Threatened Miscarriage - Advice Please

Ashley.G

2 days ago (exactly 6 weeks) I started bleeding bright red. Wasn't enough to fill a pad or anything but did have mild cramping and enough bright blood when I wiped that I made a trip into the er. Being too late for an ultrasound at the hospital I was at by time I was eventually seen, i was sent home for the night and ended up passing a decent sized piece of tissue shortly after getting home. Knowing tissue, bright blood, and any cramping is never good.......I was quite upset to say the least. They called once the techs were in, and brought me in yesterday afternoon for an emergency ultrasound. We saw the gestational sac and yolk, as well as the cause of the bleeding........a larger than average piece of tissue that detached just beside the implantation spot. There was no visible heartbeat or fetal pole (the tech did say she potentially might have seen a few flutters but was still too early to show definitively). Im being scheduled on the 24th for another ultrasound and will be having my hcg levels (not progesterone though) tested this morning, as well as early next week (but this will be at my doctors and they're closed weekends). I had an early miscarriage in August (bit over 5 weeks) and am trying to think positive for my little bean......but cant help fear the worst. The tech told me she had seen this before and seen the pregnancy go to term (said it's a 50/50 chance), however the radiologist interpreted the results as I will in all likliness have a spontaneous abortion. Bleeding almost fully stopped by yesterday early afternoon (filled equivilent of 1 regular pad and this was over an 12 hour period 1st day and bit occasionally when I wiped yesterday....nothing in a pad) and still had bit of cramping but not constant. Has anyone experienced anything like this and had their pregnancy go to term? I can't find much out there on the topic, so wanted to reach out to see if anyone has experienced anything like this? I won't know results for my hcg levels and if they're increasing till next Wednesday at the earliest and I trying not to freak out in the meantime. I was forced to quit my job the day before the bleeding started due to discrimination and abuse (not physical) from my employer for being pregnant......so I know the stress didn't help my lil bean at the start. I'm restricting myself to bed rest more or less until I have the results and to try to give my body time to heal.....not sure how it works with a piece of uterine lining detaching? Any similar experiences would be greatly appreciated! We're really hoping for the best but also trying to prepare ourselves for the worst

BabyBlanco1

I'm so sorry to hear everything you've gone through. I myself have been through a similar situation this week. Due to work stress my husband rush me to the hospital Tuesday night because I began to spot. On Tuesday I was 5 weeks and 5 days and seeing blood for the first time made me very scared. They checked the baby and found the heartbeat and said that my blood levels were fine and sent me home. I went back to the doctor today and I'm 6 weeks and 1 day and the ultrasound showed that the baby still had a heartbeat. The doctor advised me to not engage in intercourse due to light bleeding. She said but at this point we just have to take it day by day and see what ends up happening because miscarriages are very common. It's the first time I ever go through anything like this and I'm having a hard time trying not to worry about what's going on inside of me. I would say don't think the worst and stay optimistic. Remember our attitudes and our emotions can go a long way so the more positive we feel the more body can react in healthier ways. I really do hope the best for you and your baby because I know exactly what you're going through and it's been a tough time for me. But like I said let's stay hopeful pray everything turns out alright.

Ashley.G

@babyBlanco1 thank you very much for your response! I'm glad to hear everything has worked out for you! I know a lot of friends and family that experienced bleeding their 1st pregnancy (some actually quite heavy) and everything worked out just fine.....but i know what u mean about being scared at sight of blood!! I'm trying to stay optimistic and keep a positive mindset.....I know how brutal stress can be on the body (and actually apparently can lower progesterone level)! Trying to take comfort in knowing the bleeding stopped, was almost exclusively when I wiped, and that the source of bleeding was discovered (and development looked "normal" otherwise).  I'm still experiencing pregnancy symptoms (although am aware with missed m/c I could still be experiencing symptoms). I know the ultrasound tech seemed a lot more optimistic than the doctor (we somehow managed to go to a hospital that doesn't have an ob or resources to deliver babies and even need to send bloodwork off location for hcg testing), so were using that hope to try to remain optimistic since she has a lot of experience and has seen many in my situation go on to have a healthy baby. Will hopefully get a call Tuesday with the results of my hcg levels. In the meantime, I'm forcing myself to stay positive.....my husbands very supportive so hes definitely helping me stay strong! Wishing you a happy and healthy rest of your pregnancy!!  

wildtot

I had a similar experience. I miscarried last May and then got another positive in August but I was spotting. Every looked fine but they couldn't tell me what was the cause of the bleeding. All I got was "friable cervix". I was put on bed rest all first tri (still spotting-but less) and was put on progesterone until 13 weeks. I had other complications later on but I successfully made it to 39 weeks. Think positive mama and see your doctor when you need it. I literally saw my doctor almost every other week (sometimes every week) to make sure everything was ok (this was per doc request). It definitely gave me peace of mind. Hang in there and congratulations on your pregnancy! 

SaphireSweetie88

I haven't had any experiences like this but I just wanted to stop in and say I wish you all the best and I will keep my fx that all works out for you and your baby.

Ashley.G

Thanks so much for ur responses ladies! I'm hoping to get results today or tomorrow for beta hcg. Then have u/s next Monday at 2. Know I'm still having all the symptoms......but still experiencing some minor cramping (which is only thing a bit worrying). I've been trying to get progesterone tested but my doctors office is still refusing to test it just got accepted by the midwives in my area yesterday night, so we're over the moon today with excitement!! wishing u all a happy and healthy pregnancy!