Excited/Scared

I haven't had any miscarraiges, but I do now that stress affects you baby and body A LOT. If I could change the size of the font it would be 72 pts. So I know it's hard, but just relax and breath. The more you stress out the worse it will be. take prenatal, take a bath, do yoga, stress free things. and just enjoy!

The spotting is most likely implantation bleeding and is normal. It won't hurt to go ahead and do the blood work, it will reassure you that all is well. I wish you a happy and healthy and WORRY FREE nine months. Congratulations!!!!!

First of all you need to relax! Everyone women in my family had mild periods up to the first 3 months of pregnancy. If you numbers are going up you need to relax, pray and think positive. Anxiety isn't good for you or the baby. Take it easy and enjoy the coming of your new baby!!

May God bless your family.

I understand your fears; but please start focusing on the wonderful fact that you are pregnant!

I know that another loss would be devastating; but what if this pregnancy goes full term? That is what you need to focus on.

It sounds weird, but when you focus on something and feel that much emotion with it, you tend to get what you are focused on... So think positive thoughts and feel the excitement of a new baby!

I had 2 miscarriages and a pregnancy and then 2 miscarriages got pregnant with twins and lost one. All of them with in the first 10 weeks. Then went on to have 2 more without a hitch. Trying to do that math? I have 4 of my 9 here with me on this earth. Have them check your progesterone level not just your hcg level. If it is low you can supplement if for the first 12 weeks until your placenta takes over progesterone creation. That being said spotting early in pregnancy is NORMAL. Once you are on guard though it is hard to not let that fear kick in.

T., you've already gotten some helpful responses so I'll just add that I know some spotting can be normal. Please rest as much as you can. I'm glad you've got an appointment. I just wanted to let you know I'm praying peace for you this morning.

I have two healthy boys and had spotting with both of them. The key is brown spotting not bright red bleeding. I have also had 2 miscarriages. The first miscarriage I had no bleeding until I actually miscarried. The 2nd I had implantation spotting but no bleeding after. I thought the pregnancy was going great until I went in for an US. No heartbeat. Unfortunately there is just no way to know for sure. Go back for another blood test and if your HCG and progesterone is rising properly it's probably ok.

Many women experience bleeding/spotting early in pregnancy and go on to have perfect healthy babies. I had some spotting with my first pregnancy for several days right around the time I expected my period. It doesn't mean you are going to miscarry. I had a healthy 9 lb baby boy.
I am 13 weeks pregnant now with my second, have never had a miscarriage and I still worry all the time, so I know how hard it is not to worry about your baby, but do try. Tomorrow you can ask the doctor's opinion and you will have an answer from the blood work soon.
All best wishes!

I bled a little during my normal period time when I was first pregnant so it's not abnormal. But since you did have one miscarry I can understand your fear. I really dont know what to tell you except make sure your doc knows your history and such and go from there.

I agree with the other ladies and I miscarried in-between my two children, I was about four weeks pregnant and my levels had to go down to zero and I had to wait two weeks but we didn't and by my next visit my levels had jumped from 50 to 700 and kept increasing weekly. What my doctor prescribed me was progesterone to help keep the baby past the first trimester so that may be something to ask the doc about. I think you will be fine though, we've all been there at one time or another.

I had a miscarriage once at 6 weeks as well.
My Doctor told me to wait 3 months before trying to conceive again...

I did get pregnant again, after that.
I now have a 4 year old boy.
The pregnancy with him was fine... and normal....

Tell your OB/GYN about any concerns you have.... I am not a Doctor, so I don't know about 'levels' and what not.

all the best,
Susan

Your doc can do screenings to see if your numbers are rising. Ask him to do it for your piece of mind. That is the best way to check that everything is ok.

You might not like my answer, but I have went through the same thing. I lost my first baby early in the pregnancy. The doctor couldn't read the ultrasound report at 6 wks and told me all was fine. In the report, it said that the dimentions of the uterus were normal, but there wasn't a fetus inside. I found out at 12 wks at my obgyn's office about everything. When I became pregnant several years ago, I was so afraid. I found out that it is common for a first pregnancy to fail. Unless you have another medical problem or family history of this, try your best not to worry. You can get ultrasounds as early as 6 or so weeks. With your previous experience, they will probably order one. If you aren't allowed to see the monitor, make sure you "see" the report. There are relaxation techniques for the interum available online. You will be in my prayers. ~K.
ps...my dd is now a very adorable well-adjusted and healthy toddler of 20 months.

My daughter had 2 miscarriages in about 10 months time and is having a healthy baby now in 15 weeks. Hope this is encouraging. Praying for you!