https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 20 Jun 2026 03:47:49 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/rising-betas-and-spotting#post-1910104 Tue, 21 Oct 2014 21:00:02 +0000 pinkb 1910104@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had spotting with both pregnancies all throughout the first trimester. I only had betas with the first though. Both have been healthy pregnancies, currently 21 weeks with #2. I would trust the numbers. Easier said than done, I know. Hoping it is all good for you too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/rising-betas-and-spotting#post-1910100 Tue, 21 Oct 2014 20:56:30 +0000 SeptMomma12 1910100@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I spotted for much of the first trimester with my first and had a healthy baby. Never found out why, but it stopped somewhere around 10-11 weeks. This pregnancy, I've been having light brown discharge since 8 weeks (now almost 10 weeks) and it's very unsettling, but the doctor assures me it's just a super-sensitive cervix. If your betas are rising so well, I would guess you have something similar. Fingers crossed :goodluck: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/rising-betas-and-spotting#post-1910094 Tue, 21 Oct 2014 20:52:53 +0000 jape14 1910094@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I spotted brown, with a few instances of red, from the day after my BFP through about 7 weeks. I'm currently nursing my 7-week old son - everything turned out just fine! Hope all is well for you too - and stay off Dr. Google! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/rising-betas-and-spotting#post-1910088 Tue, 21 Oct 2014 20:50:07 +0000 GoGoSnoGirl 1910088@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hello baby: wow! I can't believe they refuse &amp; sent you to the er for labs! </p> <p>I guess I had the fortune that my primary care Dr set up a standing order for me to get betas drawn at the time of my m/c first time around--partly to watch hcg go down then, &amp; for once we got pg again. I hadn't yet gotten established with my OB or RE at the time of our 1st pregnancy. Any way your family Dr would order the labs?? Also, I know I just read on HB this week someone thought there's a way you can order your own beta, but no idea where you'd go to get the blood draw or how that works... I feel your pain, friend, but think it seems quite likely that all is well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/rising-betas-and-spotting#post-1910084 Tue, 21 Oct 2014 20:45:52 +0000 hello baby 1910084@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Rockies11: @Mrs.Panda: I hope to be as lucky as you two! :D </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/rising-betas-and-spotting#post-1909807 Tue, 21 Oct 2014 17:57:34 +0000 Rockies11 1909807@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I spotted brown to bright red from 4 to 8 weeks with rising betas, and am currently 14 weeks pregnant with no further issues. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/rising-betas-and-spotting#post-1909779 Tue, 21 Oct 2014 17:27:53 +0000 Mrs.Panda 1909779@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I spotted anywhere from brown to bright red from weeks 6-11. Nerve wracking. All is well :) No reason given, they think maybe a subchorionic hemorrhage leaking out.</p> <p>ETA I'm 40 weeks this Saturday... and baby is super freakin cozy in there... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/rising-betas-and-spotting#post-1909774 Tue, 21 Oct 2014 17:18:42 +0000 BandDmommy 1909774@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hello baby: hopefully your OB will let you get an US. You will definitely be able to see something by then. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/rising-betas-and-spotting#post-1909764 Tue, 21 Oct 2014 17:14:28 +0000 MaryM 1909764@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For your OBs benefit...sonograms around 6 weeks can be super tricky. If your math is off at all they might suspect you're miscarrying even if you aren't. </p> <p>That happened to my SIL. She was bleeding and they didn't see a heartbeat so they were ready to do a D&amp;C. Something in her gut told her to wait, and sure enough, there was a baby!)</p> <p>Maybe if you're still worried next week you can have betas drawn at the ER again to make sure? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/rising-betas-and-spotting#post-1909748 Tue, 21 Oct 2014 16:52:14 +0000 hello baby 1909748@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@BandDmommy: I do actually! I have an 8 week appt (intake assessment) in 2 weeks. I'm going to beg for an early u/s (even though if they do it, I won't get the 12 week one). I don't know what more to do.... