Newly pregnant and bleeding...help!

[Happenstance]

A little bit of background:

TTC#1 for 7 months but have been going through tests as I spot each month for about a week before AF. For the past three months I've started spotting from around 4dpo right up until AF, getting heavier as I get closer. The doctor carried out a cd21 test, all fine. She then referred me for a transvaginal scan (on Monday) to check for polyps/fibroids/endo etc. But as my period was due at the weekend, she told me to start taking Norethisterone (a pill that delays your period), three days before my period started. So I took them on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. This cycle I started spotting at 4dpo and was still spotting even with the pills.

When I got to the hospital on Monday they had screwed up and I had a full bladder scan instead of a transvaginal scan, so I didn't even need the pills! (PS the u/s technician said she couldn't see any polyps/fibroids etc)

Well, I continued spotting and for some reason I took a pregnancy test yesterday - even though I knew it was almost impossible due to the spotting. Well, I got a BFP! I used internet dip strips, supermarket tests, FRER and Clearblue Digital. ALL POSITIVE!

However, the spotting continued (TMI: mainly brown, sometimes stringy, sometimes red/brown watery). Today, I have more red/brown watery spotting and it's definitely heavier than before (although there's no flow to it like a period and mainly when I go to the toilet - although enough to wear a panty liner). I know that Norethisterone can cause a withdrawal bleed but I've heard this shouldn't happen if I'm pregnant. Also, HPTs are still reading positive today.

I'm hoping to get an appointment with the doctor but I was wondering if anyone else has had bleeding at this stage and if it worked out? Also, what would you class as spotting and what would you class as bleeding? I know realistically it doesn't look good...

I want this baby so much

 

[HaltimeKitty]

wish i knew more about this to help

wishing all the best for you and your baby i hope everything is fine and your baby is all happy and healthy !!

 

[akblaze]

I'm not sure about the medication but I did have some bleeding at about 5 weeks.. I went to the ER and the quantitative hcg was only 91.. they had me do an u/s the next day and the tech didnt see anything and started saying it was probably a false positive! well i went to my doc a few days later to get rechecked and the OB saw a fetal pole and hcg went up to 233.. however I had more spotting around 7-8 weeks.. my OB has me going in every two weeks because of all the spotting.. but so far everything is okay.. when i went to the ER it was red blood, so I considered it bleeding.. and when it happened again it was brown (i was told that when its brown that its old blood), but still wasn't soaking panty liners.. I try not to stress but sometimes it's sooo hard!!!! The best advice I have is to keep your head up and to try to relax! I had a loottt of spotting through december but so far the little one is still growing!

 

[Happenstance]

I'm not sure about the medication but I did have some bleeding at about 5 weeks.. I went to the ER and the quantitative hcg was only 91.. they had me do an u/s the next day and the tech didnt see anything and started saying it was probably a false positive! well i went to my doc a few days later to get rechecked and the OB saw a fetal pole and hcg went up to 233.. however I had more spotting around 7-8 weeks.. my OB has me going in every two weeks because of all the spotting.. but so far everything is okay.. when i went to the ER it was red blood, so I considered it bleeding.. and when it happened again it was brown (i was told that when its brown that its old blood), but still wasn't soaking panty liners.. I try not to stress but sometimes it's sooo hard!!!! The best advice I have is to keep your head up and to try to relax! I had a loottt of spotting through december but so far the little one is still growing!

Thank you so much for sharing your story with me. I hope I have a similar experience with good news to report. Can I ask, did they give you any reason for the spotting? Or did they put it down to being just 'one of those things'? I wish you a healthy and happy pregnancy and hope that there'll be no further spotting for you.

