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Very light spotting at 10+5, anything to worry about?

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googietheegg · 13/05/2011 08:16

I'm getting myself all in a state here, so would love some advice. I've not had any problems up to now, no MS, just a little nausea. But this morning I saw a little tiny bit of pink on the tissue after I went to the loo, so I put on a panty liner and there was about a 1p pinkish mark there half an hour later when I checked. Is this anything to worry about? I'm in France so I don't have a midwife to call, but I could go to the gyne if needed.

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jasmine51 · 13/05/2011 08:22

Sorry to hear that googie it must be very worrying. It is too early to say whether this is a significant bleed or not tbh. If it stops, then probably not, if it gets heavier then yes it could be. If it doesnt stop by midday or gets heavy I would ring your gynae. One thing I would say is that around 11/12 wks the placenta can go on the move and this can cause edge bleeding. Also softening of the ligaments holding the uterus can cause a bit of bleeding. Of course having sex can also cause bleeding..you will obviously know if this applies!
I hope its insignificant, let us know how you get on x

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googietheegg · 13/05/2011 09:00

Thanks jasmine, I just don't know what to do. It's barely anything tbh, but I just can't stop worrying, which made me snap at dh so he's pissed off with me now and I just feel worse. Anyone else had this? (the spotting, not the snapping, although that can't just be me too!)

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jasmine51 · 13/05/2011 09:23

I completely understand how terrifying it is. I have had 4 mcs and several spotting incidents in my current pg (which is now still healthy at 35 wks). Looking back through my current notes, one of my bleeds was at 12 wks and it was due to my mid placed placenta moving upwards...which is a healthy thing to happen. If it doesnt get any heavier you really have nothing to fear but sanpping at your DH is very understandable! Please try and relax and think positive thoughts. PG is one long stress in my experience but also a very good opportunity to learn life skills around acceptance and calm! When is your next scan?

silverangel · 13/05/2011 09:55

have you got any cramping? When I had a mc last year it was the cramping that made me realise something was wrong and didnt have any bleeding at all.

This time around I had some spotting at 12 weeks and was terrified, but all is well and that was due to the placenta being very low lying and then moving up.

Hope everything is ok for you x

messylittlemonkey · 13/05/2011 10:15

How worrying for you.

I had three VERY early miscarriages between DD1 and DD2 and all of them began with light bleeding, but were much earlier than 10 weeks.

I also had a reasonably heavy bleed with DD1 at about 25 weeks which turned out to be placenta related.

My point is that bleeds happen for different reasons and at different times. if it gets worse, then def get it checked.

Good luck.

hubbahubster · 13/05/2011 10:16

I would go to the gyne, TBH. If there's nothing wrong, it'll stop you stressing and allow you to enjoy your pregnancy. Lots of women have spotting all through pregnancy and go on to have healthy babies. However, my MMC last year was only picked up because I had very light spotting ? barely anything ? and I insisted on getting an early scan. No cramping, no other signs of MC, my midwife even told me not to bother going to the EPU for a scan. So even without pain or heavy bleeding, it's worth getting checked out ASAP.

Hope that hasn't scared you ? like I said, loads of ladies spot and are fine ? but I really do think it's worth a trip to the docs.

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googietheegg · 13/05/2011 10:31

I've already had a scan 10 days ago and saw the heartbeat, so does that make anything more or less likely? I've just been to the loo and there's not even a trace of pink now

Thanks for all your advice

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hubbahubster · 13/05/2011 11:57

Ten days is a long time in early pregnancy. I only spotted twice, a week apart, during my MMC ? any sign of bleeding should be checked out IMO.

Fingers crossed for you!

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googietheegg · 13/05/2011 12:25

Oh crikey Hubba, now I am really worrying. Sorry for your loss.

There is now nothing pink at all, but I do have slight stomach cramps, but I have those since the very start of my pregnancy.

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hubbahubster · 13/05/2011 16:31

Oh please don't stress Googie ? I didn't mean to upset you at all! As I said, loads of people have a touch of bleeding with happy outcomes, but it's never worth the worry of waiting when you can see a doc.

And I'm now 29 weeks pregnant after my MMC last year :) so don't feel bad for me. Hope all's well for you too!

MooMooFarm · 13/05/2011 16:37

googie just saw your post. I know every case is different but I had similar bleeds to you in all 3 of my PGs and never had a miscarriage with any of them. Each time it was around 10/11 weeks, and was just a small bleed with a bit of mild period-like pain. I saw a doc each time and was told it is quite common and can be for a variety of reasons; most of them nothing to worry about. But like you I was really worried at the time!

