We found out we were pregnant with our rainbow baby on July 25th (I miscarried in March) and today when I wiped there was light brown blood with one of the blood clot strings. I know it’s normal for 20-30% of women to spot during their first trimester but I’m freaking out. I’m supposed to go to get bloodwork done tomorrow but don’t have a doctor’s appointment until August 26th. I’ve not had any cramping just some pressure on one side. I know there’s no clear answer for this and I just need to wait but it’s triggered so many emotions from my miscarriage, and I really just want a baby.

Update: I’ve been bleeding and cramping since yesterday. With the amount of clots that have come with the blood I know I’ve miscarried. My husband made me take another pregnancy test this morning and it was negative so hormone levels are no longer high enough to be detected. I should get the test results from my doctor’s office on Monday and I need to set up an appointment to meet with her to discuss next steps and what our options are. I’m heartbroken and frustrated and angry to go through this again. I just want a baby and we’ve been trying for so long to even get pregnant that it’s even more difficult to not be able to maintain a pregnancy. I suppose I should be thankful that my body decided to pass it naturally this time instead of needing another d&c, and I guess I am but right now I’m too sad to be overly thankful.