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Bleeding at 8 weeks and scan tomorrow - hand hold needed

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Cafeaulait27 · 07/10/2020 06:46

Hi all, you may have seen my other thread about arranging a scan at the EPU due to some bleeding I’ve been having. The appointment is tomorrow morning at 10 and I just sort of need a hand hold, I’m so scared of getting bad news. I’m 8 weeks and this is my first pregnancy, I also have pcos.

I’ve had brown discharge on and off since I found out I was pregnant, and went for an early scan at 6 weeks (which measured slightly earlier but all was ok and showed a heart beat).

On Friday I had some bright red blood on the tissue when I wiped, I was hysterical as it was so red and a fair bit on the tissue although nothing on my underwear. I was told to put a pad in and monitor. There was nothing on the pad but I did get more red on the tissue when I went to the toilet Saturday morning and Monday lunch time. In between it went back to light brown discharge.

Now it seems to be slightly darker brown like the end of a period, and a tiny amount of brown on the pad (which I’ve been wearing for 2 days.)

I have had one tiny clot on Saturday morning with the red, but it didn’t appear to be tissue as it broke down easily, I wondered if it was just because it had sat in my vagina overnight.

This bleeding has fallen at the time my period would’ve been due (I had implantation bleeding during my first missed period, and this is when my second one would’ve been).

I haven’t really had any cramping, I still have sore boobs and feel tired and got 3+ on a clear blue yesterday even though I know this can be misleading as symptoms and hormones can hang around... I guess I’m clutching at straws and trying to figure out what might happen, but I will only know after my scan ☹️

Just need a hand hold really and maybe if anyone has their own experiences of similar, honesty appreciated. Thank you

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Cafeaulait27 · 07/10/2020 07:30

Just went to the toilet this morning and had a little blood come out into the bowl - I fished it out and there’s a few clots... it doesn’t look good now ☹️

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Marmite133 · 07/10/2020 07:34

I don't know what to say, OP, except to give you a tight hand hold. It might not be bad news tomorrow but it sounds like you're being realistic. It's such a worrying time and not knowing what is going on is torture. Xx

calimommy · 07/10/2020 07:36

Do you have any cramping or back pain? Bleeding can be 50:50, which is useless information to you, I know, sorry. It's really a matter of wait and see what's on the scan. I've had several losses so I appreciate the anxiety. Good luck

NPJ18 · 07/10/2020 07:44

Hi, it’s too soon to worry! I’m in my first pregnancy and I had the same issue at 9 weeks. A week or two of slight brown discharge. Sudden passing of a large clot. I was terrified but...baby was fine! Apparently in addition to implantation bleeding there’s a possibility of retained implantation clot that can slip out later. I also had back pain but that later turned out to be purely musculoskeletal.

::fingers crossed:: and just breathe until you know for sure. Good luck!

Meomeomeo · 07/10/2020 07:50

Fingers crossed everything is ok for you. I understand how you are feeling. Had some spotting & cramps not long ago and went to EPU thinking that was it but it wasn’t. Still worry now everytime I go to the bathroom. My good friend actually reminded me that when she was pregnant with the twins, she had a fair few bleeds plus there was one time she passed a golf ball size of a clot. The twins are fine now. Easier said than done but do try to relax. Tomorrow will come soon and I hope everything is fine for you.

russianred · 07/10/2020 08:41

I miscarried yesterday having had the same symptoms as you. This is my 4th pregnancy, but 1st miscarriage. My sister has had 4 miscarriages and I phoned her when I started spotting - she was completely right when she said I would know if it was a miscarriage and not be questioning it. It felt like a shortened labour, although I know women experience miscarriages differently.
I spotted with my first pregnancy for up to 4 weeks in the early stages which was never quite filling a pad with brown blood and some stringy brown discharge. Yesterday, I experienced horrible back pain, vast quantities of red blood and what felt like contractions - coming in waves etc. I also had a raised temperature and really bad bloating and wind.
I was reading around everywhere yesterday and 11 years ago and you want a definitive response where there isn't one. But what my sister said felt like the most useful information - spotting with no pain and miscarrying are two really different situations, or were in my experience.

Cafeaulait27 · 07/10/2020 08:52

Thank you so much guys. ❤️

It’s really hard to tell about the cramps/back pain, as I’ve been working from home not in a proper chair which always makes my back hurt if a slouch. I do feel a little like I’m having very mild period pains, but I don’t know whether that’s just because I’m constantly thinking about that area and tensing up and noticing every little thing.

