Hi Mom's, Happy Holidays to each of you and your families,
Just wondering if I could get some advice/insight as to what you all thought about this. I am pregnant. By the calendar (since they record every day since your last period) I am six weeks pregnant. We are super elated, but I am terribly nervous (I had an etopic in June, and just afraid generally speaking, having had one loss already). The loss was so h*** o* me. Since then we went through fertility and we are so excited about the idea of having a 2nd child.
So, here are my questions,
1. 3 days ago (Friday), I went to pick up my son and put him in the crib, and immediately it felt like I pee'd my pants, a small amount of blood "shot" out of me. I of course, panic'd. That day, I continued to wipe twice and there was faint blood noticeable (which by nightfall turned brown). Then it just stopped; and since that time I have not seen any blood.
2. So, the day after I called my OB and they said that its possible, since the blood stopped the next day, that I broke a blood vessel? Has anyone had that? She told me to lay low, take it easy, stop working out, and since I have no cramping and if it continues to cease as it has, then followup with first visit either at 7-8 week gestation.
3. And now, every time I go, I am in shear panic -- wondering what my body may be preparing for or otherwise, fearful that I could be having another etopic? There are usually no signs (as was the case in June that I was having an etopic).
4. I am still getting a positive reading on pregnancy test; but the other issue, is I am not feeling bloated; like I am pregnant. Pants/clothes fit as they always have and honestly I don't feel like I am growing down there? Is that normal -- is it too early?
I guess at my age, and with my history, I am probably just scared silly (maybe for all the right reasons, but I want this baby more than anything, and just need some reasurrances or perhaps personal experiences to bounce off of you other mom's.).
My first ob appt is actually the day after christmas; so we'll likely find out a little more, certainly what my hcg levels are etc.....but just needed perhaps, some insight from other's mom's who perhaps may have had a similar or similarly-like situation.
Thanks for taking the time to read,
K.
I was so worried I rented the heart beat machine - so no, I don't think you're over doing it - lol.
http://www.heartbeatsathome.com/
I hope your doctors appointment on Wednesday went great!!
I bled my entire first trimester with my first son. I had everything from brown spotting to heavy bleeding (yes, I soaked a maxi in 5 minutes one night). It's very scary, I know. It's a good sign when you don't have cramping. My doctor said that bleeding like that is just the blood vessels that are attaching the placenta to the uterus pull away a bit (a small vessel can make what seems like a lot of blood). The blood may even pool a bit, but is released by certain movement. This is something that needs to be watched, but isn't dangerous unless it's to the extreme.
I hope you are taking it easy. Let us know how the appointment went!!
K.,
My advice is to enjoy every minute of Christmas Day with your family, and then take all your questions (write them down) and any symptoms/cocncerns to you OB on the 26th. Insist on having your 1st sonogram on that day while you are on the office.
I had a partial molar pregnancy that resulted in 2 D&Cs and miscarriage, and when we were able to get pregnant with our second child, I worried every day that I would loose that child as well. I had spotting from the beginning of the pregnancy right up until the end, and other issues with the preganacy that made me re-adjust my lifestyle and take it easier than I had with the 1st pregnancy. However, I now have a beautiful, healthy, little boy that is such a blessing to our family.
So, as I stated in my 1st sentence, try to enjoy your Christmas and try to think positive because a lot of us have been where you are, and we have happy, healthy babies.
Merry Christmas to your family!
I bleed with both my babies and they turned out ok. just take it easy. if you r ever concerned then just go to the er and they can check for the heart beat if you dont have a monitor at home already. as for your clothes, it is too early to already b out growing them, i wouldnt b in a hurry for that either. LOL!! Good luck at your appt. Best wishes!! and a Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Hi K.,
It is wise for you to be so in touch with you symptoms or lack of them. I want to tell you not to be concerned but since you have had an ectopic you do need to watch for any signs of trouble.
I have had two ectopics both of which the doctors told me not to worry and then told me that I suffered a miscarriage. One of the ectopic required an emergency surgery because I was bleeding from a ruptured tube. I had a ectopic in both the right and left tube. The reason that I continued to seek medical care was because my symptoms just wasn't adding up. I first "felt" pregnant with the tender breast, bloating feeling and then I started to spot some (brown color), lost some symptoms and then they again returned. I also continued to have positive pregnancy tests. I do know that women can and do spot some when implantation occurs about the time when your period is due. So it may be what you are having. If the spotting does not stop or comes and goes and if you have any pain, SEEK medical attention! Also for some reason some women have shoulder pain when this happens as well.
I don't want to cause you any unnecessary grief or worry but I don't want to make light of something that could be a very serious condition because of your history.
Just continue to note your symptoms and concerns to share with you doctor at your appt or sooner if needed.
I'll be praying for that much needed peace that you need as well as the wisdom regarding your medical needs.
C.
I bled many times during both my first and second trimester. While it can be a sign of a problem - most often it is not. My doctor told me to go ahead and come in if I bled and they would listen to the heart beat to make sure everything was fine. He said I didn't really need to come in (medically) for that (minimal bleeding usually just when I used the restroom - no fever or pain) but that it would help to set my mind at ease. I only went in once after that but did continue to bleed throughout the second timester and even once in the third. Have a beautiful healthy 2 and a 1/2 month old now so it was nothing. If it makes you feel nervous you should just go in and let them them listen (and let you listen) to his/her heart beat.
my name is M. and I have a 3month old son. I had bleeding in my 1st trimester that panicked me but all was fine and the pregnancy was fine. Keep good spirits and be careful holding your child.
First, Congratulations!!
Secondly, the same thing happened to me. My second pregnancy was a miscarriage. Less than a year later I was pregnant again but right after I found out I started spotting. Of course I was paranoid also and went to the ER. It was THE most expensive reassurace I have ever had!! Yes it eased my mind and sometimes that's all pregnant women need. So, based off of what I learned... spotting doesn't mean miscarriage, I was told that its pretty normal.
As for you not gaining weight, most women don't start to show until their second trimester. Be glad you are one of them (I was showing about a month before I was pregnant!! :)
Sit back, enjoy this pregnancy and allow hubby to take special care of you throughout this journey!
Merry Christmas and have a happy new year.
