I'm still spotting - how much is 'normal?'

[Lobyd]

Hi all,

Feeling a bit concerned so hoping for some helpful words!

On my second pregnancy, about 8 weeks. I've had spotting every couple of days for the last 2 weeks, and last week after the worst episode I went and had an emergency scan - and saw a tiny heartbeat

Since then spotting has continued but today is pretty bloody (sorry if TMI).

Should I go back for another scan? Will they think Im wasting their time? I think what's worrying me the most is I never had spotting during my last pregnancy but I did have nausea, sore boobs etc, and I havent had this at all this time round.

Can pregnancies be so different?

Sorry just rambling now but feeling a bit [sda]

Hi Lobyd
Sorry to hear you are having such a stressful time. I think if you have had more blood today it's probably worth getting in touch with your gp/midwife and being referred for another scan.
That said spotting in early pregnancy is not uncommon. My gp referred me to epu this week and told me that unless I was soaking a pad an hour there was no need to go to a and e and just wait for my epu appointment.
All three of my pregnancies have involved some sort of spotting and all have been different!
hope all is well
jx

Hi Lobyd, for a bit of reassurance I had brown spotting (and a little of red) on and off for 12 weeks (though it got better towards to the end). Am 31w now and again had a little bit the past couple of weeks. I would ring the EPU and ask their advice - it is what you pay your taxes for and if another scan gives you more reassurance then try and get one booked in.

I think we had three early scans, all saw tiny heartbeat, and made me feel so much better. I don't think that anything can reassure you more than seeing that.

Best of luck x

P.S - It is a really good sign that they have seen a heartbeat.

Thank you both!

I know it's a good sign that all was well last week, it's just so difficult when I keep getting this bleeding to stay positive - I think I will try and fit another scan in tomorrow if they will have me.

Good luck with your pregnancies!