I also found having sex would lead to spotting a few hours afterwards.

Hope that helps a bit and try not to worry. I know that's for me to say in retrospect!

Wombat33 · 13/05/2011 18:29

Googie I've had spotting/light bleeding more days than I haven't had it in this pg. Will be 23 weeks tomorrow and am currently being booted in the bladder by my little girl!! Spotting is not always a bad thing, and indeed nor is pain/discomfort. But each time I have found it very reassuring to go and get checked out. They've never found the cause, but at least they've been able to tell me everything looks fine. Good luck x

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googietheegg · 15/05/2011 15:33

Thank you all for your advice, I'm trying to not be so worried, especially as I've not had even a trace of pink since friday when I posted. But I'm still going to see the gynae tomorrow hopefully and get another scan.

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jasmine51 · 15/05/2011 19:59

googie no more bleeding is fantastic news. Fingers crossed you will get your scan and see your healthy bean tomorrow. x

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googietheegg · 16/05/2011 08:24

Ok I'm currently sitting in the gyne's office waiting to be seen, but I had to what the problem was to the dragon receptionist infront of a roo
Full of people!! Cheers!! Had another tiny spot of blood last night, so wanted reassurance.

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googietheegg · 16/05/2011 08:25

'scuse iPhone mistakes!

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Mmmmcheese · 16/05/2011 09:31

How did it go?

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googietheegg · 16/05/2011 11:01

Thank you for asking. Not good unfortunately. The gyne couldn't find a heartbeat and said that the baby had stopped growing, so I've got to take these pills to make it all come out and then go back in two weeks to check. I'm so sad.

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MooMooFarm · 16/05/2011 11:03

Googid I'm so so sorry to hear that. I was thinking of you this weekend hoping it was all ok.

Thinking of you

jasmine51 · 16/05/2011 13:06

So sorry to hear that Googie - thinking of you and sending hugs x

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googietheegg · 16/05/2011 14:00

Thank you both, it really helps. I'm just sitting here feeling shit as the cramps really kick in. And I'm thinking how long after this has passed can we start trying again?! Anyone know the statistics for people having a healthy second pregnancy? Told my folks and they just cried with me, so I'm pleased we only told a couple of close family. What a shit day.

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speculationisrife · 16/05/2011 14:17

Just seen this thread. So sorry for what you're going through. I had exactly the same (some spotting, then nothing, then some more spotting, then bad cramps and mc) at the same time as you. I can completely understand you thinking about trying again immediately.

The chances of having a healthy second pregnancy if there is no underlying problem are statistically similar than with a first pregnancy I believe. My personal experience was that we decided to wait 3 months so I could have some acupuncture and give myself what I believed was the best chance of a healthy pregnancy, and conceived the first month of trying. Our dd is now two.

After my scan found an incomplete mc the very kind hospital consultant said something I've always valued, so I hope you won't mind if I pass it on. I told her I was going to take the rest of the week off work, and she just said that I should go back when I felt ready but to remember that even if I thought I was OK, I shouldn't be too hard on myself and think I should 'get over' it quickly - for some time there may be pleny of days when I'd be fine but others when I wouldn't. She was quite right, and I find that even now (while typing this, for example) it kind of comes up and 'mugs' me. So be gentle with youself - and remember that there'll always be lots of support on MN if you're feeling low. xx

speculationisrife · 16/05/2011 14:17

as with a first pregnancy.

hubbahubster · 16/05/2011 14:21

Oh Googie I'm so sorry? I was keeping everything crossed for you. I found the MN MC board really helpful when this happened to me last year, just to speak to people who understood and were able to answer my questions.

When I went to the midwife with my current pregnancy, feeling v pessimistic and expecting another MMC (I've hardly had any pg symptoms this time), she said that one MC is very common, but that more than that isn't. So please hold on to that thought.

I had an EPRC rather than taking pills, and it took 5 months for my body to get back to normal ? but I fell pg right away. So you can start again as soon as you feel ready.

Sending you lots of positive thoughts and hugs (((())))

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googietheegg · 16/05/2011 14:24

speculation thank you so much for posting that, I really appreciate it. I already feel like I'm trying to be positive and think the baby wasn't ready yet, but the truth is I just feel sad, and I'm in pain, and I don't really know how to be.

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