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Talk about every stage of pregnancy, from early symptoms to preparing for birth.

Spotting during early pregnancy

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ajc1994 · 24/05/2026 06:03

I have had positive pregnancy tests that have got progressively stronger since 8dpo and I’m now 12 dpo. I’ve not had any symptoms yet other than going for a wee more often and some on off mild one side cramping but since 9dpo I’ve had spotting. It’s mostly brown mixed with cm and only there with I wipe however more recently it’s become more watery and pink coloured, it’s still fairly light and only if I wipe. Is this ok? I never had any spotting during my first pregnancy and this has gone on 4 days now it’s stressing me out!

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Dajana · 24/05/2026 16:53

Can't tell you much, except to try not to stress too much about it. I'm spotting 10 days already, did beta hcg yesterday (~day of expected period for me), it was 122 mIU/ml , doing another test tomorrow. I've read everything I could find, it could be wide range of things, from completely harmless to some things we don't wish for, no way to know yet and in that way not so much different than any other early pregnancy. Take care of yourself, do blood tests and gynecologist visit soon, only this can give you some peace of mind. Wish you the best luck!!!

ajc1994 · 25/05/2026 07:25

Thank you, it remains stable and very very light I think it just looks more in the morning since I first get up and walk about. Lines progressing nicely 🤞🏼🤞🏼

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Dajana · 25/05/2026 08:17

@ajc1994 Same here, panic in the morning, but almost disappears during the day. As long as there's no pain, there's nothing definite yet. This would be my first pregnancy and I'm 36 so I'm over the moon that it can happen, fingers crossed for the rest. I've scheduled the exam on Thursday, don't want to wait longer in case a liitle progesterone boost is all that it's needed.

ajc1994 · 25/05/2026 10:08

Hope everything works out for your @Dajanai
am on cylogest pessaries for borderline low progesterone after ttc 11 months with no luck. This was my first month taking them during the two week wait and I fell pregnant! So I’m wondering if could be due to the progesterone pessaries but I’m taking them rectally so they shouldn’t be irritating my cervix too much. Maybe it’s just the additional
hormones making it extra sensitive, it’s such guessing game isn’t it x

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Birminghambabe03 · 25/05/2026 10:14

Early pregnancy is so stressful, but I’d say this sounds normal especially as it’s light spotting. Pink or brown spotting isn’t a concern really, it’s when it’s bright red and a lot. Could be some implantation as well xx hope all goes OK

Dajana · 26/05/2026 07:55

@ajc1994 Guessing game indeed... Unfortunately, I'm out of the game this month, hcg dropped to 76 after 48h and noticing red in my spotting and bunch of small cloths. I'm very positive for the next few cycles though, got a proof that my body knows what to do (at least initially) :) Your line progressing is a very reassuring sign, wishing you the best!

ajc1994 · 26/05/2026 11:17

Ahh im so sorry! Wishing you lots of luck in the future, I feel the same as you. If something does happen then I know my body needs Progesterone medication as this is the first month they gave it to me and I got pregnant after 11 months of nothing x

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