Waiting is the hardest part...(long)

OpheliaChem · November 2010

I mentioned this in PgAL so some of you may have seen it already.

We had our first u/s last Monday. We saw the hb at 117 and everything looked great. Then I started spotting on Wednesday. We went to the doctor's to have an u/s and we still saw the beautiful hb (123). However, the tech saw a "protrusion in the sac" and wasn't sure what it was. I am now on "no activity" restrictions so I can't even turn to running, which has always been my stress-relief (ie. the day I m/c in August the only thing I wanted to do was run and run and run).

I called the doctor on Thursday but he said its just too early to tell what it is or if its a problem. The spotting stopped and there were no cramps, so I'm positive about that. I go for another u/s next Wednesday, which seems like forever to wait :-( If I make it to next Wednesday, I will only be 9w 2d yet I feel like I've had enough stress to last 40 weeks!

DowagerCountessofNJ · November 2010

I don't have any words of wisdom but I'll be thinking of you. Keep us updated.

JennyQ1985 · November 2010

T&P are with you. Hope everything is alright.

susieandmarty · November 2010

i really hope that you begin to feel better and you can be more active soon knowing your LO is safe and sound

tdmd09 · November 2010

I totally understand. I have my "definitive viability u/s" today that I've been waiting for since the 21st. It feels like it's been forever.

I hope everything turns out for the best for you.

Daphneselma · November 2010

Hang in there and try to stay positive! And definitely don't jog!!! Maybe go on eHow and teach yourself how to knit a blanket for the baby - anything to keep you occupied. I know it is so scary...I really do believe that bed rest can help.

BTW, your pets are really cute too! I have 2 black cats and a dog that looks pretty similar to yours. But they would never lay down together...my girls hate my dog!

Birdies08 · November 2010

I'm sorry that you are stressed out and unable to run! I hope that everything looks great at your next appointment, and you're able to get moving again soon.

tarmar81 · November 2010

I know how much it sucks not being able to run when that's the one thing you want to do. So sorry you're stressed out right now, but I hope everything turns out okay!

mommy411 · November 2010

Fingers crossed all is well. NO running!!!

SierrasMommy · November 2010

Just wanted to say I will be thinking about you and praying everything is ok! I know the waiting is pure TORTURE! I have to wait until Dec 1st for my next sono and it seems like it will never get here. I m/c at 5.5 weeks in March and now with this pregnancy all I do is worry. I know stress isnt good for the baby but sometimes I cant help it. I hope you can find a way other than running that will help you keep your mind off things. Smile

tew213 · November 2010

I know how you feel, waiting sucks! I had some spotting this weekend and went to the ER. They ran some blood work and u/s... u/s showed nothing, thought it might be too early (dates off) or who knows what. (I am expecting the worst at this point.) Went in today for follow up bloodwork and I am just WAITING for the results. However, you have heard the hb so thats a definite plus! Sending T & P your way and hope you get great news!

OpheliaChem · November 2010

Thank you for your positive thoughts, ladies! My mom used to tell me that worrying is like a rocking chair...it gives you something to do, but gets you nowhere. Believe me, I'm not even walking right now, unless its from my car to my classroom and back again. The couch and I have become good pals over the last five days. And its all worth it in the end!

Thanks again for the great ideas and support!!!