Spotting again?

[TaraRae82]

Prayers please.

I had spotting for the exact 5 days when my period should've been right after my BFP. It didn't worry me because it was definitely brown and very watery since it was mixed with lots of CM. Plus, I knew it was normal since that's when my period was supposed to be.

Well, I've got more spotting that just started. I haven't seen any spotting since those first 5 days so it's worrying me. It's not bright red but it's not as brown as the first spotting was. It's still really watery, no clots or anything. Just, please, if you could think some sticky thoughts for my baby I'd really appreciate it. I know spotting in the first tri can be very normal so I'm hoping that's all this is. Maybe it's because I had that little anxiety attack yesterday so my body is stressed? *sigh* I can't get ahold of my doula to help ease my mind.

[mkmb129]

If you're not feeling crampy or a loss of pg symptoms, I'd try not to worry for now. Did you have sex last night? Sometimes that can irritate the cervix.

[Changed]

I'm thinking of you and hoping it's nothing. Rest and try not to stress. Take a nap if you can. Definitely no classes today if at all possible.

[TaraRae82]

^Thanks. No cramping just feeling crappy b/c of m/s. I'm definitely hoping that's a good sign. We didn't have sex last night. I wish we had (my drive is crazy right now!) but DH had oral surgery day before yesterday so he's not up for much right now. I could sure use the stress relief it provides!

[nccrunchymama]

I agree. Try not to worry. It won't help and you'll just make yourself nuts. FWIW, in my first pregnancy, for the first three months, I had spotting for a few days whenever it would be time for a period. Totally freaked me out the first time. But everything went fine. And brown blood is old blood, so it's not active bleeding. Bright red blood is more concerning. Even though mine wasn't triggered by sex either, I did call a halt to any more sex in the first trimester just in case, but I was so sick I didn't really want it anyway.
Sending :for a

[Baby_Cakes]

Hey Tara, I'm sending lots of good sticky vibes your way. Try not to worry, try to take your mind off of it - easier said than done, I know. Maybe try to take it easy for a little whille. When I was spotting, I just put my feet up and watched tv for the night, no exercise, no running around, no nothing. Feel better, and just try to think positive happy thoughts. Big hugs!

[TaraRae82]

Thanks everyone. I just had a BM and thought there would be more spotting but there wasn't so that's got to be good. I'm really trying not to worry but it's definitely easier said than done. I've been laying on the couch watching TV and re-reading Gentle Birth Choices. It's definitely easing my mind to read such a positive book. I've also been talking to my baby. It helps. Thank goodness I'm not scheduled to teach any classest today! Also, my evening personal training client cancelled because she had pink eye. So, no responsibilities today at all. *phew* Maybe my body just needs a break. Thanks again.....

[triple07]

Im so sorry and as so many said, try not to let it eat at you, and just take it easy for now... Sending lots of : your way

[ibusymomto5]

I had some very light brownish spotting over the weekend too. It happened after I'd been running the day before, so I think maybe it was due to that. I also had a day or so of light watery bleeding a couple of weeks before I got a bfp that I've been assuming was from implantation? This spotting business is unnerving, but it sounds like it's normal for some people. I think the fact that you have m/s is a very good sign.

I hope you can take it easy today and can avoid working out/teaching classes till this eases up.

[TaraRae82]

^I just looked at my schedule and with the exception of the meet and greet appts with the OB and CNM tomorrow, I have nothing until Monday. I'm going to enjoy the break. You all do such a great job of making everyone feel better. I'm so blessed to have this resource.

[zazamada]

Sending lots of sticky thoughts your way!! So glad you can relax until Monday.

[TriGirlVA]

Praying for you and the babe. I have to agree with nccrunchymama about the brown vs red blood....

Given the amount of activity you do, your body may be a bit tired. Enjoy the rest. And post away if you need more support!

[TaraRae82]

Originally Posted by TriGirlVA

Praying for you and the babe. I have to agree with nccrunchymama about the brown vs red blood....

Given the amount of activity you do, your body may be a bit tired. Enjoy the rest. And post away if you need more support!

My thoughts exactly. I think it's my body saying, "don't you know you're pg? You need to chill the he!! out for a bit!"

[ladybugmomto2]

I'll be sending good vibes your way!

[Down2Earth]

I'll be sending thoughts your way. And I agree with everyone who advised slowing down a bit. And don't forget to eat enough. You are so active you might need even more nutrients than the average person.

[Amber Lion]

I think you hit the nail on the head, Tara, you're body is telling you to take it easy. It can be hard for us 1st timers (or anyone really) to realize just how much work our bodies are doing right now even though we can't see it or feel it. I hate the stereotypical "Should you be doing that in your condition?!?" type of thing, but to some extent it is true. We need to be taking extra good care of ourselves, getting lots of rest, and eating really well. And while I think lots of us like to think we can still do everything we could before, for some people we do need to cut down. And it's a good thing, not a bad one.

A good friend and current doula client has had issues with cramping/contractions and bright red spotting her whole pregnancy and has had some issues with refusing to slow down or try to accommodate a new lifestyle now that she's pg. (Not saying you or anyone is doing that, it was just her thing) Finally, at 30 wks, her doc told her she could only work part time after numerous bed rest stints... and almost immediately all her contractions and spotting has stopped and she actually feels GOOD.

Anyways, sending good positive relaxing and sticky baby vibes your way!

[TaraRae82]

Originally Posted by Amber Lion

I think you hit the nail on the head, Tara, you're body is telling you to take it easy. It can be hard for us 1st timers (or anyone really) to realize just how much work our bodies are doing right now even though we can't see it or feel it. I hate the stereotypical "Should you be doing that in your condition?!?" type of thing, but to some extent it is true. We need to be taking extra good care of ourselves, getting lots of rest, and eating really well. And while I think lots of us like to think we can still do everything we could before, for some people we do need to cut down. And it's a good thing, not a bad one.

A good friend and current doula client has had issues with cramping/contractions and bright red spotting her whole pregnancy and has had some issues with refusing to slow down or try to accommodate a new lifestyle now that she's pg. (Not saying you or anyone is doing that, it was just her thing) Finally, at 30 wks, her doc told her she could only work part time after numerous bed rest stints... and almost immediately all her contractions and spotting has stopped and she actually feels GOOD.

Anyways, sending good positive relaxing and sticky baby vibes your way!

Thank you for this! I've been trying to stay away from using my pregnancy as an excuse for not being able to do anything so I think my body is forcing me to slow down. Maybe it's time for me to cue some of my classes without actively participating. I haven't told any of my students or dept managers though so I've been hesitant to do that.

[iamleabee]

i'm thinking of you and sending you LOTS of sticky sticky vibes.

[TriGirlVA]

How have things progressed, Tara? Have you spoken to the doula? Have you stopped spotting? I've been thinking about you all day...

My name, ironically, is Tara....you'd never know by my screen name, though.

[TaraRae82]

I'm still spotting but it's just like the spotting I had right after my BFP. Brownish and paired with a lot of CM. My stomach feels unsettled and I can't tell if it's cramping or just because I haven't eaten enough. It's a cramping feeling but it doesn't really feel "dooming".....it feels like it's ok. Does that make sense? It comes and goes with no pattern at all and isn't dibilitating. Uncomfortable, yes, but not to the point that I can't function. My period cramps are way worse than this. I'd defnitely be more worried if the spotting were bright red or the "cramping" was severe. I think maybe this is just my body's version of m/s. I guess we'll see over the next few days. If it were bad, how quickly would it progress? A couple days? A couple weeks?