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Q: Brown/pink Discharge? Help!
asked by: Bridget on September 1st, 2007
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ok, i'm trying not to freak out here. i just went to the bathroom and there was a little bit of discharge in my underwear that was tinged with browny-pink. then there was a teensy-tiny bit more when i wiped. i've been feeling a little crampy these past couple days but i just thought it was maybe because i've been a little constipated.

advice? reassurance? anything?!

btw, i'm 9 weeks tomorrow.
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my3kids
replied on September 1st, 2007
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The morning sickness you have been experiencing is definitely a good sign. Try not to read into the discharge/spotting too much. It could very well be normal for this pregnancy. Having miscarried before, I understand your concern, but try (as hard as it is) to stay positive. I hope all turns out ok.

Christina
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Bridget
replied on September 1st, 2007
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my morning sickness is not reassuring for me. i had it really bad with my first pregnancy that i lost.

i'm trying not to freak out because i know everyone says brown blood is ok (hey, i've even told other people that!), but it's hard to stay calm after having a previous m/c.

i put a pantyliner on and i'm going to keep an eye on things. it really was a tiny tiny amount so i'm hoping it's nothing.

pregnancy is too stressful for me.
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my3kids
replied on September 1st, 2007
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I know exactly how you feel about it being stressful. I lost one of my babies at 37 weeks into my pregnancy, so my subsequent pregnancies were agonising. I was terrified something would go wrong. Then I miscarried a baby after an ultrasound revealed very little amniotic fluid. 2 weeks later I lost that baby (9 weeks pregnant at that time).

I know it's hard not to compare a current pregnancy with a "failed" one, but each pregnancy is different. The morning sickness could be a good sign this time. Try to take it easy today, keep your feet up, drink plenty of fluids and relax as much as possible (easier said than done with a baby getting into everything)

Good luck. I'm hoping for the best for you and your family.
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cln1812
replied on September 1st, 2007
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Hopefully, it turns out to be nothing. Did you have intercourse recently? That can cause spotting.

I had pink/brown spotting off & on throughout my first trimester to about 13 weeks. It was mostly when I wiped (sometimes a couple drops on a pantyliner), but just a tiny amount. It always went away after a day and then would come back a week or 2 later. I'm 25 weeks now and so far, everything is fine.

One of the times I spotted also corresponded with a yeast infection coming on, and I know sometimes pregnant women will have a bit of spotting if they develop a UTI as well. I don't know exactly what caused my interminent spotting, but I wanted to reassure you that you can spot a little in the first trimester and still have everything turn out OK.
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young Girl
replied on September 1st, 2007
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i had really bad spotting at 9 weeks
i freaked and went in for an emergency u/s i was bleeding pretty bad but it all turned out ok!

i hope everything is alright B!
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monkeygirl22
replied on September 1st, 2007
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I hope everything is ok! I've heard of women spotting around this time and it was something about the beginning of the placenta attaching or something. I would call my doc to be sure and maybe they can get you in for an ultrasound sooner.
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sandyallen
replied on September 1st, 2007
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I am sorry that you are having such a difficult time with your pregnancy! This happened to me with one of my pregnancy's and with one I m/c. If things get worse you should think about going to your dr as it could be a U.T.I. or it could be normal and it might help to ease your mind. I agree, try to put your legs up and try to relax. If your hubby(Nick, I believe his name is) can help you with Finn and maybe order dinner in for tonight. I hope everything gets better for you!
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CaNdItAs CrAzY LaNd
replied on September 2nd, 2007
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pos infection??? are you ok hun Question
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Jules
replied on September 4th, 2007
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Hope everything's ok Bridget, have you seen a doctor?

*Hugs*
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Bridget
replied on September 4th, 2007
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i'm leaving for the doctor in about 15 minutes. i'll update when i get back.

i'm scared.

Sad
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Jules
replied on September 4th, 2007
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Right, well you're doing the right thing.

Thinking of you.
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Eyes Wide Shut
replied on September 4th, 2007
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Oh man B! I'm sure all is ok. Don't be scared! (yea right! right? lol!)

My Dr. told me that my body was just a little confused when I told him I Had spotting (which I never had for Oni). THe spotting occurred when my period would have been due.

I hope your Dr. says the same!!

Sarah
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Bridget
replied on September 4th, 2007
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i'm back and everything is fine! they ended up squeezing me in for an ultrasound and the baby is measuring perfectly with a heartrate of 171. i got some pictures but our scanner isn't hooked up and there's not much to see anyway, just a blobby baby.

thanks everyone! i'm going to try to relax from here on out... we'll see if i can handle that!
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Mabel
replied on September 4th, 2007
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I'm glad everything is OK!
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monkeygirl22
replied on September 4th, 2007
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I'm so glad everything's ok Bridget! I was so praying for you!
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Bridget
replied on September 4th, 2007
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thanks ladies!

i wish the scanner was hooked up. at first i thought theu/s pictures didn't look like much but the more i look the cuter they are. he looks like a sour patch kid!
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AyaMiyaki
replied on September 4th, 2007
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Is there any way Nick can get it set up? We'd really love to see them!

We don't own a scanner at all. We have to beg a friend to scan our stuff for us. Sad
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romitandon
replied on June 24th, 2009
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i am pregnant for almost 2 weeks...since yesterday having some pink and brown discharge at the time of urine...what exactly it is....anything serious
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