7 Weeks pregnant and I think I am miscarrying

[adamsmommy]

I am 7 weeks pregnant.  On Monday afternoon I noticed a little bit of brown spotting on the tp and was concerned, but heard that brown spotting isn't bad and that brown ment old blood.  I just had my son a year ago and had to have a c-section, so I just chalked the spotting to scar tissue.  That night the spotting didn't get any heavier, but changed to a pinkish brown color.  I called my doctor first thing the next morning, the nurse said that it is normal for women to spot during pregnancy and she told me not to worry.  She made me an sppointment for the following day.  The spotting got worse over night.  It was then a redish pink color and stringy looking, like mucusy looking.  I went to my app. and my doc. did a pap and said that there was blood on my cervic and it was pooling.  (not real sure what that means.) He then did a vaginal ultrasound and found the baby - ruled out an eptopic - but the babys heartrate was only 110, which he said was no good.  He sent me home with an estrogen supplement and because Thanksgiving was Thursday he made me an appointment for Monday.  That night I staring having contraction like cramping - strong, but not severe- and period like bleeding with small blood clots.  This lasted for about 2 hours and then subsided.  The next morning I had cramping, but nearly as bad as the night before and light bleeding that tapered off by early evening.  I called my doctor and he wasn't really worried, said that bleeding and blood clots don't always mean a miscarriage.  Today the cramping and bleeding are back. Does anyone know what is going on?

[jackiemoo]

It is so hard to say, it could be a miscarriage, or maybe not. I am sorry that you are going through this. Have hope and good luck on Monday.

[adamsmommy]

Thank you for responding.  Have you ever heard of a woman passing small blood clots during pregnancy and go on to have a healthy baby?  I was under the impression that blood clots ment the body was expelling the lining of the uterus and that a fetus could not survive that.

[CODNER5]

HI

Sorry to hear your problem. What you are describing is exactly,what I went through on 10-23 when I was exactly 7 weeks.Sorry to say, but I did miscarry. What you are describing is the same thing that happened to me.Except by the time I got u/s, I had expelled sac.( before in waiting room bathroom, I had large clot like tissue come out)
Originally day before,light brown, then pinkish. no cramps, then next morning cramps/red bleeding and by the time I got to Dr. they were severe and very heavy bleeding. As soon as I passed large tissue, cramps went away-bleeding continued, but cramps tapered off. I bled for 7 days  and just now got my period again. One month later.It was ad, for my husband and I, as we have never miscarried and I have 3 boys already.Never even consider, I would lose this baby.I never told anyone I was preg, that made eit easier.

About 4 days before I miscarried, I started loosing my symptoms(few as I had) My breasts stopped hurting, and all of a sudden I wasnt as tired.I didnt think much of it-but now I look back-

We are trying again, and that is how I keep my mond of my lost baby. Otherwise I would go crazy!

I have heard some ladies, bleed alot and clots and still have healthy baby!!! so I hope that is you!!!! I am praying for you!!!

[adamsmommy]

Hello.
Thank you for your comment.  I don't think that I have passed the baby, but I don't even know what to look for.  
I am sorry for your loss.  It is just so hard.  I never thought this would happen to me either.  

Good luck on trying to concieve again.  I will be praying for you too!

[mary345]

i just want to let you know that i had a similar experience i thought for sure i had lost the baby b/c of the amount of blood and clots snd cramping i was having well it turned out i had a large subchorionic bleed which ended up healing itself and i am now almost 31 weeks pregnant good luck to you

[lucenna]

I would seek a second opinion ASAP..Tell them to do an abdominal ultrasound. Vaginal ultrasounds worsen it and causes bleeding. Bug your doctor  till he listens and starts actually caring..Goodluck and I hope it ends well

[adamsmommy]

I just wanted to let everyone know that I just passed the pregnancy sac, so I did in fact miscarry.  Thank you to everyone that posted comments to help answer my questions.

[Jenny100]

I am SO, SO very very sorry for your loss. What an emotional rollercoaster. I miscarried in September at 16 weeks, and I know how hard it is.
There is not alot to say that brings real comfort; but miscarriage is almost always because the baby was not normal and healthy. Look forward to the day when this is all in the past, and you are pregnant again.That is what gets me through each day right now.
I am again so sorry and hope that y ou are feeling okay. There are so many women on this site that truly feel your pain and want you to know how very sorry we are.

[CODNER5]

Sorry, Time will make you feel better. I felt horrible and now just thinking about x-mas and maybe by x-mas I will be preg again. You were very early ion Preg. so you should be able to try right away-if you feel up to it.My Dr just said wait till bleeding stopped, and if I became preg again-call her right away. So she can do tests and u/s.

Now that you lost preg sac, the cramps should start to get better. I know it is a emotional pain along with physical pain.

My frustration is: WHY? I know I willl never have a answer-of indeed a chromosonal issuse like majority is, I still would like to know for certain.I hate not knowing if I will ever be able to carry another, and if I will have to go through this again.I am sure you think same things. For two weeks, I wondered,was it the paint fumes when I painted kitchen?, Did I take too hot of a bath? so many thoughts-but none of them make sense I know.After a month I feel better now, and looking forward to future.I hope you can heal and feel better too.
Let me know how you are doing-

Okay-I went on long enough-take care.

[pixijal]

I am so sorry to hear that it resulted in miscarriage.  I'm getting over one myself, and wonder if I will ever get over it...probably not.  But that is ok, as it has changed me.  Thank God for the children that I do have that are healthy and full of energy!  I pray for your emotional recovery, as it is certainly the worst part...God Bless you.

