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Scared I am going to loss baby, 12 weeks, spotting, cramps

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Sar33 · 17/06/2023 22:26

I'm 12 weeks pregnant tomorrow with baby number 3 and my pregnancy was going absolutely fine until yesterday evening when I started having brown spotting.

I've never experienced spotting in pregnancy before until last night.

Worried, I went to my local EPU and they did a quick scan and baby was present and moving around, saw the heartbeat and my cervix was closed. Reason for spotting remains unknown. They didn't do a full scan with any measurements etc as I have my 12 week scan on Monday so sent me away but I felt reassured.

I continued to have light brown spotting this morning, but haven't had any at all since about 12pm thankfully.

But now since late morning I have been having period like cramps, they started on and off and mild but over the course of the day have got worse and now they are just pretty much constant, still mildish but increasingly uncomfortable. However, sometimes if I move position it goes for a while.

I am a nervous wreck, I'm so worried that this is the beginning of a miscarriage and when I go to my 12 were scan on Monday I will find out I lost my baby. I feel sick with anxiety, I couldn't even eat tonight.

I do keep trying to remain positive and remember my baby was fine on the scan last night. But I can't help worrying.

Anyone had anything similar or any advice?

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Bringonthesunforthewashing · 17/06/2023 22:33

I had period cramps until about 18 weeks or more with both pregnancies, brown spotting throughout.

try not to worry, easier said than done I know!

ring 111 if you’re worried, am sure you will be fine xx

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Sar33 · 17/06/2023 22:45

Bringonthesunforthewashing · 17/06/2023 22:33

I had period cramps until about 18 weeks or more with both pregnancies, brown spotting throughout.

try not to worry, easier said than done I know!

ring 111 if you’re worried, am sure you will be fine xx

We have an EPU in my area which is open 24 hours a day for walk ins, that's where I went last night but due go the Jr DR strikes its a bit manic and they are unable to do scans this weekend, but the consultant very quickly did one with my last night and baby was fine. And I basically just have to wait until Monday when I have my 12 week scan.

I have had occasional normal cramping during the pregnancy. But this is just constant today, and combined with the spotting I experienced is just worrying me.

Glad your pregnancy is all going well now, that's reassuring.

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EarringsandLipstick · 17/06/2023 22:55

I'm sorry you are going through this OP & understandably you are worried.

Try to be reassured by the positive scan yesterday. All you can do is get through tomorrow until your scan on Monday.

I know the wait is awful.

If anything changes or you start to have bleeding you may need to go back to the hospital.

Sending you positive thoughts 💐

Sunnydaysareuponus · 17/06/2023 23:12

Have you had sex recently op? Can cause spotting....
*I am not a medic....

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Sar33 · 18/06/2023 06:57

Sunnydaysareuponus · 17/06/2023 23:12

Have you had sex recently op? Can cause spotting....
*I am not a medic....

Hi, the last time I had sex was about a day and a half before the spotting started x

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Sar33 · 18/06/2023 06:58

Thank you, trying my best to remain positive x

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EarringsandLipstick · 18/06/2023 14:56

PP question about sex is a very good one, could absolutely be the issue.

Good luck tomorrow 💐

Have you had any further spotting today?

sashastuck · 18/06/2023 15:51

I also had brown spotting the day after sex. I hope everything goes well at the 12 week scan x

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Sar33 · 18/06/2023 17:59

EarringsandLipstick · 18/06/2023 14:56

PP question about sex is a very good one, could absolutely be the issue.

Good luck tomorrow 💐

Have you had any further spotting today?

A few spots today but hardly anything and the cramping has pretty much gone too. I'm hoping these are good signs

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BagelO · 19/06/2023 01:02

Hoping all goes on for you 🙏best wishes !

EarringsandLipstick · 19/06/2023 07:19

That sounds really positive @Sar33

It sounds like it might be linked to having had sex - best of luck today.

