weepyone
05-29-2005, 01:01 PM
Hi I wonder if anyone can help me out. i am 5 1/2 weeks pregnant on Thursday night had period pains, they came peridically on friday being mild and short lasting, then on friday afternoon I began bleeding, I attended my doctors and then the emergency department aS obviously i was very distressed, i was sent home and have to wait for a scan on tuesday to find out the state of play. I have been grieving all weekend for my baby although i don't know if i have actually miscarried yet.
My blood loss started off light brown then went red, it is light in flow and all period type pain has ceased. I have lost no clots just a little bit of stringy blood. i am on day 3 now of the light bleeding but not spotting (i don't think). I am looking for someone who may have had a similar experience to guess whether they think this sounds like a misscarriage or if it sounds like anything else.
Any help would be so gratefully recieved :confused:
My blood loss started off light brown then went red, it is light in flow and all period type pain has ceased. I have lost no clots just a little bit of stringy blood. i am on day 3 now of the light bleeding but not spotting (i don't think). I am looking for someone who may have had a similar experience to guess whether they think this sounds like a misscarriage or if it sounds like anything else.
Any help would be so gratefully recieved :confused:
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happyelf
05-29-2005, 07:39 PM
Weepyone--I'm so sorry. The waiting is enough to drive you nuts, isn't it? Try to stay relaxed (that's easy for me to say) and TAKE IT EASY!! I can offer encouragement---and let you know you're not alone!! Hang in there.
I was 5 wks preg (w/twins but didn't know it at this point) and I woke up in the middle of the night from bleeding-dark and bright red blood. I called the DR immediatly and was told to rest w/my feet up-and come in at 8am instead of my 9am appt. I thought the same thing as you--miscarriage-and the nurse didn't even care!! (I was an In-Vitro patient and had a regular weekly appt) Those 5 hrs were the longest of my LIFE!! I was told the bleedinghappens to many people, it's normal--that's why she didn't seem to concerned, while I was flipping out. I bled for 4 1/2 mos...but all is well-they are 5 1/2 yrs. (I also bled for 3mos w/my first child 6 yrs before them...) Stay strong--write down everything that happens if you think you'll forget--and ask all the questions you can when you go in Tuesday. Take a pad of paper when you see the dr. Keep us updated when you are up to it. I want to know how you are doing!!
happyelf/Gina
I was 5 wks preg (w/twins but didn't know it at this point) and I woke up in the middle of the night from bleeding-dark and bright red blood. I called the DR immediatly and was told to rest w/my feet up-and come in at 8am instead of my 9am appt. I thought the same thing as you--miscarriage-and the nurse didn't even care!! (I was an In-Vitro patient and had a regular weekly appt) Those 5 hrs were the longest of my LIFE!! I was told the bleedinghappens to many people, it's normal--that's why she didn't seem to concerned, while I was flipping out. I bled for 4 1/2 mos...but all is well-they are 5 1/2 yrs. (I also bled for 3mos w/my first child 6 yrs before them...) Stay strong--write down everything that happens if you think you'll forget--and ask all the questions you can when you go in Tuesday. Take a pad of paper when you see the dr. Keep us updated when you are up to it. I want to know how you are doing!!
happyelf/Gina
happyelf
05-29-2005, 07:42 PM
oh yea--are you having any morning sickeness or vomiting?
happyelf
happyelf
weepyone
05-30-2005, 07:19 AM
Had twinges of feeling sick but this may be anxiety. Only got to wait one more day now. bleeding is slowing down now it has been like a fairly light period brown turning to red, lost some stringy blood on friday just a bit and non since, I just can't bare the thought i have lost our baby. Everything is crossed for luck, have rubbed a buddah's belly (told this is for luck). i still have symptoms related to needing to wee and breast still full. have felt like i am going mad have felt so emotionally ill and sick and tierd absolutely exhausted. Thanks for your tips will make a list of things :)
Jordyn
05-30-2005, 09:22 AM
Wow...we can compare notes right at the same time!!!
I started spotting and then bleeding abit last Tuesday. There was never a lot of blood and it was usually bright red but there was always some clotting when I went to the bathroom. This lasted till Friday and then abruptly stopped...usually with a period for me it peters out over a few days. I am feeling nauseous again and have some cramps. Since I hadn't even been to the dr's yet and only had one faint positive I am really unsure what is up. I am off the to the dr's today and am pretty sure she'll say I'm not pregnant anymore but who knows.
