allforthegirl,
The doctor told me that my spotting at 12 weeks was just old blood working it's way out of my system. I questioned it because it seemed odd that it had taken so long, but he just said it happens. What threw me off about it was how far along (I had read that implantation bleeding was likely to happen at the time of your first missed period) and also the fact that my husband and I were quite "active" the entire 12 weeks, and it seemed like with the activity it would have worked it's way out sooner. When I went in, it was because I had some slightly pinkish, but more brownish blood smear on the TP after going pee (Sorry, TMI, but I guess the personal stuff is what this site is for). I waited an hour or so and had the same thing happen. Not a lot, and nothing on a panty liner most of the time, just a bit after I wiped. I assumed I was miscarrying and went to the ER. They did an ultrasound and said everything was fine, but I did continue the same type of spotting on and off for the next two days or so. No cramping or pain, just spotting. I did have cramping when my period was due the first month, but no spotting at that time. Now just past 17 weeks and haven't had it since. My first 2 children, almost 15 and 16 years old, I never had any spotting, but I guess over that period of time and each pregnancy the body reacts in different ways. Anyways, the doc just said it happens sometimes. Sorry, not much help with the explanation of why, but that's the answer I was given...
