NEW Questions about SPOTTING thread. For Jan. 4-17th

kamarks08 · January 2015

There's been some talk about the spotting thread being too overwhelming or questions and concerns being overlooked. So an idea was throw out, by @Karnelac (I don't want to steal credit) to try doing weekly. As for now, bi-weekly may be best, and maybe this will help with the overlooked questions and overwhelming emotions coming from the never ending original thread. Plus we do everything else on a regular basis - just like how the U/S - first appointment thread got overwhelming. So, ladies we'll see how well this works, if at all.

So post any questions, concerns, or thoughts/prayers concerning spotting for the weeks of January 4th - 17th here.

Please voice your opinion on this as well. IE: if you have a better idea, if you think this is unnecessary, etc.

ETA: I don't want to give off the impression that I gave a shout out to Karne incase this doesn't go over well. I think it's a pretty decent idea, and stand behind it. I just didn't want to receive credit for it from those who think it's a good idea.

CCAC927 · January 2015

New to this group, first time poster. I think I'm about 6w1d as LMP was on 11/22. Started cramping and spotting(brown) when using the bathroom yesterday, which turned into heavier and red (still only noticeable when wiping). Cramping and spotting has lessened today and is back to dark brown in color.. Dr called to say first hcg test was at 475, which from what I'm reading is low for 6 weeks. Next hcg will be done tomorrow. Anyone else experiencing this? Terrified I'm going to mc. Thanks in advance!

BethKate2 · January 2015

@knottie79098639, I'm sorry you're going through this. Try not to stress too much about the hcg number. It's possible you ovulated later and you're not as far along as you think you are. Seeing the number double within 48-72 hours is what's important. FX for tomorrow's blood draw.

BethKate2 · January 2015

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kamarks08 · January 2015

BethKate2 said:
@knottie79098639, I'm sorry you're going through this. Try not to stress too much about the hcg number. It's possible you ovulated later and you're not as far along as you think you are. Seeing the number double within 48-72 hours is what's important. FX for tomorrow's blood draw.

This. I know when I ovulated (from temping) so I'm kind of expecting to "measure small" (not much but a little) based off my LMP. It's possible you're in the same boat. Hopefully tomorrow's draw will be an increase and ease your worries.

kamarks08 · January 2015

MeatandBandP said:

kamarks08 said:

BethKate2 said:
@knottie79098639, I'm sorry you're going through this. Try not to stress too much about the hcg number. It's possible you ovulated later and you're not as far along as you think you are. Seeing the number double within 48-72 hours is what's important. FX for tomorrow's blood draw.
This. I know when I ovulated (from temping) so I'm kind of expecting to "measure small" (not much but a little) based off my LMP. It's possible you're in the same boat. Hopefully tomorrow's draw will be an increase and ease your worries.
I agree. When did you get a positive test?

Are you asking me or Knottienumbers? Couldn't tell. Lol

dani1124 · January 2015

I just started spotting light brown today when wiping. I have my 1st apt tomorrow so hoping for good news and peace of mind. Pregnancy can be so nerve wracking!

CCAC927 · January 2015

Positive test was on 12/20

kamarks08 · January 2015

Knottie79098639 said:
Positive test was on 12/20

Couple questions:

Do you chart? Just wondering if you know by chance when you ovulated.

Also - did you have sex? You don't have to literally answer this question, just something to think about. Sometimes the cervix can become irritated after sex and cause some bleeding, too.

livnluv2010 · January 2015

Starting spotting red this afternoon but only when I wipe. Have bad cramps too but can't tell if they are gas pains (tmi)! Saw baby's heartbeat last Monday and now I'm so scared. Will call doc in morning. Sorry to be joining you ladies but I know this is a supportive group. Hugs for everyone going through scary symptoms!

CCAC927 · January 2015

No, I don't chart. But I know my LMP started on 11/22... No sex either, too nervous with all these gross cramps and spotting. Lol

kamarks08 · January 2015

Knottie79098639 said:
No, I don't chart. But I know my LMP started on 11/22... No sex either, too nervous with all these gross cramps and spotting. Lol

Ok. Was just curious about the charting. Honestly, I wouldn't worry quite yet. Hopefully you just ovulated later than you think and your levels will be fine tomorrow

CCAC927 · January 2015

kamarks08 said:

Knottie79098639 said:
No, I don't chart. But I know my LMP started on 11/22... No sex either, too nervous with all these gross cramps and spotting. Lol
Ok. Was just curious about the charting. Honestly, I wouldn't worry quite yet. Hopefully you just ovulated later than you think and your levels will be fine tomorrow

Fingers crossed! Thank you!

blackw15 · January 2015

Hello - I'm 8 weeks today and yesterday noticed some light brown discharge yesterday. I first saw it when wiping but am now noticing it throughout the day today. Still very light brown in color and no cramping. No sex recently as we have been at my parents' house the last 2 weeks for the holidays (womp womp). I'm going to call my OB in the morning, but has anyone had a similar experience?

