1St Time Pregnancy Question

Well first off , CONGRATULATIONS! ^.^
With my pregnancy i was about 6 weeks along when i suddenly started bleeding profusely! i was totally freaked out and went to the dr the next day and they did an ultra sound and said that i had just had a blood clot behind my uterus that was clearing out!
so chances are..since there was no cramping and no red blood (brown blood is old blood) there probably isnt anything wrong ! its scary though!

I hope everything is normal!
Congrats again!

Call the doc. That is what they are there for. If nothing else, the nurse will listen to you and soothe your worries. Otherwise, they will bring you in to check it out. Why not just be safe.

Oh, and congratulations.

ALWAYS call your OB/GYN for any concern... or anything that arises.
They are used to that. I used to even page my Doc, after hours. He did NOT mind.
That is what they are there for.

Another good book, for when you have your baby is:
"What To Expect The First Year."

The "What To Expect" books are good.

I was about your age, when I was pregnant with my first child. I had spotting when I had my exam or vaginal sonogram.
BUT ALWAYS ask your Doctor about ANY concern. They also need to know these things... to care for you the best way they can.

all the best,
Susan

I believe what you are experiencing IS normal, especially as you said, with no cramping.

Now, not to upset you, but my humble opinion is that if I had been trying to get pregnant for over 5 years, at age 37 (I can relate, I'm 37 and want another one...), and being only 6 weeks along, you're not necessarily out of the proverbial danger zone, I would not take any chances with the pregnancy. I'd call your doctor.

I'll send a prayer your way that everything is FINE... and it probably is FINE.

OK, first off, you absolutely SHOULD be 'one of those mothers calling their dr' when you have questions! THat's why you HAVE a dr! Second, congratulations, you and your husband must be on top of the world (and a little nervous)! Spotting CAN be nothing at all, but it CAN also be a sign of a problem. To tell you the truth, in your situation, I probably WOULD call, just for some reassurance. Good Luck, Mamma, and congrats!!

I think the general RULE is that brown spotting is normal/okay/nothing to be scared about and bright red blood / spotting is worrisome/something to be concerned about. That being said, I think it is okay to call your doctor, but they will probably just tell you what you have already heard on here. It could be implanation bleeding (but I assume you've already taken a test, thus implantation has already occured?!). It could just be that because it's 'that' time, even though you are pregnant, your body is getting rid of some old stuff and that is the brown spotting. I miscarried at 4 weeks 2 days and ONLY had bright red blood and lots of clots (just to give you TMI...haha).

Another poster said (and I agree) that it is OKAY to be one of those mothers who calls all the time for every little thing. First of all, they are used to those calls! Second, it's not like you will be calling your doctor out of a delivery to answer a question about what foods you can and cannot eat! You will most likely be talking with a nurse.

Third, I do kind of agree that What to Expect When You are Expecting can be very scary to read (at least until the 2nd trimester when the worries are not so troublesome and you are more 'in the clear'). I recommend the books the other poster put as well. I also recommend steering away from a lot of baby talk/blogs/etc during your first trimester. Otherwise you will focus ONLY on the bad things you read (and what could happen) and not the good. I know this was a problem for me :)

Lastly, CONGRATULATIONS on being pregnant! This is a very exciting time and although you are a little older (ie: advanced maternal age) which will require more testing, monitoring, etc, you are also more experienced and wise and I wish you and your husband the best!

It's most likely implantation bleeding and normal. I had it and have an 18 month old and everything was fine with my pregnancy. However, if it's going to ease your mind, call your doctor. So what if you're one of "those" moms, it's your doctor and his/her job to answer your questions.

I just want to say that I hemorrhaged when I was pregnant with my son.
Everyone, including the doctor, told me I was losing my baby, and it seemed likely that I was.
HOWEVER.......He is 15 years old now and perfectly healthy in every single way.
I spotted with my daughter, my first baby, but she came into the world just fine as well.
Definitely check with your doctor to make sure everything is all right, but know that spotting and bleeding is not always a sign of miscarriage.
That show, "I didn't know I was pregnant"....most of those women claimed to continue having periods and didn't even realize they were pregnant.

Get a consulation, but don't assume anything horrible is wrong.

Best wishes. Take good care of yourself.

Sounds like implantation bleeding. Anything bright red (fresh) would be of greater conern, but you should always feel free to call your OB with any concerns no matter how big or small. Buckle up (and throw your pride out the window) because this kind of thing only gets worse with a baby at home, lol.

Whenever I'm feeling silly or uncertain about having concerns over my children/pregnancies, I like to imagine a giant scale on which I balance my beautiful baby against some doctor's potential annoyance or judgment.

You can guess how that goes...

NEVER feel bad about calling your doctor during your pregnancy-- this is what you are paying them for. You need to put your mind at ease and you shouldn't feel guilty about asking these kinds of questions. Most OBs have nurse triage lines-- you can call and ask to leave a message for the nurses, and they will call you back, usually the same day. You can ask them whether or not you should come in.

