Cramping accompanied with discharge

[Nina83]

I've been cramping pretty much from day one, on and off. I've been telling myself that as long as there's no blood or spotting- it's all normal and expected.
I have noticed this past week that whenever I get cramps I get ALOT of discharge, totally wet. Of course it's nerve-wrecking, but each time I check it's clear or creamy. Yesterday it was more EWCM than during ovulation.
Two days ago I checked and had a bit of pink to the creamy CM. When I wipe it's just clear, but when I "dig around" in there a bit and wipe- it's a bit colored. Very faint though.
The colored creamy CM happened this morning again. My cervix feels very high, and I know that the pink just might be from irritation or something like that, and as long as it's not red, or while wiping I should be OK. I can't help but worry though.
Should I be worried? Would this be called spotting? Should I just keep my hands where they belong? Does the cramping accompanied with discharge happen to others?
My first scan is Monday, and I'll be 6+5, I'm so scared.

 

[Nina83]

Anyone?

 

[scarolinarn04]

I wouldn't be as concerned since you are having to "dig", but any spotting can be scary/concerning. A lot of us had spotting during the 1st trimester (I had 3 different episodes) and it was fine. Are you using progesterone- that can certainly cause cervical irritation?

 

[Nina83]

No, I'm not taking anything. I think it might be from dehydration, even though I'm drinking over 3 liters of water a day, it's hotter than hell over here. I'm praying that's all it is.

 

[SweetPotatoPi]

Hi Nina. I have a scan on Thursday and I echo your scared . I've spotted four different times (three light pinkish, one an orange-red gush) and it is beyond nerve wrecking . When I get the cramps rearing up I also notice an increase in CM. I get so freaked out when I go to check! Creamy every time thus far now since the spotting stopped last Thursday (I think that was around 6wks 1d). Will be looking for your scan update Monday; hang on in there girly!

 

[AwesomeSauce]

Hang on hon. Any color to discharge is freaky, but it doesn't always end badly. I hope things are ok.

 

[Nina83]

Thanks guys, the cramps stopped yesterday. It's ridicules. Now I'm worried they're gone!
Woke up early yesterday morning and this morning nauseous. Maybe that's a good sign.
I know a bump isn't a sign at all, but I woke up to one this morning, so that makes me feel better.
It drives me crazy when pregnant woman (who haven't experienced loss) say bleeding is normal and shouldn't be a concern.
SweetPotatoPi, I'll be looking out for you on Thursday!

 

[SweetPotatoPi]

Yep! I get freaked when they stop too and when it's happening I'm constantly wondering if I'm cramping too much . It's awful! I've been getting a little more nausea the last few days too and a little bloating; doesn't make me feel better though, ugh. And yeah, not being concerned with spotting/bleeding just isn't going to happen, not after loss. With my DS1 I spotted bright red for a few days with him and didn't take it to the hilt with the freakout b/c it was indeed my first, no prior losses, and everyone said "Normal!" I really miss my former pregnancy/birth ignorance a lot at times. I'm also not down with the "Every pregnancy is different" stuff. I get what people are saying and I know that every pregnancy is different but that does absolutely nothing for my terror and anxiety. Just getting through the day is huge and I'm ok being there right now.

 

[Nina83]

After sex this morning I started spotting pink blood. Totally freaked me out. I was crying uncontrollably. I was sure this was over, even though I know spotting happens after sex.
It's pretty much died off by now, drank a ton to try and flush it out.
I feel a lot more optimistic, plus I decided I'm going to tell my Mom tonight instead of waiting until after the HB.
I actually didn't spot last loss. I went in for brown spotting, which apparently had nothing to do with the loss of the baby. So this is all new to me. I just know how loss feels, I don't want to go through it again.

 

[SweetPotatoPi]

Yeah, I'm too scared to BD right now; can't handle seeing the spotting if it happens. I started spotting brown with my loss then over the course of a few days it went pink then red then all hell broke lose. Brown blood being old blood and thus less likely to be an issue does not ring true for me, blah. I sure wish I had my mom still; she died three years before my DS1 was born .

 

[Nina83]

I'm sorry about your Mom
I was never close with my Mom, and at times like this I really wish I had her to help me through these things. I still haven't told her.
The spotting came back, it's darker brown now, but there's stringy pieces in it. I'm cramping AF style again, so maybe it's just the discharge that's been colored.
Anyways, I'm going in to see my doctor tomorrow morning. I'm praying everything is all right and it is just sex spotting.

 

[SweetPotatoPi]

Thank you Nina. I do miss her so much, every day.

I've known women who did not have close relationships with their mothers when they were younger then went on to become much closer as both mom and daughter got older, had children, etc. I hope that you and your mom are able to cultivate a wonderful relationship.

Ah yes, the stringy brown. Had me some of that today as well .

 

[AwesomeSauce]

How are you Hun? I have been thinking about you a lot this weekend. I hope things are ok. Hugs

 

[SweetPotatoPi]

Yes, WSS ^^^. Big (((hugs))) Nina.

 

[Nina83]

Yesterday we went for an US, and the doctor saw a 4-5 week empty sac. Betas taken were ridiculously low. The bleeding got heavier through out the day and I passed the sac in the evening.
I'm not sure how to continue right now. I feel like the past 4 months just whooshed past me, without me. I feel so lifeless, empty. I miss my old self.
I never thought this would happen to me once... now twice?
Thank you for the support

 

[scarolinarn04]

I am very sorry Nina.

 

[SweetPotatoPi]

I'm so sorry Nina . It was never on my radar the first time either, now it's going to happen again. I hope you find the peace you need while you're healing (((hugs))).

 

[AwesomeSauce]

I am so sorry Nina. I hoped it would be different for you. My third loss was exactly as you described. My tests never darkened well. At 6w2d I started spotting and a us showed a small empty 4-5 week sack. 6w3d I passed the sack. As far as miscarriages go it was my easiest, and before I ever got a real Af I was pregnant again. So far it looks like I am growing a healthy baby this time. I hope you will be blessed with a healthy little one very soon.

 

[ButterflyK]

Nina I am so sorry I know how you feel as I had a mmc then blighted ovum. It makes you feel cheated. Take some time to take care of yourself and when your ready try again. This pregnancy has been going good for me but I also switched to organic milk away from all the hormones and as soon as I got a positive test I started on progesterone cream.

 

[dairymomma]

So sorry to hear that Nina! I had 3 mc before I finally went to term with my DS and it was an especially hard because ALL my married sisters/sis-in-laws ALL had at least one baby during the same time I had 3 mc! I found myself avoiding social functions because I couldn't stand hearing who else was pg or had their baby when all I could think of was "When will it be MY turn!?!?!" Then my husband reminded me that he married me because he love me, not for my ability to give birth. I also started seeing a specialist who prescribed progesterone for my first tri and eight weeks after my 3rd mc, I got my BFP for my DS. So don't give up hope. It will happen. For some of us, it just takes a bir more time.