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Spotting at 12 weeks

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Wavedancer · 01/11/2006 14:29

I had my first midwife appointment today and told her I'd had spotting for the past couple of days. I haven't had any major pain with it, so she's told me not to worry, especially since I have my first scan on Friday this week.

However, I can't help but feel something is wrong. I've had an incredibly easy pg so far with no real symptoms to speak of. I'm now terrified it's all about to end.

I know this will all be cleared up come Friday but I would appreciate hearing from anyone else who experienced spotting or bleeding at around the same time in their pregnancy - anything which might help put my mind at rest (or not?) over the next 48 hours!

Many thanks.

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Wavedancer · 01/11/2006 14:33

Sorry, I've just noticed another thread below on a similar topic - should really read more carefully first!

I know I'm probably panicking over nothing and reading those responses below has helped.

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Snowstorm · 01/11/2006 14:46

Hi there. I had spotting at 10.5 weeks with my third pregnancy and ended up having a scan the same day. It was a very nerve wracking time but all was fine, they couldn't find anything wrong at all, just one of those things. My pregnancy went on to be a completely 'normal' one (DD2 is sitting beside me as I write ) with no more spotting.

I know it's really scary and that Friday must seem a long way off but try and distract yourself as much as possible and try not to let your mind wonder too much.

Good luck - fingers crossed for you that all goes well.

Daisypops · 01/11/2006 14:56

Not having any pain is a good sign and your MW didn't seem concerned. There is another thread very similar to this and that lady had good news today. I had bleeding at 10 + 3, it was an awful time. I had a scan the next day and bub was fine. Thinking of you and keep us posted. x

babypowder · 01/11/2006 16:27

I had some bleeding at 12 weeks (I'm 31 weeks now!). If you're rhesus negative you may want to bring this to your midwife's attention, although they do say that it shouldn't cause any problems at 12 weeks.

jellybeans · 01/11/2006 16:29

Hello Wavedancer, I have just been for a scan today for the same reasons. I am 10.3 wks. I have spotted since 5 wks. Brown, usually, but bright red on Monday with slight cramps. I was terrified too and felt it was all going wrong. I also didn't feel sick or anything for a while.

I went for my scan today and all is OK!! Bubs is fine and no bleeding around sac etc so it must be coming from cervix or other. I hope this reasures you a little along with the other lady's stories. I have got my fingers crossed for you and really hope everything is OK for you.

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Wavedancer · 01/11/2006 19:53

Thanks for all your replies, it's good to hear positive stories. Jellybeans - that's great news that all is well after your scare.

The spotting is still going on now - it's been like this for 3 days now but any pain I occasionally feel is very mild, so I'm taking that as a good sign. It's also brownish, rather than bright red (not sure if that means anything?).

I'll pop back on Friday after the scan with hopefully a positive update!

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Snowstorm · 02/11/2006 14:42

Wavedance - hope you are doing all right today. Best of luck tomorrow. I hope that all your fears prove foundless and that you go on to have a happy and healthy pregnancy. Good luck!

Snowstorm · 02/11/2006 14:42

Oops - Wavedancer I mean!

HopingCat · 02/11/2006 19:13

I had spotting at 9 weeks and 13 weeks. Was given a scan on both occasions and they found no cause. It was brown rather than red. I'm 39 weeks now and have had no further problems. Hope you find everything is ok for you too.

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Wavedancer · 03/11/2006 09:16

Thanks again for the replies. The bleeding has got slightly heavier but is still brownish. I'm starting to worry more now as it has gone on for 4 days non-stop. Only 5 hours to go until my scan, so fingers crossed...

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Snowstorm · 03/11/2006 09:50

I really feel for you - it's an awful feeling isn't it and there's not a lot that anyone can say to make you feel better. Still ... hope the 5 hours go very quickly and that all is well at the scan. Fingers crossed for you all.

jellybeans · 03/11/2006 15:45

Hi, thinking of you today and hope all is OK at your scan xxx

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Wavedancer · 03/11/2006 19:06

Unfortunately, it's not good news. The scan confirmed my fears and the fetus never developed beyond 6 weeks. Technically it's a missed miscarriage, but it looks like my body has already started to expel it naturally.

I'm sad but I kind of suspected it would end up like this, especially since I never really had any pregnancy symptoms. I'm trying to remain positive though.

Thanks again for all the messages of support.

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moomimin · 03/11/2006 19:17

Sorry to hear your news wavedancer. Thinking of you!

aprilmeadow · 03/11/2006 19:39

Wavedancer i am so sorry to read your news. Lots of hugs to you xx

myermay · 03/11/2006 19:41

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gillian1973 · 03/11/2006 20:22

Jo my angel, this was me 11 days ago so I really feel for you. I was 9 weeks pg and the baby stopped developing at 6 weeks. My bleeding had been getting worse and I m/c naturally at home. Are you being taken into hospital or are you letting it take its course?

I am so, so sorry for you and your DH. It is not an easy thing to come to terms with and it comes with a lot of heart ache. Lots of love Gill xx

Snowstorm · 03/11/2006 21:06

I am so very sorry to hear your sad news. My first pregnancy ended in the same way, which I had been completely unprepared for, and we were devastated and I cried a lot. The empty/sad feeling does lessen with time though. My mother tried to inject a positive note at the time by pointing out that at least DH and I were able to conceive a baby together. That didn't really help too much but what did was the thought that something obviously wasn't right with my baby and 'he' obviously wasn't meant to be. I also needed to hear lots of success stories about people who'd miscarried their first pregnancy but gone on to have healthy ones thereafter.

I hope you are as okay as you can be. Thinking of you (and your DP/DH).

MKG · 03/11/2006 21:07

Wavedancer, I'm so sorry.

jellybeans · 03/11/2006 21:43

I am so very sorry, Wavedancer. My first m/c was quite simelar. My thoughts are with you and your family (((hugs))) xx Take care.

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Wavedancer · 04/11/2006 12:06

Thanks for all the new messages, I really appreciate the support.

I was very teary yesterday but after sleeping on it feel a lot better already. I am letting nature take it's course at home. I have to go back in 2 weeks time for a scan to check it's all gone.

My DH has been fantastic and very pragmatic. Snowstorm - one of the first things he said was that we managed to conceive first time lucky so at least we know all our bits are in good working order! We are already talking about trying again so are being as positive about this as we can.

I am surprised at how miscarrying feels. It's like a light but long period. I don't even feel any physical pain. I somehow thought it would be more sudden and quick, but then I suppose everyone has a different experience as well.

Thanks again - and hopefully I'll be back on this board soon with more positive news!

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moomimin · 04/11/2006 12:18

So glad you are feeling a bit more positive today wavedancer. My sis has just experienced exactly the same as you for the second time, this month. But she is 40 and trying for her first, she too is very positive about the fact that both times she has conceived straight away. Good, will come. Keep going and stay positive. we'll be looking out for you. Good luck!

MKG · 04/11/2006 12:44

Wavedancer I'm glad to hear that you are in relatively good spirits. Stay positive. My sister had a miscarriage in August of '05 and my nephew was born in May '06. So a month hadn't even gone by before she was pg again.
Keep trying.

largewhizzingrocketandtonic · 04/11/2006 22:36

Will keep my eyes peeled for you when you conceive again. So sorry for you and your Dh, sending you lots of hugs xxx

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