so many of you are also experiencing this hellish uncertainty. I hope we have good outcomes.

Beezee03 · December 2014

Is anyone else experiencing brown spotting after sex? I am seven weeks, have already had an ultra sound and saw the heartbeat but due to previous early miscarriages I worry about . . . Everything! It is not everytime after intercourse but occasionally and stops shortly after.

phyllisnefler · December 2014

@beezee03 I believe that to be a quite normal occurrence, even though I know it's still frightening, especially after a loss! The cervix is very sensitive at this point. Great news about your ultrasound and heartbeat, and good luck!!

JMB32 · December 2014

Just got a call from my Dr office saying they need to reschedule my appt today. They don't open until 9am and I'm freaking out! I was so looking forward to this appt to know what is going on and what the bleeding means! I am so upset and can't stop crying.

LAWAMF · December 2014

Went to the ER on Friday with light red spotting, the doc said everything looked normal and to see my doc this week. The nurse from my doc called this morning and said that my betas looked good and to come in this morning to check them again. She also said that I should be off my feet for the next week, no cleaning, exercise, ect. Still having a little bit of light spotting. Very frustrating and nerve wracking.

It is nice to have a place to vent, so I do not drive my H crazy.

jezygal · December 2014

Woke up this morning bleeding and cramping. Hoping everything is OK, but it doesn't look good.

LAWAMF · December 2014

@jezygal hope everything works out ok!

mlbabbitt88 · December 2014

This is my first pregnancy also and I have had spotting for about 3 weeks now! It started Dec 5th, and since I had a miscarriage before this it made me extremely nervous. I waited about a week and then called my Dr. She assured me everything was fine, and I had my first ultrasound appt already scheduled so I just waited till then. On Dec 16th I went for my appt, found out I was only 5weeks 6days along, the technician said she could see the source of the blood and it was small, so hopefully it would stop soon. The spotting is STILL going on, but has definitely slowed down, now pinkish rather than dark red/brown. I will be 8 weeks on Wednesday and just wish it would stop already!

ShellyR · December 2014

@LAWAMF, I was told to stay off my feet as much as possible too although I still went to work. Taking it easy helped keep the cramping to a minimum. My Dr. said there is little evidence that resting helps prevent M/C but said that 'anything you can do to keep your uterus quiet is a good thing at this point until your body gets used to the pregnancy.' Fingers crossed for you.

phyllisnefler · December 2014

@jezygal fx for you. and @mlbabbitt88 best of luck - glad you were able to see your doctor and get some reassurance!

epinglee · December 2014

mlbabbitt88 said:
This is my first pregnancy also and I have had spotting for about 3 weeks now! It started Dec 5th, and since I had a miscarriage before this it made me extremely nervous. I waited about a week and then called my Dr. She assured me everything was fine, and I had my first ultrasound appt already scheduled so I just waited till then. On Dec 16th I went for my appt, found out I was only 5weeks 6days along, the technician said she could see the source of the blood and it was small, so hopefully it would stop soon. The spotting is STILL going on, but has definitely slowed down, now pinkish rather than dark red/brown. I will be 8 weeks on Wednesday and just wish it would stop already!

I'm in the exact same situation as you.
I have been spotting since 5 weeks and now 7 weeks. It's sometimes brown or pink spotting.. Sometimes more or less, and it's very unsettling.
Best of luck to you!!!! Keep me updated..

Ktbon19 · December 2014

This is my 2nd pregnancy and I've been spotting for over 2 weeks. I think I am about 6 weeks along. Has been mostly brownish/pinkish but it's been red at times. I get my betas back tomorrow. Was 565 on 12/16 and 1662 on 12/22....seems slow but my OB wouldn't comment either way. She just said it needs to be at least 3000 before they would schedule an u/s.