J., Congrats on the pregnancy! I'm rejoicing with you at the new life placed inside of you. What an exciting, anxious, yet joyful time pregnancy is. Having had 3 pregnancies I can totally relate to anxiety with the spotting. I had spotting in the first 6 weeks with one pregnancy (resulting in a healthy baby boy) and around the 26th week with another (my beautiful healthy oldest daughter) It's true, light spotting is very common and often does not mean one is miscarrying. However, as with any symptom of pregnancy, it doesn't really give a lot of information about the health and well-being of the pregnancy. At this point in the pregnancy, there is little you can do to effect the outcome of the pregnancy. Just take care of your body (rest, good nutrition, vitamins, no exposure to harsh chemicals, stuff like that) and relax. You can neither cause or prevent miscarriage.
If your spotting increases in amount or changes to bright red AND/OR you have pain in your abdomen, call your Dr and move up your appointment for exam/appointment. If the brown discharge disappears, relax and wait till next Tuesday. Best wishes. R., nurse-midwife turned stay at home Mom

Congrats on the pregnancy. I am an older mom too. (one baby at 39 and one at 43...several early miscarriages) I hate to say, things "go wrong" a lot...we have a lot of toxins in our environment that insult our cells and delicate reproductive processes. The good news is that you got pregnant...which means, you are fertile! Keep trying even if this go does not work out...although I hope it does. 5 years is a long wait.
You might look for more books than the "What to Expect.." I had 2 great home births...not an option usually mentioned in THAT book.

congrats!! go ahead and call the nurse and ask her what she thinks. no matter what anyone tells you here, you wont feel comfortable until you hear it from the dr. trust me i know - i had spotting during my 1st preg and i felt better after i spoke with the dr. everything was fine.

It could be absolutely nothing and since you are over 35, it is a good idea to check and make sure that the spotting isn't a sign of an ectopic pregnancy. I had something similar a year and a half ago and I was told to wait it out and it ended up being an ectopic pregnancy. I have learned that when in doubt, always ease your mind and have things checked out. Best of luck to you!

Please call your OB just to be on the safe side. I am also 38 and currently 30 weeks pregnant. I had spotting at 5.5 weeks, light brown, which turned into bright red bleedind at 6 weeks. It turns out that I had a small placental detachment which required 4 weeks of bed rest. By 10 weeks it was healed up and so far things are going well. Older moms have more issues with detachment, placenta previa etc (I had both),so it doesn't hurt to just give your OB a call to be on the safe side! Congratulations on your pregnancy, it took us 7 years so I know how anxious this time can be!!!

Well first I want to say Congrats!! I remember every little thing happening to my body worried me my first time around. I called my doctors all the time! They were always gracious about it. Spotting can be normal and brown usually means old blood. Anything bright red and heavy would be a concern but, speaking from experience, nothing anyone said to me but my doctor or one of the nurses made me feel better so I say call them. They expect this from 1st pregnancies. All first time mom's think "is this normal?" and "is this suppose to happen?". There are all these amazing things going on inside you right now that some of it's going to make you wonder if everything is all right. But you are making a person so you have the right to question any little thing that has you worried. I would be surprised if your OB's office isn't understanding about it. J., I don't think you have anything to be concerned about but if you are worried or scared for even a second, call them and put your mind at ease. Good Luck!! I wish you the BEST!!
~C.

First off, CONGRATULATIONS! My DH and I also "waited a lot longer than 9 months for our first one", as you have, so I know what you are going through.

There is nothing wrong and a lot right about being one of "Those" moms, especially since you are an older first-time Mom (I was 34 when I got pregnant the first time). If your doc has done any work with infertile couples, s/he will understand that you are going to be way more worried than some teen bride whose hubby kissed her at the altar and --Presto!--they were pregnant. (geez, that was SO infuriating when we were TTC!)

So I guess I would call you dr.and see what s/he says, and go from there.

Take care of yourself, and try to enjoy your pregnancy! As one woman once told me, "This is a time when God and I are co-creating!"

Hugs to you

K. Z.

First, Congratulations on your pregnancy. I wish you all the best in your pregnancy journey as well as labor, birth, and parenting! Second...Please Please please, throw out as fast as possible that book you are reading...."What to expect when you are Expecting." The only thing it will do will make you go crazy thinking that everything and anything can and will go wrong with your pregnancy. It does nothing to help you make educated, informed decisions or guide you through your pregancy and labor. I suggest anything by Sheila Kitzenger, or Birthing From Within by Pam England, I think Dr. Sears has a good pregnancy book, as well as Ina May Gaskin. Also read up on books specifically geared to good nutrition, which is one of the best things you can do is to eat well and mindfully. Usually, a healthy mamma makes a healthy baby. (Being a mom of 4, I completely understand the morning sickness and not wanting to eat anything to craving the weirdest things as well;)...just do your best in every moment).
Most of all, learn to listen to your inner wise woman/mamma. You know, that voice in your heart/belly? She will NEVER lead you astray, but you HAVE to know your inner true self. Your beliefs and why you believe what you do. Are you making desicions based on fear or trust and love?
Knowing thyself is CRUCIAL to the journey that lies before you.

