Dark brown discharge

[Kayte]

Hi all

Im about 7 weeks and last night i started to get a dark dark brown discharge which is not that heavy - please give me advice im very worried

[tyhleigha & izaiah's mum]

if it gets any heavier go and see a doctor

i had the same thing and i dont wont to worry you or anything but i miscarriaged when i had that but mine got heavier.

it may not be the same but just keep an eye on it

sorry i couldnt be much more help

[Briannabear]

Please go and see your doctor. Even if its only for piece of mind. It may be nothing, but I wouldnt risk it.
Good luck :hugs:

[PMS]

I had the same thing at 5 and 6 weeks. I actually thought that I had miscarried even though I had no pain or cramping. But then I got two horrendous days of vomiting. It turned out that I'd had a small bleed into the area around the sac and that was old blood coming out. If you havent had any pain you may not have miscarried but it is always good to get it checked with your doctor.
Good luck; I hope every thing is ok with your bubs.

[Kayte]

im going to get it checked this afternoon - i have had a bit of cramping but throughout my whole pregnancy ?!?!!? none now

[Briannabear]

Good luck - and keep us posted once you've seen the doc.

[Kayte]

i dont wanna loose this baby but i guess the chances arent good :(

[Tam-I-Am]

Don't panic yet Kayte, my understanding is that it's okay for spotting to happen, and some women get this right throughout their pregnancies - it's when there's a lot of it or it turns bright red that there's a huge problem.

It might be nothing - I know its always stressful when you bleed in a pregnancy, I can imagine you'd be terrified right about now, but try to calm down - stressing isn't good for you, and you're doing the right thing by getting to see the doctor.

hugs:hugs: and good luck on a good outcome:fingerscrossed: Let us know what happens!

[Kayte]

ive been reading some other posts on "brown discharge" and im calming myself down im hoping its "old blood"

this post has re assured me.
" ihad some bleeding also at about 12 weeks. It was heavier than a period and lasted about 2.5 days. I also had some cramps. I went to the ER and they checked the baby and said everything was fine and that some people just bleed for no known reason. The doctor told me that some people can also bleed around the same time a period would have been expected. I think that is what mine was. I am now 16 weeks and everything is great! Try not to worry to much cause that can be bad for you and your little one. Take care and I hope everything works out for you."

im praying its just old blood - there is no clotting no red/pink blood and its not HEAVY very light but a bit constant ?? kind of likte a light period ?!?!

:fingerscrossed:

[becca74]

With my 1st preg I got brown discharge monthly for the first 4 months - each time I saw the dr with it just to be sure....

had the same thing with this preg, and they checked me for ectopic preg (I had massive pains on my right side though) and all was fine....

dr just said lots of bed rest (easier said than done with 3 kids to look after!!)....

As someone else said, it is bright red blood that is the usual tell-tale sign of something going wrong......but I pray for you that like most of us here, this is nothing to worry about :hugs:

[Kayte]

Thanks all -

Im booked in for the docs tmoz

Just spoke 2 DP's mum - she had light/heavy brown bleeding thru all 5 pregnancies - her recent pregnancy was just 4 months ago !

So im kind of stress lessing just got my :fingerscrossed: ... bit of cramping and light brown bleeding should be normal ... If its not then it wasn't meant to be

thanks for all your support

[Blessed Mum]

:fingerscrossed: for you kayte & I'm sending lots of positive vibes your way - its always stressful in these situations, try & keep positive tho.

Cheers Tara

[Jenko]

I also had some dark old blood discharge early on. I even had a small bright red dishcharge at 14 weeks (was totally freaked) but everything was fine. :yelclap: I had period like pains early on too - not really painful but still there all the same (was convinced something was wrong)

Try not to worry (i know it's hard) but what describing sounds quite normal so far.

All the best! :hugs:

[Kayte]

My blood has changed from a brown to a reddish colour just like its my period so im wearing a pad (sorry for TMI) so im just going to assume im miscarrying as we speak :( doc will probably confirm it tomorrow so yeah..

[Oscar's mum]

i am so sorry to hear whats going on, i will keep my fingers crossed for you :hugs:

My fingers are crossed for you too!:fingerscrossed: :hugs:

[bronny-jane]

:hugs: kayte, im having discharge again too and im 18 1/2 weeks.
keep your self rested, i had a massive bleed at 11 1/2 weeks, and my babys still fine.

i hope it works out well for you:fingerscrossed:

[Kayte]

my best friends mum is a nurse and she just said that im either miscarrying or having a light period which is possible?