 

[akblaze]

I'm not sure about the medication but I did have some bleeding at about 5 weeks.. I went to the ER and the quantitative hcg was only 91.. they had me do an u/s the next day and the tech didnt see anything and started saying it was probably a false positive! well i went to my doc a few days later to get rechecked and the OB saw a fetal pole and hcg went up to 233.. however I had more spotting around 7-8 weeks.. my OB has me going in every two weeks because of all the spotting.. but so far everything is okay.. when i went to the ER it was red blood, so I considered it bleeding.. and when it happened again it was brown (i was told that when its brown that its old blood), but still wasn't soaking panty liners.. I try not to stress but sometimes it's sooo hard!!!! The best advice I have is to keep your head up and to try to relax! I had a loottt of spotting through december but so far the little one is still growing!

Thank you so much for sharing your story with me. I hope I have a similar experience with good news to report. Can I ask, did they give you any reason for the spotting? Or did they put it down to being just 'one of those things'? I wish you a healthy and happy pregnancy and hope that there'll be no further spotting for you.

My OB said she couldn't see any reason for the spotting so it must have just been 'one of those things'. it stresses me out that she still wants to do viability scans every two weeks though, but she says it's so we don't miss anything.. I didn't think pregnancy would be sooo stressful (it's still way worth it though!) I know I'm not out of the woods yet, but I'm keeping my fingers and toes crossed! are you going to try and get in soon with your doc? I hope they can get you in soon, but normally they should if your having any bleeding! Waiting is ALWAYS so hard!!!! sending sticky bean dust your way!!!!!

 

[Happenstance]

I'm not sure about the medication but I did have some bleeding at about 5 weeks.. I went to the ER and the quantitative hcg was only 91.. they had me do an u/s the next day and the tech didnt see anything and started saying it was probably a false positive! well i went to my doc a few days later to get rechecked and the OB saw a fetal pole and hcg went up to 233.. however I had more spotting around 7-8 weeks.. my OB has me going in every two weeks because of all the spotting.. but so far everything is okay.. when i went to the ER it was red blood, so I considered it bleeding.. and when it happened again it was brown (i was told that when its brown that its old blood), but still wasn't soaking panty liners.. I try not to stress but sometimes it's sooo hard!!!! The best advice I have is to keep your head up and to try to relax! I had a loottt of spotting through december but so far the little one is still growing!

Thank you so much for sharing your story with me. I hope I have a similar experience with good news to report. Can I ask, did they give you any reason for the spotting? Or did they put it down to being just 'one of those things'? I wish you a healthy and happy pregnancy and hope that there'll be no further spotting for you.

My OB said she couldn't see any reason for the spotting so it must have just been 'one of those things'. it stresses me out that she still wants to do viability scans every two weeks though, but she says it's so we don't miss anything.. I didn't think pregnancy would be sooo stressful (it's still way worth it though!) I know I'm not out of the woods yet, but I'm keeping my fingers and toes crossed! are you going to try and get in soon with your doc? I hope they can get you in soon, but normally they should if your having any bleeding! Waiting is ALWAYS so hard!!!! sending sticky bean dust your way!!!!!

Thanks! I know what you mean about the stress. I've always been a spotter and assumed that when I was pregnant it would stop. I'm hoping I can get an appointment with the doctor today. I'll go crazy otherwise. I'm also not sure how I should be feeling as never been pregnant before. I have a weird feeling in my tummy, not cramps but more like a stretchy/full kind of feeling. Did you have anything like that?

And please don't worry about your fortnightly scans, I think it's great that they are keeping such a close eye on you and making sure everything is going well. Besides, you've made it this far which is a sure sign that your little bean is not planning on going anywhere!

 

[akblaze]

I'm not sure about the medication but I did have some bleeding at about 5 weeks.. I went to the ER and the quantitative hcg was only 91.. they had me do an u/s the next day and the tech didnt see anything and started saying it was probably a false positive! well i went to my doc a few days later to get rechecked and the OB saw a fetal pole and hcg went up to 233.. however I had more spotting around 7-8 weeks.. my OB has me going in every two weeks because of all the spotting.. but so far everything is okay.. when i went to the ER it was red blood, so I considered it bleeding.. and when it happened again it was brown (i was told that when its brown that its old blood), but still wasn't soaking panty liners.. I try not to stress but sometimes it's sooo hard!!!! The best advice I have is to keep your head up and to try to relax! I had a loottt of spotting through december but so far the little one is still growing!

