Light spotting after BFP

[Shinyhalo1]

Hi All, looking for comfort.

Got my BFP and am now currently 5 weeks .... today I’ve been having cramps that feel like period pains (sometimes quite sharp twinges like stitch) and also some light bleeding when I wipe (very light though; have to stare when I look red/brown blood).

Is this normal after a positive or should I be ringing my clinic?

Without being gross my bowels are very up and down today too which hasn’t helped with the pain in my stomach - I’ve read this is normal though.

Thanks xx

[Sayusayme]

Light bleed is normal but make sure it's not heavy....do inform your Doctor about this

[Tugsgirl]

Period type pains are completely normal and so are twinges because everything starts adjusting and accommodating pretty much straight away.. Spotting isn’t necessarily a cause for concern and is actually quite common but raise it with your clinic to be on the safe side xx

[Lorry1984]

I also had a light bleed in my 5th week and had a scan at 6 weeks and then again at 7 weeks and all was fine with a little heartbeat. Currently waiting on my 12 week scan to see that everything is still ok.

Can you contact your clinic and ask them to book you in for a 6 week scan? That way it will help put your mind at rest.

Hope you're ok. A bleed doesn't necessary mean bad news. Keep positive and try your best to relax and take things easy. xx

[Shinyhalo1 in reply to Lorry1984]

Thank you x

[sun-and-rain]

It can mean nothing and everything. I would just wait and see what happens the following days. At five weeks they might not be able to see anything on a scan anyway, and they can't do anything to stop it if it's the unfortunate situation of a beginning mc. If there is no "progress" in bleeding and cramping after a couple of weeks you could scedule a scan, but I wouldn't do anything but wait and see before 6-7 weeks. I hope for you that this is nothing to worry about ❤ Keep us posted ❤

[Jenifer99]

Hi shinyhalo1,

Just didn't want to read and pass but also to let you know that am currently 4weeks plus. I have been experiencing same spotting like you described for the past 4days now, have to look closely before i can see it when i wipe.

No cramps at the moment which is reassuring and also I tends to drink lots of water and relax my mind in bed as this happens each time I stress out.

So have faith in God as I definitely do and believe with faith nothing shall happen to our young.

Good luck on your journey x

[Fatsnacka in reply to Jenifer99]

Did you end up having a healthy pregnancy?

[Hidden]

Hi,

Period type pains are completely normal because you're uterus starts stretching.

Light bleeding/Spotting does not necessarily mean something is wrong.

In my case, there were times were light bleeding/spotting were a sign of ectopic or miscarriage. But my latest experience is positive. I'm 22 weeks pregnant and I had episodes of spotting and bleeding from week 5 till week 14. My twins are doing fine.

I would advise you to contact your clinic just to be sure everything is alright. Also try to rest as much as you can.

Good luck!

xx

[Shinyhalo1 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you - spoke to my clinic and they have said the exact same thing as you. And wow twins you lucky thing - would love that! Wishing you love xx

[Hidden in reply to Shinyhalo1]

Thank you! After 4 losses we're on the right track to have our rainbow babies. We feel very lucky indeed to have reached this milestone!

[Shinyhalo1 in reply to Hidden]

Sorry to hear about your losses 😢❤️ Makes it even more special xx

[Fingerscrossed34]

Totally normal but say to a professional anyway. I had quite a heavy bleed early on and I’m totally fine. It’s incredibly common but always scary! You can always pay for a private early scan if you’re worried or ask for one. x

[Nicivfjourney]

Iv had spotting and a gush of bleeding since 5 weeks onwards I am now 8 weeks and still occasionally get brown discharge!

Iv always rang my clinic. If it’s red blood anyway.

[HollyT7]

I had spotting brown and once pink from around 5 to 7ish weeks, nurse said that pregnancy gets in all your nooks and crannies! I actually worried when it went 😂 Scan showed no cause. Little tot is doing just fine at 10+5 🙂 xxx

[Shinyhalo1 in reply to HollyT7]

Loving all these comments - thank you for replying xx

[Scarlett13]

How are you doing now? X

[Shinyhalo1 in reply to Scarlett13]

Doing ok now - still getting cramps on and off and some very light spotting but so far so goody! Xx