Bleeding During Pregnancy - Women's Stories Of Bleeding In Pregnancy #3

[mum]

Hi All,

I just found this thread when searching for bleeding during pregnancy. I am 9 wks pregnant. This is my 3rd pregnancy. My 2nd one I had MC when I was 18 weeks. I have a 3 year old.

I have been having little bit of bleeding (streaking and when wiping)from the day I found I was pregnant (4 weeks). when I was 6 weeks saw more blood than normal. After my MC I was advised to take low dosage asprin to prevent clots and increase blood flow. And also I am taking the Progestrone pesaries.

My spotting stopped totally for 4 or 5 days end of last week. Suddenly on Monday morning I started to bleed. It was like period bleeding. I did not have any pain or cramping. I was scared, cause the blood was dripping when I went to toilet I kept a pad and it was totally damp in blood. I soon went to see my OB he did an ultrasound and showed us the baby. There was good heart beat and the baby even moved a little. He said he couldn't see the cause of the bleeding and there is no clots visible in the scan.

I still have the bleeding but its not like dripping, the blood is dark red and I see it when I wipe it .

Did any of you experience something like this. I have been reading about this and trying to be positive. I have read that 50% of women who had bleeding do have a healthy baby. Keeping my fingers crossed hoping I am in that 50%.

[starangelk]

Mum - how did you go? I hope that the bleeding stopped.

Raffy - did you get your scan?

Seph - hey hun. Wish we didn't have to see each other in here too!

I am in a similar position, I have had bleeding on and off through this pregnancy and it is unexplained. They can't see anything on scans and my Ob keeps explaining to me that if they saw blood on the scan then we would expect me to bleed until that blood comes out but since they see nothing - I shouldn't bleed anymore. BUT THEN I DO! It is the most upsetting and frustrating thing. I am supposed to be 14W1D as per my Ob dates today and have woken up to a WARNING TMI - toilet bowl full of red blood. Since it's not the first time, I am not feeling that shocked, just scared and sad. I am calling the Ob at 8:30 to try and get an appt but I feel stupid because I was just there on Friday and everything was fine. We told my family on Saturday night and my sister was quite upset which in turn made me upset and then yesterday I did have a fairly busyish day but I can't understand why I would have bleeding. I know that bleeding in pregnancy can occur and lots of women go on to have a healthy and happy baby but I am struggling with the day to day checking and waiting and hoping.

[sunnic]

I have my first appointment with my ob tomorrow. I'd always thought that you weren't supposed to bleed during pregnancy but it seems that people on this thread, and my own body, are contradicting this line of thought. I'm glad I found this thread as it eases my mind somewhat.

It's been 31 days since conception and there's been intermittent but persistent spotting, mainly the brownish streaking stuff. You try not to think bad thoughts but you just can't stop them from creeping in.

I've also been having a lot of pain in my lower region. I know I have an adhesion from my appendectomy which is tearing and retearing and it hurts like anything. I've had other ops through my stomach also and I'm wondering if the internal scar tissue could be contributing to not only the pain as my uterus expands but also to some of the spotting?

My lovely husband also managed to give me what was for him a simple cold. Unfortunately it's had me bedridden for a week. The coughing and blowing my nose seems to have increased the spotting. Any sort of strain seems to do that.

Has anyone else had experiences like this? This is my first pregnancy and I know I'm being overly paranoid but I can't help it!

[cielo]

Hi Ladies,

This is my first time to post in this BB. Just wanted to share my experience with regard to bleeding in pregnancy.

This is our first pregnancy and we are really excited about it.

I'm currently on my 6th week (as per our GP) and yesterday I experienced some spotting (sorry if TMI follows), it was light during the morning and became heavier during the afternoons to the point that I was actually having some blood clots when I pee, at that point I was crying and we were really distraught that we have m/c'd.

My hubby then called our GP and we found out that their office was closed since today is a public holiday, we had no choice but to call our OB (which we are supposed to meet by next week) and asked for any advice. She advised us that we have to monitor the bleeding and expect the worse. We just prayed and then we decided that it's best if we go to the hospital and have it checked just to have peace of mind.

They performed a couple of tests on me including Ultrasound since I haven't been into one yet. The doctor told us that the cervix was closed and there were a little blood on the vaginal canal but nothing to greatly be worried about. As with the sonographer he was afraid to tell me that he can't find anything in my womb (which was at that point we have already accepted whatever the outcome of the results are.). I was discharged and told to monitor since the doctor told us that we might just be in a very early stage of pregnancy (since there bHCG was very low .. about 55) or either we have m/c'd.

Today, I'm still having some bleeding and I just noticed that the sore on my breasts are no longer there. We'll still hoping for the best by tomorrow's checkup but we are prepared for the worse.

Thanks for listening and just include us in your prayers.

[ttcanxiety]

Cielo, Hugs hun. I hope things work out for you guys. I just want to say i bled at 6 weeks and am now 39 weeks along! Also preg symptoms do come and go so please do not take breast tenderness going as a sign.