Stupid Freak Out #11... slightly tmi.

attyalice

So I"m driving down the interstate today and feeling my normal crampy queasy self...THEN I swear I feel a rush of blood.  I panic and get off the road... pull into a restaurant... am nearly in tears... only to discover in the bathroom that I am all sweaty and gross from the hot day in the car but not a speck of blood.

I think the people at the Panera think I'm a crazy person as I panic ran into the bathroom leaving a crazy message for DH.

I think perhaps I should just request a note from the doctor prescribing extensive bedrest and cable television watching until the LO can live on his/her own and register for college....

Sigh.  Tell me this gets easier or is completely normal.  I'll take either form of reassurance right now.

skibrook82

I think it does get easier....but the worry will always  be there!  I am 14 weeks and still check the TP for any signs of blood!  And during my 1st tri when I was extra "leaky" down there...I always felt like I was bleeding and would have to run to the br and check!  Don't worry...take it a day at a time!  Sorry you had such a scare - but at least everything is good!

ILoveErich

It's completely normal AND it gets easier. I had a similar moment like that around the same time, but luckily I was at home. I was sure I was bleeding and that it was all over. It was just normal wetness. It definitely does get better, especially after an ultrasound and/or hearing the heartbeat on a doppler.

4thofJulyWedding

I hope it gets easier. I know I've been OCD about checking the toilet paper every time I go.

I_Love2Sew

I take any freak out moment as a great sign that my hormones are doing great. lol.

It's so tough, but it is starting to get easier and I haven't even past the stage of my last m/c.  I think it helped that they gave me an early u/s.  Seeing everything put my mind at ease.

We all know how you're feeling!

((hugs))

PeetiePie

Alice, I'm with you with the freak out business.  I had some spotting on vacay and it totally put a damper on the R&R.  Every little thing was making me nervous.  I've been okay the last couple of days and I hope it gets easier.  Your LO is getting comfy in there and try not to fret. 

BeckyS1211

It does get a little easier, but I'm going to be honest, I still check the TP when I go to the bathroom

mrstyson03

Well, I vote that you're normal. But after you read what happened to me (below), you'll probably realize I'm not the best one to judge.

See if this makes you feel better (I swore I would never tell this): I had a similiar scare when taking one of my neighborhood walks. I thought I felt a gush of blood. I started fast paced walking through the neighborhood and hurrying to get back home. And because I'm so paranoid, I was afraid to jog or run back home for fear that my LO would dislodge from my ute. So by the time I got home, I was a hot sweaty mess, out of breath, and completely in tears. Instead of using my key I started banging on the door until DH answered. One look at me sent him into a panic. I rushed to the powder room, he rushes in behind me. I start mumbling incoherent nonsense about bleeding, while I'm stripping down to nothing. Then I do the TP test only to find nothing. It was just sweat and some clear discharge (TMI, I know). I was so upset, I just showered and took a nap for a few hours.

MrsPatterson

This is COMPLETELY normal.  I had many similar freak-outs early on, especially in the first couple weeks following my BFP.  One time I was walking into church with DH and I swear I felt blood gushing out of me.  I literally RAN to the bathroom, only to find the same thing you found - lots of sweat and a little discharge.  That same day, during Mass, I felt it again and again ran to the bathroom.  Once again, sweat.  I was a mental case during those very early weeks.  And yes, it does get much better, I promise.

soko987

Haha, I pretty much did the same thing about an hour ago. I just got back from having my third beta drawn, so maybe it was on my mind  a little bit more. My freak out before this one was regarding my waxing and waning breast tenderness, which, to be honest, still concerns me.  What's is really more concerning is the amount of times I grab my boobs per hour. In public.

On a side note, I am also due on March 29th So I'm right there with you. GL!