Jess once again I am so very sorry to hear of your loss.
Jess once again I am so very sorry to hear of your loss.
I have just discovered I am pregnant with my third child (5weeks 5days) and have been experiencing some light bleeding for the last week. An ultrasound has revealed that everything looks normal, although it's still too early to tell if the pregnancy is viable. My first pregnancy was normal and i delivered a healthy baby girl who will be 10 this year. My second daughter will be 6 this year however I experienced bleeding for the whole 9 months with her. Having been thorugh this once before I thought I would be ok this time around however the not knowing is very harrowing for the mind. I am so glad to have discovered this forum as it very comforting to read other women's stories and makes me realise that there are lots of people worse off then me. I have been feeling sorry for myself all weekend but tonight after reading your stories I am feeling alot more positive. It's nice to know you're not the only one.
Hi there,
I've never done this before but needed to talk and share. While I went on to have a healthy daughter, I had bleeding from week 7 to 15 with my first pregnancy (achieved after IVF) and was a basket case for the first few weeks. I thought I was going to m/c every single day as it was so heavy. My obstetritian was wonderful though and told me that it was not uncommon and that I should tell everyone I was pg when I reached 14 weeks. However, I never actually found anyone who had been through the same thing to talk to as this was 5 years ago and pre-internet for me at home.
Well, I've been through IVF again and the bleeding is back. I actually didn't think I was pg as I thought my period had arrived but a BT showed positive. I am now sitting at home, waiting for the bleeding to stop or if not, waiting for another BT to see if the pg has progressed. If I am still pg, I am about 5-6 weeks. I still haven't found anyone who has been in the same situation, but at least this time I have the internet. It was terrific to read others stories and now that I really am NOT alone. It helps alot.
Hi doodlesbrin,
While I conceived naturally, I am 7 weeks pregnant and have been bleeding for the last 3 weeks. I can totally relate to your concern. It is so mentally draining. I feel like I am in a constant state of limbo. I also bled with my 2nd preg. and went on to have a healthy baby girl, as I stated in my previous posts.
I feel like i am going insane at times, and sometimes find myself wishing I would miscarry so i can just move on. I feel so guilty and selfish for admitting that, but the constant worry is soul destroying. i'm finding myself in the toilet every 10 minutes or so just to check, and every time i hold my breath and think, this is it....but so far my "little horsey" (don't ask me why i've come up with that nickname, I'm certainly not hoping for a horse lol) is hanging in there.
All I can say is hang in there, we'll get through this one way or another.
Take care and try not to get too much into your own head, a task that's almost impossible i know. Good luck, I am thinking of you! :hug:
Kriminal,
Thank you so much for your response to my post. You said everything I feel and that made me feel not so alone (or as crazy!). This pg if it succeeds would be the result of the last of 8 IVF embryo transfers. My husband and I made a pact that this would be the last due to the stress - emotionally and physically - it puts you under. Unfortunately, in combination with the bleeding, this is not contributing to a peaceful state of mind. None the less, the posts I've read, especially your response, have reassured me as much as anyone could. Keep your fingers crossed for me!
doodlesbrin,
I am so glad I could help. I hope everything is going well for you, I could not imagine having to go through what you have been through. I have 2 sisters, both are unable to conceive naturally. They've both been through IVF a couple of times with no luck. I feel so guilty that conceiving is not a problem for me.
I am also comforted by the fact that there is someone out there who feels the same way I do. At times I think I'm going to go totally insane. I am trying to remain detatched a bit from this baby, because I don't want to be devastated (probably impossible, I know) if nature decides it's not meant to be this time. I refuse to make plans for nursery furniture etc until I am at least 16 weeks. I just can't do it yet. As much as I want to.
Take care and I really hope that things work out for both of us.:hug:
Finally I've found some useful information! I:) I have been searching the net for info and haven't had much luck. I think I'm pregnant but I'm not sure (Even though I've had 3 positive tests and symptoms) because I have had spotting -of all sorts! At first I thought it was just a weird period as it was 2 weeks after I had the first period after going off the pill (End of May 06). No cramping, little blood and other brown stuff. It stopped and then I felt weird and thought I'd do a test, just in case - whalla pregnant.
I've had a scan both types and they were unable to confirm - could be too early! Potentially I could have miscarried. I'm still quite worried that I could have but just wont know until I have another scan and blood test in another 2-3 weeks. Still have symptoms of pregnancy though.
I haven't had any spotting for about 7 days. I went to the toilet mid morning and when I wiped (sorry if TMI) and there was brown stuff....
Anyone else had anything similar?? What is this brown stuff...old blood??
Heidi
I just wanted to thank everyone who posted here as it is a great relief to read these stories and see that they can have a positive outcome. On the other hand, I am so sorry to hear of all the ladies who suffered a loss.
I just found out I was pg a week ago. I am currently only about 4w 1d, very early. I had some implantation spotting, it never really stopped and then turned red on the weekend. I freaked and started crying. DH called the ER and they said if I had any cramps or pain to come straight in. I had an appt with my GP scheduled for Tuesday morning, and although there was more red, I did not have any pain so we never went to teh ER, I just rested in bed.