[kierstynsmommy]

omg, I am so sorry for your loss. I really dont know what to say but i know how you feel and I am really sorry. I know it is tough right now, but things will get better. Go on to the dr. on Monday just to make sure you indeed pasted the sac. Sometimes, it is possible that is not what it was. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Please keep us updated.
Amber

[bambino]

hi, i had a m/c at 8 weeks, started with a lil bit of brown on the toilet paper, next day loads of brown was comin out, then blood. I went to a&e, did the blood tests then the doctor used something to try n stop the bleeding, she pulled the fetus out, it was clearly the baby coz of the shape. Went back to hospital a week later n had a scan and it was all gone. The doc told me i dont have any problems as far as she can see so i should be able to conceive again x

[babyberry]

So sorry about your lost
I'm going through the same thing right now. I'm 7 weeks pregnant. I just went to the hospital for a blood test yesterday, and I won't receive my results until August 7th that's when my doctor is back from vacation.
What's hard right now is not knowing if the baby is ok or I'm having a miscarriage.
Good luck and I'll be praying for you.
Liz

[SHAY3434]

Hello I am about almost 8 weeks pregnant. I have been spotting light pink color for about 5 days now, one time there was bright red blood that came out while i was having a bowel movement, that is the only time I saw a fresh sight of red blood. I may go through 1 pad a day, but it usually is spurts and not a full pad. I didnt have any symptoms other than sore breasts when I found out that i was pregnant, they are still sore and tender to touch. I dont have an appt until April 23. Im not sure if i may be miscarrying or just having some long days of light spotting, I could wear a panty liner, however just in case it gets worse, I wear a regular maxi pad. I have had two miscarriages previously, however they were much severe than this episode. I had heavy bleeding, cramping, going thru pads every hour, hospitalized and received a D & C.

[secondtimearound141]

I recently turned 7 weeks pregnant yesterday july 5/09...  yesterday night i started bleeding not heavy bleeding like a period or anything... today it was the same thing again... i'm bleeding and have slight cramps. I've noticed in the two occasions that i have had blood clots but no major ones.  I'm really scared b.c i really don't want to lose this baby ..... one quick question.. how can you tell when you passed the pregnancy sac? how big is it or what colour?

[Kim1989]

you need to call your doctor. any bleeding should be at least mentioned to the doctor

[secondtimearound141]

I am extremely sad to say that today at 2 a.m i had a miscarriage.  I am extremely Sad words can't describe the way i feel at this moment.  I was 7 weeks Pregnant and i was so looking forward to my little angel however i take some comfort in knowing that his back in God's presence.

[Mrsmommy00]

I am deeply sorry to hear about your loss. I too have miscarried at 5 weeks. It started off with me passing brown tissue and then bright red blood. It's been about 2 weeks today and i started having severe cramps and I'm still passing tissue. When will this end?

[secondtimearound141]

Well the Dr. at the ER told me that when there is a miscarriage a woman can bleed for several weeks.  I was told that i can try again after one normal period cycle.......... so prob. around September i would be able to try and get pregnant again.

It is devestating however it's a sadness that i would not wish upon anyone.

[Mrsmommy00]

Ok, I guess I'll just have to wait. I have a doctors appointment tomorrow. Just want to make sure everything I'm experiencing is normal. I was also told to wait a full cycle before trying but my husband and I really want to try asap. Are there any risks for not waiting? When I asked my doc this question she didn't really give me a straight answer.

[secondtimearound141]

I asked the same question because I too am also very eager to start trying again. The only response i got was " if you get pregnant before one normal cycle than your chances for another miscarriage INCREASES" I rather not take that chance and just enjoy the summer with my 5 yr. old.  After my miscarriage i felt so bad i just wanted stay in bed and cry all day...that's that really being fair to my daughter.

My plans for next pregnancy is to get completely checked out b4 trying again, PAP TEST, blood tests, Progesterone Levels....... everything and when all seems fine than try again.

[Mrsmommy00]

That's exactly how I felt, we were so excited that I was pregnant and then for it to be taken away from us at a drop of a dime was devastating. I'm a strong believer that all things happen for a reason and I'm sure our time will come. I will take your doctors advice and wait a regular cycle before trying because the last thing I want to experience again is another miscarriage. Thank you so much for your help. Take care.

[Mrsmommy00]

Turns out everything isn't ok. My doctor called me yesterday letting me know that I might have had an ectopic pregnancy. I am scheduled for surgery tomorrow. My hcg levels are still a little over 900 and that's why they will need to do a d&c as well. I am so nervous since I've never had any type of surgery before. They said another possibility is an ovarian cyst. Does anyone know how long I would have to wait to conceive after having a D&C and ectopic pregnancy? My doctor said 3 to 4 months but I keep reading about 6 months to a year.

[secondtimearound141]

I'm sorry to hear that, I'll be praying for you that everything turns out great.  Regarding on how long you should wait b4 trying again... i think if i were you i would ask the doctor again just to confirm that in indeed you can try after 3 to 4 months and if he says yes again than believe the doctor cos he knows best right? also ask of what are the chances of you miscarrying again.  It's best to know all the facts.  Ask every question that comes to your mind, the way i see it it's best to be well informed and not get caught by surprise.

Hope everything turns out Ok. for you.  Have faith, everything will be ok.

[dre744]

im 28 married have a 8 yr and 5 yr old last month used plan b  pill and did not have a cycle a few days ago i started cramping really bad and yesterday started bleeding really heavy and passing huge blood clots