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Hellga · 10-07-2012, 09:06 AM

What do I do?

last time, I found out I was gonna m/c during an ultrasound, so they were there to take care of everything for me. Do I need to call a dr? I haven't even seen one yet this pregnancy! I'm 8w3d. I had a tiny bit of pink spotting yesterday, but managed to convince myself I'd imagined it...but I just got up and am having some brown/dark red spotting. T_T I don't want this to be a m/c...

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Mommyto2B2G · 10-07-2012, 11:17 AM

Every miscarriage is different. My two recent ones were completely different. I've even had a bleeding scare this pregnancy and everything is fine so bleeding doesn't always mean a m/c is happening. I would go to the er or wait until the bleeding either stops or picks up. If it stops I'd call my OB first thing in the morning and ask to be seen that day for possible m/c. If it picks up I'd go to the er to see what is going on. Some times there is cramping and sometimes there isn't. Listen to your gut and do what will make you comfortable. If it is leaking onto a pad personally I'd go right now. I hope everything is fine and I'm praying you and baby are ok.

crunchymamaNY · 10-07-2012, 11:42 AM

bleeding is possible and many times considered normal within the first trimester of pregnancy. I bled for 2 of my 4 kids in my first trimester. 1 of them was bright red bleeding. I went on to have healthy pregnancies (with the exception of them both being 36 weekers).

With that said, I've also suffered a miscarriage, and I believe that each MC is different that other ones. With the one I had, it was crampy, lots of bleeding (both bright and dark blood), tons of clotting, and depression.

I think the best thing you can do right now is to call your OB/midwife, and let them know. They may want to order blood work, do an ultrasound, or have you go to the ER for evaluation.

Sometimes, bleeding can be caused by different factors. Sex, too much exercise/lifting/or straining, too much stress, as well as unknown causes. I've bled after sex while pregnant often. So, we had to be much more careful.

Just call your care providor and let them guide you in the right direction. Good luck!

MamaNae · 10-07-2012, 12:02 PM

I had spotting around 8-ish weeks with my youngest. My midwife says that spotting is very common around the time of your 2nd missed period. No clue why but it is.

abunchoflemons · 10-07-2012, 12:41 PM

I have heard old blood like that u shouldn't worry about. I was told lots of blood & cramping is when I need to be worried.

missemily · 10-07-2012, 04:04 PM

I had spotting once when I overdid myself with moving around one day. Another time when we dtd a few days in a row. This was with my last baby, Sylvia.

10-07-2012, 09:06 AM	#1
Hellga Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 730 Ratings: 12 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Spotting What do I do? last time, I found out I was gonna m/c during an ultrasound, so they were there to take care of everything for me. Do I need to call a dr? I haven't even seen one yet this pregnancy! I'm 8w3d. I had a tiny bit of pink spotting yesterday, but managed to convince myself I'd imagined it...but I just got up and am having some brown/dark red spotting. T_T I don't want this to be a m/c... Sent from my iPhone using DS Forum __________________ ~Jana~ Pierced and tattooed libertarian christian hippie nerd future mother. Angel Baby 7/29/11...cautiously expecting in May 2013 Tired of sparkling vampires? Try The Vampire of Meadow Lake...no sparkles here! Slowly but surely making money with Swagbucks!

10-07-2012, 11:17 AM	#2
Mommyto2B2G Registered Users Formerly: *kau Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Wouldn't you like to know ;) Posts: 1,058 Ratings: 3 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Spotting Every miscarriage is different. My two recent ones were completely different. I've even had a bleeding scare this pregnancy and everything is fine so bleeding doesn't always mean a m/c is happening. I would go to the er or wait until the bleeding either stops or picks up. If it stops I'd call my OB first thing in the morning and ask to be seen that day for possible m/c. If it picks up I'd go to the er to see what is going on. Some times there is cramping and sometimes there isn't. Listen to your gut and do what will make you comfortable. If it is leaking onto a pad personally I'd go right now. I hope everything is fine and I'm praying you and baby are ok. __________________ Proud Mama to: My big guys C (9/2002) and N (10/2003), and my princess (3/2006). Always missing my angel babies 3/2008, 9/2011, and twins 5/2012 Baby C is here! 5/2013

10-07-2012, 11:42 AM	#3
crunchymamaNY Registered Users Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Western NY Posts: 3,423 Ratings: 193 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Spotting bleeding is possible and many times considered normal within the first trimester of pregnancy. I bled for 2 of my 4 kids in my first trimester. 1 of them was bright red bleeding. I went on to have healthy pregnancies (with the exception of them both being 36 weekers). With that said, I've also suffered a miscarriage, and I believe that each MC is different that other ones. With the one I had, it was crampy, lots of bleeding (both bright and dark blood), tons of clotting, and depression. I think the best thing you can do right now is to call your OB/midwife, and let them know. They may want to order blood work, do an ultrasound, or have you go to the ER for evaluation. Sometimes, bleeding can be caused by different factors. Sex, too much exercise/lifting/or straining, too much stress, as well as unknown causes. I've bled after sex while pregnant often. So, we had to be much more careful. Just call your care providor and let them guide you in the right direction. Good luck! __________________ Hi! I'm a Christian married mama of 4 beautiful children and expecting #5! I love to bake, sew, and learn how spend less money, as well as living more naturally.

10-07-2012, 12:02 PM	#4
MamaNae Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Iowa Posts: 6,237 Ratings: 13 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Spotting I had spotting around 8-ish weeks with my youngest. My midwife says that spotting is very common around the time of your 2nd missed period. No clue why but it is. __________________ Renae. Helpmeet to my hottie hubby, Josh. Devoted Mama to my Wolf scout-bookworm-sports-a-holic James (7), my Daisy Scout Princess Aldria (5) and my 2 year old Tornado Emmett and Cora Paige coming in May! ISO- Newborn prefolds & covers, summer NB outfits- girl.

10-07-2012, 12:41 PM	#5
abunchoflemons Registered Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: usa Posts: 5,221 Ratings: 29 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Spotting I have heard old blood like that u shouldn't worry about. I was told lots of blood & cramping is when I need to be worried.