Doctor said normal but idk...

I have had brown spotting almost everyday for the past few weeks. I am 9 weeks 1 day. Sometimes when I wipe...it's there. Others, nothing. I also had sharp shooting pains on my left side lower belly.

I called my doctor and he said unless it's bright red or I'm soaking a pad, I should be fine and to wait for my appt to come in, which isn't until the 19th.

Does this sound normal to anyone? I've had miscarriages in the past, so of course I'm freaking out.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks.