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Light brown discharge & cramps at 6 weeks

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dannyg · 11/10/2006 14:44

Hia i am 6 weeks pregnant and only found out last tuesday that i was pregnant, i had been having light brown discharge and put it down to an early period but did a test anyway which was positive. from that day on a kept getting the light brown discharge, but by the thursday i had a pain in my right side so i went to the doctors who refered me strait away to gynae to rule out eptopic, i had a scan which showed a sac and just about saw a yolk but no fetal pole. they said the missing fetal pole was either because it was to early to scan or i had lost it and to scan again in two weeks!! or come back if i start passing clots. It is now almost a week on and i am still having light brown discharge and cramps on and off.Anyone else have this

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redbullbloodandbump · 11/10/2006 14:54

sorry you are going through this i had light bleeding last week (im 8 weeks) had a scan and everything was fine, try to relax dont do anything to strenuos, and im sure someone will come along who will be able to help you

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dannyg · 11/10/2006 16:26

Thanks im sure your right its just really worring, glad to hear everythings ok with you

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Monkeychopsmummy · 11/10/2006 18:32

I know exactly what you are going through I had the same thing when I was pregnant with DS - it is a very worrying couple of weeks. Take things easy and try to stay positive. I went on to have an uncomplicated pregnancy and I hope you do too - good luck for your next scan.

Benj1 · 11/10/2006 20:05

I had the same thing. My doctor told me that as it wasn't fresh red blood then don't worry to much as brown discharge means its old blood.

I started bleeding at 5 weeks, I went for a scan and they could just make out a sac, I was told to go back 2 weeks later...at that scan you could see a heartbeat and a big blob!!! Its amazing.

I did bleed all the way through my pregnancy, my midwife said that bleeding is common but not normal so I had to be checked out all the time. They couldn't find a reason for the bleeding and I went on to have a very healthy 8lb boy!!

Good luck and I hope it all goes well

BetsyBoop · 11/10/2006 23:06

dannyq

I had a very similar experience to you - the spotting went on until 10wks & DD is now almost 10 months, so things can work out okay, fingers crossed it's the same for you.

It's awful being in limbo though

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dannyg · 12/10/2006 16:34

Thanks for all your replies it means so much, i keep searching the net only to get mixed results, this wait is horrible, since i am suffering for sickness evey evening i hope this is a good sign!. will keep posting my progress.

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divastrop · 12/10/2006 20:35

i had brownish/red spotting from week 5-8 of this pg(am now 18 weeks),had a scan at 6+3 weeks and they could just make out a tiny heartbeat,but the week before they had just seen a sac.i also had one sided pain for the firt few weeks,which was just ligament stretching.
hope everything is ok,i know its worrying,but im sure u will be fine.

happybiggirl · 12/10/2006 20:38

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rahrah1 · 12/10/2006 21:43

Good luck dannyq - I have had bleeeding at 10-13 weeks and 18-20 weeks. Had a massive bleed at 10 weeks. But i too had bad morning sickness which is a good sign as the hormones are kicking in... All signs are positive... Hang in there... I know the waiting is agonising and never gets easier. I thought pregnancy was get preggies, grow a tummy and stretch marks and have swollen ankles.... God how wrong was I!!!!All thhe best XX

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dannyg · 13/10/2006 19:04

Hia thanks, your right its far from plain sailing, was paranoid today as it is friday the 13th!, woke up with a stinking cold not a good start. tring to relax but its not easy. Poor other half dont know what to say or do, feel bad for him as im not the most cheeriest person right now. I am very gratefull for all the replies i have recieved it mean a lot and that there are some very kind people out there x x

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rubyroo · 13/10/2006 19:58

hi dannyg i'm having the same as you also had it with dd so was kind of expecting it lets keep all crossed for each other i'm 5weeks+4 today

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dannyg · 14/10/2006 10:57

Hope thimgs go well for you too,its so good to hear simular expereinces makes u feal not so alone, will be definatly keeping everything for you crossed too

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SarahLG · 16/10/2006 15:51

Hi dannyg. I feel for you, the waiting is a nightmare. I had brown bleeding in last preg, DD now 3, and in current preg, now 17 weeks. Early pregnancy units are normally really good with this and should see you if you insist, get your GP to refer you again. If you are 7 weeks, fetal heartbeat should be visible. Thinking of you and hoping it all works out.

hayhay · 17/10/2006 17:04

Hi everyone i am nearly 7 weeks pregnant with my 2nd child but sadly today i have started to bleed bright red blood with a few tiny clots,and cant have a scan until thursday.I am soooo worried that i am losing the baby but i havent had any pains or back ache just bleeding.Has anyne else experienced bleeding but still managed to have a healthy baby? Thanks for reading xxx

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dannyg · 25/10/2006 14:41

hia ive had my scan which showed a baby with heartbeat which im told is strong im 8 weeks 2 days, i was so nervous i was expecting bad news i just hope it continues to go well. I have had the most awfull morning sickness too it seems to last all day and in the evening its driving me nutts.

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RnBloody · 25/10/2006 14:47

oh wonderful! congratulations. Just read this thread feeling sad for you because a similar thing happened to me at 10 weeks but there was no heartbeat

Hope your pregnancy continues healthily!

Daisypops · 25/10/2006 15:03

Wonderful news Dannyg. Take it easy now and enjoy your pregnancy. x

lucykate · 25/10/2006 15:12

bleeding in early pregnancy, both brown and red, is so unpredictable imo. i suffered with it alot, bled until 23 wks with dd, but obviously went on to have a healthy baby, but have also had 2 more pregnancies since during which i bled but miscarried both times. ds was my 4th pg, and the only one i didn't bleed with.

good luck to all of you having early bleeding, it doesn't always mean the worst is happening, [fingers crossed for you emoticon]

SarahLG · 25/10/2006 15:18

Hi Dannyg. This is great news. If you see a fetal heartbeat, chances of miscarriage fall to approx 5% apparently. Also, sickness is a really good sign as it means the pregnancy is likely to be well established.

fussymummy · 25/10/2006 16:06

I had this with my first pregnancy.

Went on for a few days, but was told to rest.

Had lovely pregnancy and he was born 8 days early weighing 8lb 2oz.

He's 8 now.

Had problems with both my girls as well.

They were both ok.

Try to relax, easier said than done.

Hope it all works out ok.

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dannyg · 26/10/2006 15:11

I would like to thank you all for your advice and support, and anyone going through this or had been through this i really feel for you all as it is a very difficult time to go through.
Thank you x x

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expatinscotland · 26/10/2006 15:12

I had this with both girls.

They were both born full-term and healthy.

Best of luck to you!

Vicky21 · 16/11/2006 14:00

Hello,

I am very concerned and worried, i am 21 years old i am 6 weeks and this morning i have noticed when i went to the toilet a brown discharge i have had a few mild twingey cramps this week. I have an appointmnet at my hospital tommorow morning luckily! But i just feel very stressed and have an awful feeling. Should i be getting in such a state? It doesnt help that i have a lot of friends with babys and this has never happend to them!!!

sarahsausage · 16/11/2006 15:58

Hi vicky,

If i remember correctly brown blood is old blood and not so much of a concern, i think the biggest concern is if it's fresh red blood.

I'm sure someone who knows will be along to help shortly, and i know its easier said than done but try not to worry. Hope everything is ok for you hun.

posyparker · 16/11/2006 17:27

Vicky21, I had exactly the same thing at about 5 to 6 weeks, with really aawful cramps. Am now 32 weeks and huge! I gather it's quite common and generally nothing to worry about. Hope all goes well for you xx

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