I Am Bleeding..

Sorry to hear this. Unfortunately if you are miscarrying there isn't anything you can do to stop it. There is also nothing that you would have done to cause it. But there is some hope as many women bleed in pregnancy and still have healthy babies.

You do not need to call the paramedics. Danger signs would be feeling faint or passing out, bleeding through more than one pad an hour, or if you begin cramping badly enough that you want some pain relief.

Sorry you are going through this.

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I am so sorry... I know it's scary, however, until you have the ultrasound, it isn't set in stone that you are miscarrying.. best thing you can do right now is to put yourself on bed rest. Some women actually experience the bleeding and everything turns out ok. Are you having cramping with it? If there's no cramping, that's a good sign, but even if you are cramping, wait to see what the doctor says. I know a woman who had cramping and bleeding in her first trimester, and thought she was miscarrying, but the doctor said she hadn't yet, but put her on bed rest, and how she has a beautiful 6 year girl.

Try not to think the worse I too had bleeding at 8 weeks so bad I soaked through my underwear pants and socks I had placenta previa. I had to be watched carefully, went to the doc every two weeks after that episode........ so try not to worry to much there can be a beautiful out come still.... My little angel is going to be 8 in June!!!!

If your doc is making you wait to see him/her, find a new doc!!! Spotting is an alarming sign. Sometimes it does not mean anything, sometimes it can mean the worst. There is a problem when a doc can't fit in a case like this and pushes it to the side. And take yourself to the emergency room. They can do an ultrasound right then and aleviate your worries. God Bless and I will keep you in my prayers.

I bled at the beginning of my second pregnancy. All turned out just fine. Take it easy today. Try to find something to take you mind off of it until your test tomorrow. Thinking of you.

Don't just trust the ultrasound...
I had this happen at 8 weeks with my last pregnancy. I went to the ER. They did an ultrasound and told me they could not see the baby and I had miscarried. They told me to call my doctor to schedule a possible D&C. When I called the doctor, he said he wanted to run bloodwork first. I am so grateful he did so. I went the next day for bloodwork and then two days later. My numbers were still doubling just as they should be so we waited. My next blood test was a week later and my numbers were still doing exactly what they should be and I had stopped bleeding by then. I went to the doctor's office from there and was able to hear the heartbeat for the first time. The baby that wasn't there on ultrasound was definitely alive and doing just fine.

I'm so sorry to hear. I've been there before myself - several times actually. On the bright side, despite that though, I DID have 4 HEALTHY pregnancies and have 4 beautiful children.

There is nothing you did wrong, and nothing you really can do if you are losing the baby. My dr. once admitted to me that they tell women who are bleeding early on like that women are told to take it easy so they can feel like they are doing something, but if you are going to m/c, then that's just what it is - and if you're not, then you just won't. I've never had a bleeding pregnancy that was viable, but it's not impossible. If you are not cramping at all, then that is a good sign. I'm shocked that they are making you wait until tomorrow!!! If I were you I'd go to the ER! Best wishes.

I don't know if this will offer much comfort, but with my third child I bled a lot in the first trimester. He is 19 months old and perfectly healthy. I am now pregnant with number four and I have spotted pretty much the whole time. I am under special care, so I get an ultrasound every week, I am ten weeks and the baby is still doing great. I know this isn't always the case, and for that my heart goes out to you. If you really want to know, go to the ER. they will do an ultrasound, but if you are losing it, there isn't much they can do. God bless you and good luck.

Try to relax. I bled during my first trimester and didn't even know I was pregnant. I thought it was my period and didn't take a prego test until I was into my 3rd month. Make sure that you relax and take it easy. I will think about you...

this can happen maybe there is a slight problem. close your eyes and breath allow yourself to be calm do not over think till you have seen your Dr. Good Luck and please stay calm.

Hi! Try False Unicorn Root-a herb that can prevent a misscarriage. Good Luck!! God Bless you and your baby. Maria
p.s. you can get it at Fruitful Yield, Whole Foods or maybe Vitaming Shoppe.

