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Bleeding in early pregnancy.

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Sallyjo27 · 08/02/2020 09:20

I’m around 7 weeks pregnant. Had bad cramps early on in the pregnancy but they seem to have stopped now. My DH and I did the deed this morning and I went to the loo afterwards and noticed there was blood. Almost as if it was the end of my period (sorry if tmi a brownish colour), I haven’t had any cramps but I feel as if my boobs aren’t as sore as they were. Has anyone else had this? I’m so scared I don’t want to keep constantly checking.

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Sallyjo27 · 08/02/2020 09:21

I forgot to say I had an early scan privately last week and all was fine. We saw the baby heartbeat too.

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LoveRainbow02 · 08/02/2020 10:09

The brown spotting could just be irritation from having sex however if your really worried then it wouldnt hurt to call your midwife or epu.

When did you have your early scan? I'm thinking of having 1 too but I'm only 6 weeks.

PixieDustt · 08/02/2020 10:23

Phone EPU or if you have the spare cash book another private scan for today.

I was 12 weeks when me and my partner had sex and after I gushed bright red blood (sorry tmi) I honesty thought that was it. It was about 1am and I phoned the hospital and Gynae were so helpful and said 'there isn't much we can do' Hmm
Next day I paid for a private scan and we saw baby's heartbeating for the very first time Grin. I asked what caused the bleeding and she said sometimes it can just happen. There's no reason for it sometimes.

Regarding symptoms I literally had none at all! So don't worry about lack of symptoms it's not always a bad sign.

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Sallyjo27 · 08/02/2020 11:29

I think it’s stopping now, @LoveRainbow02 I had it last Saturday, I thought I was 7 weeks 4 days but they dated me a 6 weeks 5 days. Honestly all I could see what a tiny sac but could see a flicker for the heartbeat.

Thank you both for your replies x

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LittleBrownBaby · 16/02/2020 09:32

@Sallyjo27 hey - do you mind me asking how things are now? I'm in a very similar situation but don't have my early scan until Thursday. I'm almost 7 weeks and bled (pink / brown - no red) after sex. Having had a previous MC I'm pretty scared x

maria2bela · 16/02/2020 09:35

Sex can irritate cervix and dislodge blood that sitting there, especially if it's old blood. Probably nothing to worry about, although I think they say once you notice bleeding you should hold off of sex as a precaution x

Cookiecrumble888 · 16/02/2020 09:49

I had bleeds in my second pregnancy. Around 6 weeks I thought I was having a period and I actually told people I miscarried. the next day the bleeding settled and I thought this is strange so I went to the doctors for a blood test. then I had a little bit more spotting so we booked a private scan and the scan showed the baby was fine and had a heartbeat.I had another bleed at 9 weeks 14 weeks and 16 weeks and every time it was just me, not the pregnancy.

I think hormones can cause spotting due to changes could be your cervix.

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Sallyjo27 · 16/02/2020 10:52

Hi all well We had a fun Saturday... Spent 6 hours in a and e. Had a bit of bleeding Saturday heavier this time and red, the spotting before was more of a brown. Sorry if tmi. Rang midwife she told me to go to the hospital. Waited for the gynaecologist, she did an internal exam said she could see blood but my cervix was closed so that’s good. I’ve got an ultrasound Wednesday as that’s the earliest they could fit me in. They told me not to google it and stop looking online 😂 which I’m terrible for. @LittleBrownBaby you should call your midwife/hospital/gp and get it checked out. Just to give yourself peace of mind x

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LittleBrownBaby · 16/02/2020 14:01

Wow @Sallyjo27 sounds like a bit of an ordeal. It's all so exhausting! I will call tomorrow. Good luck for your scan on wed - I'll be one day behind you on the scan front!

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Sallyjo27 · 17/02/2020 13:09

Just to update you all, had a private scan today. No heartbeat and hasn’t grown for the last 2 weeks. Completely broken

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UncleBrynsfishingtrip · 17/02/2020 13:10

Sending you lots of love 💗💗 do you have someone with you today. Take each hour as it comes xx

Cookiecrumble888 · 17/02/2020 17:33

That's absolutely awful. So sorry this has happened to you and your partner. It's not an easy thing to go through. I had a chemical pregnancy in 2013 and 2016. It was absolutely horrible because I instantly thought omg I'm going to be a mum. To have that taken away was hard. I remember going home after going to the drs for bloods that confirmed my HCG was just 12. This old women moaned by DD pushchair was where she wanted to put her trolley on the bus. It took so much effort not to cry.

Nothing will make you feel better at the moment. I fell pregnant with my son 7 months later and it brought me huge comfort after he was born. I thought I wouldn't have my beautiful son of things hadn't happened how they did.

My advice is to rest, look after yourself. Cry and talk about everything. Let your body have a month or two to recover. Also to let you recover. Then maybe you both will feel ready to perhaps try again.

I'm trying to word this as kindly as I can in a message. I mean it with all the love and support! I know how you feel. With time I got through. You will too. It will take some time. Nature is so cruel. It doesn't make sense sometimes why these things happen. Xx

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Sallyjo27 · 17/02/2020 19:23

Thank you both for your kind messages.
@UncleBrynsfishingtrip yes my husband is with me x
@Cookiecrumble888 it is honestly the worst thing, The cramps are horrible too. As cold as this sounds I just want it to be over so everything can go back to normal x

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Cookiecrumble888 · 17/02/2020 20:47

Bless you. It's horrible isn't it. The pains are horrible and I completely agree and understand. Now warm showed, baths and hot water bottle. Maybe treat yourself to some cosy new pjyamas too snuggle up in. I wish I could give you a hug. It's a massive crash going from omg 2 lines I'm pregnant to oh nature has decided not too keep it. It's horrible because you have no control. We don't know truly why it happens but it's not because of us.

feel free to write anything on here. Here if you need me. X

Cookiecrumble888 · 17/02/2020 20:48

Nice warm shower that should say xx

Avearage · 17/02/2020 23:45

So sorry for you Sad take it easy for awhile xx

I'm more worried than I was I am 9+2 and have bled after sex only allitle when I wipe.....this had happened before I was pregnant to as well.... But I mentioned to midwife today and she just said we'll you know how to stop it don't you don't have sex very unhelpful this is baby 4 and I've never had this before just keep worrying over it, due for a scan in March no cramps or anything

LittleBrownBaby · 18/02/2020 19:05

@Sallyjo27 I am so sorry. it's such a lonely and alienating experience - even though it so SO common. I know that when I MC last year it broke me, but then I got up again and was ok. And you will be too. I'm so sorry x

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