Ghost, should I be worried I'm going to miscarry?

[shammy678]

Hi Ghost and others! I'm now 6 weeks and 5 days pregnant with a singleton. After doing a frozen transfer of one 6 day blastocyst, my initial HCG level was 1228 and went up nicely. At exactly 6 weeks, after going on a power walk I started bleeding (not bright red but maroonish red. It wasn't a huge amount but if I wasn't pregnant, it was enough to make me think I was getting my period and put a pad on). My heart sank because I thought I was miscarrying. After going to my fertility clinic for an emergency sonogram, I was surprised and elated when the doctor found a strong heartbeat and said the baby was growing right on track. He said not to worry, the baby's fine.

My question is: Is this a sign that this pregnancy might not be viable? Is bleeding not always a sign of trouble? Should I not be power walking? I'm just worried because I miscarried in September at 6 weeks.

Thanks Ghost or anyone else who wants to weigh in!

[dogzrule]

I bled/spotted through almost the entire first trimester with both pregnancies. I also worked out, lightly until 7 weeks, when I got the ok to resume my usual workouts. I work out at a pretty good pace, plus strength training, all with no ill effects.

[Ghost]

Is bleeding not always a sign of trouble?

Bleeding is not always a sign of trouble. Bleeding is common, regardless of outcome.

[rosie84]

As long as the baby is looking good, I don't think your miscarriage risk is elevated (unless in an extreme case, like a huge subchorionic hematoma really close to the baby). It might be good to lower your activity level a bit, though. I had a bleed at 9 weeks and have taken it more easy since then and the bleeding has not returned. Congratulations on your pregnancy and good luck to you!

[Happy Bunny]

I bled for a few weeks around weeks 5-7, my pregnancy is fine.

[brit1612]

Just wanted to give you extra re-assurance... I bled off and on throughout the first trimester, and my little one is almost two now!! I found out a little later that I did have a hemmhorrage that was likely causing the bleeding, and I was put on some restrictions, but all ended well. I don't think you have anything to worry about!! Good luck with the rest of your pregnancy!

[shammy678]

Thanks everyone! I appreciate the reassurance. Thankfully, I'm not spotting anymore. And I have another sono next week so hopefully we'll see that little heartbeat again and I'll feel better! Good luck to anyone who's cycling now!