So I went to the GP where we were expecting to have the blood drawn etc, and as soon as I said I had blood the doc seemed worried. SHe made me take a urine test in her office which came back neg, despite the six pee sticks I had at home with a positive on them (I actually now think this was because I only went to the bathroom about ten mins before). So she gave me a pathology referral for HCG, beta HCG and u/s. I went to the u/s but it was too early to tell, although they said they could see my lining was thick and they saw the corpus luteum cyst.
So, for three days we have been waiting anxiously, and after all my ttc research I knew it was the beta that would give me some indication,and if that was good, then I would have to have another beta and u/s later on. Well, I finally got hold of my doc and she said the HCG came back +++ (she sounded surprised) but there was no beta. Why not? I told her the pathology tech told me it would take 48 horus. Well, it turned out, the pathology tech called her about the suh request, and my doc cancelled the quantitative beta!! :angry: Can you believe that!
Today my bleeding has lessened off but this is our first pg and I have been so worried. I haven't had any pain. DH thinks I am just going to be a bleeder but I am not sure. I really needed those test results for reassurance. The GP told me to get rest, and that she would call me on Monday, to see if I should come in for more b.w. Well, I would think I would need to :mad:
I was really upset after this phone call and DH did not really understand why (although he has been great this whole time). It's been very reassuring to read all these posts. Thanks ladies and sorry for my long post, I just needed to vent a bit, I am really worried but trying to stay positive.
Keep your faith Scarlet hun,
a positive test is really reassuring,,,,all you can do now is hope this bubba is a sticky little fighter, and stays put.
I will have all fingers and toes crossed for you :crossfingers:
Well heres my story as it stands SO FAR....
i am 27, 3 daughters all no complications aside from some spotting with my 2nd child (one incident)
Sorry if I provide TMI in the following. But I really wish some of the previous entries did!!
I am according to LMP 6w5d pregnant with #4
Yesterday I had some light spotting. I didnt think much of it but wore a pad to bed. Basically is was bright red when I wiped but no evidence on underware.
This morning I woke and went to the toilet. The pad was FULL and leaked some what. Bleeding was bright red and more occurred as I sat on the toilet. This freaked me out understandably so I rang the Womens Assesment Service and they said to come in asap. I took my eldest to school and dropped the younger two off at the grandparents and went in.
My bleeding had slowed and would be equivalent to a light period. Constant but not heavy....anyway....
Basically I had 2 vials of blood taken. One for hCG level and one as I am a- and would need an antiD shot. Urine sample was taken aswell.
I then had an U/S which showed nothing. My hCG levels were only 484 which is more like a 4-5 week level.
All they could offer me was that all could be okay but to come back in 3 days for another hCG test to see if my levels are increasing.
I had my shot in the bum and went home.
Right now I am an emotional mess. the bleeding is lighter and no clotting, no pain but I have a 3 day wait till I can get a definate answer.
:(
Cinnamon,
:hug: This is a really difficult situation. The waiting is so hard. I am sorry but Ican't say anythng that is going to sound comforting at this time. I have a friend who is enduring a similar situation. She is bleeding heavily and has to await an u/s on Friday.
I understand the shock when youhave had previous healthy and text book pregnancies to then go through something that isn't your usual.
You will find lots of love and support here on BELLY Belly. Come back in and please tell us how you went.
I will be thinking of you...
Update...
I have more or less come to the conclusion that I am no longer pregnant :crying:
Bleeding hasnt let up at all over the past few days so I took a HPT this morning and it was only very faint (previously was quite dark) so my hGC levels must be dropping:( Physically I feel fine. I have been bleeding only moderately like a light period, 2 pads a day type of flow but today I started getting mild cramps. Again its all milder than my normal period.
Anyway I will have a medical confirmation tomorrow.
I'm meant to be performing Sat night but have bailed on it.
The hardest part is the emotions. I have 3 healthy daughters, all easily conceived (never had to try for more than a month) all straight forward pregnancies and I just expected this one to be as simple. I am healthier now than I have ever been, as is DH. I am starting to think that perhaps I am just not meant to have another.
Anyway I will update tomorrow once I get back. but not holding up much hope.......
Just thought I should finish my story. Today it was confirmed I misscarried. 8 w 3 d. Thankyou to this forum, it gave me hope and made the last few days bearable.
Cinnamon, :hugs: I am so sorry that your little one flew away. Be gentle with yourself through this difficult time. Please keep in touch, you will find lots of wonderful woman support on here... :hugs:
Hi everyone,
I don't know if I have anything to worry about but can't help it. Since yesterday I have had some blood in my discharge (sorry for TMI). It hasn't been bad, no pains or cramps, and only very minimal, streaky at first, but now the discharge is pink. It did turn brown this morning, but pink again now. I had a similiar experience with my DD, when I was 9weeks. But everything turned out o.k, with her, I'm trying not to worry myself, and keep thinking that it will be fine, but I can't help to worry a little.
Anyone else experience this type of discharge?
As this thread has exceeded 140 posts I'm going to lock it off and start a new one.
You can find it HERE