If its any comfort with my 5th child i spotted on and of for a while it wasnt till I started bleeding and I had clots coming out did I really worry then I went to the er thinking for sure I lost the baby but she was perfectly fine. I was 9 weeks along. Now she is 18 months old...

Try to stay calm until tomorrow. I will keep you in my prayers

Hi S.. I too had blood when I was pregnant with my son. It too was bright red. I blead (sp?) for about three months. Just take it easy. Get off your feet and try not to get stressed. Hopefully everything will be okay, but the stress won't help. Blood isn't always what you think. I'll be thinking of you....good luck!

The same thing happened to me on a Sunday. I cried and cried until my appointment the next morning. They drew blood and found that my progesterone levels were low. I started taking progesterone that afternoon and had a normal pregnancy. There is still hope -

I know exactly how you're feeling. I've been through it myself twice before and it was so tough. I feel for you and am saying a prayer for you and your baby. Hang in there...

Stay off your feet and don't do any work even dusting. Be strong and remember we are all thinking about you and sending prayers and good thoughts your way.

If this doesn't turn out well, remember that it's God's way of fixing somthing that was wrong with the pregnancy. I know, I've been there.

First, just try to relax take it easy this day and rest. I know this happened to me while I was pregmat of my daughter around the same time. I started off with light spotting then I was bleeding very heavily. But it turned out ok my daughter will be three in April. The doctors said it was normal it doesn't happen always but it does happen. They said usually when there is cramping involved then thats when they become worried. Your body is changing and weird stuff happens .

Hi S.. I know you have had several responses already. I just wanted to let you know my experience. I had exactly what you are talking about, with two pregnancies -- blood, cramps, everything, just like a period. Sadly, one time was indeed a miscarriage, but with the other pregnancy... everything worked out just fine! They were able to detect a heartbeat immediately and tell me that everything was fine. Some people seem to have a lot of bleeding during pregnancy. I talked to many people who had this same problem, even though my doctor at the time seemed unaware of this. They knew about "spotting" but seemed confused by the amount of blood/cramping I was having. I am not sure why this happens and I'm sure others have given you ideas. I know it is absolutely awful to go through. I just wanted you to know my experience. You will be in my thoughts. I hope it goes very, very well tomorrow.

I had the same issue with my 3 pregnancies and everything was fine. However, if you want piece of mind and not worry until tomorrow, I would go to the ER. I am actually surprised your doctor is making you wait until tomorrow and has not sent you to the hospital for an emergency ultrasound.

Unfortunately you won't know until you get the ultrasound done. I too have had bleeding during pregnancies where things turned out ok. I have 4 kids now. Before my 4th child, I did have two miscarriages in a row, and had never miscarried before, so thought I was going to be unable to have anymore children. The next pregnancy "took", so if it's any consolation, and things don't work out this time, it doesn't mean you won't have that baby you're longing for at some point in the near future. I hope everything turns out great.

I am sorry this is happening to you - I know how scary it is. I had this with my second pregnancy at about 10 weeks. Started with light pink spotting, then turned into clots within a few hours. I was convinced I was miscarrying. But there was absolutely nothing wrong! I had a completely normal, full-term pregnancy. So please don't automatically think the worst...sometimes this just happens. Hang in there & stay positive. All the best to you.

I am going to pray for you to try to relax & know that God will take care of you.
He know's what is best for you & will provide.

D. G.

Like many others have said, bleeding can occur in the 1st trimester due to implantation. I had one miscarriage before my 2 daughters were born, so when I had bleeding around 8 weeks, I was SURE that I was losing the baby! But, it turned out okay each of those times, and the dr. explained that it happens for many people at that point when the embryo attaches to the uterine wall. The best thing you can do is rest and relax, do some deep breathing, and stay hydrated. It's out of your hands, unfortunately. If you have any really bad pain, I'd go to the ER. BEST WISHES to you!

Go to the emergency room!

