Bit of bleeding Just wondring if it sounds 'normal' or 'common'?

Hi there,
I am 8 weeks pregnant, and starting last Wednesday, started spotting old blood (quite dark brown in colour). I was away on my honeymoon at the time.
Anyway, I know that bleeding is quite common during pregnancy, and because it was the colour it was and I had no pain, I decided to wait things out and see how I went. On Saturday, when I was still spotting (same colour, no pain), I decided it was best to see someone, so DH and I went to the local hospital. I had a beta HCG test that came up in the right range, and was sent for an ultrasound on the Monday.
On the Monday, we got to see our little squishee one, and bub's heart was beating away. There was a slight discrepancy with dates (I have a long cycle), but all was ok.
I got back from my honeymoon on Tuesday night and was asked by the OBS who performed my scan on Monday, to see my GP and get a referral for a scan here at home. I saw my GP yesterday, who gave me the referral and the hospital here got me in yesterday afternoon.
There was bub's again, just fine floating around in there, with a nice strong heart rate of 180BPM. The sonographer also saw some blood in my uterus where the spotting I have been having has come from. At least there was a reason.
Anyway, I was nice and relaxed about it all until early this morning.
I woke up at about 3am and felt something a little wet (sorry TMI) and as soon as I got up out of bed, I had blood run down the inside of my legs. I obviously freaked.
It was bright red and there was a fair amount, but still no pain which calmed me down slightly.
I cleaned myself up, and thinking the worst, attempted to get some sleep.
Now this is what I find a little odd... I woke around 7am, and decided to check on everything. I had placed a pad in during the night and expected it to be full. There was nothing but a very small amount of dark brown blood on it, and the same when I wiped. No red in sight and still no pain.
Should I expect more bright red bleeding?? Does it just sound like the blood I lost was what we saw in my scan yesterday? I can't help but be a little apprehensive and nervous, but I keep trying to think good things, because I have no pain and no more bright red bleeding.
Has this happened to anyone else?

Sorry this is so long....

It's a bit scary, I know. But the scans you had showing that bubs was ok and that there was some bleeding in there is a good sign. Could have just been that blood coming out. Hopefully that's the worst of it and it's over now.
I had some bleeding this time at 9wks, was brown spotting then red and more when i went to the toilet once then the next time it was back to spotting again! So sounds similar to you. Lasted a few more days after that and then nothing since and everything is fine. Maybe just ring your Dr and tell them what happened and see if they want you to have another scan/BT or anything. But sounds ok to me :)

If you are at all worried, go for another check. I know that you can have quite a bit of "old blood" and be ok - I had that with DS1. So hopefully it is fine, I am sure it is, but talk to your care provider just to be sure - it will be worth it for the peace of mind.

It is most probably just the blood coming out, hon...

BUT, it is your body and baby, so call your doc for reasurrance!! ;)

Hello Married Lady!

Yay! but now to the point! I wouldn't be too worried because u saw the bleed etc. when i had my scan at 6w2days the sonographer pointed out an area in my uterus that I may have some bleeding from and not to worry if i do she ssaid it was an internal implantation bleed. I'm 12w5d not and haven't had any but I think this is probably similar to your situation except u did bleed. I have heard of lots of woman havign red bleeds and everything being ok

I think though seeing as it's now red to go back to your gp even if it's just for your own peace of mind and to get a reason for the red bleed

This happened to me - I bled, panicked had several ultrasounds and blood tests all showing it was fine. At one stage I even had a big gush and I thoguht for sure it was over but nope - DD stuck there! I had a pretty stressful 3 weeks but as soon as I hit the 12 week mark and had that ultra sound I felt fine. Also stopped feeling morning sick then too.

My ob said to me that once you have a positive ultra sound then there is only 1% chance of miscarrying. That's pretty good odds to me - but I know how it easy is to panic and worry. OF course check with your doc again - you have the right to feel at ease. Best wishes!

Thanks all.
I am still nauseas as anything, and my boobies are still sore. No more red blood at all, no pain and barely any brown 'old' blood either. Am yet to call doc, but will do shortly.
Thanks:)

I have had the same in this preg. I lost my fist preg at 6 weeks so I was megga stressed when I bled in this one. I had old blood and a few bright red bleeds and I thought the worst too, but every time I did have a bleed I either went to my doc or the hospital and I always got a u/s - I did it for my peice of mind. It turned out I had a small tear in b/w my placenta and the wall that had a small bleed and the blood was coming out slowly. Eveything is AOK and im nearly 33 weeks!
Good luck I have my finger crossed for you!!
Kate

Bah I shouldn't have spoken to my GP.
I was thinking so positively too.
He was worried about the amount of blood I lost last night. I haven't really lost any since.
I have to keep an eye on things over the weekend, and rest and if I continue to have spotting, I make an appointment to see him next week for another ultrasound. He also said that I will probably miscarry.

Now I'm all teary, even though I am confident that bubs is ok. At least I will know for sure next week.
How will I get over the weekend without worrying??