Blairbear28 · January 2015

blackw15 said:
Hello - I'm 8 weeks today and yesterday noticed some light brown discharge yesterday. I first saw it when wiping but am now noticing it throughout the day today. Still very light brown in color and no cramping. No sex recently as we have been at my parents' house the last 2 weeks for the holidays (womp womp). I'm going to call my OB in the morning, but has anyone had a similar experience?

This is exactly what I am going through. I am only 6 and a half weeks. I went to emerg and they discovered a possible cyst on my left ovary and my little Pickle has a heartbeat of 124bpm. I don't have an appointment again until the 12th. Spotting is scary.

MIssSally25 · January 2015

I have an ultrasound tomorrow at 11:30. I've been spotting and bleeding since NYE and I'm doing everything I can not to freak out. My doctor told me to stay off my feet all weekend, and just rest as much as possible. Hoping to see my little bean tomorrow!

FX to all of you also going through this! The waiting game is just awful. Here's hoping for lots of sticky babies!

laxdixdar · January 2015

Blah the light spotting turned back into the heavy red spotting. I had awful back pain and cramps last night too so I'm not surprised. I'm going to text my OB at 8 and just pray. The doppler that was my best friend yesterday is my enemy this morning and I don't even know how I'm going to manage through the day at work.

Fx for all of us here.

nbalkin · January 2015

Fxfy @laxdixdar‌ that everything is ok

ShellyR · January 2015

@kamarks08, Thanks for posting a new thread. You are right, the other one was becoming intimidating for everybody involved.

@laxdixdar: thinking about you. I hope everything is okay.

slcwilliams · January 2015

I had red spotting after a bm on Saturday that stopped right after. I called the dr and he said just to rest and put my feet up and if it got worse call him. Thank God I have not had any since. No cramps or pain, just the spotting that time. Sometimes I do get some brown discharge as well. Hoping that it doesn't happen again. I go for my 12 week apt at the end of this month. Just really trying to get through. I do believe that it's pretty common though.

Blairbear28 · January 2015

Thought I was out of the spotting woods but it's back this morning. I am 6 and a half weeks along and this is getting pretty scary

kamarks08 · January 2015

Blairbear28 said:

Thought I was out of the spotting woods but it's back this morning. I am 6 and a half weeks along and this is getting pretty scary

I can't remember from your last thread. Do you have an appt coming up or have you called your Dr?

kamarks08 · January 2015

ElleStaxx said:

Heading to the dr for an ultrasound at 1. I am sick to my stomach worrying. Still spotting only when I wipe. I just want an answer at this point

FX for good news!

Nickisiebert · January 2015

Just a personal experience, I'm on my fourth pregnancy now, and I've experienced spotting with 3 of the four (none yet this one but there's time!) the first ended in miscarriage which was extremely difficult, but the other two are now healthy little boys. Each time it happened around the same time, and started very similarly with bright red spotting. It was nerve wracking, of course, but you just don't know what's going to happen until it's over. I will say if it's brown/pink and light just don't even worry about it. That's super normal. If it's bright red, go see the doc but the truth is that if it is an impending mis. there is nothing you can do but wait. Sometimes it resolves, sometimes it doesn't. I'm very sorry for anyone going through this, I know it's terribly scary.

MrsSnyder124 · January 2015

@ElleStaxx‌ FX for your appointment dear

mlt13 · January 2015

Update (from the original spotting thread): Yesterday's spotting turned to more brown and then pink, not just when I wiped. So my PgAL brain kicked in and I thought I lost the baby. Hubby and I decided to go into the ER so we'd know either way. The US tech saw the little one measuring 5w6d, the flicker of the heart beat, and was able to hear the heart beat. She did also find a subchorionic hematoma. The ER doctor also ran a number of blood tests and a urine test. They didn't tell me the results of the tests, but they did say everything looked great except the subchorionic hematoma. The ER doctor put me on rest for the next three days. I'm looking forward to seeing my RE tomorrow to follow up.

MrsSnyder124 · January 2015

@mlt13‌ it sounds like going to the ER was a great choice and you got some positive answers! I hope your appointment goes well tomorrow.

MIssSally25 · January 2015

Just got home from my ultrasound!!! Healthy baby 6w2d. Heartbeat 96. I'm still bleeding and spotting, but the nurse told me to just stay rested and don't have sex for two weeks. I'm so relieved!

FX to all of you still in the waiting game!

laxdixdar · January 2015

I texted my doctor and he said "Keep me posted". I know there is nothing they can do, but I hate limbo. He asked me if I wanted to go to the ER, but since I went down that road exactly one month ago I'm not sure. If my cramping worsens or is the same tomorrow I will def go.

