Intro and Bleeding Question

Boots&Co · August 2015

hey ladies! I'm pregnant with my first (and first ever pregnancy), I'm 28 and live in CT with my husband and our pup.

I'm 5 weeks and today I got some spotting. Some was fresh blood. The nurse I spoke with said its kind of normal, but I'm freaking out. Anyone else have any issue with this?

smithers01 · August 2015

Welcome and Congrats !
It actually can be quite normal ! I had it happen with little #2 ! I'm on last but not least number 3. Lol. I say as long as you are not severely cramping and bleeding heavily that you are a okay ! Keep us updated

imrachellea · August 2015

Welcome and congrats! I had it with my DD, she's now almost 20 months, perfectly normal

erind228 · August 2015

Congrats. I've had spotting with all three of my previous pregnancies, so I think some spotting can be normal. I'd say if it picks up to a heavier flow to definitely call your dr.

sarahufl · August 2015

While it is normal, don't let people talk you out of getting it checked out. I got a ton of "nothing to worry about!" "it's totally normal" "you're fine!". But I insisted on a sonogram. Turns out it was an ectopic.

So while, yes, it is normal, make sure to advocate for yourself if you feel like something is wrong.

Jules08 · August 2015

I had spotting for 6 days with my first, and I am on day 4 of spotting with this one. The timing (for me) has indicated implantation bleeding. Some bleeding throughout a pregnancy is often considered normal, but never hesitate to call or see your OB if ever uncertain.

MomStatus22 · August 2015

The truth is, sometimes it's normal and sometimes it isn't. One thing you can do is hold off on sex for a couple of days and give yourself some pelvic rest. I spotted with one of my pregnancies and it was a miscarriage and spotted with another and I have an 11mo old....its hard to tell without the ultrasound. If youre cramping AND bleeding, I would have your doc draw hcg bloodwork or order an ultrasound for when youre 6+ weeks.

pinottoparenthood · August 2015

Good luck... Hope it's just a little routine spotting! I did have some with my son around 8 or 9 weeks and it scared me but he was fine. It was just a little though. Trust your instincts and get checked out if it gets any heavier. Fingers crossed!

Boots&Co · August 2015

Thanks everyone for your input. The bleeding got worse, so I went to the doctor this morning and it looks like I'm having a miscarriage.

geminioftwo · August 2015

I'm so sorry to hear that. Thoughts and prayers to you and your SO.

AEG84 · August 2015

So sorry to hear! My thoughts are with you.

erind228 · August 2015

I'm so sorry. Thinking of you.

Jules08 · August 2015

So sorry to hear, thoughts and prayers are with you.

projectminilloyd · August 2015

So sorry to hear. I had a miscarriage last pregnancy so I know how emotional and disappointing it can be. Please know that I'm thinking of you right now and am here for support!

babeRN101 · August 2015

So sorry for your loss. Sending you a hug!

Boots&Co · August 2015

I really appreciate the support. I guess I never thought I'd be in this boat, but here I am. I do believe that everything in life happens for a reason, I just don't understand the reason yet. Wishing all you lovely ladies wonderful bumps to come! Hopefully I'll be joining the June or July 2016 boards in a few months.