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/rising-betas-and-spotting#post-1909739 Tue, 21 Oct 2014 16:50:22 +0000 BandDmommy 1909739@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hello baby: really? I'm sorry, that stinks. Do you like your OB otherwise? If not, I'd consider finding one a little more responsive. But I'm also HM. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/rising-betas-and-spotting#post-1909734 Tue, 21 Oct 2014 16:46:22 +0000 hello baby 1909734@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Sunshine1810: @BandDmommy: @GoGoSnoGirl: my ob refuses to do anything before 12 weeks. Not even betas. They sent me to the er to have the labs drawn because they won't do them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/rising-betas-and-spotting#post-1909713 Tue, 21 Oct 2014 16:31:18 +0000 GoGoSnoGirl 1909713@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yep, agree with others, that some spotting is probably ok--though admittedly not comforting to you. The rising betas seem like great news. If you can't get in for u/s, can you continue to get betas drawn? I previously m/c'd, then had bleeding on 1 day at 5w with my current pregnancy. I was relieved to be able to get betas drawn until 6w, then had both a 6 &amp; 7w u/s, where we saw the HB at both! All very reassuring to me during that scary time. Best of luck to you. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/rising-betas-and-spotting#post-1909689 Tue, 21 Oct 2014 16:21:10 +0000 Mrs.KMM 1909689@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I believe a lot of people spot during pregnancy and it typically isn't anything to worry about (especially if it is brown and not bright red). But you can always call your OB if you are really concerned! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/rising-betas-and-spotting#post-1909688 Tue, 21 Oct 2014 16:20:40 +0000 BandDmommy 1909688@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hello baby: I'd definitely reques US if you are worried. You can probably see something by now. I was able to see HB at 6 weeks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/rising-betas-and-spotting#post-1909682 Tue, 21 Oct 2014 16:18:39 +0000 Sunshine1810 1909682@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My doctor told me that unless it was red not to be worried. She also said that unless you're filling up a pad, not to be that concerned. Has your OB offered an ultrasound given the spotting? That might just help put your mind at ease a bit! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/rising-betas-and-spotting#post-1909681 Tue, 21 Oct 2014 16:18:22 +0000 Mrs. Jump Rope 1909681@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had bright red bleeding with both my pregnancies &amp; have two healthy children.</p> <p>But, I would call and ask.</p> <p>The cause of my bleeding the second time was an SCH in early pregnancy. Then I had previa, then I had cervical verices. I bled heavily through my entire second pregnancy &amp; was in the ER because of it more times than I care to remember! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/rising-betas-and-spotting#post-1909676 Tue, 21 Oct 2014 16:15:37 +0000 Raindrop 1909676@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had a bit of brown spotting and clots and abdomen pain during 6-12 weeks. It was when I over excreted myself. I was very worried but everything turned out okay. I'm still pregnant... 26 weeks or so.</p> <p>I think as long as it's not red you might be okay. I would just talk to my OB and have an ultrasound if you are very worried. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/rising-betas-and-spotting#post-1909665 Tue, 21 Oct 2014 16:10:52 +0000 BandDmommy 1909665@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hello baby: brown spotting is fine. I spotted a ton my first pregnancy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/rising-betas-and-spotting#post-1909662 Tue, 21 Oct 2014 16:07:34 +0000 .twist. 1909662@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think they say that brown is OK. </p> <p>I had brown spotting around 8 weeks and it turned out fine. It's hard not to worry though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/rising-betas-and-spotting#post-1909652 Tue, 21 Oct 2014 16:04:39 +0000 hello baby 1909652@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Regular user gone anonymous: ;)<br /> I've been having mild, brown spotting since I got my bfp (which is why I tested). Currently, I'm 6+1 and the spotting continues about 50% of the time I use the bathroom. It's not heavy, it's actually very mild but I had betas drawn Saturday &amp; Monday and they look great. So my question is... Do you think the spotting is harmless if my betas look okay? </p> <p>Saturday's betas (26dpo): 12910<br /> Monday's (28dpo): 21092<br /> Doubling time: 66 hours &amp; 64% increase</p> <p>Thanks! </p>