positive test then some bleed, ADVICE!

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Registered: 09-05-2006
positive test then some bleed, ADVICE!
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Thu, 08-23-2007 - 1:58am
ok, so a couple weeks ago I started to feel prg. I have 2 kids so I know my symptoms. It was really too early to test (usually ovulate around day 20) but I couldn't stand the suspense (especially sinse my youngest is only 7mo) I went to the clinic where my mom works as a nurse and took a test. It was positive but a little faint. didn't surprise me because like I said it was a little early.
Here's where it gets tricky.... So I had some brown discharge for a couple days, I knew this was normal. I had spotting all through my 1st trim. with my 7mo. Then it turned into what was like a light period, then the next day like a moderate period, the next day back to light and suddenly stopped. This is not a normal AF for me. Mine are usually steady for at least 5-7 days.
So anyway, I thought maybe I was going to m/c. But the bleeding didn't seem like enough for a m/c (I have had 3) and my sypmtoms have resumed if not worsened. What do you think. Obviously I set up a dr apt for next week, but the waiting is KILLING me! I hope someone can share some insight.
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Registered: 12-15-2005
Thu, 08-23-2007 - 8:12am
Oh Sweetie.. I'm so sorry to hear about this.

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Registered: 02-25-2004
Thu, 08-23-2007 - 10:07am
During my last pregnancy I had the same thing happen to me. Mine lasted the first 6 months like a period. My son is a healthy little boy. I hope it turns out to be nothing. good luck to you!!
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Registered: 08-23-2007
Thu, 08-23-2007 - 1:54pm
Hi, yes, I'm totally going through something very similar myself. I have a 1 year old, so I'm pretty aware of the p/g feelings. My last period was on July 14th. My husband and I have been trying so the suspense was getting to me. I took a test on Aug 15th (32 days after my last period) and it was negative. But no sign of a period. After waiting 7 more days and no period on day 38 I took another test, got a very light positive. Now, on day 41 I'm starting to bleed. Do you think I could be m/c???
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Registered: 09-05-2006
Thu, 08-23-2007 - 2:18pm
I'm not sure. We weren't trying (this has all been very surprising) so I didn't have the benefit of keeping track of my cycle. I think my last period was around 7/12. But I ovulate around day 20. Knowing that means that I am not as far along as it would seem. But the bleeding is so confusing. Was your bleeding pink or brown, or was it red. Mine was like a period cut really short. I never passed the telltale "grey tissue". I think the only way to know for sure is get an ultrasound. It is so hard to wait. I had a m/c Jan. 2006, and the blood gushed out and I had cramps for 2 days. This wasn't like that. When I started bleeding this time I thought for sure I must be having a m/c. But now I don't know. My pregnancy symptoms have continued. I think I may go buy a home test just to ease my mind for a few days. Let me know what happens with you.
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Registered: 08-23-2007
Thu, 08-23-2007 - 4:19pm

Hmm, gray discharge, good to know. Is that the true sign of a m/c? I'll keep a look out for that. So far my bleeding has been different than a normal period. Little cramping, and very discharge-y. I went ahead and purchased another pregnancy test just incase the bleeding stops abrubtly. I'll keep you posted on my progress, and you keep me posted on yours!

THanks!