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Sar33 · 19/06/2023 10:47

So pleased to report, baby was great. Thanks everyone

Scared I am going to loss baby, 12 weeks, spotting, cramps
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moosey89 · 19/06/2023 11:33

@Sar33 Great news! That must be such a relief for you 😊

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Sar33 · 19/06/2023 11:45

I'm honestly so relieved and happy x

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babybumbum · 19/06/2023 11:58

Is it like a brown discharge? I had that in my last pregnancy, due to a bruise on the uterus, happened after I had sex and exercised. All was ok. I have pics if you want to DM me.

Can you afford to go for a private scan to put your mind at rest?

babybumbum · 19/06/2023 12:00

babybumbum · 19/06/2023 11:58

Is it like a brown discharge? I had that in my last pregnancy, due to a bruise on the uterus, happened after I had sex and exercised. All was ok. I have pics if you want to DM me.

Can you afford to go for a private scan to put your mind at rest?

Sorry! I've just seen your update! Wonderful news! ☺️

Sunnydaysareuponus · 19/06/2023 22:01

Phew!! Now try and relax and enjoy the rest of your pregnancy op..

EarringsandLipstick · 21/06/2023 22:02

Ah super OP! This thread fell off my Threads I'm On list... and I just went looking for it. So glad to hear all is well 🙏🏻

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Sar33 · 22/06/2023 05:36

Thank you :)
I am still having brown spotting on and off. Its now day 6 of it but no reason for it was found. It is still worrying me as I don't know why I'm spotting. But glad all seeming well with baby at least.

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Flatandhappy · 22/06/2023 06:16

So glad to hear that. I came on to tell you that week 12 with my second I was knocked down by a car in a carpark, fell down a flight of stairs and had an absolutely massive bright red blood bleed and DS2 still came out ok! Good luck with the rest of your pregnancy.

Grateful321 · 25/07/2023 21:09

Hi @Sar33 I’m in the same position as you. Had my 12 week scan on Friday, all was good but started spotting day after doing the deed. I’m worried as I didn’t have any brown spotting until then :( I am getting random cramps, which worries me too and gets better when I change position.

This is also my second pregnancy, I had a miscarriage earlier this year (miscarried the day of my dating scan!)

How are you doing? Thank you for sharing this, really helps to find relatable threads.

Grateful321 · 25/07/2023 21:10

Flatandhappy · 22/06/2023 06:16

So glad to hear that. I came on to tell you that week 12 with my second I was knocked down by a car in a carpark, fell down a flight of stairs and had an absolutely massive bright red blood bleed and DS2 still came out ok! Good luck with the rest of your pregnancy.

Oh my goodness! So glad you and baby are okay.

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Sar33 · 25/07/2023 21:18

Grateful321 · 25/07/2023 21:09

Hi @Sar33 I’m in the same position as you. Had my 12 week scan on Friday, all was good but started spotting day after doing the deed. I’m worried as I didn’t have any brown spotting until then :( I am getting random cramps, which worries me too and gets better when I change position.

This is also my second pregnancy, I had a miscarriage earlier this year (miscarried the day of my dating scan!)

How are you doing? Thank you for sharing this, really helps to find relatable threads.

Hi, I'm now 17 weeks and everything is going well. My spotting eventually stopped on its own, in total it was on and off for about 14 days. Never have found out the reason why.

I think sex must have irritated my cervix, but have had sex since and everything been fine last 4 weeks. If it was after sex then sounds like yours could be the same.

So sorry about your previous loss.

I would contact your midwife or early pregnancy unit just to be on the safe side if you are worried. I found then really helpful actually xx

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Grateful321 · 25/07/2023 21:35

Ah amazing, hope all goes smoothly for the rest of your pregnancy. Thank you for replying.

Yes sorry should have added I went to the GP today, I have been referred to EPU - have an appointment tomorrow. Not a fan of the department due to my last experience but my GP said they will check my cervix. As all was fine at my 12 week scan on Friday, they have not agreed to offer another scan. I guess any reassurance is better than nothing.

Take care @Sar33 all the best xx

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Sar33 · 25/07/2023 21:50

Good luck for tomorrow. They can do an internal and confirm your cervix is closed, hopefully that will give you some reassurance.

Thank you, I'm eagerly awaiting my 20 week scan so I can check on baby again xx

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