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[BabySmurf]

So today I woke up feeling a bit "different".  I am having mild cramps, not unlike I've been having all along, and like I had with my last pregnancy...but they are somehow different...more pressure I guess.  Now I am starting to spot a little.  Brownish at first, and now pink.  It's not a lot.   But I'm worried.  I don't know how much longer I'll be here with you ladies.  :(

[anyalily]

Originally Posted by BabySmurf 

So today I woke up feeling a bit "different".  I am having mild cramps, not unlike I've been having all along, and like I had with my last pregnancy...but they are somehow different...more pressure I guess.  Now I am starting to spot a little.  Brownish at first, and now pink.  It's not a lot.   But I'm worried.  I don't know how much longer I'll be here with you ladies.  :(

I'll say a prayer for you! I spotted pink in my last pregnancy the morning after DTD and everything turned out fine... And some women spot around the time when they would have their periods... Hope everything is OK!

[pokeyAC]

Sometimes spotting is totally normal, but I know I would be worried too.  I hope everything is just fine.

[mamacatsbaby]

I spotted a little at first with my DS1. I thought it was totally normal and was looking for it with DS2 but it never happened. So yeah, everything can be ok and normal with spotting but I understand why you're worried. Just try not to stress too, too much, ok? Can you grab a beverage (mmm, lemonade or an Arnold Palmer sounds awesome! ) , put your feet up, get super comfy and watch a movie? Hope all goes well for you .

[BabySmurf]

Breathing a sigh of relief...I kept a low profile for the rest of the day and the spotting stopped.  Thanks for the kind words....it's really good to hear that it can be normal, or at least not a problem.  I'm planning on keeping a low key weekend and hopefully we keep chugging along!

[kitteh]

With my first I spotted a lot when I was about 8 weeks. Actually, I don't think "spotting" is an accurate description. I actually bled bright- to dark-red blood for two days (including small to medium sized clots, sorry TMI) I was convinced that I was miscarrying and it was horrible, but nothing was wrong with the pregnancy. I can't recall if they pinpointed the reason for the bleeding, but I wasn't even ordered to take it easy or anything, and DD is healthy and energetic and driving me crazy right now. So there is hope, even with bleeding that is more than just light spotting!

[BabySmurf]

Thanks you so much for your encouragement! Last night I did start bleeding a bit, bright red blood, which again stopped.  I think the part that concerns me the most is that all of my pregnancy symptoms have dissipated.  Except for some tiredness, I'm not nauseous, the wonky food cravings and aversions are gone, and I just feel "normal"....was that the case for you all when you had bleeding, or did you still feel "pregnant"?

[SweetMama34]

Fingers crossed for you that all is well!

I had a LOT of red bleeding with my son...I had a subchorionic hemorrhage...and everything worked out fine.

Are you calling your provider to let them know? Or just waiting and seeing what happens? They may be able to do a few HCG draws for you so you can see what your numbers are doing.

[BabySmurf]

Originally Posted by SweetMama34 

Fingers crossed for you that all is well!

I had a LOT of red bleeding with my son...I had a subchorionic hemorrhage...and everything worked out fine.

Are you calling your provider to let them know? Or just waiting and seeing what happens? They may be able to do a few HCG draws for you so you can see what your numbers are doing.

I don't think my provider is open weekends...I will call Monday and see what they say.  So far I have been okay since yesterday evening until about noon time again today, now I have some brown spotting again.  Weird that it's the same time of the day.  But brown is definitely better than red though.  I still haven't had any more cramping than usual, which I guess is also good news for now.

Thanks for sharing your experiences, it's helping me so much more than you know

[SweetMama34]

Just take it easy...lay down as much as you can. It probably wouldn't hurt to call your provider's line anyhow - there will be an on call doc to answer questions and give you suggestions.

