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Brown spotting at 8 weeks

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Ekphrasis · 02/04/2017 08:54

Hi I've had some brown 'bits ' mixed into mucus yesterday and today.

I can't work out if it's normal or to ring epu?

I'm 40 and I didn't have anything like this with my first.

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Salmonpinkcords · 02/04/2017 10:17

I would ring EPU - I think it's definitely worth getting it checked out even just for your piece of mind. Phone them and be guided by them.
I had similar and was given an appointment for the next day.

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Ekphrasis · 02/04/2017 10:39

Thanks salmon.

I did and they said keep an eye on it and call mw tomorrow.

I wouldn't have said I have any real pain however I never really get period pain so I don't know if that's relevant or not.

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Ekphrasis · 02/04/2017 12:00

It's now slightly red / pink when I wipe. But I don't think enough to warrant calling back?

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holygold13 · 02/04/2017 12:02

I would call back! They won't get fed up with you ringing and it's always better to play it safe. Do what makes you comfortable OPSmile

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Ekphrasis · 02/04/2017 12:54

I feel a numpty but they've offered me a scan tomorrow so we'll see.

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Salmonpinkcords · 02/04/2017 22:26

Good luck for tomorrow. You've done the right thing

ZippyG · 03/04/2017 02:31

Any unusual discharge it is always best to be checked by your midwife.. Good luck with your scan tomorrow xx

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Ekphrasis · 03/04/2017 07:21

Thanks. There was quite a lot more and dark red but only really when I went to the loo and wiped.

Nothing over night so feeling more hopeful in some ways. However fully prepared for sad news.

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rebecca2727 · 03/04/2017 08:31

Hello I had brown spotting 2 weeks ago scan was normal wishing you good luck for today xx

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Ekphrasis · 03/04/2017 09:25

Thank you - really wondering if it's break through bleeding, almost like a mini period. Now would be the time for my period if I hadn't been pregnant.

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Salmonpinkcords · 03/04/2017 16:55

How did it go today OP?

7feathers · 03/04/2017 16:56

Brown means old blood. Could be anything but likely it's OK.

Worry when it's bright red and flowing. But in any case, better to be safe than sorry. GP.

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Ekphrasis · 03/04/2017 17:57

Hi, mixed news. There was an embryo and a heartbeat but it only measured 5-6 weeks. 3.4 mm so apparently 5.5 wks. I could be 7+5 but that means I got a positive test at 8 dpo. Which is possible I guess? But currently measuring at least 2 weeks behind. No idea what bleed was. It was an internal scan.

I have a scan in 10 days, so we'll see then.

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rebecca2727 · 03/04/2017 18:37

Wishing you good luck maybe baby will have a growth spurt xx it's not nice these early weeks very stressful (flowers)

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Ekphrasis · 06/04/2017 10:02

Just for info for others in a similar situation, bleeding increased and I mc at home. It wasn't too bad as I wasn't very far along.

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rebecca2727 · 06/04/2017 20:00

Hello very sorry to her of your loss make sure you look after yourself x

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