Update Increased spotting and battling stomach bug

ccip82 · July 2013

Update: After having some more spotting last night and mild to moderate cramping this morning, I called my midwife and was finally able to have my first u/s. Baby looked great with a strong heartbeat and was measuring about two days ahead. They could not find any bleeding or cause for bleeding. Right now, I am feeling very thankful and blessed. Thank you again everyone for your T&Ps!

TMI Warning:

For the past 48 hours I have been dealing with off and on diarrhea and bad gas cramps. My spotting also significantly increased yesterday, but thankfully it is still brown. I put a call into my midwife and she said to rest and drink plenty of fluids to try and rehydrate. She also mentioned that I might be becoming lactose intolerant.

I cannot help but be a little worried. I have not had an ultrasound as of yet and would just like the confirmation that everything is okay in there.

Thanks for listening to this seemingly pointless post!

peanutmuse · July 2013

Sorry that you don't feel well.

When is your first ultrasound?

ccip82 · July 2013

Thank you!

The UK's healthcare system is slightly different than the US. My first scan will be sometime between week 11-14, but I am still waiting on the call for an appointment. Because this pregnancy is not considered high risk, they combine the NT scan and dating scan here.

I know some women go a lot longer for their first scan and I am trying to be patient-just a little hard at times. When I had DD in California they did a scan at 8 1/2 weeks. I just need to get used to the fact they do things a little differently here!

aessary03 · July 2013

Hoping you feel better very soon. Also that you get some peace of mind soon! *hugs*

Meggies917 · July 2013

I am so sorry you're not feeling well. Hoping you get some relief and you can get in soon for that ultrasound!!

Jackapatamus · July 2013

Hope you feel better soon!

moosebaby2011 · July 2013

I'm sorry you aren't feeling well. I hope things get better soon

July1215 · July 2013

Hope you feel better soon!

cpm1223 · July 2013

Hope the rest and fluids help you feel better soon!!

ccip82 · July 2013

Thanks everyone! Your kind words are much appreciated!

chicorojo · July 2013

I also have been battling diarrhea and bad gas on and off but mostly on for 2 weeks, I have slowly been cutting different things out to see what might be causing it. I have been having light pink spotting since thursday mostly when I wipe, but every once in awhile enough to spot on a panty liner, my doctor did not know what it was from but mentioned my bowel movements, because they are so often, could be irritating my cervix. I hope you get to feeling better, I know this is the most nervous I have been in my life and wish that you were not going through such a similar situation ! sorry for the long reply!

ccip82 · July 2013

mchacon18:
I also have been battling diarrhea and bad gas on and off but mostly on for 2 weeks, I have slowly been cutting different things out to see what might be causing it. I have been having light pink spotting since thursday mostly when I wipe, but every once in awhile enough to spot on a panty liner, my doctor did not know what it was from but mentioned my bowel movements, because they are so often, could be irritating my cervix. I hope you get to feeling better, I know this is the most nervous I have been in my life and wish that you were not going through such a similar situation ! sorry for the long reply!

Thank you! I hope your stomach issues and spotting gets better soon too! My midwife called today to see how I was doing and we collectively decided to cut out diary to see if that helps.