Painful, scary, confusing night - expecting the worst

gscoville · January 2013

After spotting for a month from basically ovulation until just after 6 weeks, it finally stopped for the last couple of weeks and things felt really good. Last night, however, after supper I went to the bathroom to urinate and found some bright red drops of blood in the toilet - then as soon as I finished in the bathroom, I started to have pretty severe cramps, really low abdomen, behind my pubic bone and through my pelvic floor. Within five minutes it was bad enough that I decided to go to the ER, I couldn't even stand up straight but sitting/bending was extremely painful as well. I'm not one to go in for just anything, but this was pretty bad.

Unfortunately the doctor couldn't get the ultrasound machine to turn on (WTF?!) - damn small town, the nearest big hospital is in the city over an hour away. Anyways, he did an internal exam to try to rule out ectopic, which he felt wasn't the case as the pain wasn't on the sides, very clearly low and central. Obviously there was nothing they could do there for me, so I was sent home to wait it out and see how things progress. He felt miscarriage was imminent and things would likely "resolve" themselves by morning with me having a heavy bleed and passing clots and such, but if I didn't have this obvious indication of m/c I'm to go back in this morning and hopefully the ultrasound will be working and we can see just what's going on.

The pain abated a fair bit through the night but of course my mind just wouldn't stop, so I haven't slept. I haven't really had any more bleeding since what I had when this all started, just a bit more red in the toilet but only a spot in my pad, so of course I just don't know what to think. Part of me wants to find some hope in this, but the practical side of me knows that's unlikely so I'm preparing for the worst - I'm just not looking forward to going back in only to find the ultrasound is still not working and having to wait this all out in limbo, I'd rather just know for sure even if it's the worst news. Thanks in advance for your kind thoughts, I truly appreciate being able to air this all out to a group of women who will understand what I'm going through, it's helping me to come to terms with what's happening and hopefully I can update later with some solid info either way.

Checkman247 · January 2013

my prayers go out to you!! Wishing/hoping for the best<3

rissa06 · January 2013

i hope all turns out all right.

jkzinck · January 2013

I am sorry you are going through this right now. Thoughts and prayers going your way

Ladydianna · January 2013

Thoughts and prayers to you.

ludali · January 2013

Many thoughts and prayers coming your way - wishing you all the best. ((HUGS))

Mrs.Handy · January 2013

Your OB doesn't have a u/s or someone they can refer you to?

I would call and demand one from anyone as soon as possible. I just coudn't take the uncertainty.

I'm so sorry that you are going through this.

amarissa85 · January 2013

FX that everything is ok!

EmarieDuke · January 2013

Hope everything works out for the best. TPs headed your way.

Edkitten · January 2013

Thoughts and prayers.

CaliforniaDream87 · January 2013

FX that everything turns out just fine.

Ritter1125 · January 2013

T & P's are headed your way. Keep us updated.

JET29 · January 2013

I am so sorry to hear that you are going through this. I'm hoping for the best for you.

Organicmama1227 · January 2013

You are in my prayers!!

MandaPanda518 · January 2013

I hope everything is ok! T&P's to you.

lilybit01 · January 2013

Thoughts and prayers headed your way! Also, I'm pissed for you that your OB doesn't have a functioning U/S machine. That is supremely crummy. No one should ever have to wait like that.

peanutmuse · January 2013

Thoughts & prayers to you, gscoville. Definitely keep us posted.

PrettyAccountant · January 2013

I pray that everything turns out well for you.

Ktbug613 · January 2013

First of all ((hugs))!!! secondly I just wanted to throw out I had cramps when I initally started bleeding with my SCH so while obviously no one here can tell you whats going on there are other possibilities that fit your symptoms! As annoying as having this SCH has been I am so hoping thats all your facing right now. WIll be thinking about you please keep us updated! ((MORE HUGS)))

Kay522 · January 2013

Thoughts and prayers for you.

shelbell1028 · January 2013

Mrs.Handy:

Your OB doesn't have a u/s or someone they can refer you to?

I would call and demand one from anyone as soon as possible. I just coudn't take the uncertainty.

I'm so sorry that you are going through this.

This.

I hope everything is ok!

AmyM72 · January 2013

I'm so sorry to hear this, hoping and praying that everything turns out ok!

aessary03 · January 2013

Fingers crossed .... hoping for the best! I don't wish what I'm going through on anyone. I sure hope you get good news!!

Iblamethebeer · January 2013

any news?!

I'm hoping the fact that the bleeding slowed is a good sign for you...

m1ssl1ss · January 2013

Sad

keep calling and asking about the machine!

i am praying for your LO

darjeeling · January 2013

You poor thing, you must be exhausted. I'm so sorry they couldn't give you any answers last night. It sounds positive in that your bleeding hasn't increased and the pain has reduced! Sending lots of good vibes your way for good news and soon! ((((hugs)))))