JMB32 · December 2014

Went in to see an associate of my Dr since she cancelled her day today. There was my little bean hanging out with a strong heartbeat of 160. I am so relieved! He did not see a source for why I am bleeding and said I am not out of the woods yet but we saw what we needed to see today. I have to take it easy, no heavy lifting or exercising and follow up with my Dr next week.

There is hope for all of you who are spotting! Thinking and praying for all of you.

sjra1028 · December 2014

I had dark spotting yesterday and went to the er because I've miscarried twice. Luckily, my lil raspberry is doing just fine. The doctor said I have cysts on my ovaries which is causing the cramps and light spotting. The spotting has stopped, but the mild cramps haven't! So I'm going to my ob tomorrow to find some relief.

LAWAMF · December 2014

Got blood work done today. HCG 31000, was 21000 on Friday. Have no idea if that is normal for almost 6 weeks. Progesterone 17.5, even though it is not too low, they put me on prog once a day just to be on the safe side. Still bleeding slightly, and still nervous but hopeful. Have to wait until Jan 21st for an ultrasound...

Hope everyone else gets good news!

sarahmannion · December 2014

Hello ladies! This is my first post on here.
I will be 7w tomorrow - due date 8.18.15
First pregnancy. Very excited but scared.

A little background - started feeling like I was getting a UTI on Friday. I was really susceptible to them when I was in high school and college so I'm not surprised that I'm getting one while pregnant.
Anyway - on Saturday- my husband said he noticed some blood on him after intercourse. I wasn't too worried since I knew a little spotting was normal especially after sex.
On Sunday - UTI was unbearable. Knew I had to go to the doctor first thing on Monday. No more blood or spotting...

Wake up this morning and noticed a little spotting when I wiped. Put on a panty liner and went about my day. Several hours later, nothing on the panty liner so I removed it. Went to my primary doctor for the UTI (called the OB office in the morning and they said to go to my primary since my first appointment there isn't until 1/14). Yup... Definitely UTI. Told her I was having some spotting and slight cramping but she assured me that was normal.

So I leave the doctors office and about 10 minutes later, start having the worst cramps I've ever had in my entire life. I get home and crawl into bed. Notice some more spotting (bright red now) when I use the restroom. Put another panty liner on... Still not much on the liner but definitely blood when I use the restroom.

Thinking about going to the ER because cramps are unbearable but I call the on-call OB. She told me that unless I am soaking through more than 1 pad an hour, I should be OK and shouldn't need to go to the ER. But she does want me to call the office in the morning to get an u/s.

My sister just had a baby in January and she had a good bit of spotting (as did my mother) but neither of them quite had cramps like I had.

This is incredibly scary and I will be devastated if we lose the baby. So nervous about going to the doctor and getting bad news.

I've read just about every post on this thread and it seems as if for all of you who have had bad cramping, it didn't turn out well.

Beezee03 · December 2014

@sarahmannion‌ .. I'm so sorry for the stress you are experiencing. I know the feeling. I can tell you that my best friend had such severe cramps weeks 5-8 that when we were on vacation she had to get a ride from those airport carts because she could barely walk. She went on to have beautiful twin girls! I know waiting is so hard but this pregnancy I'm really trying to focus on the positive because so much is out of our control .

sarahmannion · December 2014

@Beezee03‌ thank you for the positive thoughts! You are right... That really is all we can do mentally is yet and stay focused on the positive things. just easier said than done sometimes!

