Started spotting a bit today and called the doctor--They aren't open after noon on friday--the doc on call said it may not be anything to worry about-:"lots of women spot in the first trimester..." Talk to your doctor as soon as you can. She said going to the emergency room with such light spotting would only be a long wait and they really won't do anything there.

Have any of you had spotting like this?

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Why should the doctors care if you spot wild game or not?


btw...I typically see deer and elk during the early evenings as I drive home...but I usually don't bother my medical provider about it....


And you say LOT of women spot? I don't recall wifey doing any spotting when she was prego...she loves to hold the spotlight when we do go spotting with the kids thought, but can't recall if she was knocked up or not...

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I've never had spotting with any of my pregnancies. I have heard it's not uncommon though. I've heard that you should only start to worry if it's bright red and you're filling more than one pad an hour.

To be honest String, I've had it both ways. I spotted with our first baby, which turned into bleeding which resulted in miscarriage.

However, with my next two pregnancies I spotted as well and there were no problems. My last baby was the only one I didn't spot with.

Sarah is right, it is bright red blood that is a problem because it is fresh. If it is darkish it is old blood and not a concern.

If you get any crampng with it then going straight to the hospital would be a good idea.


Father, I pray for String and her little baby. I ask that you protect them and give String your peace to sustain her while she waits to see her doctor. I ask that you bless the life within her and I ask that she not cast forth her fruit before its time.
Thank you that you are looking after them both.

In Jesus name

I don't recall spotting early in pregnancies. I had some spotting at 5 months with Isaiah and then lost alot of blood at 8 months with no cramping. Scary.

Thanks, Hope.. :hug:

Had my first doc visit today and everything seems normal. Also had an ultrasound and everything looks good. Due around October 29...

And I also found out that I am stuck having a c-section. They can no longer offer VBAC because the doctor's malpractice insurance refuses to cover law suits from complications related to VBAC and so the doc can't even offer it. I nearly cried when I found out that I have to go through the c-section again. It literally is the worst thing in my entire life. Funny that the birth of my children has to be what I consider the worst thing I have ever had to do, the most horrible experience of my life.. :sigh:

Why do you HAVE to have a C-section? Is there a problem that you can't do it vaginally at all?

Just curious...

I wouldn't want a c-section, either. That's gotta hurt! :hug:

First time the baby was too big. Next two times the risks scared me. Now the doc can't offer it because of her malpractice insurance refusing to cover it...

Go to another doc who does offer it?

I'm considering something like that. But of course how do I know that it won't be nearly as physically devastating to me? My own doc was back at work 3 weeks after her c-sections. I'm just able to stand up straight 3 weeks later.

I actually didn 't see the doctor today, but the nurse practitioner. I will call soon and talk to my doctor herself and see what she says or if she can reccommend anyone or anything...

Tearing delicate skin scares me though...

My SIL spotted all through her first trimester with her first baby, after that it stopped, healthy baby! :hug: You and baby will be fine!

Keep us posted on the C-section.......

I'm not 100% sure but I think that after 3 C sections the risk of complications in a vaginal delivery are higher - tearing scar tissue etc. Ask the doc.

I C sections for all my kids. The 2nd I tried for a VBAC but it was then we discovered my bone structure is wrong in my pelvis and so poor bub has to do a right hand turn to get into the birth canal rather than follow an S bend. Poor little things.

So the last one was booked. But I do remember the doc saying when I was trying for a vaginal delivery for the 2nd, that they would have to watch the scar tissue carefully. I imagine that would get worse with each one. But it's worth trying if that's what you want to do. It was important for me to try while my babies were safe and not at risk.

You *could* attempt a VBAC. Hope was right with her info. THe chances of a uterine rupture are too high after multiple C-sections. From what I've heard/read, most VBACs after multiple C-sections are done at home with a midwife.
If you are having a c-section, get those tummy muscles toned as best before it.

How does toning the stomach muscles help with c-sections?