I am twelve weeks and five days pregnant and so far have been really healthy. I had an ultrasound last Tuesday and everything with the baby looked great. I just woke up and went to the bathroom and was shocked to see some reddish brown blood when I wiped. I'm not still bleeding, but I am hallucinating cramping, though I don't really think I am, I can't tell. I have had minor cramping throughout this pregnancy but none for the last few days. My doctor's office doesn't open for a couple of hours - anyone have this happen to them and everything turned out fine? I think those are the only kinds of posts I am looking for right now - I don't want to freak myself out completely!
Thanks everyone for all of your reassuring responses! I did go in to my doctor's office and had an exam - I heard my baby's heartbeat, and that's all I really wanted. Everything else seems fine. My doctor told me that about 50% of women spot or bleed lightly during some phase of their pregnancy - so now I am part of that 50%! The bleeding has stopped and I feel tons better. Thanks again for all of your support!
Brownish color is a sign that the blood is old. Bright red, continuous bleeding is a more serious sign. I've known lots and lots of women to spot off and on throughout their pregnancy and deliver healthy babies! Good luck!!!
Yes, K. = I had EXACTLY that experience- and my daughter is now 26 years old and NO problems. Good for you for saying '''that's the only post'''--- you are being an EXCELLENT '''' Mom''''''' to yourself ( which is why you are such a great MOM--- see?????) ---- I'm really proud of you and will keep you in my prayers - I found myself ( when I was in your situation) mentally picturing the two babies ( my older one and the new one) toddling along between myself and my husband -- in the sun --- at Woodland Park - or whatever place/experience '''' shines''''' for you.
Blessings,
J.
aka- Old Mom
You need to calm down first - I had this happen with my now 4 year old son. Stress is really bad so you need to find something that relaxes you - not activity. Just to be safe drink a LOT of water (you need nearly double what you did before you were pregnant - I know the peeing isn't fun, but problems get worse if you aren't hydrated). Take some down time - read a book - take a bath. If you do meditation that might help you calm down. I had horrible actual cramping and he's standing here beside me pushing numbe8rs that I have to keep deleting (LOL). Best of luck and be3 sure to let us know how it goes2.
I don't know for certain, but what I have heard many times is brownish blood is old blood, of course check with your doctor but I believe its not as serious as bright red would be. I also think its very important to try to remain calm. Good Luck!!
I had some early bleeding after a routine exam at around 9 weeks - they never found a cause, and all turned out just fine! the rest of the pregnancy went great (I never even threw up!), and the babe is almost 9 months old now & ridiculously happy & good natured! Take a deep breath, and don't read any horror stories online - I of course goggled 'early bleeding' and scared myself half to death!
Be well!
If you had a pelvic exam then it could be from that. But if you are crampy then you may want to go in and have the DR check you out.
They can hook you up to a machine to see if you are contracting. It is pretty easy and boring.
They also have medicine that they can give you if you are in preterm labor.
My view is, it is better to be safe.
Congrats on the baby.
B.
Thank you for asking this, and thank everyone for answering. I am having the exact same thing happen to me right now, and this site made me feel so much better. I'm still going to call my doctor tomorrow, but I just wanted to say thanks!
I also found this, from a site called askdramy.com, "Because a blighted ovum is determined at the moment of conception, nothing can be done to prevent a miscarriage. If it's going to happen, it's going to happen. This also means that if you do have a miscarriage, you should never blame yourself. Virtually nothing you do can disrupt a normal pregnancy and, conversely, there is nothing you can do to save an abnormal one."
If there's nothing I can do, I might as well not freak out about it!!
K.,
While it's always good to get checked out by your OB, you're probably fine. I had the same symptoms with both my pregnancies. I'm nearly 30 weeks into my second and my son is now 2. They'll be fine. It's scary but nothing to worry about.
Good Luck!
This is very common. I had this happen with my first. If you are really worried about it; it doesn't hurt to go in later when they open up. I had to be especially careful because I am RH- but if you are not then you most likely are fine. Try not to stress too much!
Hi, This happened to me with my first pregnancy - bright red blood which gave me a jolt, but everything turned out just fine. Hope all is well. God bless you!
Try not to worry-I had almost that exact same thing happen. I had horrible cramping for the first 11 weeks, then at 12 weeks had some brownish blood and even a little clot.
I now have a crazy 17.5 month old son, who is perfectly fine and healthy. :)
I know it's hard not to worry, but staying positive is best for your little one too!!
I had some spotting in my first trimester as well. It really worried me, but it only happened that day and never happened again. Thank God for all my mom friends who reassured me to not worry. I am sure the doctor will tell you that if it continues to come in, but I doubt they will even have you come in for an appointment.
Hi K.,
I know that you've already talked to your doctor at this point, but I wanted to let you know for future reference, if you ever need medical advice during non-business hours (either for yourself or your children), you can always call and talk to a Registered Nurse on the Evergreen Healthline at ###-###-####. They're availabe 24/7, and they've helped me several times over many years and they have always been very nice and very helpful.
I'm glad everything was ok! I'm at 8.5 weeks now myself with child #3. <GULP!> ;o)
Yep - happened to me, around the same time. I remember I was working, and I think I had done some moderately heavy lifting that day, so I was REALLY freaking out. Turned out to be nothing. Later in the pregnancy (after sex with my husband) it happened again, but bleeding was even heavier; ended up being cervical polyps (which are no big deal at all!). They get bumped a little, they bleed, usually disappear during/after delivery...
Try not to worry, but visit your doctor to alleviate your concerns. Good luck!
I've had this happen with both pregnancies...with my son and the baby I'm preg with now. When I was preg with my son, I passed a clot almost the size of my fist. Scared me, but when I went to the emergency room, they checked and my little bean was all well. This preg, I started to lightly spot off and on during my first trimester and part of the beginning of my second. I called my nurse and still checked myself in...just...in...case. If you are worried, don't be afraid to check in to your doctor. I would rather be safe than sorry. Have faith though. A lot of women experience this and have healthy babies in the long run. Good luck! *hug*