ShellyR · December 2014

@sarahmannion, it sounds like your Oncall OB gave you solid advice. Fingers crossed for you tomorrow!

phyllisnefler · December 2014

@sarahmannion best of luck tomorrow! glad you found this board, it has been very helpful for me as I watch and wait.

brittanihicks · December 2014

Spotting again (for the second time) last time was a few days ago. It's very light pink in color and only when I wipe definitely not enough for a panty liner, also no cramping. The first time it happened my OB told me not to worry about it , and although it technically isn't bad currently, this is the second time so I'm just on the fence about whether I should go to the ER or not

glucio75 · December 2014

Hello everyone. I'm 8 wks pregnant with my 1st child. I'm 39. Shocked that I could even get pregnant. Yesterday I got cramps that felt like my period was starting. Went to the bathroom and there was blood. Red blood. So i panicked. I went to the ER and after hours of waiting and crying. I got in to see a doc. Blood tests were fine. Ultrasound showed our little bean with a strong heart beat so they sent me home on bed rest for the next 2 days. I can't help be feel helpless and cry. I guess it's the stress of not knowing that is really getting to me.

joyfuljac · December 2014

I am 7 weeks and 2 days along and started bleeding heavily. Went to the doctor to get an ultrasound and it looks like I did not have a miscarriage but the heart rate was 122 and based on measurements only 6.5 weeks along. Should I be worried?

kileymae17 · December 2014

I had some light brown spotting yesterday and freaked out. I called the OB numerous times and they finally ordered me in for an ultrasound and blood work yesterday afternoon. Baby is measuring right on track at 7w1d and has a heartbeat of 140 bpm. I do, however, have a Subchrionic Hemorrhage which they think is what is causing the spotting. The nurse said mine has more than likely sealed off already and that is why I am getting the old blood. Have to take it easy this week and no sex until the spotting stops completely. Most SCH's heal themselves and are absorbed back in to the body over time. Doesn't help my anxiety at all, but I know our little one is alive and in there with a strong heartbeat. I also had an HCG test and my results for that came back really good, so that helps a little as well.

phyllisnefler · December 2014

@glucio75 and @jackiedamico so happy to see that you heard heartbeats! great news and best of luck. Jackie, it's possible you ovulated a few days later than you thought and that could explain the discrepancy.

Well, I think I've reached the end of my road on this board, unfortunately...

I POAS this morning for the umpteenth time (I know, I know -- but with my appt not until Jan 5, I was just hoping to divine any sort of answers in the interim!) and for the first time in weeks it gave me a NOT PREGNANT.

I assume the bleeding I experienced a few weeks ago was indeed an early MC and the subsequent positive tests I've had were just picking up the HCG as it slowly left my system. I'm thankful I never experienced any accompanying pain.

On the one hand, I'm so incredibly sad! On the other hand, it's a relief to finally get an answer and to stop the excruciating waiting game. I think I'm going to drink all the wine as soon as this hotel bar opens.

I truly can't thank everyone on this board enough for sharing their honest stories -- it has been such a comfort to me over the past few weeks. All my best wishes to those of you still watching and waiting, and all my congratulations to those who have had positive (if still terrifying!) outcomes. xoxo

Ktrue85 · December 2014

phyllisnefler said:
@glucio75 and @jackiedamico so happy to see that you heard heartbeats! great news and best of luck. Jackie, it's possible you ovulated a few days later than you thought and that could explain the discrepancy.

Well, I think I've reached the end of my road on this board, unfortunately...

I POAS this morning for the umpteenth time (I know, I know -- but with my appt not until Jan 5, I was just hoping to divine any sort of answers in the interim!) and for the first time in weeks it gave me a NOT PREGNANT.

I assume the bleeding I experienced a few weeks ago was indeed an early MC and the subsequent positive tests I've had were just picking up the HCG as it slowly left my system. I'm thankful I never experienced any accompanying pain.

On the one hand, I'm so incredibly sad! On the other hand, it's a relief to finally get an answer and to stop the excruciating waiting game. I think I'm going to drink all the wine as soon as this hotel bar opens.

I truly can't thank everyone on this board enough for sharing their honest stories -- it has been such a comfort to me over the past few weeks. All my best wishes to those of you still watching and waiting, and all my congratulations to those who have had positive (if still terrifying!) outcomes. xoxo

Hugs to you... I am so sorry. Make sure to still meet with your doctor when you can, they may want to follow your blood work for a little bit.

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