13 weeks and spotting

Brooklyne · 01-13-2008, 11:14 AM

All day today I'm noticing a bit of brown discharge on my pantyliner. I have no cramps, but of course I'm freaking out and wondering if I should go to the ER. I'm discharged from my fertility clinic and I see my OB on Tuesday. Is this common at 13 weeks? Should I wait until Tuesday or go to the ER today?

I read that spotting with multiples is common, is this true?

Thanks in advance.

Brooklyne xxxx

BrookeC · 01-13-2008, 12:36 PM

Yes, spotting during a multiple pregnancy is fairly common, so although it's still scary chances are everything is fine. I don't think a trip to the ER is warranted, especially since the spotting is old blood and not new. I'm glad that you have an appointment on Tuesday because they will likely do an ultrasound and that will hopefully ease your mind about what's going on in there.

Brooklyne · 01-13-2008, 03:22 PM

Thanks for the reassurance. Earlier this afternoon there was a dab of red pinkish blood - I almost fainted, but I don't really know what ER can do for me. After that it continued to be brown blood. I feel fine, there's no cramping, so I'm going to take it easy today, take off work tomorrow and then Tuesday I have my appointment.

This is sooooo scary - all I can do right now is pray that all is well with the babies.

chloettc3 · 01-13-2008, 05:12 PM

Yes I think it will be a good idea if you relax until your appointment, maybe you can call them and get in sooner perhaps just to ease your mind some. KUP on how it goes

Margarete Anne · 01-13-2008, 05:19 PM

Spotting is very common with multiples......I had spotting with my boys' at 13 weeks, and they were/are fine......big strapping boys' now.

I think I would just really take it easy until you see your doc this week......feet up, and not do much of anything.

You will be in my thoughts.

Brooklyne · 01-14-2008, 08:37 AM

I'm really looking forward to my doctor's appointment tomorrow. This morning there was quite a bit of brown blood, it's tapered off a bit, but I fear the worst.

I'll keep you updated tomorrow.

PinkGirl78 · 01-14-2008, 07:29 PM

Brooklyne,
Hang in there - I am sure all is fine! My RE says if no cramping then no reason for concern. I had gushing red blood around 11 weeks and 2 other episodes before that one. It scared me to death! I am preg w/ a singleton and I have heard that multiples do have more spotting. Brown means old blood so it is clotting up. My RE thought mine was from a blood vessel bursting or it could be a small clot. Let us know how the appt goes tomorrow!!! Congrats on twins!!!

- Jen

twicelucky · 01-14-2008, 09:06 PM

I Had Spotting Red Blood Spotting With My Multiples Up To Aout 16 Weeks I Had Not Had Spotting With My 2 Singleton Pregnancies So It Really Freaked Me Out But My Dr Wasnt Concerned He Said Sometimes That Just Happens With Multiples My Babies Ae Now 9 Months

Brooklyne · 01-16-2008, 07:11 AM

Thanks to everyone who replied!

I had my first OB visit yesterday. Everything looks perfect! Both babies were bouncing around all over the place. It was so beautiful to see. We're also 99.9% sure of the gender of one baby - A BOY! I stopped spotting yesterday, but today I'm spotting a touch, but it must be from the physical exam.

Things are looking good!

Brooklyne xxxx

azmouse · 01-16-2008, 06:06 PM

brooklyne.. glad to hear all is well!
u/s are so great..I'm always speechless!!!!!!!!
looking forward to hearing about your progress!

01-13-2008, 11:14 AM	#1 (permalink)
Brooklyne 400-499 post 6 of hearts Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 415	13 weeks and spotting All day today I'm noticing a bit of brown discharge on my pantyliner. I have no cramps, but of course I'm freaking out and wondering if I should go to the ER. I'm discharged from my fertility clinic and I see my OB on Tuesday. Is this common at 13 weeks? Should I wait until Tuesday or go to the ER today? I read that spotting with multiples is common, is this true? Thanks in advance. Brooklyne xxxx

01-13-2008, 12:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
BrookeC 1000-4999 post queen of hearts Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 4,820 Blog Entries: 2	Yes, spotting during a multiple pregnancy is fairly common, so although it's still scary chances are everything is fine. I don't think a trip to the ER is warranted, especially since the spotting is old blood and not new. I'm glad that you have an appointment on Tuesday because they will likely do an ultrasound and that will hopefully ease your mind about what's going on in there. __________________ Brooke & 9-02 "You can Never go down the Drain"..... Mr. Rogers

