I'm having a rough anxiety day - I know symptoms come and go (I have done this twice so I should KNOW this), but it always freaks me out, even with two LOs already.
Okay, I'm kind of in shock and disbelief. I just got a message from my OB saying "Great news - Normal rising HCG level". My betas rose from 238 at 4w1d to 611 at 4w3d, so they almost tripled! I can't believe it! I was so sure I was out, as the bleeding was so intense. I almost didn't even go in for my second beta because I just assumed everything was over. Glad I didn't drown my sorrows in beer over the weekend!
How is it possible to have a gushing cascade of red period-like bleeding with clots at only 4 weeks and STILL be pregnant though?? The little bean is basically microscopic, how does it not get flushed out with the rest of the gunk?? My symptoms are also lessening - besides some minor boob pain and a short bout of fatigue at work today I feel like my normal non-pregnant self. On the bright side, after 10 days of sporadic spotting, it seems to have completely stopped as of last night. I'm going to take a deep breath and try to stop worrying for now. I'm elated, confused and scared at the same time, this is one hell of a wild ride!
DS born 2/18/2019 DD born 4/1/2023 Baby #3 EDD 11/21/2024
Thanks @kayjay44 and @ginger1228! It really does sound like a SCH, which hopefully means the whole bleeding and spotting saga is over.
They didn't do a scan since it's so early, and at the time I talked to them it was just some minor brown spotting which doesn't really call for a scan. The period-like bleed happened on Saturday so I didn't get a chance to tell them about it until now (I got my second beta at the regular hospital lab since OB is closed on weekends).
I leave for vacation on Thursday, so when I talked to them today they told me to just hang in there till my first group appt when I'm back on 7.11. I'll try not to worry too much until then. Easier said than done though!
(Edit: Tagged the wrong ginger. Sorry!)
DS born 2/18/2019 DD born 4/1/2023 Baby #3 EDD 11/21/2024
@kayjay44 I stuck with OB. I was going to change, but since I thought a cp was imminent I didn't bother. Last week they also called me and moved my US + 1:1 from mid-Aug to July 17th.
This probably sounds silly, but I'm scared if I switch to MW now they won't be able to do a US until later, so I think I'll just stick with what I have. I also like my OB, so I figure I'll stick with him!
DS born 2/18/2019 DD born 4/1/2023 Baby #3 EDD 11/21/2024
@ginger1228 I think I might tell them. For one it'll be difficult to try to hide it, and also I think if I don't tell my mom she might kill me. This vacation is my annual trip to see all of my family (I'm going back to Norway where I'm from), these two weeks will be the only time I see my mom this year. If I was pregnant the whole time with her first grandchild and she didn't know, she'd probably disown me!
DS born 2/18/2019 DD born 4/1/2023 Baby #3 EDD 11/21/2024
I'm going to do my best not to forget my native language. I've talked to a lot of elderly people around here who barely remember it, don't want to end up like that! They didn't have Skype though, so I've got an advantage. My husband is from the US and hasn't shown any interest in learning Norwegian, so if I manage to teach it to our kids on my own, we'll have our own secret language.
DS born 2/18/2019 DD born 4/1/2023 Baby #3 EDD 11/21/2024
Ha! Yeah my husband is 50% Norwegian, but the last person in his family actually from Norway was his great grandmother who he never met. It's pretty hilarious that he's heard me talk to my family so many times and hasn't picked up on a thing!
DS born 2/18/2019 DD born 4/1/2023 Baby #3 EDD 11/21/2024
@grebretso glad everything turned out well so far! Are you getting a third lab drawn to continue tracking your beta trend or are you waiting until your appt? I had a SCH with my youngest that never bled but they had to do a couple of extra scans to make sure it absorbed itself and I was always terrified of it bleeding.
They didn't ask me to come in for a third draw, just said my betas were great. I'm debating wether or not I should call them and ask for one more before I leave. I have this nagging feeling that, what if my second draw was too close to my bleeding? It could have stopped rising that day and I just didn't know. If I don't ask for one more draw I'll probably keep obsessing.
Then again, another draw will probably not stop me from worrying and obsessing, it's just what I do. The bleeding stopped, maybe I should just let it be. Gah, I don't know. I'll sleep on it and decide in the morning.
DS born 2/18/2019 DD born 4/1/2023 Baby #3 EDD 11/21/2024
I don’t know if it’s the pregnancy or the prenatal vitamins but the gas is SO bad. My stomach feels like it should say Goodyear and my H is considering locking me out of our room tonight.
grebretso i am rooting for you and your LO!!!! Don't look into symptoms too hard, I don't have very strong ones and I'm 6w5d. I literally just watched a YouTube video from someone I've followed for awhile ... in her 6 week video she basically described what you are dealing with to a T. She's 39 weeks now! Healthy pregnancy. This is my first pregnancy so I'm not well versed in terminology and data, but if the numbers are good and doctor is optimistic, rest easy! Also.... do another draw if you can if you need peace of mind. I would if I were you (worry wort over here!)
You guys are totally right! I should stop worrying, and I kind of have.
