1st pregnancy 10 weeks spotting?

ashleyp3186 · December 2015

Hi, this is my first post so I appreciate any support sorry it's kind of long. I am 10 weeks pregnant and have had little to no symptoms. I had a slightly low thyroid so have been taking pills for about 3 weeks. Had my first OB appt but only had bloodwork done at 8 weeks. I am due to go back on Jan 6th for an ultrasound. 3 mornings ago my husband and I had sex for the first time in about 3.5 weeks due to schedules etc. No problems during or after until about 30 hours later. I started having severe vaginal canal pain if that makes sense at about 9pm. It felt like a knife was being ripped through me, no abdominal pain or period cramping really. After that...lasted about an hour on and off I had a small amount of brown discharge which freaked me out. Went to bed and woke up at 2:30am to a small amount of red blood probably half a tbsp for lack of better measurement. Called the ob after hours and they said not to come in unless I was bleeding through a pad an hour etc didn't give me a lot more information. So now I am on day 2 of having very slight brownish discharge no red blood. No cramps but I am really stressing. I can't call my regular doctor until Monday and I'm not sure if they'll get me in. Obviously this doesn't warrant an ER visit but its just very stressful. Has anyone had this before? Could it have been from sex/cervix issues? I have read about a million things but nothing really makes me feel better. I am more concerned about that one incident of red blood and since I had pretty severe pain before it started. I have had pains similar to that before during periods but never that intense. Thank you for any and all opinions in advance.

mckcak23 · December 2015

I can't link it because I'm on mobile. But there is a pretty good thread on here about subchorionic hemorrhages (sch). I had that at 7 weeks. I am now 13 weeks. Some bleeding is normal, and expected. I know it's easier said than done but try to relax and stay calm for yourself and the baby.

stillcozy · December 2015

What PP said try and search for it if you can as there are lots of women there who have gone through that. Hope all turns out all right.

Eta: none of us are dr's and our experiences wont necessarily mean that is what is happening to you. Some bleeding can be common during pregnancy due to increased blood in the cervix. Yes you can bleed after sex for that reason but anytime bleeding is connected to cramping or pain it is more concerning. As hard as it is try to relax as the stress and worry wont help or change anything.

ashleyp3186 · December 2015

Thank you so much.

LifeofLauren2 · December 2015

Also, my doctor said once you have spotting no sex for 2 weeks. We haven't had sex since we found out we are expecting because during my last pregnancy overtime we did have sex I would have spotting. It freaked him out.

austinjl · December 2015

I went to the doc after I had spotting after sex when I was 5 weeks. She told me it was common for women to have some spotting after intercourse and advised me to hold off on sex until my next appt. that appointment went well and we've had sex once since with no spotting. She also told me that some women choose to abstain from sex during the first trimester because they are afraid of sex hurting the baby but according to her, there is no research that states having sex will hurt the baby. I'm hoping your situation is similar to what happened to be and I will send good thoughts your way!

ashleyp3186 · December 2015

Thank you all so much I really appreciate your input and support.

BostonBaby1 · December 2015

Everything that was stated above I think is solid advice. The only thing that concerns me is that you had such bad pain. Spotting very normal, and can definitely come following sex, but I think if you get really severe pain again, you should think about calling/heading in. Hopefully that won't happen! Looking forward to your update after your u/s. FX everything will look great.

*edited BC my phone autocorrected sex to sacks.

MDmomma1217 · December 2015

I agree with @BostonBaby1 If you continue to have pain along with the spotting you should get it checked out, and don't wait until your appointment. There can be a lot of different reasons for spotting. I experienced it with DD and at my 20w ultrasound found out I had a low-lying placenta, but it eventually moved up on it's own and I had not more spotting.

htn1763 · December 2015

50% of women have some spotting during pregnancy. I did my whole first tri last time. If accompanied with cramps or you soak a pad then I would go to ER

Eta: mine was from placenta previa and it resolved itself by 18 weeks

ashleyp3186 · December 2015

Thank you all again I really appreciate the comments

BostonBaby1 · December 2015

ashleyp3186 said:
Thank you all again I really appreciate the comments

How are you doing now?

ashleyp3186 · December 2015

BostonBaby1 said:

ashleyp3186 said:
Thank you all again I really appreciate the comments
How are you doing now?

