I've lurked, still need advice.

carlyhammond · May 2015

Yesterday I was insanely tired,weak, and nauseated.
At the end of the day, I had to use the potty ( cause that's just normal these days) and noticed some watery,brown-tinted discharge. It was the first time that's happened, but not the first time I've spotted. But I'm terrified of a miscarriage I don't want to lose my baby.
I have my "confirmation" appointment on Monday- is this normal, should I call my OB and see if I can get in sooner, I'm scared and I don't know what I should do.

SullyN · May 2015

I've had brown spotting for 3 days now. Everything that I've read and everyone I've talked to have said brown is ok.

carlyhammond · May 2015

Ok, that makes me feel a little better. It had the look like I was about to start my cycle and it scared me.

andrea0418 · May 2015

Usually brown spotting is ok and old blood.
Unfortunately even if you would start bleeding more and you do miscarry there's nothing they can do for you.
Were you straining while going to the bathroom? That could have pushed the old blood out.
Fx it doesn't happen again and everything is fine!

carlyhammond · May 2015

Nope, just went to pee and out of habit I looked at my panties and there it was.
When I wiped i can't remember if it was pinkish or brown.
I know there's nothing they can do, I just want my little baby to be safe in there and not come out until January like it's supposed to.

andrea0418 · May 2015

I understand your concern. Because of my history I'm still on edge and can't wait to have an u/s. I don't even have my first appt for 3weeks!
Hopefully you get reassuring news at your appt monday.

bananers · May 2015

I'm of the mindset that it can't hurt to call. They'll most likely tell you to keep an eye on it and come in Monday as planned, but I would call anyway. They might want to see you sooner, or they might be able to give you some reassurance.

gmp450 · May 2015

That is always stressful to see. Since it is old blood it could be a SH from implantation. I would monitor it today and if it gets worse/you have any cramping/you are just super worried, call your doctor and see what they say. Monday is only 4 more days away, but 4 days feels like FOREVER when you are worried about something! FX for you!!

crogers19 · May 2015

Brown, or dark pink blood is older and could have been from implantation. Some spotting is normal, your cervix and vagina have a lot more blood in them, so physical activity and sex can irritate the tissue. If the bleeding increases I would call, but otherwise Monday is probably fine.