@mindyb2019 Sorry to hear that the spotting has started. Even though it’s definitely normal, it doesn’t make it easy to experience. Get some rest and I hope it doesn’t last long!
I just got off the phone with my clinics oncall doctor. I'm 6wks pregnant, first time. For the past 2 weeks I've been having very light cramping and bloating. Yesterday cramping increased, but improved after I drank a bunch of water and rested. DH and I had sex this morning, then started I started having light bleeding a few hours later (little heavier than spotting) and noticed there was a small amount of tissue in the toilet.
The doctor said to call the clinic back on Monday to talk with my OB about getting an ultrasound and labs. I am worried though because I no longer have the light cramping, no more bloating, nausea is starting to go away too. I am 🤞🙏 that everything is okay ❤️
@leapingcactus I’m so praying for you 🙏 that everything is ok. Waiting till Monday will feel like an eternity. I’m so sorry. Take it easy and try and relax the best you can.
@tryingktogku I know it’s normal and I’m trying to remember that it’s just tough you know. It totally screws with your head. Why is it that I have more bleeding when I wipe after I have a bowel movement? Is that cause I’m pushing and it’s putting pressure on everything from the inside and is pushing it all out?
@dobiemom11 fingers crossed everything is okay. I'll be thinking of you 'til Tuesday.
@leapingcactus my cramps often go away after sex, pregnant or not, and symptoms can come and go for no reason. Sorry you have to wait until Monday, I know it feels like an eternity.
@mindyb2019 so sorry to hear about the spotting, I was hoping you wouldn't have to deal with that.
@mindyb2019 Pushing hard while using the bathroom can definitely make it heavier for a bit because you’re sending more blood to the muscles. Maybe an over share but my spotting had pretty much stopped Monday, but it came back for a day after an especially tough bm. Trying to eat lots of fruit and drink a ton so I don’t get backed up again 💁🏼♀️
@mindyb2019 I know how much it can mess with your head! But just try and tell yourself this is expected every time you see it! And yes having a BM can almost squeeze your vaginal canal like a tube of toothpaste! That’s why it’s the best time to wipe and look for CM when you’re TTC too. So whoever is up high near your cervix can come out! Hoping this stops for you soon and you make it to that first ultrasound and then your mind is at ease!
I've been bleeding for a week now. It's so stressful to experience even if you know it's normal. I've had 2 second trimester miscarriages @ 16 and 18 weeks with no living baby. I'm trying not to be stressed this time around, but it's so hard when you see that blood. I've been praying nevertheless it's still hard.
I had a small amount of blood in my FMU today. Im 7w1d. I’m trying not to panic. It wasn’t bright red, but also not brown, a bit in between. This is my third pregnancy and I didn’t spot with my first two and haven’t experienced an MC. I’ve already been anxious and am trying not to panic. I just called my OB’s office and am waiting for a nurse to call me back. My first OB appt is next Tues, 5/12, but it’s a video call and they aren’t doing bloodwork until an 11-13 week appt. So, praying I can either ask for blood work to be ordered or seen sooner in clinic.
@starzzz27 So sorry to hear you’re experiencing this. Really hoping everything turns out ok and the spotting stops soon so you have some peace of mind.
@shantx I hope your doctor can get you in early! In my experience, they were very helpful about getting bloodwork and u/s quickly when I started spotting, even though my first appointment was far off. I’ve now had three appointments plus bloodwork and it’s still not the date of my original first appointment. I hope the spotting doesn’t last long and that all is ok!!
An OB nurse called me and then my OB called himself. I adore him and he’s been my OB for 14.5 years, but hadn’t been able to talk to him, yet, because of COVID. He asked me how soon I could come in and I told him now! He’s fitting me in and I just got to the clinic. He’s an hour drive and it was the longest hour and I had to come alone! I’m waiting for lab work now and then he’s doing an US. He told me, “it’s normal to spot in your first trimester, but we still call it a threatened MC and it’s my job to calm your nerves and reassure you everything is okay by seeing the embryo on the US.” So.. here I am.. I feel like everything is fine, but am not prepared if it’s not. Saying so many prayers and crossing all of my fingers and toes!
Hi everyone. I’ve been reading and reading these boards and just figured there is a current one for sch issues. So grateful! I’m 8weeks 2 days with twins. Have been spotting since 4/18. Every time it stops for a day or so I pray it’s healed... but then the blood comes back. Last week I passed a clot of tissue which was the scariest thing ever because I hadn’t bled all day that day. That was my second run to the ER. But it was a clot and twins are fine. This experience is so scary. It’s a rollercoaster no matter what every time it starts again or changes somehow. I wish everyone posting the best and hope we all just keep growing healthy babies.
Update: still viable here. Had a good US today, growth right on target, strong HR. 2 SCH to keep an eye on though, and I'm emotionally exhausted, but otherwise doing okay. Bleeding has gone from red to brown and mostly abated, but Dr said it could return, and to call if it does, though did not seem overly worried.
