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Q: Lightly bleeding, light cramps? 8 weeks pregnant! What is going on? I'm worried and scared.

My mom ensured me it was normal, so did other people!

But, when I woke up this morning I noticed some pinkish red blood on my panties and freaked! I told my mom and she said it was normal but we need to watch it.

Then, I started to notice that I was light bleeding, it wasn't dark red, or bright red...kinda in the middle...with pressure cramps. No clots. Didn't fill up whole pad.

Then, I started to notice, the light bleeding got lighter and pressure cramps got lighter. Didn't fill up whole pad.

My mom said, this was normal in the first trimester and at 8 weeks. She had it, and she knew many women who did and they had healthy babies!

I am worried that, the positives I had were false and I'm not really pregnant and this is just a really light period!
Or, I am pregnant and I am going to miscarry!:(
Or, I had a chemical around implantation and body didn't recognize it, so I still had faint positives.

Doctor's appointment soon.

This question was asked Jan. 7, 2013 7:32am
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Answered by lucyblue - Jan. 8, 2013 5:28pm

I have heard of many women experiencing this in early pregnancy and going on to have a normal healthy pregnancy...but I have also heard of these symptoms being the onset of a miscarriage. I think you should definitely go see your doctor asap to find out for sure. In the meantime try to relax as it could be nothing to worry about!

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Answered by kCharleneS - Jan. 7, 2013 9:08pm

I've been dealing with cramps since the beginning so bad that I thought I was losing my baby. Every time I called the er, they always told me to relax but if there was blood to come in IMMEDIATELY! So I'd go in if I were you. It's true that a lot of women have spotting during pregnancy, especially the beginning but it's always better to be safe and paranoid than sorry.

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Answered by a member - Jan. 7, 2013 8:01pm

With any bleeding....especially RED bleeding, you need to call your doctor to just let him/her know. They may want you in for an ultrasound and bloodwork. Unless your mom is a doctor, I would not think it's normal. Any bleeding is a cause for at least some concern.

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Answered by janastep73 - Jan. 7, 2013 6:56pm

My doctor told me that cramps can be normal, as can bleeding, but both at the same time definitely needs to be checked out. I've heard of a lot of people who have had cramps/bleeding in the first trimester and everything was ok but I would get checked just to make sure. Good luck!!!

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Answered by a member - Jan. 7, 2013 1:16pm

I agree. Definitely go and see your doctor. Bleeding is common in some people, but it isn't always a normal thing. For some people its a sign that something is wrong. Only a doctor will be able to confirm that the bleeding is normal or not. Good luck, and try to relax.

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Answered by zaiobaio - Jan. 7, 2013 12:43pm

I think it is better to go and get checked.Bleeding during pregnancy is NOT normal . I had brown spotting from week 4 to week 7 sometimes on and off, but was very brown in colour and never had cramps or back pain.They didnt find the reason for that and now Im 33+3 weeks pregnant.But I had a lot of worries and had 2 early scans to confirm that everything with the baby is going well. I know women who had a lot of bleeding and had normal pregnancy , also know women that had just spotting and miscarry....So it is better to be safe than sorry and go and get checked , because every pregnancy is different .Good luck and keep posted!

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Answered by a member - Jan. 7, 2013 10:24am

Could this light bleeding possibly be from what would have been your period had you not been pregnant? Since your 8 weeks that would mean you are due a period? Ive heard of some ladies who still get light spotting for the first trimester when they should have had a normal period. Your definetly pregnant hun, you wouldn't be getting positives if you werent.. Ive also had a chemical before and I filled up pads- I was very heavy and in a lot of pain from cramping. I'm sorry I can't be of more help, but you have done the one thing I would have advised and thats see a doctor. Please keep us updated with how things go at your appointment. Good Luck x

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