Also...the spotting this early can be normal. (The book you are reading isn't void of solid information, it just isn't the best or only book an expecting parent should read). Just watch for more bleeding..especially if it gets red, and cramping. And there are no dumb questions for your OBGYN. You should have a trusting, 2 way communicative relationship with your Dr.

A last thought. Try putting your focus on what you want to go RIGHT, instead of "not wanting anything to go wrong". Put all your thoughts, feelings, and intentions for wanting a wonderful healthy pregnancy and baby. Notice how you will feel differently (and better:) when you just tweak yoru thoughts a bit. It's not about blind faith or hope. It's more about trust in yourself. About focusing on solutions that FEEL right to you because you are able to lead from your inner knowing, and not go through your pregnancy, labor, birth, and parenting out of fear. Even when you don't know what to do. Even when it's scary and unknown. It's ok to be there. Just lead with trust and positive intentions. You will always be ok.

All my best,
A.
mom of 4. Birth and Parenting Mentor
www.birthingfromwithin.com

I would defnitely call you doctor. It may be normal, but because of your age, you are higher risk for complications. Call you OB right away.

Everyone has given excellent answers! You will feel better if you call and that's what the doctor is there for. They should have a nurse available to answer questions.

I will say that I personally found "What to Expect When You are Expecting" scary!

I loved the book "Your Pregnancy Week by Week" and "The Girlfriend's Guide to Pregnancy". Just my two cents! Best of luck and CONGRATULATIONS!

D.

Congrats to you and your hubby!

As many of the women have already said... It sounds like implantation bleeding. I remember it vividly with my first pregnancy... My now 7 YO daughter was the end result of that pregnancy.

Yes! Feel free to call your OB! 1- that's what they get paid the "big bucks" for... And 2- you're going to have to make your first appointment very soon anyway (if you haven't already scheduled it) so go ahead, call, make the appointment, and tells your concerns to someone who can test you and give you an answer.

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Congrats to you and your hubby!

As many of the women have already said... It sounds like implantation bleeding. I remember it vividly with my first pregnancy... My now 7 YO daughter was the end result of that pregnancy.

Yes! Feel free to call your OB! 1- that's what they get paid the "big bucks" for... And 2- you're going to have to make your first appointment very soon anyway (if you haven't already scheduled it) so go ahead, call, make the appointment, and tells your concerns to someone who can test you and give you an answer.

I would still call the dr and make sure it is nothing.
With spotting and it being your first pregnancy it is better to get it checked out.

I had a miscarriage and the only thing that told me that was the brown spotting. Since that first miscarriage I have had 3 more. When it comes to pregnancies I have always believed when your heart is concerned then take action. I have had it so rough that I never took anything lightly.

If I were you and have been trying so hard to have a baby. Then find out I was finally pregnant. Realizing that I have started spotting whether it is brown or red. I would take much caution and make the call to the dr. It is well in your right to be cautious and not want anything to go wrong.

Brown color discharge is normal ..this is actually the shedding of your last menstration. If it turns bright red and is fallowed by cramping then I sugguest you see a doctor.

i would say call the doctor. I miscarried, and never had any cramps at all. You dn't want to risk anything. The doctors are there for you to contact when needed. I am sure they will want to get you in soon just to check you out.

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i would say call the doctor. I miscarried, and never had any cramps at all. You dn't want to risk anything. The doctors are there for you to contact when needed. I am sure they will want to get you in soon just to check you out.

Please, ALWAYS call your Doctor! Do NOT be afraid that you're going to "bother" him/her or cause them any inconvenience! You and your baby come first over any irritation the Doctors or Nurses may feel by you calling every single day if necessary :) (And it's totally ok to ask the question on here too as you did, to hear other Mom's responses, I just don't want you to feel afraid of bothering the Doctor!)

Reference your question, I also had a bit of brown spotting and the Doctor had me come in when I called. It checked out fine, thank God! He actually had me come in for most of the things I called about and I felt much better after going in and being told that everything looks fine :) It also made me feel like I had a valid concern and wasn't overreacting when he wanted me to come in so he could check it out. Just remember, it's always better to be safe than sorry!

Good luck with your baby, being a Mommy is the best thing ever!

*So after reading my own response, I don't like the way I made it sound! The part where I said "It's totally ok to ask a question on here as you did"... I sound like the mamapedia police giving you permission to ask a question! hahaha! That's not what I meant at all. I should've of worded it, "I think it's a good idea to ask the question on here to get other Mother's thoughts along with asking your Doctor"... Just needed to fix that! :)