Thank you so much for sharing your story with me. I hope I have a similar experience with good news to report. Can I ask, did they give you any reason for the spotting? Or did they put it down to being just 'one of those things'? I wish you a healthy and happy pregnancy and hope that there'll be no further spotting for you.

My OB said she couldn't see any reason for the spotting so it must have just been 'one of those things'. it stresses me out that she still wants to do viability scans every two weeks though, but she says it's so we don't miss anything.. I didn't think pregnancy would be sooo stressful (it's still way worth it though!) I know I'm not out of the woods yet, but I'm keeping my fingers and toes crossed! are you going to try and get in soon with your doc? I hope they can get you in soon, but normally they should if your having any bleeding! Waiting is ALWAYS so hard!!!! sending sticky bean dust your way!!!!!

Thanks! I know what you mean about the stress. I've always been a spotter and assumed that when I was pregnant it would stop. I'm hoping I can get an appointment with the doctor today. I'll go crazy otherwise. I'm also not sure how I should be feeling as never been pregnant before. I have a weird feeling in my tummy, not cramps but more like a stretchy/full kind of feeling. Did you have anything like that?

And please don't worry about your fortnightly scans, I think it's great that they are keeping such a close eye on you and making sure everything is going well. Besides, you've made it this far which is a sure sign that your little bean is not planning on going anywhere!

Honestly, I didn't think I was pregnant!! I was on clomid but since my hubby is deployed we had one month to conceive during his r&r. luckily I got a + OPK on the very last day we were together!!! We talk online and after me taking like 5 HPT's (before my expected period) and seeing them all come back extremely negative I didn't think it happened. but he begged me to get one more test and I tested the day after I missed my period and got my BFP! At first, I was only getting menstrual like cramping and have been extremely exhausted.. feels like I'm running a marathon everyday! I do get a stretching like feeling too, which I also hear is normal.. I've seen it called "round ligament pain" so I'm guessing that's what it is!

and yeah, it is very reassuring that they are keeping such a close eye on the baby and not just brushing everything off! Also, I am happy I get to see the little one so often!!

I really hope you can get in today!!! let me know how your appointment goes!! I'll be keeping my fingers and toes crossed for you!
Has your bleeding/spotting stopped?
if you call and they tell you that the spotting is normal, let them know that you are really worried and really want to be seen!

 

[Happenstance]

Honestly, I didn't think I was pregnant!! I was on clomid but since my hubby is deployed we had one month to conceive during his r&r. luckily I got a + OPK on the very last day we were together!!! We talk online and after me taking like 5 HPT's (before my expected period) and seeing them all come back extremely negative I didn't think it happened. but he begged me to get one more test and I tested the day after I missed my period and got my BFP! At first, I was only getting menstrual like cramping and have been extremely exhausted.. feels like I'm running a marathon everyday! I do get a stretching like feeling too, which I also hear is normal.. I've seen it called "round ligament pain" so I'm guessing that's what it is!

and yeah, it is very reassuring that they are keeping such a close eye on the baby and not just brushing everything off! Also, I am happy I get to see the little one so often!!

I really hope you can get in today!!! let me know how your appointment goes!! I'll be keeping my fingers and toes crossed for you!
Has your bleeding/spotting stopped?
if you call and they tell you that the spotting is normal, let them know that you are really worried and really want to be seen!

Thanks for all of your advice yesterday, it really meant a lot to me. I wish I had something more concrete to update you with but I'm still pretty much in the same boat. Still spotting, just the same. How long did it take for your spotting to stop?

