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I don't know if it's proper to put this on the pregnancy board or what. But today when I wen to the bathroom and wiped I had brown spotting.
I immediately bust into tears. I haven't been feeling very pregnant lately, either. Really no morning sickness or anything.
I'm hoping this is not the case but... I'm pretty sure it's the beginning of a loss. I have to go to work in 30 minutes and I can't stop crying. I can't get a hold of my husband at his work.
I don't even know what to do - my old OBGYN retired right before we got pregnant and I haven't been to see the new one yet. I don't have a primary care doctor besides the GYN.
I'm about 5 weeks along... very early. But it still hurts so much :'(
Don't worry too much until you hear definitively from a doctor. I would call any doctor that you know in the area and ask for an immediate referral- I'm sure in this situation they can get you to someone who can get you information
I'm sending thoughts your way and hope that everything is ok with you and baby.
@Magdalena: The fact that is is brown blood is a good thing, it is old blood that is probably from your unneeded lining shedding. A lot women do have spotting in early pregnancy and most go on to have a healthy pregnancy. Are you having any cramping?
Please call your new doctor's office and explain the situation. They should be willing to atleast check your HCG levels over the next couple days and schedule you for your first prenatal appointment in a few weeks, it will make you feel a little better:)
sometimes brown spotting is normal its just old blood.
with my son i had brown spotting around 5 wweeks. I can understand the fear. I had a MC, but started off pink .
Still you can call ur ob and they can start blood work. Have to go every 48 hrs to check ur levels, up is great!!
@MrsMeNow: I agree, you should call your new dr's office. They can run a quantitative blood test over a few days and make sure your betas are rising. They can also check to see if your cervix is closed (which it should be).
Brown blood is old blood, and apparently it's not uncommon to have in the first trimester. You need to be concerned if it's fresh, red blood. When I miscarried, it started as pink spotting that turned into bright red bleeding.
I agree with previous posters that its most likely old blood. At 5 weeks its totally normal for this to happen to some people. But you should still call your doctor to be reassured.
I called and they are having me come in for bloodwork tomorrow... the nurse was so sweet. She also said that she is not as concerned because it is brown blood and it is only when I wipe. I'm still not confident though. Ah well I guess we'll find out for sure soon...
I hate my body.
Try not to hate your body, I know it's hard, but that won't help!! I had some brown spotting also after my bfp around 4 weeeks or so, and it turned out to be late implantation blood. I've heard old period blood can trickle down too. Hopefully it will turn out for the best. I'll cross my fingers for you!
I'm glad you got a doctors visit- if for nothing more than to ease your worries.
Spotting is very normal in the beginning of your pregnancy- a lot of girls confuse spotting with their period & don't realize their pregnant till later (if they're not actively trying to get pregnant).
Best of luck with everything :)
Try not to stress, as hard as it may be. If its only when you wipe its a good thing. I know how excited you are/ yet scared. Just remember to breath. I know what it was like getting preg the second time and when i saw brown blood.. I freaked!! but my son is 15 moths and healthy!! Hugs
I am sure like the others have said that it is just old blood, I had that when I was pregnant. I am glad you got into the doc's office, it will ease your mind. Til then I will send a few up for you, ((HUGS)))
Just wanted to send a hug your way. Also, it's hard, but try and say some positive thoughts out loud.
Today you are pregnant and that is a wonderful thing. Your body is strong and is working hard to take care of you and your peanut. YOU are a strong woman and are taking the best care of yourself that you are able to do.
Try and relax a little, I know that is easier said than done. Drink plenty of water and concentrate on the fact that you are doing everything to take care of yourself.
I spotted around 5 weeks and everything was fine. Brown means old blood. But its good to see your doctor so you will feel better. I know around my 7th week, I had a lot of blood (or what I deemed enough to freak me out) and went to the doctor right away. The doctor found a heartbeat right away and everything was great. Try not to stress, I know easier said than done. Every woman's body responds differently to pregnancy, some spot, some don't, but spotting is definitely considered normal during early pregnancy.
I'm going in for the first test in a bit, however this mornign the spotting has stopped. I assume that is a good thing. But I refuse to get my hopes up. Thank you so much for the support, ladies. I am trying not to worry but I am just so emotionally drained, I cried all night in DH's arms. I could see he was trying not to cry too. He is a good egg and even if our baby doesn't make it, at least we have each other.
@Magdalena: Good luck! My thoughts and prayers are with you!!
@Magdalena: ((Hugs)) Thinking of you today! I hope the appt. goes well. I'm sure you are so scared. We're all pulling for you!!! :)
The stress you are putting yourself through without any actual evidence is FAR, FARRRR WORSE for your baby's health than anything else. Baby is stll in its early developing stages. Please do not stress out unnecsesarily until you have ALL YOUR FACTS STRAIGHT. You owe atleast that much to the baby, okay!?