Hopefully good news is contagious and you get some yourself tomorrow @dobiemom11 and @international and got some this afternoon @shantx
OB told me he thought the bleeding could be a subchorionic hemorrhage, which isn’t a bad thing. Then he did my US and he saw the yolk sac, but no yolk pole. There was a grey’ish spot in the sac. He said I’m either earlier than I think or am having a miscarriage. I don’t think it’s possible I’m earlier than I think based off of regular cycles and OPK’s, so the latter seems likely. I’m trying to remain positive, as this is something I haven’t experienced. My OB added HCG levels to be checked my the lab work I had completed before my appt and I’m going back to check them on Wed. He said he doesn’t care if they double, as long as they go up. I’m still waiting for today’s levels and am checking my online chart every 10 mins like a mad woman. The whole uncertainty is agonizing, but I’m definitely already preparing myself for the worst.
@sejica Thank you! My spotting has turned to more period like amount of blood and I just had a few clots. I’m devastated and am holding on to a tiny chance of hope!
Started spotting last night, just a bit of brown when I wiped. This morning it's red and much more, almost as much as my normal period. Called my doctor, and hopefully someone will call me back soon. I'm a FTM and this is my first pregnancy, I'm almost 7 weeks. I'm so scared, could really use some good thoughts.
I had the lightest tinged pink CM after straining to 💩 again. Hoping it’s like last time and it was a one wipe and done type thing and that it’s just from the cervix being extra vascular, bust despite knowing all this rationale it’s always scary when you see that
@tryingktogku This has happened to me a couple times too. Just when I think it’s done, I have a day where I get a little bit and I go right back to panic mode, even though I know to expect some residual bleeding. It’s frustrating, I just want the spotting to be totally done.
@shantx@mee1537 thinking of you both today. I’m so sorry you’re going through this. Fingers crossed for good outcomes.
TTC History:
Me: 36 H: 40 Married 2015. Together since 2010. TTC: Sept 2016-Oct 2017 BFP Oct 2017. DD born July 2018. TTC: March 2020. BFP March 2020 Due date was Nov 2020 DS born Sept 2020. DS passed away Nov 2020 due to prematurity and birth trauma. TTC: March 2021 IUI #1 Nov 2021, BFN IUI #2 Dec 2021 BFP. MC Jan 2022 IUI #3 Aug 2022 BFN IUI #4 Sept 2022 BFN AMH test came back at .081. Was going to move on to IVF with DE, but have decided not to. Will be leaving it up to the universe now.
Thanks ladies, it really means a lot to know we all have this support system. I just got out of my appointment, really happy they were able to fit me in so quickly. I'm measuring at only 5.5 weeks, I thought I was about 7, but was able to see the little bean and a heartbeat. It was low but the Dr didn't seem concerned, she said it probably just started beating yesterday based on the measurements. Another appointment scheduled for 2 weeks from now. I feel slightly relieved but just really want the spotting to stop. Thanks for all your kind words, you're all amazing!
@mee1537 A heartbeat is great news! Really hoping for more good news in two weeks. The wait won’t be easy, I know, but try to stay busy and be kind to yourself! This is the perfect place to vent when you feel the need to unload some stress!
Thanks for all the love ladies. We had a heartbeat over here as well! They didn't notice a SCH or anything to indicate what the spotting was from. But they said everything looks great, so notify them if something happens. Back in three weeks for my 10 week appointment.
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@mindyb2019 just remember this is normal ❤️
The doctor said to call the clinic back on Monday to talk with my OB about getting an ultrasound and labs. I am worried though because I no longer have the light cramping, no more bloating, nausea is starting to go away too. I am 🤞🙏 that everything is okay ❤️
@leapingcactus my cramps often go away after sex, pregnant or not, and symptoms can come and go for no reason. Sorry you have to wait until Monday, I know it feels like an eternity.
@mindyb2019 so sorry to hear about the spotting, I was hoping you wouldn't have to deal with that.
Sorry I can't comment often, but I do care!!
@shantx I hope your doctor can get you in early! In my experience, they were very helpful about getting bloodwork and u/s quickly when I started spotting, even though my first appointment was far off. I’ve now had three appointments plus bloodwork and it’s still not the date of my original first appointment. I hope the spotting doesn’t last long and that all is ok!!
I wish everyone posting the best and hope we all just keep growing healthy babies.
Hopefully good news is contagious and you get some yourself tomorrow @dobiemom11 and @international and got some this afternoon @shantx
Hang in there, everyone! You’re doing great!
@rayne7drs and @sejica I’m glad y’all both received good news!!!
@shantx that's so rough. I'll be thinking of you on Wednesday and hoping you get some good news.
TTC: Sept 2016-Oct 2017
BFP Oct 2017. DD born July 2018.
TTC: March 2020. BFP March 2020
Due date was Nov 2020
DS born Sept 2020. DS passed away Nov 2020 due to prematurity and birth trauma.
TTC: March 2021
IUI #1 Nov 2021, BFN
IUI #2 Dec 2021 BFP. MC Jan 2022
IUI #3 Aug 2022 BFN
IUI #4 Sept 2022 BFN
AMH test came back at .081. Was going to move on to IVF with DE, but have decided not to. Will be leaving it up to the universe now.