The good news is that I got an appointment with the doctor yesterday and told her I had a positive pregnancy test. She said congratulations and I burst into floods of tears! I told her I was spotting/bleeding and that I had been for around 10 days. before, during and after BFP). She explained that lots of women spot early in their pregnancy and it could just be normal but said that as I had experienced spotting/bleeding that it meant I was a 'threatened miscarriage'. She said it's a 50/50 chance and that for now I should just rest and take it easy. She called the Early Pregnancy Unit and booked me in for a scan at the end of the month. If I'm able to hold on to the pregnancy till then I'll be six weeks and still really early for a scan but she explained they should be able to see that the sac etc is in the right place.

She also told me not to worry if the bleeding gets worse and I do miscarry (easier said than done), because at least now I know everything is in order and that hopefully there'll be a next time. But not to lose hope for now. Today, I'm still spotting/bleeding but it seems to be about the same as yesterday and still having no cramps. So trying to keep as positive as possible - though, it's not easy. I dread every trip to the bathroom. I can only imagine you've felt the same way?

When is your next scan due?

Thanks again for being there for me yesterday

 

[freddie]

Hi,

I also have spotting for a week leading up to AF and had the same both cycles before getting my BFP. Unfortunately first time round when they did HCG tests my numbers weren't doubling and it did eventually end in miscarriage however it happened again this time, and I started spotting at around 4.5 weeks including some bright red blood and my HCG tests have come back fine. My spotting has now stopped after about 2 separate weeks of it and I have an early scan this morning to check all is ok!! I'm feeling positive due to my HCG tests - have they sent you for any?

 

[Happenstance]

Hi,

I also have spotting for a week leading up to AF and had the same both cycles before getting my BFP. Unfortunately first time round when they did HCG tests my numbers weren't doubling and it did eventually end in miscarriage however it happened again this time, and I started spotting at around 4.5 weeks including some bright red blood and my HCG tests have come back fine. My spotting has now stopped after about 2 separate weeks of it and I have an early scan this morning to check all is ok!! I'm feeling positive due to my HCG tests - have they sent you for any?

Thanks Rachelkt. I'm sorry to hear about your first m/c - how far along were you?

I'm glad you've had a much more positive experience this time and I hope your first scan this morning goes really well. No, the doctor hasn't sent me for HCG tests yet - not sure why? But I do have my scan in 11 days.

Let me know how your scan goes.

 

[Rickles]

Hiya
I really hope it works out for you. I had a similar experience which unfortunately ended as a chemical / very early miscarriage. HOWEVER I got pregnant again the following month. My GP said sometimes women's bodies need a test run before their bodies realise what they meant to do... and you're very fertile after a miscarriage. So if it doesn't end well, don't despair. Fingers crossed this one sticks xx

 

[akblaze]

Honestly, I didn't think I was pregnant!! I was on clomid but since my hubby is deployed we had one month to conceive during his r&r. luckily I got a + OPK on the very last day we were together!!! We talk online and after me taking like 5 HPT's (before my expected period) and seeing them all come back extremely negative I didn't think it happened. but he begged me to get one more test and I tested the day after I missed my period and got my BFP! At first, I was only getting menstrual like cramping and have been extremely exhausted.. feels like I'm running a marathon everyday! I do get a stretching like feeling too, which I also hear is normal.. I've seen it called "round ligament pain" so I'm guessing that's what it is!

and yeah, it is very reassuring that they are keeping such a close eye on the baby and not just brushing everything off! Also, I am happy I get to see the little one so often!!

I really hope you can get in today!!! let me know how your appointment goes!! I'll be keeping my fingers and toes crossed for you!
Has your bleeding/spotting stopped?
if you call and they tell you that the spotting is normal, let them know that you are really worried and really want to be seen!

Thanks for all of your advice yesterday, it really meant a lot to me. I wish I had something more concrete to update you with but I'm still pretty much in the same boat. Still spotting, just the same. How long did it take for your spotting to stop?

