Re: help- bleeding ---

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Hi ,

I can totally understand how scary bleeding in the first trimester

is...especially given that you have already had a miscarriage.

I had bleeding starting at 6 weeks...It was light spotting mostly

and ranged from pink to brown. My u/s at 6 weeks was normal, had

another at 7 weeks, 10, 12 as well. All along through those weeks, I

would go a few days without spotting, then I would spot...each time

it just made my heart hurt with fear. Implantation bleeding is

usually around the 6-8 week mark from what I understand.

For me, my 12 week u/s actually showed a collection of blood between

my uterus and placenta. It was actually called a " moderate

subchorionic bleed " ...which means bleeding at the site of

attachment. The interesting thing is that I hadn't bled for a few

days before that u/s and I never did bleed afterwards...the blood

will sometimes get reabsorbed...

So, here I sit, 33.5 weeks pregnant...and still, every time I go to

the bathroom, I look for blood. I think it is natural to worry when

you have been through a hard time like that...Keep an eye on it,

...and don't ever ever hesitate to see a Dr right away, even

for mild spotting. I am an RN who works in telephone triage and we

say that all bleeding should be checked out in a timely manner...

Wishing you all the best with your pregnancy, ,

VBG May 03 -104lb in 9 mos

33.5 weeks preg with #1, a girl! Jorja

EDC Nov 10

> ladies,

>

> Hi this is in Nevada and I need some help. I am in the State

> of Washington visiting my parents and am just now 6 weeks

pregnant.

> We got here Friday morning and friday nite around 7 I went to the

> restroom and noticed that there was some blood when I wiped. (

sorry

> about the graphics). I already miscarried in May and instantly

> thought that was what was happening again. Well we immediately

went

> to the ER and after blood test that showed the babies hormones

were

> at 25607, vaginal ultrasound, regular ultrasound, urine tests, and

> vaginal swabs, I was told that I have a threatened miscarriage,

but

> that they don't know what will happen or if I will actually

miscarry.

>

> Well, now it is Sunday I have not had any spotting since yesterday

> afternoon and very mild then. I am curious if anyone has had

> anything similar? When does implantation spotting take place? Can

> your cervic decided to shed some excess blood. I am really just at

a

> loss and cannot contact my OB in Nevada until tommorrow. Any

advice,

> suggestions or ideas would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in

> advance....

> in Nevada

> Lap RYN 5/16/03 -168 lbs

> 6 weeks pregnant

>

> ====================================================

>

> moderator note to :

> Being a L & D RN, we see this ALOT. The sad thing about it is, there

is nothing that we (or you or your OB) can do if indeed it is going

to be a miscarriage. That is the saddest part about being in

obstetrics. If it is going to happen, it will. I know these aren't

encouraging words, but with you having had a previous M/C, I'm

certain you know this already. Many, many, many pregnant women bleed

some at the beginning, during and sometimes they bleed the entire

pregnancy, and deliver a healthy baby.

>

> The only things you can do are rest, rest, rest, eat well, drink

plenty of fluids to stay hydrated and put absolutely nothing into

your vagina (no tampons, douching or sexual intercourse).

>

> The absolute WORST part about this is the only thing you can do is

*wait* which seems like an eternity.

>

> Try to rest and think on the positive side. All things happen for

a reason. The fact that you have not had any bleeding since

yesterday is a very good thing. Bright red blood is fresh/new

bleeding whereas brownish blood is older blood.

> When you get back home or if you are still in WA in 2 days, you

need to have another quantitative HCG test done to see if your

numbers are going up instead of going down. This would be an

excellent indicator that things are going for the best at this time.

>

> Best wishes and rest rest rest! This means, lying on your back or

side with your feet propped up on pillows, going to the restroom

ONLY when you have to pee. Nothing else. Strict bedrest. Although

whatever will be, will be, at least you will have done anything

possible to worsen the situation.

>

>

> *Hugs*

> Sheila (L & D RN)