is this a miscarriage or what? confused

iVillage Member
Registered: 04-05-2003
is this a miscarriage or what? confused
2
Fri, 09-01-2006 - 1:27am
I've been doing the withdrawal method with hubby for the past 2 years. Around the 18th, it felt too good and withdrawal went out the window. I'm very regular, so after my period didn't show up by the 29th, I got worried. I thought it was on its way since I got that pulling sensation on Saturday and mild cramping throughout the week. Two days ago, I had lower back pain which I never get during my periods. So I decided to do a home test if my friend didn't show up by yesterday morning. I did the test and it was positive. Now, I still have that mild cramping feeling, and I found light pink spotting when I wiped. Is this normal? I never experienced any of this with my previous pregnancies. I'm going to take another test later on today to verify the previous test, but how can I tell if it's a miscarriage or a regular period?
iVillage Member
Registered: 06-20-2006
Fri, 09-01-2006 - 12:45pm
I have heard of some women spotting in early pregencies. I personall would call the dr office and tell them you had a postive test and your spotting. See what they say. They may want you to come in for a blood test to check hormone levels. Sometimes women progestrone level may drop or be low and need supplements of it to help support the preg. Good luck. Take care,
Tracy
iVillage Member
Registered: 09-27-2004
Fri, 09-01-2006 - 6:00pm

I agree with the previous poster. Spotting in early pregnancy is acutally very common. It most of the time means nothing but just to be safe it is always best to call the doctor and tell them what is going on.

Good luck and have a great nine months.

Photobucket