Hi, thanks for checking on me. I am doing OK. No pain since since Christmas Eve night ( the original pain) and the past two days very, very faint brownish discharge only when wiping...sorry if TMI. I'm sure some people might not even notice it honestly. Of course I am super sensitive/obsessive and have made a million trips to the bathroom and feel like every digestion feeling is something else... I'm going to call the doctor first thing when they open in the morning but I have a feeling they will say just wait 2 more weeks for my 12 week appt. It's so hard to not have any control and even harder to make yourself not worry. Ahh

thank you again.

stillcozy · December 2015

ashleyp3186 said:

BostonBaby1 said:

ashleyp3186 said:
Thank you all again I really appreciate the comments
How are you doing now?
Hi, thanks for checking on me. I am doing OK. No pain since since Christmas Eve night ( the original pain) and the past two days very, very faint brownish discharge only when wiping...sorry if TMI. I'm sure some people might not even notice it honestly. Of course I am super sensitive/obsessive and have made a million trips to the bathroom and feel like every digestion feeling is something else... I'm going to call the doctor first thing when they open in the morning but I have a feeling they will say just wait 2 more weeks for my 12 week appt. It's so hard to not have any control and even harder to make yourself not worry. Ahh thank you again.

So glad the pain has stopped can you call your dr's office or nurse line? I did when I had spotting and they put me on pelvic rest since i wasn't due for another appointment for a few weeks.

ashleyp3186 · December 2015

Me too it was horrible and so scary. Plus I was at the in-laws for Christmas and we haven't told anyone except my sister so I was even more stressed. And I'm a crazy worrier in general

Since they were closed I had the after hours number which was to labor and delivery at the hospital. They were nice ( I called at 2:30am

) but basically all they asked were questions like .."How much blood? Are you pale? Do you have shoulder pain?" And they said to not to do any heavy lifting for a week. I was so glad they were there and answered but I was still freaking out. I know they can't do much over the phone but its so hard to not want to rush to the ER. I have been talking it super easy and have luckily been off work for a few days in a row. If it was from sex I will definitely be paranoid now but I'm really hoping that was it. Thank you again. Just so weird and scary.

stillcozy · December 2015

ashleyp3186 said:
Me too it was horrible and so scary. Plus I was at the in-laws for Christmas and we haven't told anyone except my sister so I was even more stressed. And I'm a crazy worrier in general Since they were closed I had the after hours number which was to labor and delivery at the hospital. They were nice ( I called at 2:30am ) but basically all they asked were questions like .."How much blood? Are you pale? Do you have shoulder pain?" And they said to not to do any heavy lifting for a week. I was so glad they were there and answered but I was still freaking out. I know they can't do much over the phone but its so hard to not want to rush to the ER. I have been talking it super easy and have luckily been off work for a few days in a row. If it was from sex I will definitely be paranoid now but I'm really hoping that was it. Thank you again. Just so weird and scary.

Don't be too turned off to sex from it just be aware of your comfort level and take it easy! Glad you were able call and get some answers!

BostonBaby1 · December 2015

I agree that typically sex is safe, but you should definitely refrain from doing it while you're still bleeding or spotting.

I'm really glad to hear that you haven't had anymore pain. I think in terms of your anxiety, that's very normal and I myself constantly second-guess digestion versus cramping, etc. Keep us updated please?

ashleyp3186 · December 2015

Hi everyone, so I called the doctor first thing and talked to a nurse. Told her everything and said I was stressing out as my husband is leaving for a week ( thank you college football bowl game

) and she talked me through everything and said it sounds "completely normal" even the pain.... Since it wasn't abdominal cramps it could have been stretching and everything is more vascular etc. She said coming in today vs waiting until my appt next week wouldn't change anything ( except my anxiety level?!) Haha. So she said it didn't sound concerning and could definitely be from sex...even 1.5 days after. She said people have it in their head you aren't supposed to bleed at all while pregnant but that isn't true.She was super nice and I really appreciate their call line but now its just a waiting game. Fingers crossed for no more bleeding/ pain and a good appt next week. Ahh. Thank you all again.

stillcozy · December 2015

Thanks for the update glad everything is going well!

mckcak23 · December 2015

I'm glad that you called and that she was not concerned. It sucks having to wait a week, but at least she was nice and reassuring.

ashleyp3186 · January 2016

Hi, everyone just wanted to update you and let you know that I had my first appointment today and everything was great! I had my first ultrasound and heart beat was 170. I am so relieved. I haven't had anymore pain or bleeding thankfully. Thank you so much for you support in a very stressful time! It really comforted me and you were all so nice. I feel like I can finally be excited now without so much worry

Dubs1978 · January 2016

I am so happy to hear everything is great!

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