Hi- I am in my 8th week of pregnancy and have had spotting (brown) for two weeks. My OB ran a number of tests- HCG levels are great, Progesterone is high and ultrasound shows a growing baby (he has done three). He can't explain the bleeding, says I need to rest as much as possible (which is hard for me with a very active toddler and a husband who travels). I am starting to feel a little panicky about this and would just like to hear from anyone who has experienced the same. Did you end up miscarrying? Did you end up going to term? How long did the spotting go on? I have noticed that I start to spot in the later afternoon, so maybe more rest would help? Sometimes I think I should hire someone to help, so that I am sure to get some afternoon rest, and at other times I feel a little fatalistic- and think I should just accept whatever is given to me. But- I must admit, I am feeling a bit sad, because I want to be happy about being pregnant (my husband and I really wanted this), but I am afraid to get attached. I would appreciate your thoughts- and also if there is something other than rest which may have worked for you- please tell me. Thank you in advance.
S.
Dear Sweet Mamas!
I want to thank you so much for your compassion, prayers and good advice. I have not had any spotting for almost a week now, and baby is growing on schedule, so I am starting to feel that this little one is here to stay! I also took to heart the advice to drink more water, I have a tendency not to drink enough, (although I might make up for it with the tons of fresh fruit and veggies I eat). Thank you so very much and to all the Mamas who were suffering the same issue, my thoughts are with you.
Thank you, S.
Get some help. Where do you live? I am a grandma without the grandchildren on this coast and would be happy to help when I can.
I am actually going through the same thing. last week i started bleeding dark red and went to the doctor. she said that she says that as long as i am not bleeding heavily or cramping i may bleed for the rest of my 1st trimester. she has taken me off of work and i am on bed rest until i see her next week. she will then decide if i can go back to work or continue to stay on bed rest. it of course is very hard for me. we live a very busy life and are constantly doing things. our children both play sports and working full time can put stress on you. i know it is hard i've been going crazy. i can only get up to go to the bathroom or get a quick drink. other than that i am on complete bed rest and can't go anywhere. i wish you the best and hope things work out.
My 1st and 3rd pregnancies were uneventful but my 2nd and 4th I had light pink to brownish spotting for over a week. It freaked me out and I worried about the babies and if they'd be OK. Back then ultrasounds weren't so accessable and when I called the office I was told, "If you're going to lose it there's nothing we can do at this point to stop it." I thought that sounded very harsh and I didn't want to lose my baby. I carried both pregnancies to term and had two healthy children. No one ever knew the cause but it had no effect on the babies.
It was just spotting and I never bled like I was going to start a period. I never had any cramping or pain.
Good luck and try to relax. Even though the words they used with me were harsh at the time, I realize now at 8 weeks there is really nothing they can do. I've talked to other gals who had some spotting and some didn't even realize they were pregnant and thought they were having a light period. They too had healthy babies.
Dear S.,
Sending hugs your way.
The only thing I can think of is to stay really well hydrated. Also, talk to your baby and tell him/her to sit tight! You two are a team and can work together.
I know the spotting is worrisome. Try to remain positive and banish negative thoughts from your mind.
I think getting a sitter in the afternoons is a great idea! Honestly, when ISN'T resting a good idea when you have an active toddler?? :)
I was in a similar situation with DD #1. I was so upset when I saw the bleeding, but eventually the spotting (mine was kind of heavy bleeding)stopped and we made it through 41 1/2 weeks of pregnancy. I drank tons of water, ate really well,rested and talked to my baby ("stay IN baby!", "stay strong baby!", etc.)
Hugs to you and keeping you in my thoughts,
E.
This is not to scare you- it is just the truth of my first pregnancy! My first pg was twins. At 10w 4d, I started to bleed. Not spot, but BLEED! Worse than the heaviest day of my period. I misscarried one of the twins. After that, I spotted for a full month. I was on bed rest for 28 days, and then was released back to work on "minimal duty" for another month. I was told that brown blood or light spotting was nothing to worry about, but if the bright red, heavy bleeding came back, I was to go to the hospital imediately. I was also told that if I was misscarrying, there was nothing that the Drs could do to change my circumstances.
The more that I rested, the less spotting I had, so resting WILL help you! I know that it is scary, but the fact that the baby is still growing on schedule and your hcg and progestrone are at the proper healthy levels, it sounds like your baby will be okay. Considering there hasn't been any bright red (aka "new blood") you are likely okay. Also- my OB said that "once a viable heart beat is detected, your chance of misscarriage is less than 4%", so I would say, dispite how scary this is, your chances are very much on your side!
I am having the same problem but only 7 weeks. I also have another child 5 years. My doctor keeps telling me to rest, put your feet up. How are u suppose to do that with a 5 year old? I work 16 hours a week at a retail store, & they want me to rest? My first pregnancy i had no problems with until the end of it. I don't understand why this one is so difficult, well not difficult it's just i keep getting freaked out. I hope everything turns out okay for you. Let me know if anything turns out with the brown spotting (that is what i'm experiencing). I'll pray for you.
Jen
Hi S., my friend had the same thing brown spotting, during her pregnancy, and it turned out, that it was a yeast inffection, I also heard that sometimes, it is left over blood, since there are no perionds while you are pregnant. If your doctor didn't find anything that alarmed him/her then try not to worry, cause that is not good for you or the baby, and plus you have a 15 month old, that's work, Do you have anyone, family member or good friends that can maybe take your son a couple hours a day so you can put your feet up and rest? that woyld be so helpful for you. A friend of mine who is 39 had a baby in November, and one of my daycare parents who is also 39 is pregnant now. I wish you well, I will keep you in my pryers, ket e know how things go, if you don't mind. J.