Relax though and stay calm...anxiety is a funny thing and seems to make you second (third and forth) guess yourself as well as forget things that did happen.
Good luck tomorrow!
I started spotting and then bleeding abit last Tuesday. There was never a lot of blood and it was usually bright red but there was always some clotting when I went to the bathroom. This lasted till Friday and then abruptly stopped...usually with a period for me it peters out over a few days. I am feeling nauseous again and have some cramps. Since I hadn't even been to the dr's yet and only had one faint positive I am really unsure what is up. I am off the to the dr's today and am pretty sure she'll say I'm not pregnant anymore but who knows.
Relax though and stay calm...anxiety is a funny thing and seems to make you second (third and forth) guess yourself as well as forget things that did happen.
Good luck tomorrow!
weepyone
05-31-2005, 08:06 AM
off to have scan in a couple of hours good news is bleeding stopped, overall it was like a period only lighter, shorter and less painful, hope my hopes are not up to high will let you know the outcome as soon as i can thanks everyone :)
happyelf
05-31-2005, 02:19 PM
Weepyone-
Have been thinking about you--hope you're doing well. Let us know how you feel and how the scan went. Good thoughts and prayers to you...and keeping my fingers crossed for your...
Gina
Have been thinking about you--hope you're doing well. Let us know how you feel and how the scan went. Good thoughts and prayers to you...and keeping my fingers crossed for your...
Gina
happyelf
05-31-2005, 02:21 PM
jordyn; Good luck to you as well-hope you're feeling better today and get some answers from the doctor. Been thinking about you and sending good thoughts and wishes your way. Keep us updated.(fingers crossed for you too!!)
Gina
Gina
Jordyn
05-31-2005, 02:41 PM
Good luck with the scan Weepyone...it sounds more positive than mine...and I am o.k. with everything for me except the not knowing part.
The dr. seems pretty sure I did miscarry and did not order bloodwork...I had a negative urine test in her office. I assume this means I am not pregnant.
I am going for an ultrasound on Friday to see if I will need a D and C.
I still feel nauseous, am tired and have funny twinges/tingly feelings...never had a miscarriage before so I don't know how long this lasts.
Good luck again, keep us posted.
The dr. seems pretty sure I did miscarry and did not order bloodwork...I had a negative urine test in her office. I assume this means I am not pregnant.
I am going for an ultrasound on Friday to see if I will need a D and C.
I still feel nauseous, am tired and have funny twinges/tingly feelings...never had a miscarriage before so I don't know how long this lasts.
Good luck again, keep us posted.
weepyone
06-01-2005, 08:15 AM
thanks guys for your wishes of support i went for the scan yesterday and i had lost my baby. I feel better for at least knowing and not having to keep thinking are things ok or not. The most upsetting part is that this was a very wanted baby. I won't forget this baby as so many of my dreams and future plans of happiness were tied to this baby. I have planted a plum tree in honour and so that there is some evidence and reminder of my baby's existence. My worst fear is that people will think if i have another baby i shall rorget this one. we will try again after my next period but this baby will never replace my first pregnancy or make me forget this baby that i never had the opportunity to hold and share my love with in our happy marriage. Good luck to everyone trying to cope with this sad loss of loosing their baby and good luck for what ever you want from the future. i am going out tonight with our friends of whom 4 are having a baby i just hope they don't feel uncomfortable around me, only if i don't see them now i worry i may avoid them or worse still be over come by envy. Part of my anger is with the world this would have to happen to me and like when bad things happen we think why me? I know i have no answer to this.
Thanks again and lots of luck to everyone Thanks for your support. :)
Thanks again and lots of luck to everyone Thanks for your support. :)
happyelf
06-01-2005, 03:28 PM
I'm so sorry, weepyone. The Plum tree was a wonderful idea. I plant tree to honor those I've lost. Helps a lot w/the greiving process. Try and have a nice time tonight--you need to get out. But w/4 of your friends preg, it will be a rather large pink elephant in the room. You may want or need to talk about it-or not--whichever is most comfy for you. Take care of yourself--and if you try again next month -let us know. If you just want to vent--that's what the board is for. Lots of wishes your way for next month...
Gina
Gina