Hi Moms
I am scared cuz me and my hubby just got pregnant about 8 weeks ago after trying for 2 years and I'm having a little brown spotting. I talk to my obgyn and they made a appointment for next Wednesday for a sonagram. That's a long time to worry!!! She said it is normal for a little spotting if it's brown and light, it's from the cervix. Well I guess I just want to hear from anyone if this has happened to u, and still had a great pregnancie? I have been very good, no caffine, no fish, ofcoarse no Alchol!!! I'm getting plenty of rest. I do have twin 4 year olds, so I don't get as much rest but, I have a very helpful Hubby!!! I would love to hear anything u all can tell me. Thanks so much!!!
I had that and was totally fine! Its good you are getting it checked out though! I know its impossible, but try not to worry too much! Good Luck and congrats!!!
it happened to lots of women these days. don't worry too much. my OB did many blood work on me to make sure that the baby was still growing. and later i got a ultrasound. take care.
rest is the most important !!!
The spotting is perfectly normal for the first trimester. It's just your bodies natural ability trying to make the changes that are necessary. I wouldn't stress or worry unless it's more than just spotting. Wednesday isn't that far off. If you stress or worry about it, you could stress the baby and yourself more than you need to. Take a warm shower and relax. Congratulations!!
My first pregnancy was a surprise and I had light bleeding when my period would have been for the first two months. It was brown, not red, but I just thought I was stressed or something. Turns out it was a boy- healthy and fine! If the nature of your bleeding changes (gets heavier, brighter, or you have cramping), I wouldn't think twice about calling the doctor for advice and reassurance. I think if they are not alarmed, you are probably fine. Best wishes, Michelle.
Hi Michelle,
Firstly, big (((hug)))! I have been where you are and I KNOW the fear. And every minute seems like an hour. I was always scared to go to the bathroom for fear of what I would find the next time, but at the same time wanting to, hoping to find an improvement. Your emotions go up and down like an out of control yo-yo trying to figure out what you are dealing with. More (((hugs))).
I went through HELL trying to get pregnant successfully including an ectopic pregnancy and a dreadful miscarriage. I now have 3 miracle children including twins (aren't they cool?)! My first pregnancy was my singleton and I spotted pretty heavily, first brownish, then more red in the first trimester. I was sure I was losing her. It was devastating. This lasted several weeks, I believe, but the ultrasound said all was okay (I didn't really believe it so was still pretty sad). The pregnancy progressed well but at 5 months pregnant, I started spotting again. I went to the emergency hospital expecting to be told the worst. All seemed fine there too. The rest of the pregnancy went well and she was born a healthy 8+ pounds gorgeous, 9 on the apgar scale, (not sure if you measure it that way in USA as mine were born overseas, but that is excellent health!), bouncing baby! She's now a bright and wonderful 10 year old!
My second pregnancy was twins and I spotted through the first trimester on and off. Again, if I remember correctly, it started out as brownish but eventually became red. Again, I was certain I was losing one or both. My twins were induced at FULL TERM at 6+ pounds and 5+ pounds both healthy beautiful babies too (now 8 years old!
I have talked about this on another website and other moms tell me similar experiences so, bleeding is not always the tell-tale sign that something is wrong! Don't despair! I didn't enjoy my pregnancies because I was always certain something bad was going to happen. I wish I could go back and know what I know now. Despite the incredible discomfort at times for various pregnancy symptoms, I would cherish every last second knowing that a healthy, amazing little being (or two!) was growing in there just as it is planned.
I know you'll still worry, and of course no one can really know what each pregnancy will bring, but have hope! Lots of it! Positive thoughts and vibes are good for you and baby (and poor helpless-feeling hubby).
Take care and feel free to private message me if you need to talk more! I'll be thinking of you and wishing you a perfect outcome! (((hugs))).
JJ
I had spotting at 4 and 8 weeks with my son and everything was fine. I read somewhere it happens in up to 25% of pregnancies? I know it's still hard not to worry, but Wednesday will be here soon! Good luck.
I've had 4 miscarriages over the years and this is my 2nd healthy pregnancy - due next month.