If you dont think that you can make it over the weekend then can you go to your hospital ER? Thats what I did and they got me an u/s straight away and it really out my mond to rest.

Yep, go to the hossy hon.

They are very unlikely to not give an upset pregnant woman a quick ultrsound to make sure all is ok.
Tell them you've had a largish bleed, and want to check bub. :comfort:

Hi Niadla,

I have had multiply bleeds with this pregnancy. It started at week 7. I have had bleeding twice a week up until week 17, and then once this week. Eveything is fine though, but it is still really stressful. I hope that everything is ok with you and your bub. If you think you can't go the weekend, go to your local ER, preferably today or tomorrow, so they can take blood and do a scan. I hate the ER, been there 3 times with this pregnancy, but at least you'll find out and hopefully be reassured.

Thinking of you,
Dee :hug:

I don't think your GP should have said you will probably miscarry! He really can have no idea of that from a phone call and lots of ppl bleed during pregnancy and the baby is fine, :hug: The fact that there hasn't been much since is good.

Thanks everyone. I have just discovered a little more red blood, so am pretty convinced this pregnancy is over.

We'll see how we go.

thanks.

I have my fingers crossed for you hun. :hug:

my fingers are crossed for you...i really hope your little one is hanging in there ok. i know how scary ANY bleeding can be... i woke to brown spotting today, just had a scan, and all was OK in there, and they thought old implantation blood. I know some girls who have had heavier bleeds and things have been ok, so there is hope. sorry you are facing this stress.

Hi there, well after the mall amount of red blood last night, it's gone back to brown again. Still no pain.
It's so confusing. What I have sounds like a subchorinc haematoma, which I have read is no problem in 90% of cases.
I just have to wait and see until monday. I think I will still be spotting, but as long as I don't have any more red blood, I think I will be a bit calmer.

Thanks everyone for your thoughts. I am hanging in there just.

xxoo

Honey I have had huge amounts of red blood and passing clots too in previous pregnancies. and my dd was fine!

a series of 3 or 4 hcg tests taken every 48 hrs may be more helpful to see the levels rising.

i have had many scares this time round, including passing clots which i was sure meant the end for my baby, but had a scan today and all is fine!

Dont give up on your little one. sometimes they are toughter than we think.

Oh Hun! I am so sorry to read that but I have to be honest with you, I have a very strong feeling that your baby is going to be fine! I really think you should head to the hospital to get a scan and they should be more helpful with possible reasons as to why you're bleeding and get on top of it with hcg tests etc. Are you already booked into the hospital? If so just head to maternity otherwise I would go to ER You don't deserve a weekend of stress!

I'm not too really really informed with reasons for bleeding during pregnancy but I think you are right on the money that there is a non miscarriage reason for the bleeding. I would trust your instinct that all is ok because I remember the recent loss you had u knew before it happen really

Hi there, Just wanted to update.
So far so good. I am still spotting, but its only brown and it is slowing down. Still no pain and I have been quite ill with morning sickness today which are both great signs.

Anyway, will find out more Monday.

Thanks all.

I have everything crossed for you my love... :hug:

Not feeling very confident after a small bleed tonight.
Will find out tomorrow.
Not sure if I will cope if it's bad news, but yeah...

Thanks all and I will let you know.

Thinking of you my love - I am hoping that everything is just fine. Big hugs... :hug:

Hoping and praying for you hun. I will be thinking of you tomorrow and am so hoping to read good news. I still think it will all be ok

Hi niadla,
I had spotting early and then at 13 weeks I had a massive bleed.After losing at 19 weeks I was TERRIFIED.In the morning I went to the hospital,went for a scan and all was well.The sonographer at the hopsital said that it may have been membranes tearing away from the uterine wall.Within days the bleeding became some brown discharge and my pregnancy continued as normal.In fact my little Haylee turns 2 tomorrow. My doctor prescribed me some progesterone suppliments and Im getting him to prescribe me more this time.
Im sure everything will be fine and you`ll go on to have a happy and healthy baby.
I dont mean to sound like Im accusing you of anything but go back in the last week or so and see if anything you may have done could have cause the bleeding.Mine was as simple as pushing a shopping trolley.For some of us just doing simple everyday things can cause PG trouble.
Goodluck tomorrow honey, You`ll be fine:)

good luck...thinking of you.

Just wanted to let you all know, that BUBS is just fine!!! PHEW!!!
The haematoma is now gone. So hopefully the bleeding caeses over the next few days.

Thanks so much for your support everyone!
Here's to a nice stress free rest of my pregnancy!

xxoo

That's great news my love!!!!!!!

That's great news! Hope the rest of your pregnancy is uneventful!

Niadla, :hooray: great news.Enjoy the rest of your pregnancy hun

Congratulations hun. I am so happy to hear that. Enjoy the rest of your pg.

YAY!! That's great news :leap:

Oh Nicky. that is fantastic! I knew it would allbe fine!