Started bleeding. 6 weeks - 23dp5dt

[MomaJoni]

So I have my scan booked for Wednesday when I will be 6 weeks and 2 days and to my shock I have had a bleed. I know this can be normal but I can’t help but think it’s all over. I’m in no pain and the blood is more of an orangey brown. It was quite a lot at about 10am but has now slowed down. Any success stories please go help reassure me? Emergency unit won’t see me because I’m not in pain and haven’t bled through my clothes. And the IVF clinic said they don’t have any expertise of that kind of thing. I just need hope because it feels like it is all over!

[bearblue]

Hi MomaJoni, I had a bit of bleeding at the start of my pregnancy and my Dr was very much blaze about it and warned it might happen throughout my pregnancy and even heavier. Anyway if you’re feeling anxious about it I’ve read lots of women post that they went to an Early Pregnancy Unit - which doesn’t need a GP referral - for reassurance. They look at anyone below 14 weeks (?). Especially if you have a history of miscarriages. I’m not 100% sure though but it might be worth calling one closest to you to see if you can speak to someone or see someone. Wishing you all the best.

[MomaJoni in reply to bearblue]

I called them this morning but they said they won’t see me unless I have heavy bleeding through a pad or my clothes or bad abdominal pain. I explained my history of ectopic and they didn’t seem concerned

[bearblue in reply to MomaJoni]

That must be so frustrating. Maybe there’s a bit if reassurance that if they’re not worried then its a good sign. As Cinderella pointed out My Dr also did tell me that only if it’s accompanied with cramping that I should be worried but she said babies conceived through ivf tend to cause a lot more bruising and more bleeding in women. It’s tough but maybe hang in there and wait for your Wednesday scan - the only other option is to pay for a private scan to reassure you but if put your feet up if you can. I can’t imagine how your feeling right now but sending you hugs .

[Cinderella5]

You're right it is quite common to have a bleed but it doesn't make it any less scary. Hold onto the fact you dont have pain. When I had a loss I had pain and lots of cramping but in my successful cycle I had blood but no pain. Rest up, could you up your progesterone? Good luck.xx

[MomaJoni in reply to Cinderella5]

I didn’t Feel any pain during my ectopic which is what is really scaring me. I’m trying to relax and avoid google at the moment.

[Cinderella5 in reply to MomaJoni]

That's hard too!😳🤪 Hopefully it stops and all is ok on Wed!🤞🏻xx

[Wedding10]

Try and relax if you can, try watching a film or something to try and calm your mind. A bit of blood is quite normal in early pregnancy so try not to worry to much. Thinking of you tho as it must be so hard x

[MomaJoni in reply to Wedding10]

Thank you. Im still bleeding today and it looks exactly the same as it did when I had the ectopic pregnancy so I am preparing myself for some bad news tomorrow at my scan

[Wedding10 in reply to MomaJoni]

Aww I'm so sorry that your still bleeding. I'm genuinely sending you lots of love and hope for tomorrow. I'm sure nothing you do will take your mind of things today but take it easy and know that your a super strong lady x

[bearblue]

Hey MomaJoni, sending you all the best wishes for tomorrow.