The blood this morning did not look good, one blackish clot but when I inspected it it broke down which I guess tissue wouldn’t do... but honestly I don’t really know what I’m looking for. Either way, clots are not good ☹️

@russianred I’m so sorry ❤️ I hope you are ok. How are you feeling?

I haven’t had a big gush so to speak but it’s not good if it drips into the toilet bowl is it? I feel a bit like I know in my heart it’s a miscarriage now because I’ve basically had red blood on and off since Friday. If it had stayed brown and stringy like I was having before I wouldn’t be so concerned ☹️ It’s not over til it’s over I guess....

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Cafeaulait27 · 07/10/2020 10:04

Thank you @NPJ18 glad it wasn’t bad news for you... how far along are you now? Xxx

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NPJ18 · 07/10/2020 11:37

@Cafeaulait27 I’m 19 weeks now. I even had the brown spotting for a week after but it eventually completely stopped. I’m hopeful that yours is a similar situation.

Cafeaulait27 · 07/10/2020 12:05

@NPJ18 thank you... just called my mum and told her and she was really understanding as she’s had miscarriages too. We told my parents two weeks ago after the scan showed the heartbeat as they live far away and stayed for the weekend and I wasn’t drinking. We knew the heartbeat wasn’t a guarantee of anything but we were hopeful and excited.

I will update tomorrow morning with whatever happens... thank you for all your support it means a lot ❤️

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Cafeaulait27 · 07/10/2020 14:23

@scallybrice excuse me? Are you actually trolling someone who is potentially having a miscarriage? If so I feel bad for you, being so abhorrent.

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leftitlate37 · 07/10/2020 14:47

@Cafeaulait27 so sorry you've been having a tough stressful time (and been following your progress on the may babies thread). just wanted to say big hand hold and be thinking of you tomorrow, keeping everything crossed. were all here virtually for you xx

Trousersareoverrated · 07/10/2020 14:55

So sorry @Cafeaulait27, I know the horrible feeling of this. I went to my GP with some bleeding in my first pregnancy and her advice was that sometimes there is a lot of blood and everything is ok and sometimes there is a little bit and it isn’t ok. There is nothing you can do and no real way to know until a scan. That doesn’t help the agonising wait though. Much easier said than done but be kind to yourself today and try not to obsessively google.

Cafeaulait27 · 07/10/2020 14:58

Thank you both ❤️ My eyes are sore from all the tears. Will update you tomorrow xx

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Littlebee1990 · 07/10/2020 15:51

Thinking of you and sending lots of love.
There’s so many stories of bleeding within pregnancy that end either way, my best friend actually bled so much she didn’t even go for a scan and just assumed she’d lost the baby.. to then realise a few weeks later it was all ok (she bled enough to fill up a plastic cup!).

This time tomorrow you should have a clearer idea and as someone who was in limbo a few weeks ago for a week I know how hellish it is.

Thinking of you xxxx

joystir59 · 07/10/2020 16:10

Good luck OP Flowers

Cafeaulait27 · 07/10/2020 16:38

@Littlebee1990 thank you ❤️ God I hope I can be like your friend! Xxx

@joystir59 thank you so much ❤️

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DiabeticFirstBaby · 07/10/2020 18:12

will keep everything crossed for your appointment tomorrow. I do really hope everything is ok x

Drowninginwashing · 07/10/2020 18:18

I commented on your previous thread OP so won't repeat my experience but wanted to wish you lots of luck. I've been there and it's tough. I've had friends who have bled LOADS and it's been fine, and friends who have bled a tiny amount (or even not at all) and lost the pregnancy. It could go either way. Hoping tomorrow brings you good news x

Cafeaulait27 · 07/10/2020 18:20

Thank you so much @DiabeticFirstBaby @Drowninginwashing I really appreciate your support ❤️❤️❤️

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LunchBoxPolice · 07/10/2020 23:19

Best of luck op.

Cafeaulait27 · 08/10/2020 07:50

Bit of dark brown watery stuff this morning. Only a few hours to go until the scan. Just wanted to say thanks to everyone for their support so far ❤️

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Meomeomeo · 08/10/2020 09:04

Good luck today. Fingers crossed for you

RustyCat · 08/10/2020 09:44

Good luck today! Sending big hugs!!

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