More bumps in the road; ready for things to get boring with this pregnancy

Mamafesto · February 2016

So, as some of you may recall, I had a little bleeding/spotting a couple weeks ago when I was a little over 10 weeks. The ER doc gave me misinformation and freaked me out into thinking a miscarriage was likely. The spotting stopped within a day and I followed up with the OB a couple days later. An u/s showed a perfect LO with strong heartbeat. Doc couldn't tell the cause of the bleeding.

Fast forward to yesterday morning, 12 weeks pregnant and preparing for a 4-hour deposition for work and I started spotting pink again(could the timing be any crappier?). Tiniest bit of pressure/cramping, but not bad. I made it through the deposition, went home (spotting brown by now) and called the doc. She said she's reassured by the good recent u/s and thinks it's probably just one of those things. I've been resting ever since and still have the slightest bit of brown spotting.

I have an appt with the geneticist today to do the blood draw for the harmony test and hopefully they can do my NT scan today to reassure me baby is doing well. I am just so ready for this pregnancy to be uneventful. Every time I let my guard down and start to think things are going well, I have a new scare. I know I'm not alone and that some of you have also had your bumps in the road on the way to your thb. Just needed to share my feelings and hope you'll send positive thoughts my way!

lickastick · February 2016

Yarrrggghhhh ackkkkk no more scares for you! I guess this LO is committed to keeping you on your toes. I hope you get a good scan in so you can get that awesome reassurance and isn't this all such a test of faith? Lots and lots of positive vibes your way and FX for smooth sailing from here. Hang in there mama and LO!

Wyattnash00 · February 2016

You have a fiesty baby momma!! Fingers crossed, let us know what happens. Pray for a very boring 28 weeks remaining for you!

Sporty1216 · February 2016

Oh my goodness! I am so sorry @mamafesto! That's so hard. I'm glad your OB feels okay, but I hope you will get good reassurance today at your appointment. So stressful. Here's to a great report today and a truly boring remainder of your 9 months. Let us know how things go when you can. Will be thinking of you and praying for a great appointment.

Piperella · February 2016

Our babies need a good talking to. Spotting, while it lets us know something is baking within, is not a fun symptom. I'm sorry you're still spotting. I wish we knew what to expect and have it easily symptoms or side effects identified as a "normal" symptom for ourselves. I hope your blood draw goes well today and that everything comes out as good as possible! Here I am nearing the beginning of my 7th week hoping for a smooth road and I know you are wanting the same thing. I am wishing you a very uneventful (and spotting-free) weekend.

emsmama15 · February 2016

@Mamafesto, I'm sending all the positive vibes I can that you're remaining weeks are smooth sailing ... and that you get some reassurance at your appointment today with an ultrasound!

Mamafesto · February 2016

Thanks for the good wishes! I just got back from my appt. where they did a regular (not NT) scan and baby looks perfect! Measuring further ahead at 12w5d and hb of 164. I asked the sonographer whether she saw anything that might be causing the bleeding and she said the placenta was low-lying which could cause bleeding, but that they don't worry about it this early in pregnancy because it's likely to move up as baby gets bigger and the uterus stretches. I feel so fortunate to have been able to get the reassurances I need through an u/s every time that I've had a scare. We took the NIPT blood draw and I should have my results in 10 days. Once that comes in, assuming all is well, I am ready to shout it from the rooftops!

We did facetime with DP's parents right after the scan to share the news. They were over the moon. DP's mom who pretty much talks non-stop was teary and speechless. It was a great moment!

I'm still spotting a tiny bit, but I'm trying to not let it stress me out since I know all is well. I can already tell that this LO is going to give me hell when s/he makes its entrance in the world!

Sporty1216 · February 2016

Phew! So glad for good news! What a day! I hope you can kick back, relax, and enjoy the weekend now!

And, yes! If this roller coaster of your early pregnancy is any indication, this little person is definitely going to keep your life interesting!