7 weeks woke up with heavy blood and clots

[chillin35]

I am 7 weeks and we have seen the heartbeat twice during this time. They say this reduces the chances of a miscarriage down to 6%! So, of course I felt confident about everything then, but the doc said that if I miscarry its nothing that I did its just the bodies way of telling me that something was not right with the pregnancy.  
I have had alot of spotting along the way and I got a RHogan shot because I am RH negative blood type. The doc originally thought that since its been 6 years since my last shot that I may need one now and that could be causing the spotting. So, after the shot the spotting stopped.  This morning I got up to find blood and spotting clumps in underpants. I was soo freaked out, my husband said we may have lost the baby, but I find it so hard to believe b.c we saw the heart beat just this past friday.  The spotting and bleeding have slowed down quite a bit throughout the morning and there is no cramping. I called the dr's office and the nurse said the doc didnt want me to come in he just wanted me to rest for today with no heavy activity like the gym. I am freakin out, I have never had this with my last pregnancy.  I did have the spotting but not clotting like this one.  I am now 35 years old but still does things change that much?  I need some advice or to see if anyone else has had this experience.  

[BabyBlue07]

I know it's very scary when you are pregnant and see a gush of blood came out.  I can't tell you to freak out or not to.. but the best is to put your two feet up and bed rest.  I been there and done that... I got blood came out when I was 9 weeks pregnant and I got scared. Went to doctor to check out and found out that my cervix didn't closed.  It supposes to closed when you got pregnant. I got to stay in bed for 5 weeks. can't do anything except stay in bed.

Just take it easy. Focus on the baby and don't think about the miscarriage. Stay in bed.. put 2 feet up. have someone bring you food and water. only time you get down is brush your teeth or take a shower.  After the bleeding gone, then take it easy. That's my advice to you.

My baby now is 9 months old. He is happy and healthy...

Don't worry too much and will keep you in my prayer

[adgal]

Hi there, and congrats on your pregnancy!!

Anytime we see bleeding, it is terrifying.  I cannot even begin to tell you how often this topic comes up on this forum...so many of us have or are experiencing the same thing.  App. 30% of women will bleed or spot during their first trimester.  At least 1/2 of those will have a normal and healthy pregnancy, however the fact that you have seen a healthy heartbeat increases your odds dramatically.

There are so many things that can cause bleeding...in my case I had a hematomma that had no impact whatsoever on the baby (he is now almost 9 months old!)  It can be caused by sex, straining, etc. etc. as your cervix is so soft right now and very easily irritated.

You will hear all sorts of things about brown blood being ok, red blood being bad.  This is simply not true.  I have miscarried while only spotting brown, and I have had a normal healthy pregnancy while bleeding bright red (and really bleeding, not just spotting).

As for your age...it is true that those of us over 35 do have an increased risk of loss.  Typically this is due to a chromosonal abnormality.  But I can tell you that most of those happen before a healthy heartbeat is detected.  The body may not miscarry until later on as sometimes it takes time, but usually there was never a heartbeat.

It's scary, I know how you feel.  However, odds are in your favor that all is fine.  Other then that all you can really do is wait and see.  It's good you reported it to your Dr.  I would perhaps ask for another u/s just for reassurance.  Peace of mind is worth so much!!

Take care and let us know how you are doing.  I wish you well!!