Re: 2 questions: 1.) ultrasound results 2.) brownish 'staining'

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This is not uncommon, and is a reflection of why the LMP is not such a great dating mechanism. I don't know why it happened for you, but I know it happens frequently.

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>2.) brownish "staining"
>i have had a tiny bit of brownish staining (nothing really significant -
>but i get nervous because i had a m/c in october) for the past two
>days. i know that this is fairly common in very early pregnancy due to
>implantation spotting. i am obviously too far along for this to be the
>reason. i do NOT have any cramping, and i feel fine. any insight?

It is still common, long after implantation, and typically comes from the cervix and is harmless.

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>thanks again for reading and for any responses.
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>-julie

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