[Kayte]

well my bleeding seems to have calmed down - i am getting a bit of blood when i wipe - fingers crossed for the docs tmoz !:)

[MZmama]

Good luck tomorrow, my :fingerscrossed: are crossed for u! x

[ButterflyKisses]

I had the same thing at 5 and 6 weeks. I actually thought that I had miscarried even though I had no pain or cramping. But then I got two horrendous days of vomiting. It turned out that I'd had a small bleed into the area around the sac and that was old blood coming out. If you havent had any pain you may not have miscarried but it is always good to get it checked with your doctor.
Good luck; I hope every thing is ok with your bubs.I had a similar thing happen to me at 9 weeks. As well as the brown discharge I had a little bit of fresh blood. I rang my OB and he suggested I go and have an ultrasound so they could check it out. As my bubs was IVF I was beside myself with worry and thought it was all over rover.

I had the ultrasound the next morning and everything with bubs was ok. The sonographer said it was old blood with a bit of fresh coming out from a pocket where the placenta attaches to the uterus.

:fingerscrossed: for you that everything will be ok. :fingerscrossed:

[Kayte]

i am experiencing a little bit of cramping all over stomach and abdomen? not sure:thumbsdown:

[Bron]

Hi Kayte. It could be nothing, or it could be serious. It's impossible to tell until you are examined. If you are worried, then go to your nearest women's hospital emergency department. (you're in Perth, right? Go to King Edward Hospital ED), they can scan you and assess you and make sure it's OK. If you are very anxious, I'd do that rather than wait to see your doctor tomorrow.

:fingerscrossed: I'm hoping all is OK.

[Oscar's mum]

Hi Kayte. It could be nothing, or it could be serious. It's impossible to tell until you are examined. If you are worried, then go to your nearest women's hospital emergency department. (you're in Perth, right? Go to King Edward Hospital ED), they can scan you and assess you and make sure it's OK. If you are very anxious, I'd do that rather than wait to see your doctor tomorrow.

:fingerscrossed: I'm hoping all is OK.


I would front up to the hospital too!

[Oscar's mum]

I found this article on how does a miscarriage feel and thought you might want to read it. However I would think positive that bub is okay.;)



How does a miscarriage feel?

Any of the following symptoms may signal that you are going into premature labour and possibly having a miscarriage. Your abdomen rhythmically tightens and releases (contractions) every ten minutes or more often. a feeling of pelvic pressure as though your baby is pushing down. a low dull backache, abdominal or menstraul cramps with or without diarrhea and fluid blood or clots being discharged from your vagina.

If you suspect a miscarriage call you care provider immediately. your practicioner will probably perform an ultrasound exam. If you havn't miscarried the dr may test the hormone levels in your blood and will continue to monitor you with the ultrasound. Some Dr's may order bed rest. If your progesterone levels are low your may be given suppositories of progesterone to help maintain your pg.

[Kayte]

so go to king edward .. what emergency ?? should i call first i live in mirrabooka? my bleeding has gone back 2 chocolate brown but only when i wipe? cramps are there:confused:

[Bron]

You can call so they are expecting you if you want. They have an emergency centre there - it is well sign posted. Just go in the main entrance from Bagot Road.

They are very helpful and compassionate - I went there when I had my second miscarriage and they were great. If they can't see you this afternoon (depends if the registrars are attending to other emergencies), they will make a time for you to come back early tomorrow morning. At the hospital they can take your blood and scan you and everything, whereas your GP will probably need to refer you for blood tests and scans, which will take longer as they may not be able to be done for a couple of days.

All the very best Kayte. Do let us know how you go. Again, keep reminding yourself that it may be OK, but it should be checked out.

Bron :hugs:

[Bron]

How are you Kayte? Any news?

I'm thinking of you.:hugs:

[Kayte]

Hello

Just wanted 2 let you know i misscarried and still am :( All is well though !

Thanks for ALL your support - deeply appreicated !!!!! :)

[CarolineF]

I;m so dreadfully sorry to hear your news.

My thoughts are with you.

Take care and lots of hugs:kiss: :hugs:

Caroline

[littlepickle]

Kayte. I am terribly sorry to hear that. Make sure you spend some time looking after yourself and resting. :hugs:

[ButterflyKisses]

Kayte I'm so sorry to hear that. I was so hopeful for you.

take care and :hugs: :hugs: to you

[Bron]

Oh Kayte, I'm so sorry. :hugs:

Take your time to heal, look after yourself and your partner, lean on each other.

I've been there twice, so if you need to talk, feel free to pm me.

:hugs:

[rynosmum]

Kayte,

As Bron said, look after yourself and your partner - this will be such a hard time for you both.

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss.:hugs: :hugs:

[Kayte]

thank u all !! Im okay so is DP.. we will try again after im healed and all the other stuff !! :) thanks for the wonderful support :hugs: :hugs: