abba12 Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 I'm pregnant, but only 5-6 weeks. Haven't seen a doctor yet and this early there's not much that can be done anyway so I see little point in going in. I know some women bleed in pregnancy and it's totally ok, but I've had three babies and NEVER bled during pregnancy with any of them. The only time I ever bled, I miscarried. Is there anything I can do, or any hope that this isn't a miscarriage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milovany Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 No, bleeding does not always mean miscarriage. I had a miscarriage once, bleeding for about a week ahead of time, and then the next time I got pregnant I bled pretty bright red blood for a day or so (not a ton, but enough to be concerning). I thought for sure I was miscarrying again. That baby is now seven and watching "Cinderella" with us right now. I hope it works out well for you and congratulations. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobie Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 I had one miscarriage (1st pregnancy). With my last baby, before I knew I was pregnant, I had crazy heavy bleeding that I called my OB about after hours because it reminded me of my miscarriage. It turned into what seemed to be a fairly normal cycle, but I was actually pregnant. I don't know if I miscarried a twin? Anyway, there are also people with subchorionic bleeds that go on to have healthy babies. I hope everything is okay. Can you get checked out? :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momling Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 I was 9 weeks and positive I was miscarrying. Bright red bleeding, terrible cramps, nausea... We were camping in the middle of nowhere so we drove 4 hours to the nearest ER concerned it was ectopic, but were told that was unlikely and I was probably miscarrying and should just go home. For two weeks I thought I had miscarried. I was waiting for insurance to come through to see a OB/gyn . When I finally did, it was so amazing to see that first ultrasound that I just cried. Although, in my defense, my appointment was the morning of 9/11/01 and so there was a lot of confusion and crying going on that day in general. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSmomof2 Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 I had bleeding off and on throughout the first trimester with dd. Never had any explanation for it. My dr had me come in and check for heartbeat and/or did ultrasounds whenever the bleeding started. It stopped in the second trimester, and dd was fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 I bled with at least two of my pregnancies and never miscarried. (((Hugs))) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hen Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 my first, I had bleeding and thought I was miscarrying, but it turned out we had a situation, there's a name for it, can't remember it...but the placenta was attached a bit on one side, there was a good size gap where it was not attached and then it was attached. I had to be careful and on partial bed-rest for a few weeks, but then it was okay. That baby is 20 now :) thinking good thoughts for you. Get checked out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HS Mom in NC Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 I had 3 miscarriages, 1 normal pregnancy with my oldest, and bleeding during pregnancy with my middle due to a partially detached placenta at 7 weeks, 11 weeks and during delivery. Hope everything is OK with your pregnancy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keniki Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 Contact your doctor/midwife. It could be something like low progesterone level which can cause miscarriage if not treated. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SproutMamaK Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 No, it doesn't always mean miscarriage. It happens frequently to some people in early pregnancy and can depend on a whole lot of factors. That being said, it's definitely a dangerous sign, and I'd contact your doctor ASAP to get checked out. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewe Mama Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 I had a polyp on my cervix that bled lightly during my second pregnancy. The bleeding stopped after about a week and everything was fine with the pregnancy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovinmyboys Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 I bled from weeks 5-11 with all four of my kids and never had a miscarriage. I know how scary it is. Hoping everything goes well for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenn121 Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 I bled with my 1 pg right around the same time are you are and she is 14. Prayers and hugs for ya! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlsdMama Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 I don't want to get your hopes up, however, I had what really looked like a full period with Elizabeth. She was the one right after the little girl we lost and I'll tell you I was a basket case. Thank God she was just fine. Bleeding lasted three days. She is a beautiful healthy little girl. One never can tell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 I bled at eight and twelve weeks while pregnant and panicked massively. My daughter was born healthy. I hope that all turns out well for you. Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aiden Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 I had sporadic bleeding from implantation through week ... I don't know, 10 or so? My doctors kept "preparing" me for a miscarriage, acting as if it were a foregone conclusion or that my baby had already died. We even did the blood test at one point that showed that my pregnancy hormone levels weren't rising as fast as they should, and the doctors told me there was a very high chance of miscarriage based on that alone even without the bleeding. They told me not to bother taking it easy or anything; that whatever would happen would happen and there was nothing to be done. On the advice of several nurses, I took it very easy anyway for several weeks--not quite bed rest, but close. My baby survived and grew and is now 5 years old, and I still deal with bitterness over those doctors acting as if she were dead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 I bled with dudeling, never with the others. I've never miscarried. I started bleeding about six-seven weeks. my ob sent me to the ER to determine if I was miscarrying or not. an internal US can detect a heartbeat at that stage. (we had a good one) as well as where the blood was coming from. every time I bled, until finally I said I'm letting you know, and if it gets worse or I get concerned, I'll come in. I had what is called "implantation bleeding". a pocket forms behind the developing placenta, and that is where the blood was coming from. I bled off and on for six weeks. coincidently, I developed a small abruption at 7 mos. and bled off an on for the rest of the pregnancy. I looked at my placenta after delivery - and it was very clear where it had not attached to the uterine wall. questions your dr will ask. what color is the blood? how much blood is there? are there any clots (not the same thing as coagulated blood) is there any cramping? My dr did tell me you can loose a chunk of the placenta - and still have a healthy baby. they also did blood work to track the levels of HcG. it climbs while the pregnancy is establishing itself, then descends as the pregnancy progresses. that's normal. there was other blood work that can also be done. eta: I also ended up with pneumonia at this time and could barely do anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MistyMountain Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 I had bleeding around 5 weeks into 6 weeks with my oldest child. It started off red but slowed down to brown spotting. I had an u/s at 6 weeks 2 days to check on things and only a yolk sac was seen. I thought the worse and knew from the interwebz that usually you can see something at 6 weeks. 2 weeks later at the follow up there was a little baby bean with arm and leg buds and a strong heartbeat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamiof5 Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 I have heard that not necessarily. Praying for a healthy baby! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwik Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 I had bleeding around 5 weeks into 6 weeks with my oldest child. It started off red but slowed down to brown spotting. I had an u/s at 6 weeks 2 days to check on things and only a yolk sac was seen. I thought the worse and knew from the interwebz that usually you can see something at 6 weeks. 2 weeks later at the follow up there was a little baby bean with arm and leg buds and a strong heartbeat. I had exactly the same. I knew my dates were exactly right so it couldn't just be that I was less far along than I thought. They just said it didn't look positive. They blood tests show increase but not as much as they should have. ds is 8 now and healthy. They ultrasound dates at 12 weeks and 20 weeks insisted my dates were a week out too though. I also had pink mucous a little like they bloody show in labour. There was no reason as in no cysts, placenta nowhere near cervix etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 Bleeding doesn't always mean a miscarriage, especially if it is spotting or scant red and stops. I've had early bleeding with three pregnancies - one was a miscarriage and the other two are two and seven years old. I actually bled fairly heavily - one was implantation bleeding and the other was a a bleed in my placenta and a really friable cervix. Neither caused any real issues, it was just scary. With the implantation bleeding I was about five and a half weeks along, we figured she was just burrowing in really deep to settle down for the long haul :) I'm praying this is nothing and your baby is healthy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMD Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 I've had bleeding in 5 out of 6 pregnancies. I have 4 healthy children, 2 miscarriages. Hoping everything is OK, it's so scary. Be gentle with yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucyStoner Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 If you go in, they can test your HCG level to see if it is rising. They can also do an ultrasound to see if the yoke sack looks as it should for 5 weeks. As someone who has had a number of miscarriages, usually without prior spotting or bleeding, I can say you never can tell. Getting more information can help relive your fears or help prepare you if you are starting to miscarry. I hope all is well and you have a baby in 8 months. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trulycrabby Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 I was just discussing this with someone; she was bleeding profusely, thought she had lost the baby, but the bleeding stopped and her baby is now nine years old. I hope you and your baby are happy and healthy! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie12345 Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 No. My sister miscarried a few years ago, so her recent pregnancy was an awful roller coaster with random bleeding for 8 months. I have a beautiful 2.5 month old niece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 I bled about the same time as you, for about a week, and that child is currently eating a P&J sandwich for breakfast. :001_smile: I also have relatives who thought they had their period their first month of pregnancy (and sometimes beyond!). Praying for a good outcome for you. Please keep us posted. :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 Hoping all is well. Prayers for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaKim Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 It happened to me at 10 weeks with my first. I had what amounted to an actual period and thought I was losing the baby. Went to the hospital and she was doing just fine. She was 21 yesterday. Praying for a great outcome for you! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SproutMamaK Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 Any update, abba? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 Please keep us updated! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsuga Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 No. I had subchorionic hemmoraging with my second. It's a clot under the placenta. It is common and does not affect the baby. However you should let the midwife or doctor know just in case. Hugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Excelsior! Academy Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 No. I bled due to Placenta Previa with my second child. By my second (or third?) trimester it had corrected itself. She is almost 16 and perfectly healthy. My mom had a monthly period while pregnant with me. Yes, every month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mimm Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 :grouphug: Hope everything is just fine with you and your little bean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catz Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 I had first trimester bleeding with both my kids! Hope it turns out ok! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 I think you should see a doctor to find out what is going on, because if there is a problem, there may be something they can do about it. Praying that everything is ok! :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forget-Me-Not Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 I had some bright red bleeding with one of mine. (((Hugs))) I hope it's good news for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