You will be fine! I promise. 
Just wanted to pop in and echo PPs, I had brown spotting at 6 weeks. Unless it's bright red blood, a fair amount of it, I think you're in the clear. Your body is just sloughing away excess lining as it would during a normal period, since it's still early. I'm not a doctor or anything, but this sounds very typical.
The blood test went fine but I have to call tomorrow to get the results. Augh why does everything have to take forever? My DH will be gone at work so I'll be by myself at home and I'm sure to be a nervous wreck. The main thing for tomorrow is that the number is high enough to reflect 5 weeks... If the numbers are good I go in again for another to make sure the numbers are still doubling. Sweet Jesus why is this happening to me.
@Magdalena: I'll be thinking of you and checking back here. Prayers for a sticky bean!
I got my first results back. Nurse says progesterone was at 9.4 and they like it to be at least 10 and target of 12. HCG is 6,434. She said that my numbers are borderline and if they are still low they will have me come in and try to do progesterone meds to try to save the pregnancy.
I'm freaking out. When I googled the HCG number seemed OK for 5 weeks. Is it? The prog. seemed VERY low though. Why can't I just be normal for once!
@Magdalena: Are you still spotting sweetie? I know how hard a MC is as I went through one. But there is still hope!
@Magdalena: & What she probably meant by your HCG levels was low wasn't exactly due to the number but probably the fact the numbers didn't double within a certain time frame. Everyone is different with HCG levels. I have read at 5 weeks some say 2000 something & others say 8000 something & even some at 16,000! What they look for as long as your at a good HCG level is weather the amount is doubling in a 48 hour time frame. Say going from 2000 to 4000-6000 in that time. I hope that wasn't confusing.
@Magdalena: I had a miscarriage last week and at 5 weeks 4 days my first HCG was 2,400. It then went down by a hundred two days later and then went back up to 2,600 two days after that. The range for HCG is so huge (for 5 weeks "normal is 18-7,430) that they look more at the trend for the numbers. GOod luck, I know how stressful and scary this is.
@Magdalena: I know this must so hard right now, but please try to stay calm and not worry. Have you ever done breathing excercises, or other relaxation exercises? If not, look some up online, they are very effective at keeping your body steady. I used to get these tapes that had guided meditations on them, and they really help since you have a voice to listen to so you don't have to think at all. I bet they have downloads of stuff like that online now. As impossible as it sounds, I know you can find a way to stay calm if it will help the baby. I'm sending positive thoughts and a calm mind your way . . .
@Magdalena: Just remember, every person and pregnancy is different. The spotting made you go in and now they can monitor you. I am still keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
I had the same exact thing happen at 5 weeks and was put on Prometrium until week 10...I'm now five and a half months pregnant with a healthy baby boy :-) I know exactly how you're feeling right now and it sucks, but it's great that a) the spotting has stopped and b) the doctor is staying on top of your blood levels :-) is there any way they can just call in the prometrium for you now? From my understanding it certainly can't hurt. Hugs!!
I had another blood test today and my progesterone went up to 11 and my HCG went up to 10,300.
However, I had an internal ultrasound and the sac and yolk were clearly visible and measuring about 5 weeks 2 days. But there was no baby.
My OBGYN is concerned because usually you can see something at that stage with a vaginal ultrasound.
Basically he wants me to have another blood test Monday. He said he'll have the office call Monday to set up an earlier appointment (our original first appointment was for December 20). He said not to give up all hope because maybe the baby is just "hiding" in there... but I suspect he just didn't want to tell me "you had a miscarriage" on a Saturday afternoon over the phone :'( :'(
dont cry babies do hide sometime... my friend couldnt find her baby for the first 10 weeks... keep your head up and stay positive...
@Magdalena: Babies hide all the time especially in the early stages. IMO, if he had thought you miscarried for sure then he would have talked to you about your options for DNC or natural right away.
Still praying ((HUGS))
Its hard to find babies, in the eraly stages at times. If they thought something happend Im sure they would of mentioned options.
Just cuz the sac measured 5 weeks you could be a lil earlier.. and depending on the machine it might not be the best one out there
I have also heard from some friends/family not to panic, that a lot of women couldn't see their baby at 5-6 weeks. But what I read online says that I should be able to see?? It is frustrating because so much of the information is contradictory. The dr also put it this way, "we'll just have to hold our breath." What.
Also I am not bleeding any more aand if this is a blighted ovum I wish it would just end. It is frustrating to feel pregnant (bloated and hurting boobs) and maybe the baby passed away a long time ago. Per the doctor's orders we are not having sex, I am now using vag. suppositories (fun) and it all could be for nothing, just due to my stupid body not getting the message that it lost my dear little one I wanted so very much.
EDIT: I just reread that. sorry for the ranting. I just can't believe this is my life right now.
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