Hi. After reading this fourm thread for the past couple of months, Ive finally decided to reply with my own story...Mainly because Ive found it to be the best, most reassuring information I have recieved about this! Im currently 17weeks.

I had a HUGE haemorrhage at 11 weeks. Was certain of miscarriage- but was a bright red, clearish liquid that gushed, then kind of stopped just as quickly. ER told me to go home (was at night) and even though cervix was closed, to expect to miscarry overnight- they thought Id lost too much blood. But morning came, had ultrasound and bubba was fine!

Same thing happened exactly one week later- at school (Im a teacher) Although this time it was a bit brownish to begin, but became bright red. Doctor thought my cervix was opening- suggesting imminent miscarriage - my husband resigned ourselves again with loss-but again Ultrasound showed bubs was fine! This time a very small haemorrhage and slight separation in chorionic and amionic membranes to allow for path of blood from edge of placenta to cervix.

Same thing happened exactly one week later- but was less and more brownish- and has continued over the last 3 weeks consistently. It has begun to lessen, however, and Im feeling hopeful.
Had another ultrasound before Obst visit last week. The membranes still show separation and slight thickening- suggesting blood still travelling out. The Obst. was completely unhelpful and unable to tell me a thing. He baulked at the fact I had done my own research into suchorionic haem. myself, telling me that an English teacher didnt have the expertise to evaluate the information

Im heartened by reading that only about 5% of cases end in miscarriage. The larger the haemorrhage, the greater the risk. Many women on forums here and elsewhere claim that it is best for bleeding to become brownish over weeks- new bright red gushes arent a great sign, but many seem to have multiple cases and still be ok. Ultrasounds can show if bleeding is retroplacental (behind placenta)- this increases risk of miscarriage to %50 due to placental abruption- but after 24weeks the bub can usually survive if preterm labour occurs due to this.

American docs tend to recommend bedrest, My Obst. called this old fashioned, unecessary amd supported by no evidence. Im taking a middle road- Im still working full time, but have stopped running, mowing with a pushy, yoga and helping my hubby owner build until the bleeding stops. It almost has for now. I think Ill give it another week....

I have to have another scan at 20 weeks, so fingers crossed for everything to be clearer up!

My GP has certainly been my best support, and has repeatedly told me to be positive and to be aware that I dont really have any control over what happens next. Our bodies are amazing and tend to do whats best for us, so trust in that and be kind to yourselves if you are experiencing similar things.
Thanks for the posts everyone. I hope to have a success story to add in the future too

Marlaina