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[pixijal]

Hey ladies, I'm terrified.
I'm 5weeks 2days.

HCG at 18dpo was 1503
HCG at 21dpo was 3420

I am now 26dpo and am experiencing brown spotting.  The dr. won't see me, it is too early.  I just have to 'wait it out'.
Can you share stories or related info. with me concerning this?  Don't try to protect me, if you have negative news, I would be interested in hearing all of the possibilities.  I am trying to mentally prepare myself for m/c #2 within 7 months.  Please share any knowledge, stories and information with me.  Thanks.
Jen

[lhowell]

Don't have time to read all the comments...sorry if I duplicate.

Please keep in mind that brown spotting is old blood.  Bright red blood is the scary stuff.

Jen, I'm praying that everything is fine...I don't think you have anything to be worried about.  Hang in there!  

[hoping4bfp]

Hi, I know you are going crazy but you know and have experiene with this whole pregnancy thing.  Realize that you might be doing yourself and your baby a whole lot of good if you decide to be calm about it.  I wish you the best!

[pixijal]

Thank you for asking me to chill...your right, and helpful.  I have been hysterical...And your right, I know the stories, and even give advice on them.  I can't think clear today.  I just keep thinking 'here we go again'.  It is just how the m/c started, and I have been working myself up.  

I requested another set of numbers ran again, and the lady basically told me no.  I had normal numbers last week, and there was no reason for it.  They get back from lunch in an hour, and I'm calling back to ask the DR. about another set of numbers instead of the desk lady.  If he agrees, I'll have an idea of what is happening by the weekend instead of next week.  Thanks for your help.

[soccer9]

i can understand your concern. I had brown spotting last week. It was after an u/s, so they said that was normal but then on Saturday had some pink blood on the TP. Now it has stopped.  Many people spot, bleed during the 1st trimester and it means nothing.  The doc told me - wear a pad. If you soak up two pads within 1 hr or have really bad cramps, then you have something to worry about.  Try and tell yourself -everything is very normal at this point.  Worry - when you have to worry. Of course, this is all easier said than done. I am having trouble with it too..but just hold on, b/c the ride is long!  

Good thoughts for you...

[pixijal]

Thanks for your comment...it is helpful.  I'm not normally this irrational, but I'm so messed up over this.  I don't feel like another m/c, when I just had one in Sept, is something I can quite handle.  Not that it is my choice.  

Your right, it is a long ride.  I guess I need to grip tight, and just say my prayers.  I don't like it.  
How far are you?  

[pertykitty]

slow down and breath!! you have been here awhile and read lots of stories about brown spotting in the first 6 weeks. dont stress ok? did your dr say you have to wait it out?? maybe they can take your numbers again tomarrow to ease your mind. i know if in your shoes id be doing the same thing with worry. keep your chin up and let us know if it changes ok?

[soccer9]

I am 7 wks, 4 days...

I was also told, once you see the HB, your chance of miscarriage goes down a great deal.

Did you see the HB prior to your last m/c?

[rita02]

i am praying for you...God Bless!!

[nwmom]

I had that kind of panic feeling around a week or so ago about m/c again and the women here really gave me the support and advice that I needed.  I remember with my last pregnancy  my dr. telling me that spotting can be VERY common during the 1st trimester and not to worry unless your soaking pads and having really bad cramping. Did your dr. say that they would do another set of #'s for you?  I know the wait sometimes is the hardest part.  You just want to know...hang in there and let us know how your doing. :)  

[pixijal]

Yes, I saw a normal heartbeat at 6weeks, 0days with the last pregancy that ended in m/c.  The fetus passed about 3 days later.  I don't feel real positive anymore with seeing the hb, and chances of m/c decrease.  I m/c using Cyotec, and did not have surgery...so that we could ttc without having to wait.

I called my dr. back this afternoon, and asked him for another round of bloodwork.  He won't do it.  He said my bloodwork from last week was normal.  He scheduled an u/s for NEXT thursday.  The wait begins for the next 10 days.  This is a freaking nightmare.

[pixijal]

CORRECTION: Sorry, the second hcg result was 20dpo, not 21.  The test was performed 48 hours apart.