Spotting at 8 weeks around the time you would have gotten your period is normal.
If you don't have cramping - like menstrual cramps and the spotting stays brown - not red and it doesn't get any heavier you are probably o.k. For me the spotting went from brown to black to full on heavy bleeding within 24 hours if I was miscarrying.
Unfortunately, only time will tell. Avoid physical exercise & sex to be on the safe side and no medicines or alchohol - even though I know a stiff drink sounds good about now.
Keep calm and call your Dr. back to get an earlier scan - beg if you have to and maybe you'll get a kind soul to take pity on you - if that doesn't work threaten to sue them. ;)
Hug your kids - that helps a lot.
hang in there and keep us posted.
Yes...you can have spotting at this time and still have a normal pregnancy. I spotted through my first trimester. I had ultrasounds just about every other week to make sure everything was ok...And it was. My son is almost 2 now. Hang in there and try to sit down and relax during the day as much as you can. Wishing you the best!
Michelle: I've known lots of women who have spotted during pregnancy for a variety of reasons. It seems like as long as it's brown and not bright red, that's a good sign. I bled with my last pregnancy and thought it was over...I now have a little 2 year old girl. Good thoughts.
Alicia
Hi Michelle-
I completely understand your fear. It happened to me in my first pregnancy right around the same time as you. The doctor explained it as when the fetus attaches itself to the wall of the uterus, sometimes it ruptures some blood vessels. I went on to have an uneventful pregnancy and a wonderful daughter who is now 12.
I know how hard it is to wait. I would call your Ob's office and see if you can come in and have a nurse check for a heartbeat or if there is anything they can do to move your appointment closer. Or, maybe call your General Practitioner and see if they can get you in sooner.
Good luck and don't worry.
I had spotting at the beginning of both of my pregnancies - a lot on the first. You do get spotting when the fertilized egg attaches to the uterus wall. I think I got mine around 8 weeks as well.
Congratulations! Wednesday is a long time to wait. I'd call to see if there's been any cancellations. Ya never know!
That happened to me to with both pregnancies. In both cases, it happened somewhere between 8 and 12 weeks, but everything was absolutely fine. I did have one miscarriage (my first pregnancy), and there was no spotting at all in that case. So, I think it's unlikely you have anything to worry about. This is very very common.
I had that happen to me with my last pregnancy and they told me it was normal. Actually with one of my other pregnancies I even had a period the 1st month I was pregnant so I was almost 3 mos. along before I knew I was pregnant. I'm sure it's fine. If it gets heavier or you start having sever cramps or something like that then I would call your Dr back, but the light spotting is normal.
Good luck and congrats!
Hi there, any bleeding in pregnancy is scary! I have a 4 month old and I had a cervical polyp that caused spotting and bleeding throughout nearly my whole pregnancy. It freaked me out, but I was told that unless the bleeding was bright red, accompanied by cramping or actually passing large clots or tissue, it was OK. And in my case, it was! In fact at 11 weeks I had a ton of bleeding and it was just the polyp, my baby was just fine. So hang in there until your appointment and do call your doctor in the meantime if your bleeding changes. Good luck.
Hi Michelle,
I had spotting with my first pregnancy, and at six weeks the ultrasound showed a slight tear in a lining. No other explanation was given. The doctor just told me that it was not uncommon, may increase my chances of miscarriage but that I should be fine if I took it easy, which I did. After my first trimester I started a light excercise program and them swam all summer long (my daughter was born late September). She is now seven years old and perfectly fine. I wish you the best with your pregnancy!
I had brown spotting for a few days with my son (first pregnancy) right around the same time as you and everything was perfectly fine. My son was full term and healthy. I wish the same for you!
I had that with both of my children at about 7-9 weeks, as well, and both pregnancies turned out fine. Hang in there ... I know how stressful it can be, especially when you've tried for years! (I tried for years to have each of my kids.) Good luck.
Try not to do anything overly physical, especially with your core body, so as not to encourage more spotting.
Also, my sister had spotting during her third pregnancy and her baby came out just fine.