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Found out I'm pregnant yesterday but slight bleeding

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Applecrumbling · 09/02/2016 05:48

I'm very happy with the news ☺️
Also confused and worried. I had what I thought was a period - started 31/1/16 and enough to wear a tampon for 2/3 days, mainly brown blood but tampon was soaked. I then started to bleed on Sunday night- red blood but small amount. Don't normally bleed between periods hence the pregnancy test yesterday. Rang 111 and saw my gp who took bloods yesterday and more bloods on Thursday to measure hcg levels. I'm so worried. Woke this morning and no more blood overnight, I have sickness and mild cramping.the period before the brown one started 5/1/16. Pregnancy test shows 1-2 weeks (but that's from conception).anyone else had this and all turns out ok?

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Lj8893 · 14/02/2016 20:51

Like a light period, but not constant. Maybe once or twice a day I would have a gush or lot of spotting.

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Applecrumbling · 14/02/2016 21:10

Hmmm, the bleed on Friday was a gush - not light.. But very short. I should be showing 3-4 weeks on test. Wish I could feel hopeful 😔

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Lj8893 · 14/02/2016 21:12

Good luck for your scan tomorrow. Flowers

Lizzie1988 · 14/02/2016 22:07

Good luck tomorrow Applecrumbling, let us know how you get on with the scan x

LynseyH5 · 14/02/2016 22:32

I can't imagine how nervous you must be for your scan tomorrow, have everything crossed for you Smile xx

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Applecrumbling · 14/02/2016 22:52

Thanks for the good wishes. I'm hoping for a miracle. I will come back with the outcome 😀

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Jennyleth888 · 15/02/2016 02:17

Spotting can be normal bt i would take it easy and keep goin to the drs as some bleeding can be a sign that something isnt quite right ( plz do not let that worry you though many of my friends had spotting and now have healthy happy children). I had a miscarrage at about 5 weeks and it was bright red blood heavy cramping just like a bad period and it all happend within a few hres. Urs doesnt sound anything like that so i wouldnt worry. Happy postive thoughts as much as possible. I know it is tough as i was soo worried for the first 12 weeks of my pregnancy as it took 3 years to get pregnant after the miscarrage and lookimg back i wish i wasnt coz it ruined what was the easiestnpart for me 🙈. Hope this helps and a massive congratulations to u xx

Jennyleth888 · 15/02/2016 02:22

Just read all the comments im new to all this. My bleeding lasted a week after miscarring so short heavier bleeding may not mean that. Just didnt want to worry you futher i should have read the whole thing before commenting. Good luck with your scan

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Applecrumbling · 15/02/2016 07:35

Thanks Jenny. With me I had spotting for a week then brown blood Thursday morning, enough to fill pantyliner (sorry tmi!) then bright red blood friday morning, as heavy as a period but for 10 mins.. Then I've had nothing at all since then, not even spotting.
Test still showing positive and I have very painful boobs and a stretching feeling in lower abdomen.
Scan this morning. I pray everything is ok and something shows.
My hcg levels did not double in 48 hours last week and I believe are low for 5 ish weeks but the ranges are huge. I'll come back after scan with update this morning.

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SingingTunelessly · 15/02/2016 08:10

Good luck this morning. Hope everything goes well.

Jennyleth888 · 15/02/2016 08:51

Sending postive vibes hope you see a healthy little bean and your spotting is nothing at all. Xxx

OhShutUpThomas · 15/02/2016 08:59

Good luck this morning Flowers

OTheHugeManatee · 15/02/2016 09:06

Hope it's good news today OP.

LynseyH5 · 15/02/2016 09:08

Feel like I've been clock watching on OP behalf this morning. Wishing for good news for you Flowers

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Applecrumbling · 15/02/2016 09:11

Just had scan. Couldn't see anything - waiting to see consultant. Said either it's too early or I've passed everything. Have to have more bloods. So upset and on my own 😔

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LynseyH5 · 15/02/2016 09:22

How many weeks are you now? If it's still about 5 wks, it's not uncommon not to see anything. Will they offer you a follow up scan? Don't lose hope yet. If there is anyone you can call, get them to come in xxx

OTheHugeManatee · 15/02/2016 09:25

Sorry to hear it's another round of bloods and waiting OP. I've been there and know how awful it is.

Have you got anyone IRL who can support you? A friend, your mum, your OH?

Lizzie1988 · 15/02/2016 09:51

I hope all goes well Applecrumbling. I've just been to the midwife had more blood taken and cried like an idiot! My second set of results came back as 148, dropped from 170 3 days apart so they still won't confirm it as a miscarriage as only slightly dropped. I will find out this afternoon if they have dropped again and they will go from there. I hate this constant state of limbo!

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Applecrumbling · 15/02/2016 10:21

I'm with you all. More bloods taken- results back this afternoon. Only positive I can take is still showing positive on test and doc wasn't expecting test to still be positive.
I can't go to work, I'm a mess. But they are pressuring me 😔

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Applecrumbling · 15/02/2016 10:23

Lizzie, are you at work? That's not a big drop- still hope. Let me know how you get on this afternoon. I'm waiting until this afternoon too

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Applecrumbling · 15/02/2016 10:29

I do have people who can support me yes, at the moment I'm back to hiding away and I'm ok with that for now.
Partner is very matter of fact- almost like the gp and like he isn't involved? Don't think men understand.. I have to give everything factually to him when in fact I'd much prefer to break down and get it out of my system.

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Lizzie1988 · 15/02/2016 10:40

So sorry to hear that you still have no definite answers either. Mine won't send me for a scan as too early to see anything. Just more blood tests like you. My husband called my boss and explained the situation and they have told me to stay home, male boss and for once very understanding! Husband has been very supportive for the most part, but yeah no where near as emotionally attached to the situation as me, I think it is just because it's not happening to their bodies they can switch off whereas, the bleeding is a constant reminder to us!

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Applecrumbling · 15/02/2016 10:51

Lizzie, yes it must be hard for a man to understand. Think my partner is still thinking in terms of 'cells' rather than 'baby' however he is very calm and supportive in 'his way'.. He has very busy job, I've just told him the news and he now has to take a meeting at 11. So I've told him I'm ok.
We are also early on in our relationship although pregnancy planned ie let's see what happens.. As we are older.. I'm 39..
Very good your husband is being supportive 😀
I'm phoning in sick

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Jennyleth888 · 15/02/2016 10:52

I cnt imagine what the not knowing is like. Get urself tucked up with a cuppa and if u need to have a cry have a cry bt you dont know for sure yet and if you are only 5 weeks ur baby is still so small and hard to detect on an ultra sound. Everyone deals with things diffrently and your partner may not know how to show how he is feeling about it and some men bottle up feelings (wish mine would bottle his up more he is more senstive and emotional than most women). I do think he should have been with you today tho you Need people around you to support you. That is the one thing i wish i did was tlk to loved ones about it. Try and keep busy and do your best not to work yourself into a state. Zxxxxz will b thinking of you and what is ment to be is meant to be xxxxxz

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Applecrumbling · 15/02/2016 11:09

Thanks Jenny.. as a general rule I bottle things up too, far too much which has resulted in depression/ anxiety in the past. Partner couldnt be with me as we are in long distance relationship although have plans to move! lasting out until this afternoon. I still feel very pregnant, sore boobs etc my logical mind is telling me it isn't good news, my maternal side will not let go yet..

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