Brown discharge 5-6 weeks?

[XOXO13]

*UPDATE: brown turned to light pink turned to red this morning. My third miscarriage 💔

Hello,

I’m not having the best of days, mentally. I think I am just so very triggered by this pregnancy, it’s bought back so many painful memories of my first pregnancy for some reason and this time I don’t have the safety net of my IVF clinic as it was a natural surprise (after 17 months of trying) pregnancy.

Tonight I’ve just had a little bit of brown mucus in my knickers, and ever so slightly when I’ve wiped. I know that’s a sign of old blood and I know it can mean lots of things but I’m fearing the worst and feel like my gut instinct is telling me this isn’t good.

I don’t have a midwife yet, and tbh the GP hasn’t been the most helpful since me telling them I’m pregnant and my history. I’m wondering whether to try and get my early scan scheduled for the 8th moved to tomorrow just so I know what’s happening.

There isn’t much point in this message, I just need to write it down because I’ve no one to really talk to about this. My husband is great but he’s anxious too given what we’ve been through previously. Xx

[jinis]

Hey lovely - congrats on your pregnancy & sorry you're finding it difficult.

I had brown/pink discharge for 5 days around 5 weeks mark. It was nerve-wrecking but all was well.

I think you should do whatever you think is best for you, but I guess the danger of having the scan too early (before 7 weeks) is that the result will be inconclusive, and this might be an additional source of stress and uncertainty for some, than a much wanted relief.

Monitoring your blood HCG levels is another alternative if you have access to blood tests, which is the most reliable & conclusive method at this stage to know how the pregnancy is progressing. It got me through the wait until the next scan in early days.

Sending you love & strength xx

[XOXO13 in reply to jinis]

Thank you for responding 🤍

I’ve booked an early scan for tomorrow, and I know it’s very early but I’m hoping it’ll show at least something is there. I’m supposed to be at a wedding on Saturday and I just don’t feel I’ll be able to relax and enjoy myself if I’m still experiencing the brown mucus, it’s just just my anxiety off all over again.

Pregnancy after two miscarriages, even with a successful pregnancy (so lucky) is just so overwhelming, more than I was expecting it to be xx

[Doodlebug23]

Couldn’t just scroll by. So so sorry to see your update. Take care of yourself xx

[XOXO13 in reply to Doodlebug23]

Thank you 😢🤍

[Skittles11]

Sorry to see what you're going through. I hope the scan today brings you some clarity and reassurance. X x

[XOXO13 in reply to Skittles11]

Thank you. I cancelled the scan as my bleeding became heavier. I called the EPU and they’re bringing me in for a scan Sunday to check I’ve had a complete miscarriage 😢

[Skittles11 in reply to XOXO13]

I'm so sorry x x

[Millbanks]

Oh my love, I’m heartbroken to see this. I know you’re not doing ok but sending so much love right now xxx

[PenpalLdn]

I'm so sorry 😔 there are no words

[PenguinBlue]

so sorry to read this - absolutely heartbreaking. Sending you lots of love and strength xxx