brown spotting, slight cramping, FREAKING OUT

[Anya1984]

Im going to die...I swear, I am freaking out..I woke up today. had slight cramping last night and at night, and saw that my underware is all covered in brown spotting..also its still coming out when I wipe or pee...Im very concerned.. doc on call hasn't called me back...

[maryddn]

I'm praying that everything will be OK for you. I've read many posts before that brown blood could be old blood. Rest as much as you can. Good luck...please keep us posted.

[aweeonetolove]

Oh sweetie, of course you are freaking out!  How frightening is that?!  But try to remember that 40 - 50% of women bleed in early pregnancy and the majority of them go on to have a safe pregnancy.  Although, I know statistics mean little when you see blood down there.   Now, try to lie down and elevate your feet so that your body can relax and rest.  
If your Dr. doesn't call too soon, I'd suggest going to the emergency only so that you can alleviate your nerves.  Stressing out like you are (which is utterly understandable) can't help you right now.  Oh my dear!  You are in my thoughts.  I hope that you go to the Dr. sooner than later and they give you an US or something of the sort so that you can see your wee one all healthy.  You will be in my prayers today!

[skipili]

I agree with the other girls. Do the best you can to relax and hopefully your Dr will call soon. Your Dr should be able to get you in today so you can get checked out. I'm sure everything is going to be ok. I will be praying for you and your little peanut.

[Suzie0224]

I called my dr. a week ago for the same thing. the dr. said brown blood is old blood.  Nothing to worry about unless it changes to bright red.  I just rested and layed on my left side and really did nothing for the rest of the day.  happy thoughts...

[highlycaffeinatedkat]

do not start to panic with BROWN blood, only bright red is a bad thing right now.

[Anya1984]

how long your spotting lasted? how much was it? Only when you wiped or on the pad as well?

[Anya1984]

So the doc on call never called me back...and i called my clinic and went there for u/s and bloodwork. After 30 minute wait, the nurses came out to speak with me. When I described what was happening to me, they assured me that it is normal as long as im not heavily bleeding with red blood....so they refused to do anything with me and released me home to rest.
My next appt is next tuesday and im trying to put my mind at ease...its hard because I read many different things, some say they m/c later after brown spotting, but most say that its normal. Because I cannot do anything right now, Im just resting. I have no cramps and I barely have the spotting. Nurse said I might expereince it throughout the first trimester....
I really hope my baby is ok!!!

[Kelly87]

Just lay down and rest today. Dont lift anything heavy and take it easy. Its brown so it should be fine.. Just take it easy though

[kuchis]

Hi sweety, how are you? i just saw your post .. please don't worry so, its not very good for you or the baby .. just take it easy for today and rest with a good novel (it will be easy to not think of anything else). Rest up ... brown blood is usually old blood. Don't worry .. I know its easy to say it, than to go through .. but I hope you will stay positive for the little one. If there is no cramping, then usually all is fine.

take it easy, and hope all turns out for the better.

[aweeonetolove]

Anya - I'm glad the nurses and the ladies here have done their best to reassure you.  Try not to read things about it online (I know! Easier said than done!) because you will get so many mixed messages.  Most sites say it's normal because it's brown blood ~ old blood ~ and this is ok.  I had a missed miscarriage and my only indication was brown discharge.  But my brown discharge was definitely not blood and I never mistook it to be blood.  With yours being brown blood, I'd confidently say you're in the group of women who are perfectly safe!  Try to stay strong and rest, rest, rest.  All the best.

[ZUZ]

Hi Anya!  I pray that all is well for you!  And like a lot of people mentioned, a lot of women experience spotting in early pregnancy.  I know that doesn't make you feel better but at least you know its not abnormal!  You are definitely in my thoughts and prayers!

[Anya1984]

Thank you girls...its not even blood, its just spotting..very light but there every time i wipe..i hope it is old blood and it will go away soon...I hoped that they do u/s, but they didn't...I also have mild pains in left ovary (maybe it is my cyst..)...im worried because my bbs are not sore today and i have no symptoms at all....you know how you look for every little thing in your body....anywa, I wished I had nausia or something..just to reassure me...Im very sad but I really hope that it is nothing to worry about and that I will see the heartbeat next Tuesday (that's like another 5 days to go!!!!!!!!)....

[kuchis]

try going to the ER for a U/S - it will help ease your mind.

[Anya1984]

They didnt want to do u/s in the clinic, the ER will be much more expensive :(
I decided to wait till tomorrow and see if it will be the same (I hope it will go away!!) and make a decidion then..so far, there is nothing i can do and I just have to wait till my next tue appointment :(