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cocojack10
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The scare of our lives!
cocojack10
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Saturday during the day, I did some minor housework, and later attended my best friend's shower. I came back overjoyed b/c we had talked so much about the babies (she too is having twins). DH and I caught up on our days, and I went in to the bathroom; that's when our lives seemed to almost fall apart.
There was blood everywhere! I ran out crying and screaming hysterically to DH. He had been working on the yard all day, so he was full of dirt. He tried to calmed me down, but that was impossible. I came back in to clean myself, and told DH we had to run to the hospital. He took the fastest shower ever, which I called my RE on-call. By the time we go to the hospital (me still hysterical), RE called back and said to go home and visit her office Sunday AM, but not to wait at the hospital.
I looked at Dh and told him I couldn't bear being 12 hrs w/out knowing what was going on, so we checked in to the ER. I was seen by a nurse w/in 20 min, and they started to run b/w, and quickly put me in a private ER room. Then the wait began, and the prayers continued. We had no idea what to expect... all we did was fear for the worst.
During our time there, I went through 4 maxi pads and passed a few clots. 4 hours later, doctor finally came in but still no sign of an ultrasound, and all he would say is "m/c." Shut up man, just bring in the machine! Well, by this time, it is almost 2AM, so we decided to just go home and go to RE office in the morning. He did do a pelvic exam and did note the cervix was closed... and meantime, I never had any pain/cramps. I was optimistic, but still wanted an answer!
As you can imagine, not much sleeping was done overnight. When I woke up, there was no more blood. By 9AM, we were at the RE's office, and I was in a few minutes later. And we quickly saw the 2 sacs, and a 3rd sac?! Turns out the "3rd" sac was a huge blood clot! The clot was causing all the bleeding! It is still there and it should pass on its own, so I am expected to continue bleeding, but haven't seen any since Saturday.
In the meantime, I am on "bedrest" for the week. No work for me. I return on Friday for another ultrasound. During treatments, I was taking baby asprin to increase circulation, but apparently the con is that it can cause clots. Doctor wasn't overly worried about it, as it does happen (not unheard of), but she doesn't want to risk the babies, which is why I need to take it easy this week... and obviously stop the asprin!
Everytime Dh thinks about it, he gets all emotional! He comes over and hugs / kisses me. He even started to cry in front of his cousin when rethinking what he said was "all the blood down my leg (as I showered) I thought it was a m/c!" Poor thing.
If you made it this far, thanks!
-- Jackie
"If we couldn't laugh we would all go insane" -- Jimmy Buffett
"If we couldn't laugh we would all go insane" -- Jimmy Buffett
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Re: The scare of our lives!
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Me too! But doctor says it can occassionally cause clots... still not 100% clear, but I know I stopped them quickly!
"If we couldn't laugh we would all go insane" -- Jimmy Buffett
((hugs))
I'm so glad everything is okay with the babies! What a relief.
Take it easy, hon.
I had to discontinue taking my baby aspirin too because I kept having bleeding from a low lying placenta. I had 6 rounds of bleeding with Andrew. It was crazy how much blood there could be and everything was still okay.
Hang in there! I'm rooting for you and those babies!
I think in this case, the clot is there and they want it to stop bleeding so it will pass. The BA makes you bleed more freely so in theory (my theory, lol!) they are trying to get this spot to clot off and heal.
Maybe someone else can explain it better?
Regular asprin is not safe during pregnancy.
However sometimes baby asprin (not regular strength only 81 mg) is recommended based on mom's medical history or conditions. BA should only be used per doctor's orders and should be noted in your chart.
I'm glad you and the babies are ok!!!
OMG I am soo glad you are OK! I cannot even imagine what you and your DH went through! Its unbelievable that those idiots at the ER didn't perform an ultrasound! When I was pregnant with DS (2nd trimester) I went to the ER because I was bleeding and they couldn't find the heartbeat for like 10 minutes (DH and I were freaking out). My Dr told me that the people at the ER are really not well trained in obstetrics so he gave me a fake, more advanced, due date so if I had to go to the ER again they would think I was past 20 weeks and send me to the maternity area.
Make sure you rest! H&H 9 months to you!
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ditto ditto ditto!! And Yikes! ! But then Whew!! Bed rest is no fun, but I hope all goes smoothly.
Wow, thank God everything turned out well and that you and your babies are ok!!! I could only imagine what you went through!
BFP #3: 01/28/12, EDD: 09/23/12, MMC (BO), D&C 2/16/12 at 6.5 wks
BFP #4: 05/23/12, EDD: 01/31/12, Early MC at 5 wks
RPL Workup: + LPD (7DPO Prog = 7.8, Endometrial Bx = out of phase)
Elevated Alpha 2-glycoprotein IgA and antiphosphatidylserine IgM -->
Hematologist said not to worry and no need for treatment!
Dx: LPD
Cycle #1(08/2012): Clomid 50 mg CD3-7, Ovidrel CD13 + Progesterone = It worked!
BFP #5 on 09/10/12 (11 DPO). HCG #1 @ 14DPO = 131.6 HCG #2 @ 16DPO = 509
EDD: 05/23/2013
OMG! Jackie, thank GOD you and the babies are ok! I would have been totally freaking out too, but I am so so glad to hear that everyone is healthy and that you are going to be resting this week.
Take it easy!! I'm praying for you and the twins.
Jason & Patricia 5/28/06
WOW!!!!!
Thank God everything is okay!!!
Jackie, so sorry to hear that you two had quite a scare. I hope all is better and you don't have anymore bleeding. Bleeding can be soo nerve-wracking. I bled at 15 weeks for an entire week due to polyps I didn't even knew existed. It's easy to be frightened and stressed, especially given all that you've gone through, but try to be optimistic and enjoy the rest of your pregnancy. I was so stressed until about 25 weeks and then I made sure I enjoyed the rest of it.
Thoughts and prayers and best of luck to you.
Oh girl, you have no idea! I tell Dh this all the time. With parents like us, well, it is payback towards us now! : )
But I wouldn't have it any other way... we are in for the times of our lives!
"If we couldn't laugh we would all go insane" -- Jimmy Buffett