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Cramps and spotting, 6 weeks tomorrow

Knottie87583764Knottie87583764 member
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Hello, this is my first time getting pregnant and I am getting very nervous. When I got a BFP on the 12th I already had cramping. I heard that it was normal. I've had a little bit of spotting when I wipe, but today it was worse. Today after work there was brown blood on my panties! This morning I had no spotting then bam. ive noticed a trend, I have no spotting in the morning but I always start spotting when I get home from a long day at work. I have not made an DR appointment yet, but I plan on doing so tomorrow. All week I've been moving around at work and carrying things, not too heavy but not exactly light. Any thoughts? Any one experiencing the same?
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Re: Cramps and spotting, 6 weeks tomorrow

  • BigboobsmcgeeBigboobsmcgee member
    Call your OB if you are concerned but you'll see there are lots of posts just like this. Generally brown blood is not something to worry about because it's old blood. Bright red blood would be more worrysome.
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  • Jenners24Jenners24 member
    I am a nurse for an OB/GYN and I think you should call your doctor. Some cramping and brown spotting can be normal. They may want to check you blood hcg levels. 
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  • Knottie87583764Knottie87583764 member
    Thanks for the advise. I am calling my OB/GYN tomorrow morning. I can't wait until the first trimester is past me, I can't help but be worried about every little thing.
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  • Knottie87583764Knottie87583764 member
    At this point I fear the worse. I see my obgyn in October, when I will be 8 weeks. The problem is, last night I passed five blood clots when I was using the restroom, now this morning I am still slightly bleeding and it seems like small pieces. I'm calling my obgyn as soon as their office opens. But I'm just so sad right now.
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  • Knottie83982855Knottie83982855 member
    I had quite a bit of bleeding around 6 weeks as well. So much so that I thought I had a miscarriage. I went in for an ultrasound and my baby's heart is still beating like a champ! I have a blood clot in my uterus which is causing the bleeding. Not a great thing (obviously) but the doctor is optimistic. Try to stay positive!
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  • JanelandSteve2001JanelandSteve2001 member
    At 6 weeks I had major cramping and brown spotting and my doctor said it was normal. However always communicate it with your doc. Positive vibes, I felt the same way you do.
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  • Knottie87583764Knottie87583764 member
    My OBGYN is taking me in tomorrow and I'm on call for anything earlier. I'm trying to be hopfully but I just started bleeding red blood.
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  • Knottie87583764Knottie87583764 member
    Thank you for the uplifting stories. Im trying so hard to be positive.
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  • Knottie87583764Knottie87583764 member
    I was so sure that I MC, but today I saw my baby and there was movement like flickering. Dr says that I'm not out of the water yet but it's a good sign! im so happy!
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