[BabySmurf]

I'm definitely taking it easy as much as possible. I called my MW and they said that I should call to get an ultrasound on Monday, that at this stage, that they probably wouldn't test the hcg levels.  And that if I start to bleed more/heavier/bright red that I should go into the ER...which I will probably only do if I think I am loosing too much blood. 

So, all in all things aren't looking terrible at this moment.  I'll keep updating.

[anniegirl]

I haven't posted on mothering in years but I had to reply here because I am in the exact same boat as you BabySmurf! I am between 4wks 3days and 5wks and had quite a bit of brown discharge Wednesday and Thursday along with very light and occasional cramping. I've done some google searching and it sounds like it's not uncommon and doesn't usually mean anything is wrong although I don't recall it ever happening with my two other pregnancies.

Also like you the spotting began at the same time both days. Yesterday I also had a small amount of brown spotting throughout the day and today a little bit when I wipe, so it seems to be tapering off.

I also don't feel pregnant at all. Occasionally I feel pressure and am a bit bloated, but I'm not at all nauseated and my boobs aren't sore, although they do feel fuller (maybe that's just wishful thinking though lol). I am reassuring myself that in my previous pregnancies I didn't start getting those symptoms until 6-7 weeks. But for now I feel disappointingly normal.

So it seems there's not much to do but wait. I must confess I am terribly obsessed by it all though! I keep googling things and peeing on pregnancy tests just to make sure that line appears again. I'm behind on work and should be spending the weekend catching up, but am just too distracted. I'm making myself crazy here!

Best wishes to you! Let's keep each other updated.

[Jules09]

I spotted in both of my pregnancies that didn't end in miscarriage (strangely I didn't spot for the miscarriage). It was scary! Thinking of you!

[mamacatsbaby]

Originally Posted by BabySmurf 

Thanks you so much for your encouragement! Last night I did start bleeding a bit, bright red blood, which again stopped.  I think the part that concerns me the most is that all of my pregnancy symptoms have dissipated.  Except for some tiredness, I'm not nauseous, the wonky food cravings and aversions are gone, and I just feel "normal"....was that the case for you all when you had bleeding, or did you still feel "pregnant"?

How far along are you? I thought I read somewhere that symptoms can just kind of vary in intensity. I'm 5 weeks today and don't really feel all that different except for the cramping. I eat every few hours so that seems to be taking care of that body crash feeling. I'm tired but not passing out tired. I don't think I had aversions or anything this early with my other two babies. I'm also not having many super strong cravings (though there are some things that sure sound yummy!). How's your diet? Maybe you're getting what you need so you're not having many cravings? I don't know but keeping my fingers crossed for you!

[BabySmurf]

Thanks everyone!  Yes, anniegirl, let's keep updating!

So things are staying positive here.  I can feel a bit of relief sinking in.  I think I was freaking out a lot when I saw the blood because I really honestly didn't think that catching my first egg would result in a viable pregnancy, so in a way I have just been waiting for something to happen. 

I'm trying not to dwell on things because I know that there is nothing that can be done at this point.  I did figure out what a miscarriage looked like, and that certainly hasn't happened yet. So I have just been trying to rest as much as possible, drink tons of water, and focus on my toddler.  Luckily my DH has been around this weekend and is handling meals and helping out a ton. 

In terms of the symptoms, I have had a lot of strong early ones in both this pregnancy and my last.  And with DS, they did get much milder....it's kind of like my body just needs to show me I am pregnant until I'm not in denial anymore, then things get better.  But it was weird, because there was a specific moment when my pregnancy brain just clicked off, and then the rest of the symptoms just faded.  I had been having some pretty strong cravings, and following those signs, so maybe I just did get the nutrients my body needed. 

Oh, and I should be 7 weeks on Tuesday.  I still am going to go in for the ultrasound; the only reason my mother ever bled in pregnancy was when she had a tubal, so I would like to rule that out. 

Jules09, that is strange and comforting at the same time....I hope that everyone has good healthy sticky babies!!!

