Tell me your pretty stories please *UPDATE*

[risscaboobs]

This is my first pregnancy and I've been cramping too, so I don't really have much advice. But I wanted to give you hugs, and FX that your appt goes well.

[cinc1em]

You are definitely trending darker. Will they test your progesterone levels too? That might be good info. I know a lot of moms who have lovely little guys/gals after spotting. My nephew and my daughter are among them

[rztrumpet]

Darker is good!

I don't have stories for you, but will definitely be praying! Try to do something nice for yourself today - get out of work early and go get a pedi or something!

[run4fun]

I don't have any experience with spotting but I've cramped almost every day since my ET which was over 4 weeks ago. Not all cramping is bad. Praying for good news for you from the betas!

[teambrink]

This is my first pregnancy so no real advice here, just sending you thoughts and positive vibes. As much as possible think positive thoughts even with your history. My fingers are crossed for great results today for you.

[frankenboom]

I don't have a lot of advice, just sending you some hopefully good vibes. Thinking of you!

[squeakyduck]

I've been cramping every day too. I think it's my ibs. Hormones always make it worse.
Prayers for you guys.

[mrspipp]

No pretty stories, but lots of ((hugs)).

Remember, even when your betas come back, it's the doubling numbers that matter - not the actual numbers themselves. Deep breaths, and remember that today you are pregnant.

Keep us updated, hun.

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[megrae12]

I will say, i cramped from before my BFP till just this week. They were pretty intense, period like cramps. I'm told that cramping is normal. I haven't had any spotting or anything. You know that spotting in early pregnancy can be normal. I'm holding to everything that this is your second rainbow, sweetie.

[jemnj]

For my first pregnancy, I was cramping bad and spotting a lot. Everything turned out to be fine and I was reassured it was all normal. My DS will be 2 in May. With this pregnancy, I've been cramping a lot. Even though I know it's normal, I'm still a nervous wreck. Sending you positive thoughts!

[dazdareis]

I cramped so much with my 1st pregnancy, I thought it was appendicitis. (That's how I found out I was pregnant) and I spotted until 8 wks. I have a very sensitive cervix that can get irritated easily, thus spotting. It was all mostly darker/brownish. Occasionally bright pink.

This time around I've had cramping, gas pain, RLP and had a small amount of spotting after I had sex with DH.

FX for you. Please update us!

[harvestmoon]

I'm sending you positive thoughts and good vibes.

[PonyGirl]

I was spotting and cramping like crazy the week before I actually took a test, so I would have been about 4 weeks then. And I had my first appointment when I was 6 weeks exactly and saw a very healthy heartbeat. I still have cramps now, and it freaks me out a little bit, but with all my other symptoms, I'm not trying to let it worry me too much.

[allycat]

I don't have any positive stories for you, but I hope yours turns out to be one! FX for good betas

[flyliceandcoffee]

I don't have much in the way of stories to share, but I know a lot of women who have both cramping and spotting with healthy children now. One thing my doctor reminds me of, which is what I hold onto when I start to think the worst, is that you already have one healthy child so you know your body can handle being pregnant. Stressing out and worrying is only going to make things worse, so enjoy the fact that at this very moment you are pregnant.

[ls2012]

It was little further in (but not much) when I spotted, then gushed, and cramped alot, thought I was definitely mc'ing but it was a subchorionic hemorrhage. Genevieve is happy and playing on the floor with stuffed fruit

Saying lots of prayers and thinking loads of happy thoughts for you!

[sonpetitlapin]

Many thoughts and prayers for you. Cramping can be very normal. This is my 5th pregnancy and I have 3 kids. I cramped pretty early one for a couple of weeks. Keep us updated!!

[PiradicalMaid]

Ugh, I'm so sorry that you're going through all this worry and I am so sorry about your losses. Best of luck on your appointment! I hope all the tests are reassuring and that everything is healthy and well.

[hangryhedgehog]

Thinking of you!! I had a lot of cramping with DS in the first couple weeks and went on to have a healthy pregnancy. I hope you get good news soon!

[jumpingpuddles]

I have no stories, but I will say I have read many, many stories of people who spotted in early pregnancy. FX for a happy outcome for you! I think that the tests are clearly getting darker, too.

[sunflower57]

My first pregnancy I had some cramping and then started spotting around 6 weeks. I went in and my progesterone was low so I had to take supplements. I went on to have a healthy baby who is now 18 months. This pregnancy I've had more cramping on and off since my BFP. The unknown can be scary but try to stay positive. I'm thinking of you!

[littleowl913]

((hugs)) FX the spotting and cramping are nothing!

[mtnmomma13]

Another one with lots of cramping going on too. Remember up to 60% of people have spotting early in pregnancy. FX and hugs to you!

[mcncheese]

Mar 16, 2015 13:09:42 GMT -5 mtnmomma13 said:

Another one with lots of cramping going on too. Remember up to 60% of people have spotting early in pregnancy. FX and hugs to you!

This. Stay positive! (I know it is hard!) My last pregnancy I only had mild cramps, I have had much more this time around. Good luck!

[tarheelmom]

Have you ever had implantation bleeding? Light spotting around 10-12 dpo that I thought was my period starting early. Then stopped and BFP! It's not super common, but I think it happens about 1 in 10 pregnancies. With DD, I never spotted after that.

This is the only pregnancy that I haven't had implantation bleeding and that makes me worry more...I was actually shocked when I got a positive result. I haven't even called the OB yet, waiting to see if it will stick.

Hugs! Keep us updated.

[harvestmoon]

Hooray for the beta results!!!

[mcncheese]

YAY!!

[PonyGirl]

That's so great to hear!! Glad to hear such high numbers! Now if your cramps will just go away!

[PiradicalMaid]

Yay! I'm so happy to hear your good results

[mrsdonati]

Great news!