Have been meaning to catch up on persies - been bogged down by work. But now, need to do a "me" post...
This morning when I wiped I got the tiniest bit of pale pink-tinged CM. First time it has happened this PG and there was no BD or anything else that might have interfered with the cervix (which I know is a very sensitive muscle).
As most of you know, I am a bit paranoid about my cervix shortening/dilating prematurely due to my history. Apparently pink-tinged and blood-stained mucous can be a sign of capillaries breaking while the cervix begins to open. But, I have not had it happen again today (I haven't had much CM to speak of lately anyway).
Emailed my Ob earlier, but still waiting to hear back from him. Has this happened to any of you guys in your second trimester?
WTH, I've only had it once and it was straight after DTD. Can you ring your ob and speak to him personally rather than waiting for an E-mail response at all? I would be pushy if you are worried KWIM? I know my ob would not be worried in the least for me to ring him. Maybe they could squeeze you in for a scan tomorrow? I hope its nothing for you to worry about
Megsmum - you know the worry wart I am . Maybe this is a common thing - feel a little stupid to ring him when there may not be a problem happening at all IYKWIM.
Yeah I know But honestly if it were me I'd be on the phone, the only reason I didn't panic was because we had just DTD and it stopped pretty much straight away. I really do think that the only silly question is the one you don't ask, maybe he could pull some strings and get your cervix checked tomorrow? At least that way you will more than likely have your mind put at rest, you don't want to spend the next couple of days worrying - your next scan is on Fri isn't it?
You're right, so I rang. Ob wants to see me, but he now has two women in labour so I am on standby this evening until he has seen to them. Scan is next Tuesday - six sleeps so a little too long to wait. Thanx hun
Given your history my love I would phone - and ask for an u/s. You are right that often scant pink discharge can mean that a cervix is dilating... HOWEVER!
It can happen with no known cause in healthy pregnancy. I understand your concerns and I would be feeling anxious also.
sometimes some thrush can cause irritation - sometimes just the increased blood supply to the area can cause it too...
Good girl Trust me you have done the right thing! I'm sure you don't need me to say this, but make sure you push him for a scan tomorrow OK? I assumed you were still having the Friday scans but I know if it were me and I had to wait until next Tues I would be a total basket case! And if there is a problem then at least he can deal with it ASAP. I'm sure you and bub will be fine but better to be safe than sorry....LMK how you get on OK?
WTH Glad you're in touch with the ob and are having it all checked out. Also good that there hasn't been any more pink CM. Hang in there, I'm sure it will be ok.
Megsmum, Flowerchild, Easha and Pash - thanx for your well wishes.
I am relieved to report that I managed to see my Ob last night. He used his in-office US, and while not able to do a cervical measurement, he was quite confident it was closed.
Have no idea what must have happened yesterday, but hopefully, that is the last of the pink-tinged mucous I will see until post-37 weeks!
WTH I'm glad all is still closed and Bubs is H&H I'm sure it was a weight off your mind. CM is an evil thing isn't it. it has the power to really freak you out.
Flowerchild my red spots are due to thrush, I know it in my head but it's still scary to see any blood coming from down stairs,
I think Doctors and OB's are pretty good usually like you said Megsmum they want to know even if it's nothing. My clinic said I could reing every day if I needed to. (not that OCD yet) but it's nice to know I can.
WTH - I can well understand your worry and so glad everything seems to be ok. Great that your OB is so on top of things too. They just can't really ignore a thing like that.I am living on that "edge" right now too. Worried over every feeling of 'wetness" downstairs in case its amniotic fluid leaking. Doesn't help that my bladder is just hopeless since DS's pg/birth
Flowerchild - forgot to thank you fo thinking of me few days ago. You probably still have enough on your own plate t worry about all of us
AFM - had our anatomy scan yesterday. Baby looks fine, with all the appropriate bits and measurements all pretty spot on other than a large head ( great!!) and a small belly.... its just all gone to her brain i say! Ah yes, that wasn't a slip, we are expecting a pink bundle. We are not really telling anyone including DS but he has been adament from the start that "Upsy Daisy" is truly a girl/sister so at least he won't be disapointed. She seems more a miracle than ever given all but one of our prior angels were boys and when we did a round of PGD, we seemed to produce mostly boys. Determined little thing she is!
Anyway, wish i could say I was over the moon with everything looking good but still very anxious that she will arrive before any chance of viability. My cervix was around 2.99cm so normal but still seems close to the 2.5cm cut off. Guess i just need something to worry over eh?
Also strangely upset by getting past 20wks because now our baby is "legal". If something were to happen and she was stillborn, then we have to go through the birth/death certificates, funerals etc.
I know it is a silly think to think about but makes it all very real when i have somehow managed to kind of live in denial about there actually being a "child" in there. Still can't let myself believe we may actually get a live one in our arms yet. Just want to get past 28wks
Meredith - I have been having the same feelings over getting past 20 weeks, I've thought it was silly to think about that stuff too, but obviously its not just me so glad you spoke up bout it! I just keep telling myself only another few weeks and it has a chance to survive. Been worried the past 2 days as I havent felt it move, not that it moved heaps before and the doc said I prob wouldnt be sure of movements till a bit later since my placenta is anterior, but I can't help but worrying! also have had a sore stomach (up top past my belly button) and my stomach doesn't feel as hard so being paranoid about that too.
I just feel like I can't relax till bubs is out but I know the worry won't stop there! Only 18 weeks to go!!! I hope it comes a bit early.
cant wait to hear news
. Maybe this is a common thing - feel a little stupid to ring him when there may not be a problem happening at all IYKWIM.
But honestly if it were me I'd be on the phone, the only reason I didn't panic was because we had just DTD and it stopped pretty much straight away. I really do think that the only silly question is the one you don't ask, maybe he could pull some strings and get your cervix checked tomorrow? At least that way you will more than likely have your mind put at rest, you don't want to spend the next couple of days worrying - your next scan is on Fri isn't it?
but I know if it were me and I had to wait until next Tues I would be a total basket case! And if there is a problem then at least he can deal with it ASAP. I'm sure you and bub will be fine but better to be safe than sorry....LMK how you get on OK?
for your well wishes.
I'm glad all is still closed and Bubs is H&H I'm sure it was a weight off your mind. CM is an evil thing isn't it. it has the power to really freak you out.
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