Dear S.,
I know you have gotten a ton of responses but I just wanted to tell you that I know what you're going through. I suffered a miscarriage at 10 weeks. It is both physically & emotionally draining but remember that you did nothing wrong and miscarriages are very common even though many women don't talk about them. The thing that got me through was to realize that losing the baby was my body's way of telling me that something was not right with the pregnancy. I went on to get pregnant again & that baby in now a healthy one year old. I know how hard this is but hang in there girl. Everything will work out for the best. My thoughts & prayers are with you!
A.

I will pray for you. It still can be alright. My sister spotted throughout both her pregnancies.

S. I am so sorry. It doesn't mean anything until the doctor confirms. If you really, really feel you can't wait just go to the ER, I did. It just gave me peace of mind especially since it was a Friday night. I wish you the best!!

It is possible that it's the extra lining just shedding, which is normal. THis happened to me at 12 weeks & everything turned out fine (my daughter is almost 16 months old). If you are having cramping & expelling clots, then you may be losing the pregnancy. Otherwise, just stay on bedrest, be at peace with whatever is meant to happen, and see your doctor tomorrow. My heart goes out to you!
Dr. Alicia

The best thing for you to do is to stay off your feet and hopefully the blood will subside. Some break through bleeding can be normal. Don't panic yet, relax and don't let your blood pressure get the best of you. The u/s will tell you for sure of what the situation really is.

I had the same thing happen but I was more like 6 months. They did not know what was happening and my daugheter was born (though 3 weeks early) just fine. The nurses that I spoke with were so totally rude and unsympathetic to my ranting, crying and being hysterical. Try to take a deep breath and get in as soon as possible. Good luck and god bless.

Call the Paramedics ASAP!!!!

Hi S. i think you should go to urgent care or the e.r. A.S.A.P. because you caould never be to sure i hope the best for you good luck my prayer's are with you sincerly G.

Hello...

Just try, and I know from experience this is easier said than done, to relax. Try to lie down as much as possible, feet up. Breathe deep, focus on something relaxing. Hang in there. I hope that the ultrasound goes well. Take good care.

B.

Hi S..
I am thinking about you. Best of luck.

Nothing more heartbreaking in my life than when I saw blood with my third pregnancy. I cried all night. But there was nothing I could do. I had to accept it and focus on the two beautiful children I already had. That really helped me already having two children so I was able to go on. I could hardly pity myself with two wonderful children when so many haven't been blessed with any.

Then I was pregnant again after six months. REally excited because I got huge very fast and knew I was having at least twins. Sure enough I went in and my doctor did an ultra sound that night because she too was excited I was having twins. But as it happened there were two little sacs, but no heart beats. I had a huge clot that killed my babies and I miscarried a few days later. I cried all the way home, I cried all night. I really wanted those babies.

Again I had to focus on the children I already had. My doctor was great though. After two miscarriages in a row she ordered a ton of tests. I had 19 vials of blood drawn. It turned out I had a gene mutation called PAI 1. It causes blood clots in your uterus.

After that I tried one more time and got pregnant right away. My doctor put me on a blood thinner immediately. After nine months of giving myself and shot everyday, I had a beautiful baby boy.

I won't lie and tell you I don't get choked up about the babies I lost. But I refuse to dwell on it or obsess about something I can't do anything about. I personally decided that God had a reason to take my little ones back home and that's that. I don't know why. I don't have to like it, but I won't make a huge emotional mess out of myself. I have a loving husband and great kids...the ones I lost just weren't meant to be. I'll know soon enough why it turned out that way, but for now I'm going to focus on here and now.

I hope it turns out alright and you don't have a miscarriage, but if you do, I hope you will be able to grieve and then leave it behind you. There will always be a place in your heart and mind for that sweet little one, but your life really must go on.

S.,

My heart goes out to you, no advice, just letting you know I am going to pray for you and hope everything turns out well.
Be strong, sending you hope and positive thoughts..

C.

I am so sorry to hear about this as I am sure it is very upsetting. Please keep me posted though. Sometimes there are bloodclots behind the placenta and just release. This causes bleeding like a period, but does not mean miscarriage. The term is placental hemotoma. Either way, please feel free to contact me for support from a mother to a mother!