VISIT OUR SISTER SITES:
JustMommies Pregnancy Calendar	eHarmony Advice Dating Advice	Project Wedding Wedding Songs	Weddingbee Wedding Blog


Discussion Forums Infertility Pregnancy Adoption Surrogacy Parenting Community Forum Tickers Forum Avatars Chat Room Forum Acronyms Forum FAQ _________________ Log In Register Blogs Infertility GENERAL INFORMATION Blocked Tubes (Sponsor) Counseling and Support Emotional Aspects Find the best fertility care General Procedures Infertility Myths & Facts Sperm Injection Intrauterine Adhesions Introduction to IVF Book: How to Have a Baby IVF Cost In Vitro Fertilization Infertility Risk Factors Infertility Treatments Male Factor Medications Older Female Patients Ovarian Hyperstimulation Peak Fertility Calculator Weight and Fertility Adoption ADOPTION INFOMATION Adoption Glossary Consent to Adoption Guide to Adoption Stepparent Adoption Rights of Presumed Fathers Who may Adopt Pregnancy PREGNANCY INFORMATION Baby Names Cord Blood Screening for Birth Defects Multiple Pregnancy Pregnancy Exercise Videos Pregnancy Pains Recurrent Pregnancy Loss Parenting PARENTING TIPS Child Glossary Child Safety Education Newborn Development Preschool Development Special Needs Children Toddler Development

Currently Active Chat Room Users: 0 \| Scheduled Chat Room Events
	Users in Chat Rooms: No one's chatting right now!

01-13-2008, 03:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
Brooklyne 400-499 post 6 of hearts Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 415	Thanks for the reassurance. Earlier this afternoon there was a dab of red pinkish blood - I almost fainted, but I don't really know what ER can do for me. After that it continued to be brown blood. I feel fine, there's no cramping, so I'm going to take it easy today, take off work tomorrow and then Tuesday I have my appointment. This is sooooo scary - all I can do right now is pray that all is well with the babies.

01-13-2008, 05:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
chloettc3 300-399 post 5 of hearts Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Southern Girl USA Posts: 336	Yes I think it will be a good idea if you relax until your appointment, maybe you can call them and get in sooner perhaps just to ease your mind some. KUP on how it goes

01-13-2008, 05:19 PM	#5 (permalink)
Margarete Anne 5000-9999 post king of hearts Join Date: May 2004 Location: Southern California Posts: 5,668	Spotting is very common with multiples......I had spotting with my boys' at 13 weeks, and they were/are fine......big strapping boys' now. I think I would just really take it easy until you see your doc this week......feet up, and not do much of anything. You will be in my thoughts.

01-14-2008, 08:37 AM	#6 (permalink)
Brooklyne 400-499 post 6 of hearts Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 415	I'm really looking forward to my doctor's appointment tomorrow. This morning there was quite a bit of brown blood, it's tapered off a bit, but I fear the worst. I'll keep you updated tomorrow.

01-14-2008, 07:29 PM	#7 (permalink)
PinkGirl78 500-599 post 7 of hearts Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 571 Blog Entries: 9	Brooklyne, Hang in there - I am sure all is fine! My RE says if no cramping then no reason for concern. I had gushing red blood around 11 weeks and 2 other episodes before that one. It scared me to death! I am preg w/ a singleton and I have heard that multiples do have more spotting. Brown means old blood so it is clotting up. My RE thought mine was from a blood vessel bursting or it could be a small clot. Let us know how the appt goes tomorrow!!! Congrats on twins!!! - Jen

01-14-2008, 09:06 PM	#8 (permalink)
twicelucky Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: mt cotton,brisbane Posts: 288	I Had Spotting Red Blood Spotting With My Multiples Up To Aout 16 Weeks I Had Not Had Spotting With My 2 Singleton Pregnancies So It Really Freaked Me Out But My Dr Wasnt Concerned He Said Sometimes That Just Happens With Multiples My Babies Ae Now 9 Months

01-16-2008, 07:11 AM	#9 (permalink)
Brooklyne 400-499 post 6 of hearts Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 415	Thanks to everyone who replied! I had my first OB visit yesterday. Everything looks perfect! Both babies were bouncing around all over the place. It was so beautiful to see. We're also 99.9% sure of the gender of one baby - A BOY! I stopped spotting yesterday, but today I'm spotting a touch, but it must be from the physical exam. Things are looking good! Brooklyne xxxx

01-16-2008, 06:06 PM	#10 (permalink)
azmouse Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: arizona Posts: 225	brooklyne.. glad to hear all is well! u/s are so great..I'm always speechless!!!!!!!! looking forward to hearing about your progress!