I’ve decided not to ask for a third beta and I’ve also stopped peeing on sticks. It’ll just drive me nuts and I’ll be looking for signs of something being wrong. It’s not like getting a confirmation will change the outcome of the pregnancy anyway, whatever happens is already meant to happen.
I was so sure I had miscarried and had gotten used to the idea of not having this baby, and weirdly enough that’s still kind of my mindset? Basically if this doesn’t work out in the next couple weeks I’ll be all “yeah I figured”, and if it does work out it’ll be a really happy surprise. I’m sure I’ll still be scared shitless before my first US though.
DS born 2/18/2019 DD born 4/1/2023 Baby #3 EDD 11/21/2024
@grebretso I got pregnant with my first a month after my brother died - I was constantly waiting for the other shoe to drop and didn't really bond with her in utero like I did my second. Being hesitant given what you've been through is entirely normal.
@kayjay44 Oh no, that’s a terrible situation! I can’t even imagine.
Yeah I figure I have all the time in the world to bond with the LO once I reach the second trimester. In the meantime I’ll keep living my normal life, sans beer and wine.
DS born 2/18/2019 DD born 4/1/2023 Baby #3 EDD 11/21/2024
@ThePax89 - Nausea has kicked up a notch and I'm off meat entirely as of today, so I'm thinking I may be good. But you can't ever really know, I guess.
Re: Symptoms Thread! (6/10)
BFP 6.8.2018 EDD 02.18.2019
How is it possible to have a gushing cascade of red period-like bleeding with clots at only 4 weeks and STILL be pregnant though?? The little bean is basically microscopic, how does it not get flushed out with the rest of the gunk?? My symptoms are also lessening - besides some minor boob pain and a short bout of fatigue at work today I feel like my normal non-pregnant self. On the bright side, after 10 days of sporadic spotting, it seems to have completely stopped as of last night. I'm going to take a deep breath and try to stop worrying for now. I'm elated, confused and scared at the same time, this is one hell of a wild ride!
DD born 4/1/2023
Baby #3 EDD 11/21/2024
BFP 6.8.2018 EDD 02.18.2019
I can’t remmeber - have they done a scan and seen an SCH?
@grebretso I’m so happy to hear your levels are rising!!!!
They didn't do a scan since it's so early, and at the time I talked to them it was just some minor brown spotting which doesn't really call for a scan. The period-like bleed happened on Saturday so I didn't get a chance to tell them about it until now (I got my second beta at the regular hospital lab since OB is closed on weekends).
I leave for vacation on Thursday, so when I talked to them today they told me to just hang in there till my first group appt when I'm back on 7.11. I'll try not to worry too much until then. Easier said than done though!
(Edit: Tagged the wrong ginger. Sorry!)
DD born 4/1/2023
Baby #3 EDD 11/21/2024
BFP 6.8.2018 EDD 02.18.2019
This probably sounds silly, but I'm scared if I switch to MW now they won't be able to do a US until later, so I think I'll just stick with what I have. I also like my OB, so I figure I'll stick with him!
DD born 4/1/2023
Baby #3 EDD 11/21/2024
DD born 4/1/2023
Baby #3 EDD 11/21/2024
As you can see, I’m rusty and autocorrect doesn’t help.
BFP 6.8.2018 EDD 02.18.2019
I'm going to do my best not to forget my native language. I've talked to a lot of elderly people around here who barely remember it, don't want to end up like that! They didn't have Skype though, so I've got an advantage. My husband is from the US and hasn't shown any interest in learning Norwegian, so if I manage to teach it to our kids on my own, we'll have our own secret language.
DD born 4/1/2023
Baby #3 EDD 11/21/2024
BFP 6.8.2018 EDD 02.18.2019
DD born 4/1/2023
Baby #3 EDD 11/21/2024
They didn't ask me to come in for a third draw, just said my betas were great. I'm debating wether or not I should call them and ask for one more before I leave. I have this nagging feeling that, what if my second draw was too close to my bleeding? It could have stopped rising that day and I just didn't know. If I don't ask for one more draw I'll probably keep obsessing.
Then again, another draw will probably not stop me from worrying and obsessing, it's just what I do. The bleeding stopped, maybe I should just let it be. Gah, I don't know. I'll sleep on it and decide in the morning.
DD born 4/1/2023
Baby #3 EDD 11/21/2024
im so glad you're still with us
I’ve decided not to ask for a third beta and I’ve also stopped peeing on sticks. It’ll just drive me nuts and I’ll be looking for signs of something being wrong. It’s not like getting a confirmation will change the outcome of the pregnancy anyway, whatever happens is already meant to happen.
I was so sure I had miscarried and had gotten used to the idea of not having this baby, and weirdly enough that’s still kind of my mindset? Basically if this doesn’t work out in the next couple weeks I’ll be all “yeah I figured”, and if it does work out it’ll be a really happy surprise. I’m sure I’ll still be scared shitless before my first US though.
DD born 4/1/2023
Baby #3 EDD 11/21/2024
BFP 6.8.2018 EDD 02.18.2019
Yeah I figure I have all the time in the world to bond with the LO once I reach the second trimester. In the meantime I’ll keep living my normal life, sans beer and wine.
DD born 4/1/2023
Baby #3 EDD 11/21/2024
BFP 6.8.2018 EDD 02.18.2019