[anniegirl]

Yay! That's a good update! I don't seem to be spotting at all anymore, but of course I check every time I go to the bathroom because I'm just plain obsessed. I laid low yesterday also.

Originally Posted by BabySmurf 
 

I really honestly didn't think that catching my first egg would result in a viable pregnancy, so in a way I have just been waiting for something to happen. 

I can so relate to this! I had a Mirena IUD for 6.5 years (I know! WAY too long, my PA freaked out when I told her how long I'd had it ). So I had it removed 3.5 weeks ago. I think I ovulated just a few days later. This is why I'm not exactly sure of my dates, I only had occasional and minimal spotting with the Mirena, no real periods.

So while I am absolutely thrilled and excited to be pregnant, I'm very nervous that it's not viable. I worry that the lining of my uterus is not thick enough etc. And of course in my googling I read way too many anecdotes of women getting pregnant before having a period after iud removal and then having a miscarriage, although "officially" there is no correlation.

I'm just twiddling my thumbs for a couple weeks waiting for the symptoms to start. I will be so relieved when everything starts smelling really strong and gross and I start gagging when I brush my teeth!

BTW a dear friend of mine also caught her first pp egg. She was so suprised!  And had a very healthy baby boy.

[BabySmurf]

Originally Posted by anniegirl 

Yay! That's a good update! I don't seem to be spotting at all anymore, but of course I check every time I go to the bathroom because I'm just plain obsessed. I laid low yesterday also.

I can so relate to this! I had a Mirena IUD for 6.5 years (I know! WAY too long, my PA freaked out when I told her how long I'd had it ). So I had it removed 3.5 weeks ago. I think I ovulated just a few days later. This is why I'm not exactly sure of my dates, I only had occasional and minimal spotting with the Mirena, no real periods.

So while I am absolutely thrilled and excited to be pregnant, I'm very nervous that it's not viable. I worry that the lining of my uterus is not thick enough etc. And of course in my googling I read way too many anecdotes of women getting pregnant before having a period after iud removal and then having a miscarriage, although "officially" there is no correlation.

I'm just twiddling my thumbs for a couple weeks waiting for the symptoms to start. I will be so relieved when everything starts smelling really strong and gross and I start gagging when I brush my teeth!

BTW a dear friend of mine also caught her first pp egg. She was so suprised!  And had a very healthy baby boy.

Wow, how nerve wracking! I have heard of people having a successful pregnancy with an IUD actually still IN, so I hope that means that your LO has a good chance of hanging on too.  There are always stories that end both with the happy endings and with the sad, and some with crazy amazing results.  I just try to have faith that things will work out and if they don't, there is a reason for it. 

FWIW, I haven't had any issues with smell this time around, while last time I couldn't handle the grocery store for more than two minutes at a time...so even though I know saying it doesn't help (because I dwell on it anyway too), but try not to focus on symptoms or lack there of....think positive thoughts!

[anniegirl]

Thanks BabySmurf, that is a good reminder. I felt pretty much the same in my previous two pregnancies, so I have been assuming I will feel the same again. But it's been almost seven years since I had a baby, so I'm a good bit older, but also my diet is a lot healthier now than it was in my twenties. Maybe that all adds up to feeling different.

I am feeling less anxious than I was, I think it helps to commiserate with someone. Dh listens and empathizes but it's not quite the same as sharing with someone who is also going through it. So thank you!
 

[BabySmurf]

I agree that diet has a huge influence on how one feels while pregnant....I am much healthier this time around as well.  And I feel the same way about being able to talk.  My DH means well, but it's nice to talk with someone who is going through the same thing...  My FIL is staying with us right now (which is more of a curse than a blessing at this particular moment, but I digress), and he was home when I started spotting.  I was visibly upset, and he did ask what was wrong.  When I told him I was bleeding he said "What, does that mean you're ovulating or something?" He did know that I am pregnant. 

[BabySmurf]

UPDATE:  We have a heartbeat!

Thank you all so much for your support!!!