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Brown discharge 5 weeks + 5 days.

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jonnnyc88 · 05/07/2023 11:30

Hey, looking for some advice. My wife and I are currently 6 weeks pregnant through ivf. We had a scan at 5w+1 which showed a gestational sac measuring 4.1mm, no yolk sac at that scan but sonographer said that wasn’t abnormal. A few days later, my wife had some brown tinged spotting that lasted 24 hours then hasn’t had any since. She also had some weird stomach pressure and she felt a little back pain too. We’ve had 3 miscarriages in the past and 2 of them were between 5-6 weeks so we’re really worried. We have another scan tomorrow (will be 6+1) so hoping to see a yolk sac and maybe foetal pole then! Her HCG 2 days ago was 5798 and her progesterone was 31. We don’t know if HCG is rising or falling as that’s first measure they’ve taken. Generally, how do you think things are looking? Do you have any similar experiences and can we be quietly optimistic or preparing for the worst? We’re climbing the walls and really anxious about tomorrow’s scan. Such a difficult wait.

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BudgetBuster · 05/07/2023 12:03

Sorry for you and your wife's previous losses. I know how difficult this trimester in particular will be for you both. Was her scan transvaginal by any chance? People often spot or have some red or brown discharge after these as it just tends to dislodge some old blood. The fact she hasn't has any spotting since is a good sign. I hope your 6w scan goes well.

PickledScrump · 05/07/2023 13:39

Spotting is very very common in the first trimester. As is cramps. There’s nothing you’ve mentioned that would make me think you had any cause to worry. The first trimester is really hard as you have no way of knowing if things are ok. Try to stay positive.

jonnnyc88 · 05/07/2023 13:40

Thanks for your response @BudgetBuster . She had a bit more spotting today in shower and she thinks it’s a bit darker. She also has the feeling like her period is coming on. Waiting for tomorrow is brutal :(

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