Spotting - how much is too much?

Question

Waiting to see my doctor. In the meantime, I have tested positive 5 or 6 times, including this morning, and pregnancy was confirmed. I am 4.5 weeks and my expected period was for tomorrow. 
This morning I had some blood, the amount I usually have at the start of a period. Light but not a few drops. 
What is everyone else’s experience with spotting? I’m monitoring and staying calm but also just curious and maybe a bit concerned.

Answer

I went to my first OB appointment on Monday. I had my 1st ultrasound, vaginal exam, and pap smear done. Ever since then I was having on and off pink/brown spotting which I read is normal. By Thursday, I was still spotting and I had a worrisome amount of pink/red bleeding after I peed. I called my OB office and the nurse wanted me to come in. I had a 2nd ultrasound done and thank God, the baby was still there and they were able to detect a heartbeat this time (they hadn’t previously on Monday). They also did not see any signs of internal bleeding. They’re not sure what’s causing the bleeding maybe I was knicked during my pap smear I don’t know. But the PA put me on pelvic rest: no sex, no bike riding, etc. She told me some spotting is okay but bleeding where you have to change a pad every hour, cramping, and passing clots are signs to call the doctor again. If you feel like your spotting is getting worse, I would definitely call your OB office. Hope this helps good luck 🤞🏼💕

Spotting - how much is too much?

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