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Pregnant after a Loss
gatorsinlove
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I'm back with an update
gatorsinlove
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We ended up getting in to see my doctor, who is right next to the hospital. They saw me right away. The doctor gave me a vaginal exam and was surprised by the amount of blood I was losing. I have been soaking pads since I woke up.
I had an ultrasound and they found that I have placenta previa. My cervix is long and closed, so that is a good sign, but it's rare to have this much bleeding this early from a low-lying placenta. It will hopefully correct itself to avoid preterm labor and potential complications to me. Most cases DO correct themselves, but it's just weird to have so much bleeding this early- most people with placenta previa don't bleed until the beginning of their 3rd trimester. I'm on bedrest this week, and am on pelvic rest for a while. The baby looked great and was super active though.
I'm just so stressed right now, which I know is not good for the baby. I'm not even going to log onto my work laptop. For today I will just take it easy and hope that my placenta moves on it's own. I am going for my big US next week, so he wants the other doctor to take a look. If I start to bleed any heavier or cramp any more, he told me to go to the hospital. However, he expects me to bleed for a while and potentially spot for the rest of my pregnancy.
Thanks for the prayers and good thoughts. Hopefully it will all work itself out.
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Re: I'm back with an update
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Whew, what a relief that the baby is OK and your cervix is closed! That's the best news!
I hope the bleeding stops and the docs find a way to treat it!
m/c 1/2/08 and 3/12/08
Eve Amelia- Born 2/24/09. 6lb 9.9oz
Natalie Ruth - Born 6/13/11 7lb 6.6oz
I'm so glad the baby is ok! I hope the placenta will fix itself and soon!
Rest today and for as long as it takes to keep that baby healthy and growing!
DD#1 born June '09
DD#2 born April '11
TTC #3 as of July '14
Glad both you and baby are okay!
Just take it easy and relax today. I think you are doing the right thing by not working. Hopefully your placenta will move up on its own, and you don't have to deal with spotting for the next 4+ months. I know that would be stressful!
Big hugs & again, I am so happy baby is doing good!
DD born 5/09
TTC #2 Since April 2010
June 2010 -c/p
Dx - AMA + surprising MFI
9/10 thru 11/10, 3 IUIs with Clomid - all BFNs
Jan 2011, IVF#1 - 14R, 12F w/ ICSI, 5dt of 1 perfect embie. BFP!
PGS on 6 remaining embies. 3 are chromosomally normal and are on ice.
Developed bad OHSS 7dp5dt
Beta #1 2/5=291, Beta #2 2/7=656, Beta #3 2/9 941
"In the midst of winter, I found in me an invincible summer." ~ Albert Camus
Well, I'm glad that you have an answer, just really, really sucks that it's this. Try not to worry & relax. SO glad Gator Baby is doing well.
((HUGS))
Jamie & Jeff 3.10.07
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I'm glad the baby is okay and I hope everything corrects itself. Still praying for you.
wendy
I am so happy to see your update! I hope that being on bedrest can help your placenta out!
Sara
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I'm so glad to hear that baby is doing well.
I am sorry that you are experiencing this but it is a very common thing. I had placenta previa with DD and it did correct itself. I will keep you in my prayers.