The good news is that I got an appointment with the doctor yesterday and told her I had a positive pregnancy test. She said congratulations and I burst into floods of tears! I told her I was spotting/bleeding and that I had been for around 10 days. before, during and after BFP). She explained that lots of women spot early in their pregnancy and it could just be normal but said that as I had experienced spotting/bleeding that it meant I was a 'threatened miscarriage'. She said it's a 50/50 chance and that for now I should just rest and take it easy. She called the Early Pregnancy Unit and booked me in for a scan at the end of the month. If I'm able to hold on to the pregnancy till then I'll be six weeks and still really early for a scan but she explained they should be able to see that the sac etc is in the right place.

She also told me not to worry if the bleeding gets worse and I do miscarry (easier said than done), because at least now I know everything is in order and that hopefully there'll be a next time. But not to lose hope for now. Today, I'm still spotting/bleeding but it seems to be about the same as yesterday and still having no cramps. So trying to keep as positive as possible - though, it's not easy. I dread every trip to the bathroom. I can only imagine you've felt the same way?

When is your next scan due?

Thanks again for being there for me yesterday

anytime!! Sorry, I haven't been on much.. I've had a migraine and can't keep anything down.. and today I'm over the toilet ever 15 minutes!

the first time I was spotting was only a couple days, but the second time went on for almost two weeks. I HATED it! I wanted to cry every time I saw more spotting.. even now when I go to the bathroom I feel like I can't take my eyes off of down there! It's so nerve wrecking but I have been trying my best to relax! I hate how doctors make it seem like it's so easy for us to miscarry.. My doctor hasn't said anything like that to me but I've read sooo many posts on here like that. I understand the doctors can't do anything about it, but I still think they could be a little more gentle about it! I'm so sorry you have to go through this!! But I do think it's a very good sign that you don't have any bad cramping with it!

My next scan is on the 26th! Can't ever come soon enough!
I really hope everything goes well for you, and it's true, a lot of women do spot in early pregnancy.. but that still doesn't make it easier (I know!)

keep me updated and let me know how your scan goes!!! I'll be keeping my fingers and toes crossed!!!

 

[_jellybean_]

I spotted brown and had two red bleeds during the first 10 weeks of this pregnancy. I spotted every single day up til week 10. They never found out the reason though. I was also diagnosed as "threatened miscarriage." So stressful...but please, continue to stay hopeful PM me if you have any questions...I'm not great with checking back on threads.

 

[Happenstance]

Hiya
I really hope it works out for you. I had a similar experience which unfortunately ended as a chemical / very early miscarriage. HOWEVER I got pregnant again the following month. My GP said sometimes women's bodies need a test run before their bodies realise what they meant to do... and you're very fertile after a miscarriage. So if it doesn't end well, don't despair. Fingers crossed this one sticks xx

Rickles, what a lovely message, thanks so much for taking the time to post. I'm so sorry about your m/c but I'm so glad it's worked out for you this time.

I've heard a couple of people say that you're more fertile after a m/c, but it's never been from people who've actually experienced it - so your message really does give me hope!

I hope this isn't too much of a personal question, but how far along were you when you miscarried? And how did you know?

anytime!! Sorry, I haven't been on much.. I've had a migraine and can't keep anything down.. and today I'm over the toilet ever 15 minutes!

the first time I was spotting was only a couple days, but the second time went on for almost two weeks. I HATED it! I wanted to cry every time I saw more spotting.. even now when I go to the bathroom I feel like I can't take my eyes off of down there! It's so nerve wrecking but I have been trying my best to relax! I hate how doctors make it seem like it's so easy for us to miscarry.. My doctor hasn't said anything like that to me but I've read sooo many posts on here like that. I understand the doctors can't do anything about it, but I still think they could be a little more gentle about it! I'm so sorry you have to go through this!! But I do think it's a very good sign that you don't have any bad cramping with it!

My next scan is on the 26th! Can't ever come soon enough!
I really hope everything goes well for you, and it's true, a lot of women do spot in early pregnancy.. but that still doesn't make it easier (I know!)

keep me updated and let me know how your scan goes!!! I'll be keeping my fingers and toes crossed!!!

