Hi Everyone,

This is the first time I have read something positive about SCH. I am currently 18wks with my first pregnancy. I had my 12 wk scan on 20th Dec 08, all was clear and everything fine. On the 26th Dec 08 I lost about 2 tsps red blood got a bit worried and called a nursing hotline, they told me if it keeps on bleeding the see a Dr otherwise dont worry too much about it. It stopped bleeding as soon as it started. I ended up going to see my GP the following week just for a check and she found the baby's heart beat and all appeared ok.

After sex on the 2nd Jan 09 (14wks 1 day) I started bleeding brown blood. I remember my GP saying Red blood is bad but brown isnt anything to worry about....... so I didnt. I only bled in the mornings and by afternoon it had cleared up. By day 3 I was a bit worried though so I called the nursing hotline again and they suggested I see an afterhours GP (It was Sun 4th Jan). As soon as I lay on his bench and he flet my tummy a black porriage substance came out (sorry if TMI but chances are you may have experienced something similar). He sent us straight to the local hospital and left us with the words "it doesnt look good". After waiting around there for hours and trying not to get too worked up I was convinced I was about to have a D & C. We ended up having a scan and to my surprise the baby was still alive and kicking. We were then told we had a 90 x 60 x 12mm SCH. They told us morbidly we should expect a miscarriage..... not something you want to hear.....give us a bit of hope.... but they didn't. I left there and didnt sleep a second that night.

I ended up making an appointment with my OB the next day, she put me on full bed rest, Ive quit my Job, defered Uni for this year and dont really leave the sofa bed in front of the TV. Unfortunately my OB isnt very helpful and she uses the term "miracle" which is starting to irritate me. She has also told me I am her first case in 15 yrs of Practice to have a viable pregnancy.... so far. I am having weekly scans to asses the growth of bubs and weekly appointments with her. I wish she could tell me it is all going to be ok or at least a percentage but she can't...... she just doesnt know.

From what I can gather each SCH is different, it depends on the placement and size but even then its really a game of luck. If anyone has a crystal ball out there I would really appreciate it.

I havent had any loss since about 15wks 4 days and the SCH is becoming more "solid". Bubs is still growing well within the normal limits and we are taking each day a at time. I am hoping to make it to atleast 24 wks....... Fingers crossed.

The best advice I can give so far is take it easy, no heavy lifting, no hanging out washing and no heavy house work. Try to relax and try not to get too upset. My hubby and I are having to take it a day at a time, we are trying not to get our hopes up but at the same time its hard not to..... we found out at todays scan we might be having a girl.

Good luck to anyone out there that is suffering from this, Im sorry I dont have a positive outcome to share with you yet but we have made it through so far, only 22 wks to go!!!

Oh also, Bed rest is boring and dont be surprised with the emotional ups and downs, we feel as though we are living on a knife edge. I lay in bed at night and I dont want to think about the future because I dont want to get my hopes up but at the same time I dont want to think too morbid. I want to keep myself busy and try to forget whats going on but I cant escape it. At the moment I have decided that this is my 1st and last pregnancy. I dont want to have to go through any pain or emotional stress like this again. I realise I might change my mind and people have been telling me that..... I feel like slapping them though because they havent experienced this.

Thanks for letting me get this off my chest. Sorry I cant be more positive but unfortunately Im not getting very positive information, prehaps I should ask for a second opinion but I wouldnt know where to go and I dont want to offend my OB. Im glad there are happy stories out there and I hope to be able to add mine sometime between March and July.

Good luck to anyone out there who is going through this, I wouldnt wish it upon my worst enemy, just know that although each case is different, you arent alone in the feelings and all the other pain associated with this....... I just wish there as an answer. I wish there was a definate yes or no.....it would stop the waiting game and that to me is the worst part.