8 weeks and woke up to brownish red light bleeding - worried UPDATE

[Smang]

Hi everyone,

So I’ve just woken up and I’ve had a light bleed it’s brownish red, but could’ve been more red as it has all dried (sorry I know it’s tmi). I had a scan done on Saturday evening and baby looked fine and was measuring well at 8 weeks 2 days. They did see a blood pocket in my lining. The ovaries were both quiet and normal.

Do you think this is the cause? Should I go to the A&E or just monitor it? I don’t have any cramping or anything? Although in hindsight last night I did for about a millisecond have a little pain my right ovary?

Sorry I’m just really worried and scared atm

[emu2016]

I think I’d always say that for peace of mind you should at least call your clinic. Otherwise you’ll be worrying for a while. It could be nothing but hearing it from a professional will help xx

[Smang in reply to emu2016]

Thank you, I just spoke with them and my consultant said it’s common and nothing to worry about, but to keep an eye on it. I booked a scan for this afternoon for peace of mind xx

[emu2016 in reply to Smang]

Good plan! Good luck! x

[Smang in reply to emu2016]

Thanks! It’s so scary, I just want it to finally get a little easy instead of being so stressful all the time x

[Hidden]

I agree with Emu Hun. Fingers crossed it's nothing to worry about x

[Smang in reply to Hidden]

Thank you! Just spoke with them so feel a bit better xx

[Hidden in reply to Smang]

Good luck with your scan Hun xx

[elle80]

I agree, phone the clinic, they'll know what to do.. Let us know what they say. Big hugs xx

[Smang in reply to elle80]

Thanks Michelle, just spoke with them and they said it’s common and nothing to worry about and to just keep an eye on it. But I booked a scan just so I don’t keep worrying xx

[elle80 in reply to Smang]

Aww that's good. Hard not to worry though.. Good luck this arvo xx

[Hidden]

Agreed although hopefully they will alleviate your worries. Some people have lots of unexplained bleeding and go on to have healthy bouncing babies so perhaps a little overnight is fine too. As long as the cervix is closed all is fine. If there is no more bleeding they will ask you to keep an eye on it and to get in touch if you start bleeding heavier. Try to have a very relaxed day xx

[Smang in reply to Hidden]

You were right! That’s exactly what they said. But I booked a scan just for peace of mind. Thanks for the message xx

[Cinderella5]

Hopefully you've managed to speak to someone at the clinic by now, if not then get in touch....it will do no harm! Thinking of you and hopefully its nothing, take it easy today if possible!xx

[Smang in reply to Cinderella5]

Thanks Cinderella, just spoke with them and they said it’s common. Have a scan booked for this afternoon so hope everything is fine xx

[Cinderella5 in reply to Smang]

Oh that's good, hope it all goes well this avo!xx

[Autumnmoon]

Glad you have the scan it will put your mind at rest x

[Hidden]

Good luck for your scan. Hope all is well xz

[Smang in reply to Hidden]

Thank you JoJo xx

[Hidden in reply to Smang]

How did you get on? Xx

[Smang in reply to Hidden]

Thanks for asking. The Scan went well, baby is looking safe and sound. Placenta is attached firmly and the lining around is nice and thick. The cervix was firmly closed. However, there was a small blood clot but they said nothing to worry about, which is probably what’s causing the bleeding. In the report they referred to it as minimal shedding of decidual tissue? Im too afraid to google so just going to trust that it’s nothing to worry about xx

[Hidden in reply to Smang]

I googled it for you - it's quite common and nothing to worry about. It's all down to fluctuating wretched hormones that can cause a slight imbalance! The scan sounded very positive so hopefully you can relax a bit now. Bleeding in pregnancy is always going to be disconcerting but it definitely seems to be quite common among many ladies and, in lots of cases, no cause for concern. Hope you're feeling reassured. Xx

[Smang in reply to Hidden]

Thank you! You are so sweet, I really appreciate that you googled it for me xx

[Hidden in reply to Smang]

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[Cinderella5 in reply to Smang]

Great news!👏xx

[Stepharni]

I had this on and off with my (now 3yo) I was in and out of EPU, terrifying but all was ok. They used the term 'friable cervix' which just means it's prone to bleeding on and off. All was well my birth was all natural. Any doubts call them and they will scan you x

[Smang in reply to Stepharni]

Thanks Stepharni for sharing your experience. It’s so nerve wracking. I have a scan booked at 4 so hopefully it’s all good xx

[Smang]

I just finished up with scan and baby looks good. The placenta is attached firmly and the lining around it is thick. The cervix is firmly closed. There was the blood clot, which they suspected is causing the bleed - referred it to as minimal shedding decidual tissue. But said he doesn’t see any concern for worry. Anyone else heard of decidual shedding? I’m afraid to google it.

Also just wanted to say thanks to everyone for your support today xxx

[elle80 in reply to Smang]

Aww phew!! I'm so pleased everything is OK. Xx

[Smang in reply to elle80]

Thank you feel much better now xx

[AllWeNeedIsluv in reply to Smang]

Glad to hear this hun. Try relax now and put your feet up. Sending lots of positive vibes 💝😘💝

[Smang in reply to AllWeNeedIsluv]

Yes definitely I was so worried all day, but feel much better now. Thank you xx

[Stepharni in reply to Smang]

Great news, so glad you're reassured and all is well xx

[Hidden]

That's brilliant news. Thank you for sharing xxx