I had this with both my babies. With my second it was heavier then with the first. Turned out it was just the placenta latching on. I just went into my OB/GYN when it started and they checked me out. Everything was fine. Instead of making yourself crazy waiting until tomorrow, call them and go in today.

. . . You are in my prayers.

This happened to me at 9 weeks. Everything turned out fine. Don't worry just yet!

I am glad you are going for the ultrasound. You need that peace of mind. Don't hesitate to call the dr. should you have any other concerns.

Until then, please relax and don't be stressed because, right now, that is what you need to be doing. Get off your feet and relax. Easier said than done - I was you. Seeing blood is alarming but can be ruled out as a major concern once it is addressed. Keep your head about you.

Years ago... my 13 year old gave me the same scare too. She was born healthy. Some women have their periods, early on in their pregnancy. I was one of them.

Just keep dreaming of the day when you meet your little bundle of joy. An autumn baby - how nice. Best of luck to you. Keep us posted, please.

Please take care of yourself by trying to stay calm. You are getting wonderful advice from the posters. You are in our thoughts. Know everything will work out.

You have already gotten a lot of advice. I just wanted to add another positive note, hoping it will help you relax. I have bled on two of my pregnancies and everything was fine. This pregnancy I bled for almost 2 weeks. At first it was bright red (like a period), then after 2 days turned to brown. You can't control what is happening but there is a chance everything could be ok. Try to relax until you know what is really happening. If you need support, it is obvious that everyone is here for you if you need it. Good luck.

Hi, my thoughts and prayers are going out to you.... Easier said then done, but just relax and think GOOD things. And a little prayer to God won't hurt either.

All the best to you and that little one of yours....

God Bless...

Try to stay calm. This happened to me with my first pregnancy. The Dr. said to rest and try to put your feet up. If it is a miscarriage, there is nothing you can do to stop it. However, I did not miscarry and went on to deliver a beautiful baby girl. I pray that you will, too.
Good luck.

I am so sorry you are going through this. I went through a similar situation where I bled for the first three months of my pregnancy and had to have weekly and sometimes bi-weekly ultrasounds. My daughter made it through somehow and everything turned out mostly okay. (She had a birth defect that required surgery when she was 36 hours old.) We just got lucky. I really, truly hope that you and your baby will be okay. Good luck, and hang in there!

Don't worry. The bleeding does not always mean what you think it might...I had spotting with my last two pregnancies and was upset as well. I have 3 healthy babies from those last two pregnancies. Talk to your doctor. Get reassurance from your support systems. Rest. Rest. Rest.

Praying for a you and a healthy pregnancy.

Oh honey if you're that worried go to the hospital but my mother told me she still had her period two months into her pregnancy with me so it may be nothing, but i'd still go get it checked. good luck with everything.

I am sorry that you are going through this. I've been there twice, once with a happy ending and one without. You need to relax and think of the positives if either is to happen. get some rest and stay calm. It won't help to get worked up. Hang in there because there is always another door opening for you, whether that be a baby or a healthy baby in the future, or what door you decide to open. Negative thought are contagiuos, so try your best to stay positive, even if it turns out not in your favor. Take care of yourself first and formost!

You've probably already gotten all the advice you need already, but I figured I'd throw this into the mix. I miscarried at 6 weeks, and went to the ER because the pain was UNBEARABLE. Like the worst cramps I had ever experienced, and then some.

So, while everyone else is correct that you won't know until tomorrow, if you're not in horrible pain, at least you have one less symptom of miscarriage.

Best wishes, and I hope all ends up well for you!!

S. -

Please try to stay calm until you see you doctor. I bled @ 6 weeks during my first pregnancy and was scared out of my mind. When I saw the doctor the next day, everything was fine. Bleeding can happen when the placenta is forming and attaching to the uterine wall.

I know how hard it is, but try to stay positive.

My thoughts are with you.
Em

I had the same thing happen to me. I was walking to my car, and all of a sudden, a big gush of blood came! I was 8 or 9 weeks. Panic struck and I had to wait, too. When I went for my ultra sound the next day, the heartbeat was there, what a relief! Hang in there, I know it's hard! Good luck!