Early miscarriage - what do I do?

[nk1605]

Hi everyone

I'm so sad to be posting this. I got my clear BFP on Saturday (15dpo) but I started spotting brown/pink on Sunday, some red yesterday and this morning quite a lot more red in the toilet after I peed and when I wiped. It is still not soaking pads but my cramps have worsened so I expect that to come soon.

I'm 5 weeks if I go by LMP but I ovulated late. I had a GP appointment yesterday and they took blood tests (before I realised I was losing more than just spotting). But what do I do now? Do I just wait it out? Will it turn into a period?

This has never happened before, I'm a bit lost...

So sorry to read this. It’s a tough road, physically and emotionally.
It can be different for everyone, but yes- an early miscarriage is period-like. They might want to scan you to check everything is ok afterwards, or they might leave you. Don’t underestimate how tough it can be emotionally, too.
Hope someone is looking after you, take some time to look after yourself.

I am so sorry you are going through this. It is awful.
I've had 4 in the last 2 years and all I had to do was wait and see. Let your Dr know what is/has happened. If you get an awful lot of bleeding or pain call the nhs helpline for info.
See your Dr in a day or two to make sure everything is ok.

I am so very sorry this is happening.

Also, I should add- some women bleed on and off throughout pregnancy. It could be implantation bleeding or something else. Advice stands, though- take care of yourself- physically and mentally.

Thank you both for your kind words. I never imagined how much emotional pain this could cause. It's even worse as I allowed myself to get excited that I was pregnant and so soon after it just wasn't meant to be. Thank you again for your advice, I really appreciate it.

Go to the gp again, he/she can do a second blood test to see if the hormone’s rising or not, and maybe get an early scan. All you can do other than that is to rest up. Maybe take baby aspirin?

Here to talk whenever on here or pm.. im going through similar.

Thanks @HoneyCake89. It's awful, I'm so sorry you are going through this too. I'm going to phone the GP this morning and let him know. Other than that I guess I just need to wait for it to progress and end.

It does hurt, every way. I’m just passed what should have been a second birthday. Had a moment.
I have a beautiful 18 month old, but she doesn’t replace anything.
If it helps, many people have a miscarriage and go on to have successful pregnancies.

@Cantchooseaname thank you. You're right. I need to let myself take a few days to rest and accept this, then pick myself up and look forward to the next month we can try. I have a 2.5 year old dd so staying strong for her. And with Xmas coming up I will hopefully be able to keep my mind off things until I can try again. Thank you all once again 💐

Hugs. It's really shit.

Thank you @Yippyyappy

We'd been trying for 4 years. I remember that feeling of helplessness.

Get a heat pad or hot water bottle. Load up on painkillers and get some thick pads.

Oh @nk I'm so sorry to read that you're having to deal with this. Thinking of you

Thank you. I appreciate everyone's support. I am slowly coming to terms with it and hopefully will have renewed positivity in the new year x