Brown spotting at 4 weeks, normal?

[SecretHappiness]

It’s a saturday so i’m unsure of what my options are and if i should be doing anything at all.

I’m only about 4 weeks and 3 days in according to my calculations and have had light brown spotting for maybe 3 days now after having an evening of light cramps 3 days ago. It hasn’t gotten any worse in terms of spotting, it’s only seen when I wipe and I haven’t had any cramping since either.

I had a mc last year and this is quite different so I’m not sure if i should be concerned because a) it could just be implantation bleeding but does it last this long(?), b) it is still very early on and c) I don’t want to waste anyone’s time.

Before anyone tells me to just google it, I have had quite bad health anxiety in the past and googling symptoms can be a bit of a trigger so I’d rather just ask rather than risk going down the rabbit hole. Thank you!

I know you mean well. Thankfully I was encouraged by lovely PPs to make a fuss and get checked out and it was the right thing as I’m being monitored now and seeing how it goes.

But yes, if anyone comes across this post in the future the main message is don’t worry about feeling like you’re putting anyone out, do what you feel is best.

@SecretHappiness ♥️ so pleased you're being monitored and wishing you all the very best 🙏🙏🙏

@TheShellBeach yes I have.

I am writing this for anyone else who may come across this thread in future

Hi, just wanted to give a little update as I had a further scan today. No real news yet. Foetus is growing, perfectly in line with the dates we have, has a healthy heartbeat and it looks clear now that it’s implanted mostly towards the back. But, it is very low, over most of the cervix and it looks like my previous c-section caused a little cavity in which the foetus has nestled in. The Dr who scanned me first seemed quite upbeat as it was clear it’s not on the c-section scar. But the head of dept came after and he was a bit doom and gloomy. Suggested because of location if I was younger he would probably suggest termination but as i’m 41 this might be my last chance of having a baby (wtf?!? I know i’m close to the upper age limit here but i’ve had women in my african side of the family literally have healthy babies at 45 and 43!) So maybe we should wait to check if the baby is healthy as there is sooo much chance of chromosomal abnormalities or that I could miscarry anyway. So that was a nice chat 🫠 (sarcasm, in case anyone didn’t get that).

I know it’s his job to be blunt and give us the facts though. Perhaps his bedside manner was not the best.

So all in all, not sure how to feel yet. Thankfully bleeding and pain has pretty much stopped now. Nothing for a good week. A couple of my other symptoms have subsided too like breast tenderness and the fatigue for no reason, I half expected to hear it had all gone wrong. But no, looked snug as a bug in a rug. I chose to see the heartbeat and it was a cute lil’ thing. I hope s/he is holding up ok in there. What will be will be I guess.

I’m not sure how relevant my updates will be to my OP now so perhaps it’s best I don’t update this thread anymore. I’ll be looking for some info on placenta praevia or older pregnancies on other threads so may start another.

Thank you to those that have kept an eye on me over the last uncertain weeks (@CornishTeaTime and @TheShellBeach ). I’ve really appreciated your kindness and virtual support xx

That's a cautiously positive update @SecretHappiness

Some doctors have such a rubbish bedside manner.

Agree! But of course I understand they have a job to do and part of that is making clear all the possible outcomes and their likelihood. As it stands all is well, so I’m holding on to that for now.

Hope you’re well @TheShellBeach x

I'm very well, thank you @SecretHappiness

We're going on holiday next week. Really looking forward to it.

You know - thinking about doctors with bad bedside manners reminds me of the time when I was with a doctor who was examining a woman who had had an emergency caesarean section the day before (I'm a retired midwife).

Anyway, he said to her: "Sorry it was all a bit chaotic yesterday when your baby's heartbeat was so low - I figured you wouldn't want me to hand you a cucumber"

(Meaning a severely disabled baby)

I've never forgotten that. What a terrible thing to say.

He was a nasty POS anyway. About a year after that, he murdered his wife.

Oh @SecretHappiness bless you for the update. I think you have to take one day at a time. The body is an amazing thing, so hold in there. As the little bean settles and grow they will know more. Yes some Drs are to the point without the compassion, they dont realise how their words stay with you.

I will look out for your other threads if you dont want to continue with this one, but would like to know how you are. 🥰