TW - threatened miscarriage - bleeding at 5+2 weeks

[Harriet1989]

Hey ladies,

After zero bleeding in my last pregnancy when I got to 5 weeks this time I started to get excited thinking I was past the 'chemical' pregnancy hurdle but when I wiped last night there was a slight brown tinge to my CM and then this morning on wiping - brown blood, it's light still and I've got some cramping (though I have for over a week - light period pain type)

I've been to the GP who was lovely, she checked my cervix which is still closed so at the moment it's a waiting exercise. I just want to know one way or another, I've looked back through lots of posts and seems like it's 50:50, could be a miscarriage, might be nothing but too early to scan so for now trying to rest.

I'm 6 years older this time and have one ovary so I thought once we got the BFP the hard part was over!

Anyone else having spotting? Only me and my partner know about the pregnancy at the moment so wanting to share!

Hey! I completely understand your stress.. I had the exact same panic at 5 weeks going into 6 weeks..
Please contact your local hospital and they will get you checked. When it happened to me they advised it was completely normal. They did a scan and thankfully everything was OK. They advised that if you're bleeding continuously and soaking a pad that's when it's a concern. But then again this was my experience. Please go get checked out ❤️ and I'm sending all the best wishes your way and hope everything goes well

Thanks so much for your reply, do you mind if I ask what they could see on your scan? So far definitely not soaking a pad, just spotting and I'm taking a small amount of hope from the closed cervix but she said she wouldn't advise a scan incase it's inconclusive because it's so early, she said at 6-7 weeks it'd be much more likely to show so to contact again at the end of the week. I think my local hospital (Frimley) requires a referral but I could maybe try 111 in a couple of days and see if they'll refer me

No worries at all! That's so odd.. they referred me to the early pregnancy unit. I initially went to my GP (thankfully i was able to get an appointment the same day I called) and stressed to her I was really worried and she referred me, I got an appointment for a scan at the early unit the week after (week 6) which sounds about right to what they have said to you.
My symptoms were light pink bleeding initially and then it went to darker brown bleeding which is what really scared me as it went on for a few days..but like you it was spotting. At the scan she confirmed baby was OK and sometimes the surge in hormones can create bleeding and she couldn't spot any abnormalities.
I hope they can refer you to have the ease of mind. I'm truly sending all the well wishes and positive baby blessings your way.. having gone through that I know it can be scary just with the unknown. Let's just hope the little ones causing you a little bit of drama but no actual harm.. but yet please try to get referred and stress you're worried and want to be checked out. Again sending all the well wishes your way ❤️

Also easier said than done.. but try not to google or read too much. I lost so much sleep with the stress and found myself crying from the stress after reading online.. every one is different and it doesn't necessarily mean the worst case scenario! Please feel free to message any time if you want some comfort or even any more questions. I'm following this thread so will check it every now and then ❤️

I’ve had this twice. The first time it wasn’t good news, but the second time it was fine. It’s SO hard not knowing and trying to settle in for the long haul when each passing day feels like a year. Each time my GP told me I just needed to ‘wait and see’. So I know what you’re going through.

I am not a medical professional, but taking bloods a few days apart could look at the rate your hormones are climbing and this might be the most conclusive indication for you currently?

I believe that 8 weeks is a big milestone in a pregnancy, so if you could hold out until then for a scan, you will get a clear indication and hopefully eliminate those doubts, more so than at the 6/7 week stage. The Surrey Park Clinic is near you and I had my private 8 week scan there. They are brilliant, if you can afford.

good luck to you and take care. x

I have had four pregnancies. The first I had no bleeding at all and it was successful and had DC1. Then I had a pregnancy where I started bleeding from 5 weeks and by 6 weeks it was obvious that it was a MC and unsuccessful. Then my next pregnancy no bleeding, it was successful and went onto have DC2. Then final pregnancy I started bleeding at 6 weeks and bled on and off from 6-10 weeks, it got really quite heavy, and again at 13 weeks and then a very big bleed at 17 weeks. All of these were unexplained and baby was healthy on all scans and DC3 was born this year. So in my experience I bled in half of my pregnancies and once it was all fine and once it was a MC. It’s so stressful but it’s just a waiting game and there’s no way of knowing which way it will go. Hope it all goes well for you OP.

Thanks so much for all your stories - it's helped more than you can know to share and hear your experiences ❤️

After I read @Danceaholic s reply I checked the NHS guidelines and it does say if you're bleeding and having pain then you should be referred to EPU so I spoke to my GPs again this morning who got me an immediate referral and I went straight down - was in RBH at 9.15 and out at 10.30 so great service! Was seen by the gynae registrar who was brilliant, he was really calm and empathetic, he didn't make me feel silly at all for being there so early. He did bloods and another exam, cervix is still closed and the bleeding has remained the same. He said exactly as you've all said - it's so hard to know either way.

They've booked me in for a scan on Fri morning - he's warned me again that they might not be able to see anything - I'll only be 5+5 but might give some answers. They did bloods today too as you suggested @MyGentleNavyTiger - he said this will give them a baseline reading and they can then keep an eye on it.

He wasn't super positive but he also didn't rule out that baby may still be okay because my cervix is closed

I'm trying to remain prepared for the worst but hoping for the best - as you say @Chaosx3x there's just no knowing which way it'll go

glad you are now being properly assessed OP. I’ve had all my maternity care at RBH incidentally and I can’t fault them, they’ve always been great. Hope you get good news from your scan x

That's good to know! I liked Frimley so was planning to go back there but RBH is closer, parking was okay as we just accepted we'd park on the road and walk a bit

Sending good wishes for Friday xx

I woke up this morning to much stronger cramping, more like full period pain and as I went to do my sample at the hospital when I arrived for my scan there was bright red blood and clots so definitely miscarrying - just waiting to be scanned as I'm here already. Initially felt sad that the little glimmer of hope was gone but now honestly feeling a bit relieved that the limbo is over!

So sorry to hear this. The days and weeks ahead will be up and down for you. Look after yourself.

I first suspected that my pregnancy wasn’t working around 7 weeks. I started to spot at 10.5. Neither my midwife nor my Gp would entertain the idea that things were definitely ending. Eventually I paid for a private scan and was told I probably didn’t make it past 7+6. Horrible news, but was it good to finally feel vindicated and know that the uncertainty was over. Therefore I totally relate to your comment about limbo.

I drew strength from the many women in my life who came out and said “oh yes- that happened to me too”. I came to realise how very common it is.

….And my rainbow baby was born just 11 months later.

So keep your chin up, OP. x