Spotting and passing clots during pregnancy

[jociadam]

I posted on here a couple of months ago and am still having the same problem.  Right after I found out I was pregnant two months ago, I started passing bright red blood, but just spotting.  It rarely ever makes it to my underwear, but is there when I wipe.  I had two transvaginal ultrasounds at six weeks.  I have heard the baby's heartbeat twice since then (last time was yesterday) and I am now 14 1/2 weeks.  My doctor put me on pelvic rest back at six weeks and since I have been spotting every five or six days, my husband and I have chosen to keep me on pelvic rest.  I don't do anything overly strenuous, just light housework.  Today I was cleaning the kitchen (dishes, sweeping, mopping, dusting, etc.) and just a few minutes ago, I had some more spotting and there were two small clots (the blood is bright red).  My doctor says not to stress out over it too much unless I bleed so much that I have to wear a pad and actually change to a second one.  Has anyone else had this problem?  Any suggestions or comments?  This is my third pregnancy and I am 38.  My last child was born almost eight years ago and this one was unplanned.  I was taking Orthotricyclen when I got pregnant and took it daily up until I found out I was pregnant, basically at 5 1/2 weeks.

[deestacy]

Thank you all for posting.  I am 5 weeks and scared to death.  I have been bleeding and have had minor pain.  They can only see a sac at this point and that in it's self scared me.  But I am 37 and not regular.  It is noce to know that others have experienced this... no matter what the outcome.  I am praying I have a healthy baby in 8 months.... I am knowing God has a plan.  

[moonbelle]

i am 24 and have been ttc for 2 years. i had my period on aug 18 for 4 days and then 2 weeks later i started bleeding bright red heavily and cramping in my lower abdomen. It has been gradually getting lighter but i have passed 2 long blood clots already. I feel stretching and bloating in my belly and i have been so irritable lately. Could i be pregnant? I dont have insurance and need to know if anyone knows of a cheap doctor or clinic that i can go to in miami fl.

[meggoispreggo]

I'm 17 weeks pregnant and have been bleeding from 6 weeks.  A lot of times when I stand blood rushes out as well as large clots.  I've been on bed rest this whole time  my doctor is concerned but also very confident that I will carry full term.  The baby is measuring as she should and is healthy.  My cervix is still closed.  I just wish I could get some answers to why I'm bleeding and if this is bad for not only my baby but me as well.

[2babies4meandD]

I'm in the same boat: ( I'm 14 weeks with twins and have been bleeding a dark, almost brown blood since last week.  I've seen the Dr about 5 times since then and was told that its marginal placenta previa as well as a blood clot.  This past Tuesday it was bad- red and heavy which scared me, but was told that it was probably the clot passing.  I to am on pelvic rest and was told to take it easy.  Its not fun, but will do any and everything to keep these buns in the oven!  So far they are both doing very well.  I can only hope that it continues!!  Please keep me in your thoughs as I will all of you : )  Mel

[candiceolivia]

I'm going through the same thing right now.  I am eight weeks pregnant and I have been bleeding heavily for a week now.  Two days ago I started getting really bad cramps!  I am really scared.  I havent had an ultrasound yet so I am really stressed out!  I am also a nursing student so if I am put on best rest I wont be able to finish school.  I need to know whats happening.  Has anybody else got bad period like cramps??

[tarrah87]

yes that happened to me and i had a mc at 8 wks.