Hi Amanda - It's a scary time early pregnancy and every situation is different. Brown spotting doesn't necessarily mean that you are losing your baby, however there is no way to say definately why spotting does occur. Unfortunately you will just have to wait and see what happens. Try to stay calm (easier said than done - I know).

Have you had a blood test yet to check your HCG levels? That is one way to reassure yourself, if your levels are rising that is a good sign.

I can say that I had brown spotting between week 5 and 8 with this pregnancy and my baby is doing well and we are 15 weeks along now. Please take care and I hope that everything goes smoothly for you with your little one.