Spotting?!?! is it normal?

Question

I got my BFP 5 days ago...I think I'm 4w3d pregnant...My period was expected about 3-4 days ago....
I haven't had any spotting until now...i just went to the bathroom and saw pink on the TP....yesterday and today I've had some minor cramping...like pinches here and there...and a minor pressure type feeling...
please tell me this is normal and I have nothing to worry about...this is my first pregnancy ever after TTC for 2 years...

Answer

I will say bleeding is not normal but it is common. do call your doctor and speak to them about any bleeding you have. they may want to see you earlier rather than later. most bleeding is not concerning unless it's heavy and accompanied by cramps. unfortunately (and I've learned this first hand the last two months as last month I had a chemical pregnancy and this month I spotted a lot the first week) if something is going to happen there really isn't anything to be done. you can ask to have your hormones checked and make sure your progesterone isn't low that can cause spotting and bleeding. but in all the best advice I ever received was to talk my doctor

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so I figured I'd keep this post updated in case anyone else is going through the same thing....so the spotting last night stopped...but then i woke up this morning to a little more spotting...very minimal amounts...and I haven't had cramping today yet so that is making me a little calmer...my doctors office opens in about an hour and I'm hoping they will be able to fit me in today or tomorrow 🤞

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Very normal. I had the same thing and feared the worst. I'd see if you can get your blood HCG levels to make sure it's doubling and progesterone checked. Hang in. you've got this no matter what xoxo

Spotting?!?! is it normal?

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