Needing some positive thoughts ASAP!! UPDATED

WifeofaComposer · October 2013

I called the OB department at our local hospital last night to report cramping, bleeding, and limited movement from the baby. The on-call midwife (who happens to be the one that "overlooked" the fact that I'm pregnant a few weeks ago when she diagnosed a UTI and prescribed Cipro...) told me to rest because it's normal to have all of those symptoms, and it's not likely that I'd feel much movement now anyway - she told me to rest and not think about it. Well, our actual prenatal provider got the message this morning from answering service that I had called with concerns. I told her why I had called and she has decided it IS important.

I am going to have an emergency ultrasound at 12 noon (EST). Please, please, please send happy thoughts my way. I am so beyond scared right now. Thankfully my husband can go with me.

****UPDATE****
Firstly - WOW, at all the love here!! You ladies are amazing!!

Our ultrasound answered a lot of questions. Our regular sonographer was at lunch, and as soon as he finished eating he came into the exam room to check on us and watched over the shoulder of the guy doing the scan - it was really sweet. My cervix is very long and completely closed, and my mucus plug is intact. (TMI WARNING) The pain and bleeding yesterday is likely from excess gas and fecal impaction. It's probable that I have a rectal fissure and the blood from that mixed with the copious amounts of vaginal discharge made it seem like something scary. And, the reason I haven't been feeling much movement down where I expected to, is that my uterus is unusually high (not something to be alarmed about), and the baby is sitting above my belly button with his feet right about level with my belly button, and my placenta is smack dab in the middle top of my uterus - cushioning a lot of knocks from the baby. This explains why I've been having so much trouble with bloating and shortness of breath. The sonographer did a mini-anatomy scan while he was checking everything anyway (that's why the scan took over an hour). We got the money shot - Gordon is definitely a boy.

His heart has 4 strong chambers, his bladder was full (and then he peed), his kidneys are spectacular, and he kept playing with his umbilical cord. He's measuring 3 days ahead and his heart is at a steady 150 bpm. We got some wonderful pictures and videos - I'll post a picture tonight after I get the disc loaded into my computer. We're so relieved and happy!! Now, I just have to solve the problems in my bum...
Thank you for reading this whole thing!! Here's some Halloween cake for your time.

zoopsiedaisy · October 2013

Lots of positive thoughts and vibes to you today!!

pineconey · October 2013

Big (((hugs))) to you!!!!

thomas930 · October 2013

Huge ((hugs)) sending prayers right now.

kltoth · October 2013

Already praying for you.

WifeofaComposer · October 2013

Thank you, ladies. I will update when we get home.

Bun in the oven 2011 · October 2013

Sending thoughts and prayers your way! I hope everything is okay!

Pandamom14 · October 2013

Lots of good thoughts for you from Chicago. Stay positive.

Asheebeth · October 2013

Sending thoughts and prayers!!!!!!

snmetz7 · October 2013

T&P to you and big (((hugs)))

mrscrcalli · October 2013

Ahhh my heart dropped reading this! So many T&P with you and lots of hugs! Let us know! :x PPH to you and LO right now!!

MrsG325 · October 2013

Sending good thoughts!

*sparky* · October 2013

Lots of positives thoughts being sent your way! (((Hugs)))

JamiesWife2010 · October 2013

My thoughts are with you!

alice928 · October 2013

Prayers are being sent your way....you'll be in my thoughts!

manda10884 · October 2013

Praying for positive results for you and LO!

MegJ17 · October 2013

Sending positive thoughts and prayers. Hope all turns out well!

maelic · October 2013

I'm thinking of you, good luck!

kali55 · October 2013

Sending all of the positive vibes and thoughts! Thinking and praying that everything is okay!

Holeri · October 2013

Praying!

Twirple · October 2013

Sending thoughts and prayers to you. I really hope everything is ok with your LO.

CurlieWhirlie · October 2013

Positive thoughts sent!! Keep us posted, fingers crossed the asshole nurse is right and it's nothing.

figgs0831 · October 2013

Keeping you in my thoughts! Hope all is well!

Mamaengen · October 2013

I've been in that situation before. I bet everything's okay, but I'll be thinking of you and praying for you.

Nijay714 · October 2013

Sending LOTS of prayers for LO your way, stay positive!! And please update us when you have the chance.

Sheybre · October 2013

Thinking about you!!!!

Nijay714 · October 2013

How are you feeling now? Has the cramping and bleeding stopped?

Bees Everywhere · October 2013

Lots and lots of positive thoughts and vibes sent your way. It's probably fine, like she said but huge (((HUGS))) to you anyway! Keep us updated.

Afterlater · October 2013

Lots of love and prayers!

Krispix78 · October 2013

Positive vibes coming your way!! So sorry you are going thru this

acrookston · October 2013

T&P for you and your LO!

Dr Quarters · October 2013

Good luck today!!

littlesocks · October 2013

Sending you lots of good thoughts and prayers!!

hopefulmom88 · October 2013

Sending thoughts and prayers! Hope everything turns out okay

WifeofaComposer · October 2013

Nijay714 said:

How are you feeling now? Has the cramping and bleeding stopped?

@Nijay714 - the bleeding has stopped, but I've still got some cramping, and I still can't feel the baby's movement. Our doctor actually takes that very seriously, because last year (at our previous OB practice) I reported lack of movement, and was scoffed at - told I wouldn't feel much anyway - and after my third plea for someone to check on the baby, they gave me an ultrasound, and that's how they discovered that Henrietta's heart had stopped beating. Our new doctor has been incredibly attentive to my concerns, and we're very grateful for her.