Oh no, I'm so sorry that you're not feeling well. Is it morning sickness? Have you had it for a while or is this it just kicking in? I've read somewhere that B vitamins and travel bands that you buy in the chemist can help. And stem ginger biscuits! I know that you mentioned your husband was getting ready to leave when you fell pregnant, is he in the military? Wherever he is, I hope either he or your family/friends are around to take good care of you

It's good to have someone who understands how frightening the spotting is. It's still happening for me (worse in the morning, though the doctor said this is because the blood has had a chance to 'pool' - what a lovely thought! ). I just wish it would stop!

I hope you don't mind yet another rambling on from me but I feel like such a fool. Yesterday morning I woke up at 5.30am with a really sharp pain in my lower left abdomen. I assumed it was a wind pain and continued with my day. Throughout the day it was coming and going, always in the same place and felt like someone had poked me with a knitting needle (not that anyone has ever poked me with a knitting needle before! ).

Anyway, it continued all day every four or five minutes and I just couldn't think what it could be. I was nervous it might be associated with a m/c, but it was just one small stabbing pain, not a cramp. So, I didn't go to the toilet for four hours so I could take another HPT (knowing full well it wouldn't necessarily tell me anything useful but it felt like the only thing I could do.) So, I came home, pee'd like a camel (!) and the line on the FRER was darker than the last test taken two days previously and the Clearblue Digital said 'Pregnant 2-3'. I was actually really happy about this seeing as the last one had said 1-2. So, getting to the point, my hubby advised me to call NHS24 because of the pain. I told him it wasn't that bad but he was worried there could be a problem with one of my tubes and I knew it made sense to speak to someone who might know more about it than me. I called and told them my symptoms but also that I wasn't sure what it was and if this was a normal part of early pregnancy. She told me to go to Accident and Emergency, so I did.

When I got there, the doctor was really horrible. He told me to pee in a cup (which I would say I'm now a black belt in!). I told him I had just gone for a mammoth pee before I left and explained the whole HPT thing. They fed me water until I was able to pee again and by the time I did, it was practically just water that came out (sorry, TMI!). He then came back, gave me a horrible look and told me his HPTs had come back NEGATIVE - as if I was lying!!! He asked if my doctor had taken a pregnancy test and I said no, that she thought I was perfectly capable of peeing on a stick and reading the word 'pregnant'. He then said that their pregnancy test strips aren't as sensitive as HPTs and that HPTs are aimed to 'prey on the fears of vulnerable women' as they find out they are pregnant much sooner than they should and that I shouldn't worry as "it's only a 'clump of cells' right now anyway". I wanted to punch him. He said the pain was probably from my bowels and to go home and come back if the pain got worse. HOW INSENSITIVE AND HORRIBLE!

So, I'm either a 'vulnerable woman who is having my fears preyed upon' or else First Response, Clearblue, supermarkets and internet dip test manufacturers have come up with an elaborate plan to fool me into thinking I'm pregnant.

When I came away I was in floods of tears and poor hubby thought something awful had happened.

I got up this morning, more blood, so decided to have my fears preyed upon once again. Still positive

Anyway, sorry for the War and Peace post! Hope you're taking it easy today and do try those ginger biscuits - I really do think they work! And only five more days till your scan, how exciting! Have you been allowed to take any pictures away with you at any of your scans?

I spotted brown and had two red bleeds during the first 10 weeks of this pregnancy. I spotted every single day up til week 10. They never found out the reason though. I was also diagnosed as "threatened miscarriage." So stressful...but please, continue to stay hopeful PM me if you have any questions...I'm not great with checking back on threads.

Jellybean, thanks for the post - that's really reassuring. I know you said you don't really check these threads so I'll take up your kind offer and PM you. Thanks again

 

[Hit Girl]

Happenstance, I have been following this thread for a while now and think I should finally contribute.