This sucks.

jrthomas14 · January 2015

@laxdixdar‌ , I'm so sorry you're going through this. my heart seriously aches for you and those other women who are going through this. I'm not having any bleeding with this pregnancy (almost 9 weeks now) yet (my 1st was miscarried in September), but I'm still so incredibly worried. I'm so sorry. praying for you

kamarks08 · January 2015

@ElleStaxx any news?

@laxdixdar I'm sorry you're going through this.

Blairbear28 · January 2015

kamarks08 said:

Blairbear28 said:

Thought I was out of the spotting woods but it's back this morning. I am 6 and a half weeks along and this is getting pretty scary

I can't remember from your last thread. Do you have an appt coming up or have you called your Dr?

I have an appointment on the 12th but am trying to get an ultrasound earlier.

blackw15 · January 2015

Hello ladies. I posted here earlier about having some light brown, very light spotting without cramping x 2 days. Saw a heartbeat 2 weeks ago and am still having all my normal pregnancy symptoms. I think this is totally normal but am not exactly sure where to go from here. Ladies with similar symptoms: did your OB tell you to abstain from sex? Rest? I'm not sure if there's something else I should be doing in the meantime. Have a call out to my OB but haven't heard back yet. Thanks in advance for your help!

nicolenewman · January 2015

First off, prayers to all of you ladies and your babies!! I am 6 weeks and 2 days pregnant and a first time momma. After a weekend of 102 fever, heavy cough, and chills / aches.. I had significant vaginal bleeding yesterday with lots of blood clots so my husband & I went to the ER. As of now, the Doctors can't find where the bleeding is coming from or why. Which strangely enough is a good thing because that means its not coming from my cervix or baby. Baby is growing as he/she should and heart rate was found - yay! However, they have labeled my pregnancy as high risk for now and am on mandatory bed rest for at least a week. Praying that the bleeding stops and we make it through these next 6 weeks!!!!
PS - I love this forum because I had no where else to post about this.

mlt13 · January 2015

blackw15 said:
Hello ladies. I posted here earlier about having some light brown, very light spotting without cramping x 2 days. Saw a heartbeat 2 weeks ago and am still having all my normal pregnancy symptoms. I think this is totally normal but am not exactly sure where to go from here. Ladies with similar symptoms: did your OB tell you to abstain from sex? Rest? I'm not sure if there's something else I should be doing in the meantime. Have a call out to my OB but haven't heard back yet. Thanks in advance for your help!

My RE and the dr at the ER both said to abstain from sex.

laxdixdar · January 2015

@blackw15‌ I was put on pelvic rest for 3 weeks AFTER spotting stopped. Told not to lift anything or do anything strenuous.

But I'd definitely follow any advice your ob gives you when they call back.

blackw15 · January 2015

Thanks @laxdixdar‌! I spoke with the nurse today, who told me that this sort of spotting is "normal" and nothing to be concerned about. She did give me the go-ahead to have sex and gave me no activity restrictions, but after reading what others have been told I'm a little apprehensive. I'm sure I'll feel better about it if I can go an entire day without spotting, but that hasn't happened yet.

ShellyR · January 2015

@blackw15, My doctor put me on pelvic rest at 5w2d when the spotting first started. I'm 10 weeks now and still on pelvic rest due to the spotting. For me, taking any risk isn't worth it. At least, if I continue to have spotting, I know what isn't causing it. My doctor also told me to stop working out and not to do much but I think that's because I kept having cramping as well.

AshK1027 · January 2015

I'm majorly freaked out. Husband & I had a little sexy time tonight and I had a little bit of spotting. I've read that it's common & not to worry, but so much easier said than done. Needless to say, I'm not able to sleep thinking about it. Just want to get through the night without anything else.

Gasbarro2011 · January 2015

I started spotting with dark brown blood on Sunday. Yesterday morning I was still spotting with some pain in my lower abdomen. I still can't see my OB for the first time until Jan. 27 & my GP couldn't get me in, but sent me to the emergency room. They took a ton of blood samples, a urine sample, gave me an IV with a fluids and did 3 different u/s before they would tell me everything was fine. I was terrified it was ectopic. They did tell me that I am around 5 wks instead of 7 which makes since seeking as my cycles are about 2 wks longer than average. My hcg levels were good & they wrote a script to have them checked Asian on Wed. It was such a relief.

MIssSally25 · January 2015

Welllllll back to the doctor I go. Passed a huge (golf ball sized) blood clot last night after some severe pain. After which, I started feeling much better and haven't really bled except for a teeny bit of spotting here and there.

My appointment is today at noon, and I'm super anxious!

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