applethyme Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 I bled a lot with my last pregnancy. Three times I was told I was having a miscarriage. That baby is now 7 years old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppy Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 Continual light bleeding / spotting with my first and she's fine. Hoping you get good news. I've had a miscarriage too (no bleeding), if it is bad news, know that many of us have been there. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 Any updates? Praying that no news is good news. :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILiveInFlipFlops Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 I bled with my second, and it was frightening. It turned out that I had a low-lying placenta, and it was almost covering my cervix, which was causing the bleeding (which went on for a week or so). My MWs just monitored to make sure my placenta shifted to where it needed to be, which it did. The bleeding stopped after that. :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: to you, mama. I hope all is well with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abba12 Posted September 21, 2015 Author Share Posted September 21, 2015 The bleeding is coming and going, definitely more than spotting, but less than a period, so if I am miscarrying it hasn't actually passed through yet. Having said that, began feeling queasy yesterday. Unsure if this is good or bad, since I don't get 'a little bit queasy', I become debilitatingly ill from the first day it hits, so being just a little sick is a mixed signal. Then again, if it's a boy, I don't know what to expect in that regard since there's a lot of evidence that people who suffer hyperemesis with girls often are less sick with boys. Reading the stories here is reassuring though. When I first saw the blood I was convinced baby was gone, and was dismissing any bodily symptoms as leftover hormones. But reading stories here and finding out it's quite possible things are ok, I'm paying attention to my body again, and I'm thinking that baby is still alive in there. other symptoms might be coming on slowly but they aren't decreasing. The doctors were closed over the weekend and the hospital wouldn't have seen me for mild spotting with no other issues this early on. I have an appointment at the doctors in a couple of hours though. I'm a little skeptical, I haven't had a good history with doctors actually taking my first-trimester concerns and issues seriously, and the last time I miscarried I was told not to bother coming in unless I began feeling unwell. But, we'll see. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 Thanks for the update, abba12! I hate to say I'm glad you're queasy...but I am. :) I'll keep praying here. :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobie Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 I've had girl, boy, girl, girl. My HG was worst with my first pregnancy by far and got better with each one. Wasn't sex-linked for me. I hope you're just going to get lucky with a little queasy this time! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsuga Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 The bleeding is coming and going, definitely more than spotting, but less than a period, so if I am miscarrying it hasn't actually passed through yet. Having said that, began feeling queasy yesterday. Unsure if this is good or bad, since I don't get 'a little bit queasy', I become debilitatingly ill from the first day it hits, so being just a little sick is a mixed signal. Then again, if it's a boy, I don't know what to expect in that regard since there's a lot of evidence that people who suffer hyperemesis with girls often are less sick with boys. Reading the stories here is reassuring though. When I first saw the blood I was convinced baby was gone, and was dismissing any bodily symptoms as leftover hormones. But reading stories here and finding out it's quite possible things are ok, I'm paying attention to my body again, and I'm thinking that baby is still alive in there. other symptoms might be coming on slowly but they aren't decreasing. The doctors were closed over the weekend and the hospital wouldn't have seen me for mild spotting with no other issues this early on. I have an appointment at the doctors in a couple of hours though. I'm a little skeptical, I haven't had a good history with doctors actually taking my first-trimester concerns and issues seriously, and the last time I miscarried I was told not to bother coming in unless I began feeling unwell. But, we'll see. Queasy is great. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abba12 Posted September 21, 2015 Author Share Posted September 21, 2015 Probably positive results at the ultrasound. She said she couldn't see a baby yet (i thought it would be visible by then...). She said however that the endometrium was nice and thick, so assuming I am, in fact, pregnant, I'm probably not miscarrying. We don't know what IS happening, the bleeding begins each morning and stops each afternoon for three days now, but it doesn't seem to be a miscarriage. The chances of three false positive pregnancy tests (with someone who has not taken fertility medication) are pretty much none, right? My doctor was doing the whole 'well we need to check that you're actually pregnant first' thing, which has me slightly second guessing myself. Going back tomorrow for blood test results. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 Sending good wishes for a favorable outcome. Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 Probably positive results at the ultrasound. She said she couldn't see a baby yet (i thought it would be visible by then...). She said however that the endometrium was nice and thick, so assuming I am, in fact, pregnant, I'm probably not miscarrying. We don't know what IS happening, the bleeding begins each morning and stops each afternoon for three days now, but it doesn't seem to be a miscarriage. The chances of three false positive pregnancy tests (with someone who has not taken fertility medication) are pretty much none, right? My doctor was doing the whole 'well we need to check that you're actually pregnant first' thing, which has me slightly second guessing myself. Going back tomorrow for blood test results. it's probably early to see the heart beat. I was just over seven weeks, and the heart beat was good and strong- couldn't see a baby otherwise. false positives are very unusual. I read up on them with dudeling - it was just so hard for me to believe I was pg - then I started bleeding. very recent previous pg, is most likely to cause a false positive. (false negatives, are *very* common.) pg tests measure HcG - only produced during pregnancy. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Wife Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 My oldest we believe may have originally had a twin. Apparently that's fairly common (happens in up to 1/3 of multiple gestation pregnancies). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamajag Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 I've had 3 miscarriages. It doesn't always mean a miscarriage. I bled lightly with my youngest and at about 11 weeks had horrible bleeding I was sure was a miscarriage. She's 9 now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abba12 Posted September 25, 2015 Author Share Posted September 25, 2015 I passed the foetal sac this evening, though the baby was too small to identify within it. Thank you all for your encouragement, it made the waiting easier at least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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