Like you I have been spotting for ages (it will be two weeks tomorrow). Mine is also a little worse in the mornings. I dread going to the toilet because of what I will see there. I had a scan when I started spotting at 5 weeks and they saw I had a huge haematoma in there, but it was too early to see if there was a heartbeat. The sonographer said that the clot was much closer to the 'opening' than the sac was. Don't really know if this is a good thing or not. Anyway, I completely feel your anguish and stress with all this.

I can't believe how those people at the hospital treated you. I would have slapped them for you if I was there. I confided in a 'friend' of mine recently who is pregnant with her 2nd (because I thought she would understand). She said, "I have a friend who lost it at 12 weeks"... followed by, "The reason you're so upset about this is because of all the hormones".

Anyway lovely, just know that you have someone else here who is going through the same thing as you. I have my follow-up scan on Monday and I am scared out of my mind. I know it's really pessimistic of me, but I have already told myself that they won't see anything because I want to prepare myself emotionally.

I understand what a torturous time this is for you. x

 

[Happenstance]

Happenstance, I have been following this thread for a while now and think I should finally contribute.

Like you I have been spotting for ages (it will be two weeks tomorrow). Mine is also a little worse in the mornings. I dread going to the toilet because of what I will see there. I had a scan when I started spotting at 5 weeks and they saw I had a huge haematoma in there, but it was too early to see if there was a heartbeat. The sonographer said that the clot was much closer to the 'opening' than the sac was. Don't really know if this is a good thing or not. Anyway, I completely feel your anguish and stress with all this.

I can't believe how those people at the hospital treated you. I would have slapped them for you if I was there. I confided in a 'friend' of mine recently who is pregnant with her 2nd (because I thought she would understand). She said, "I have a friend who lost it at 12 weeks"... followed by, "The reason you're so upset about this is because of all the hormones".

Anyway lovely, just know that you have someone else here who is going through the same thing as you. I have my follow-up scan on Monday and I am scared out of my mind. I know it's really pessimistic of me, but I have already told myself that they won't see anything because I want to prepare myself emotionally.

I understand what a torturous time this is for you. x

Hi HitGirl! Thanks so much for your post. I'm really sorry to hear that you are going through the dreaded spotting thing too. How many weeks pregnant are you now?

I'm not sure what a haematoma is, but I take it this is the reason they've given you for your spotting? Again, I know nothing about it, but it sounds positive if the sac is further away from the opening. I think it's awful how doctors feel they can tell you something, not explain it properly and then leave you to fret over it. My doctor told me to stay away from the internet as it would only make me worry - I was like, now I have to go on the internet to see what I should be worried about. And the fact is, Dr Google isn't the best and will always come up with the worst possible suggestions. Which makes you worry more...which makes you Google more...it's a vicious cycle.

I'm so sorry you're friend was such a cow. Some people just have no idea and it can be so upsetting - particularly when our stress levels are already out of the park. My DH made some stupid comment to me yesterday about 'my mood swings' and 'my hormones'. I told him that he may well be right, that maybe my mood swing was caused by my hormones - but when I decide to poke his eyeballs out with a fork then that will be all me. Funnily enough, the comments have stopped now!

As for the scan, I can completely understand why you're stressing. The good news is that you know the baby, sac etc is in the right place after your first scan and hopefully this one will be able to ease your fears. I know it can take a while for a scan to be able to pick up a heartbeat, I'm not sure how far on you are but please keep this in mind. And ask as many questions as you can. These medical folk can be so obtuse sometimes.

If you don't mind me asking, how heavy is your spotting? Has it stayed the same or got heavier? And is it red or brown?

I'm so glad you're here so we can support each other through this. You're in my thoughts and I'll be praying for a positive scan for you on Monday.

PS I had a dream last night that my baby told me it was a 'minimalist' and was just getting rid of all the rubbish that's hanging around my womb if it's to make it it's home for the next few months. I'm really hoping that's true...for both of us.

