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by MzShonie - Posts 10
Hello everyone!!
I am 10 weeks and 3 days along in my pregnancy. Well today while I was taking a shower, I wiped and on the towel was a small amount of brown blood. Wiped again and there it was again, also a small amount of mucus. When I wiped with a dry towel there was nothing but I went to th ER anyways. They tested my urine, blood samples, I got an ultrasound, and a pelvic exam. The Dr did see blood, it was really dark and I don't know the amount that was inside. My ultrasound was fine, baby was moving around and still alive. But the Dr told me he couldn't tell me what was wrong!! He said I have a 50/50 chance of keeping the baby or having a miscarriage. He didn't know why I was bleeding and he said I could be having a miscarriage now but he wouldn't know. I don't get it!! What was the blood sample or urine for?? Maybe I'm mistaken but I thought there was some kind of way that they can tell if you're having a miscarriage and check ur pregnancy hormone levels to see if everything was ok! But I haven't gushed blood or seen anything bright red. Just dark brown and very small amount that fades away. And no pain or cramping. I'm going to see my OB/GYN soon but I am just so scared. I know a miscarriage cannot be stopped but I just needed a little more clarification. I feel like I basically wasted my time going to ER and I'm gonna get a huge bill for nothing. I have family members who said I shouldn't worry, it happened to them before. It was just old blood that was finally coming out, but I just cant stop. Has anyone experienced this before and should I really be this worried??
I am 10 weeks and 3 days along in my pregnancy. Well today while I was taking a shower, I wiped and on the towel was a small amount of brown blood. Wiped again and there it was again, also a small amount of mucus. When I wiped with a dry towel there was nothing but I went to th ER anyways. They tested my urine, blood samples, I got an ultrasound, and a pelvic exam. The Dr did see blood, it was really dark and I don't know the amount that was inside. My ultrasound was fine, baby was moving around and still alive. But the Dr told me he couldn't tell me what was wrong!! He said I have a 50/50 chance of keeping the baby or having a miscarriage. He didn't know why I was bleeding and he said I could be having a miscarriage now but he wouldn't know. I don't get it!! What was the blood sample or urine for?? Maybe I'm mistaken but I thought there was some kind of way that they can tell if you're having a miscarriage and check ur pregnancy hormone levels to see if everything was ok! But I haven't gushed blood or seen anything bright red. Just dark brown and very small amount that fades away. And no pain or cramping. I'm going to see my OB/GYN soon but I am just so scared. I know a miscarriage cannot be stopped but I just needed a little more clarification. I feel like I basically wasted my time going to ER and I'm gonna get a huge bill for nothing. I have family members who said I shouldn't worry, it happened to them before. It was just old blood that was finally coming out, but I just cant stop. Has anyone experienced this before and should I really be this worried??
1st pregnancy & excited! Due May 26, 2010
Sat Oct 31, 2009 9:38 pm
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by KrystalT - Posts 102
As long as it is brown, it is old blood and you have nothing to worry about. I'm assuming everything looked normal on the ultrasound? Have you had sex recently? During pregnancy you can experience bleeding from the cervix after intercourse.
Mom to Isabella 04/26/09
Sat Oct 31, 2009 10:43 pm
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by rn_amanda87 - Posts 78
ok take a deep breath and reelaax 
brown blood is old blood like pp said. And yes, it does happen to many women (happened to me both pregnancies). Don't start worrying unless you have cramping or a lot of red blood. Honestly, the Dr you saw kind of sounds like he didn't really check you out very well. If you're not cramping, not heavily bleeding, and the baby checked out fine on the ultrasound, then no, you're not having a miscarriage. Why he told you 50/50 chance is beyond me. So try to relax (easier said than done I know) and see your OB soon so you can get better answers. Good luck hun
brown blood is old blood like pp said. And yes, it does happen to many women (happened to me both pregnancies). Don't start worrying unless you have cramping or a lot of red blood. Honestly, the Dr you saw kind of sounds like he didn't really check you out very well. If you're not cramping, not heavily bleeding, and the baby checked out fine on the ultrasound, then no, you're not having a miscarriage. Why he told you 50/50 chance is beyond me. So try to relax (easier said than done I know) and see your OB soon so you can get better answers. Good luck hun
Mommy, Navy Wife, & RN
Grace Marie 7-13-07 and Hailee Joy 9-20-08
Sun Nov 01, 2009 2:10 am
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by MzShonie - Posts 10
whew, lol. I slept and prayed on it, and I feel so much better today. That Dr just really made me upset\ though because I expected more answers from him. Thank u all for ur answers!!!
1st pregnancy & excited! Due May 26, 2010
Sun Nov 01, 2009 10:55 am
