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Very Light Brown Discharge and terrified...

Hi everyone! I really need help and peace of mind right now. Just a couple of minutes ago I used the restroom. After wiping myself I had noticed a brownish looking discharge. I have had discharge previously throughout my pregnancy due to BV. By the way I am 16 weeks. I called my doctor and she said the discharge is fine and as long as it isn't accompanied with any cramping or fresh red blood then to not be worried much but I can't help but to be with it being my first pregnancy. Also where Im located its the weekend and no doctor office is open.
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2215684 tn?1339367158
You should be okay. I read BV can return so it may be that again & if not, it could be old blood or a lil bump to your cervix! Just try to stay off your feet until you talk to your Dr & try to stay calm! Praying for you, dear!!
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I have definitely calmed down since seeing all of these relieving experiences. I will definitely be up here tomorrow morning to update everyone!  Thanks again everyone. I appreciate all advice! :)
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2129193 tn?1342539411
This is my first pregnancy too and I was so nervous. Which is normal since we've never been through this
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Ooops im 36w3d
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I went thru the same thing at the beginning of my pregnancy. This normal according to my dr. its when the blood is bright red with cramps. Brown discharge or pink can be old blood. I remember a nurse telling me the cervix is very vascular and some women will have some bleeding but its always ok to get checked out
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2129193 tn?1342539411
Good luck! Everything will be okay. Don't stress too much though. Not good for the baby
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Glad to hear encee1126! I hope I am given the same diagnosis ... I'm praying for a very healthy baby from here on out .. I believe I still feel my little one in my womb but now I'm second guessing. I'm seeing my doctor tomorrow morning so I pray for good news!
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Thank you so much hugabump.. it's just tearing me up. Definitely not trying to be negative and keep my hopes high... I'm just ready to know everything is ok. Just trying to keep a level head... I just feel like every time I use the restroom I will be reminded of why I am worrying :(
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2129193 tn?1342539411
You'll be ok. it happened to me at 16 weeks too. I'm now 23 weeks and everything is fine. Dr said its normal as long as no heavy bleeding or cramping. All Dr did was put me on bed rest for 5 days and told me to take it easy. So you can do the same till you're able to see a dr
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1601898 tn?1327418014
Hey! I'm so sorry that you are going through such worry, don't despair!! Many women experience this for many reasons, eg. A little bump to the cervix can cause a  fresh bleed or it could be let down of a little old blood! I know from my own experience that you are thinking the worst but things are not always as they seem! praying all is strong with your precious baby! xxxxxxx
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Well now it's pink... I am really frustrated and scared! :'(( Trying to be strong for my little one but it is so hard :(
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