 

[Hit Girl]

My spotting has been really light and brown. Only when I wipe. Nothing in my undies except for one time when it was a few dots. I have had a few instances where it was dripping in the toilet and also when it was a bit more red, but that has been very minimal. No gushing bright red or anything like that. I am 7 and a bit weeks now.

I love your dream by the way!!! The only dream I've had was me with a belly and I was holding a food wrapper that said 'Do not eat if pregnant' and I was trying to find Kirstie Alley to tell her I could not eat this. (I had just seen a segment on Entertainment Tonight, before I went to bed, about celebrities who miscarried.)

I know this is a silly question, but do you freak out when you have to poop, in case it makes you bleed a lot? I do every time. So far it hasn't happened.

 

[Happenstance]

My spotting has been really light and brown. Only when I wipe. Nothing in my undies except for one time when it was a few dots. I have had a few instances where it was dripping in the toilet and also when it was a bit more red, but that has been very minimal. No gushing bright red or anything like that. I am 7 and a bit weeks now.

I love your dream by the way!!! The only dream I've had was me with a belly and I was holding a food wrapper that said 'Do not eat if pregnant' and I was trying to find Kirstie Alley to tell her I could not eat this. (I had just seen a segment on Entertainment Tonight, before I went to bed, about celebrities who miscarried.)

I know this is a silly question, but do you freak out when you have to poop, in case it makes you bleed a lot? I do every time. So far it hasn't happened.

That's a great dream! Yes, I absolutely freak out when it comes to number twos. I do tend to have a little heavier spotting but it doesn't gush or anything. Just a little more on the tp.

I'm a bit more worried today as I've had a bit more spotting (couple of drips in the toilet) and I feel 'wetter' down there. Although, doesn't appear to be any more than usual on my pad. But it is more red/brown I've still not had any pain and I'm just not sure how I'll know if I've m/c. I guess I just have to wait and see what happens.

Seven and a half weeks is great. Hopefully they should be able to see better at your next scan but I've heard some people don't get a heartbeat until 8 or 9 weeks, so don't worry too much.

 

[Hit Girl]

I know what you mean about the 'wet' feeling. It feels awful. From what you've described, yours and mine sound exactly the same! I wish we could go to all our appointments together. I haven't had any cramping either - nothing more than the mild ones I've been getting since just before I found out.

It's really crappy but it is just one of those 'wait-and-see' things. The waiting is excruciating. I don't even want to look at the screen on Monday. My doctor told me to not Google anything either. As soon as someone tells you that you wonder, "Why??" and you assume the worst. Well, that's what I've done. Stupidly, I have Googled a lot and have scared the absolute bejeebus out of myself. I am a barely-functioning emotional wreck to say the very least.

You are in my thoughts and prayers so much. It means the world to know there is someone out there like me. You have all my love and support!

 

[freddie]

Hi,

I also have spotting for a week leading up to AF and had the same both cycles before getting my BFP. Unfortunately first time round when they did HCG tests my numbers weren't doubling and it did eventually end in miscarriage however it happened again this time, and I started spotting at around 4.5 weeks including some bright red blood and my HCG tests have come back fine. My spotting has now stopped after about 2 separate weeks of it and I have an early scan this morning to check all is ok!! I'm feeling positive due to my HCG tests - have they sent you for any?

Thanks Rachelkt. I'm sorry to hear about your first m/c - how far along were you?

I'm glad you've had a much more positive experience this time and I hope your first scan this morning goes really well. No, the doctor hasn't sent me for HCG tests yet - not sure why? But I do have my scan in 11 days.

Let me know how your scan goes.

I was 9 weeks along by the time the m/c happened but the sac etc had not grown past 5 and a half weeks.

Had my scan yesterday and saw everything is fine, baby even had a heartbeat already!!! So it seems that the bleeding is just one of those things this time around - keep positive!! Good luck for your scan... the waiting is so hard isn't it!