blackr816
Jan 29, 2011, 07:06 AM
I am 42 yrs old and 11 1/2 weeks pregnant. 2 sonograms (6 weeks and 8 1/2 weeks) showed fetus implanted well in utero and strong heart beat, HCG 31760 12/21/10. This morning woke with bleeding. Red blood, no bleeding since 630 this morning, no cramping. Doc told me to "watch and wait". Is this normal. Please help
J_9
Jan 29, 2011, 07:14 AM
Bleeding in the first trimester is quite common. It can be caused by a number of things including intercourse or a placenta previa that may resolve, just to name two.
Your doctor is correct in taking the wait and see approach.
I know it doesn't make you feel any less concerned, but try to relax and see what happens.
How much were you bleeding? Did you fill a pad? Was it spotting?