Should I go to the ER?

summer22rose · July 2015

Hello ladies! New to this Board... Previously was on BabyCenter but the women there were so rude!!!

Okay, here's my story- bare with me. I am 21 and I have had two miscarriages. The first was around 5w and the second was at 7w.
With this pregnancy, I was rushed to the ER at 5w2d with heavy bleeding and I passed out in the shower. They confirmed a Subchorionic Hemorrhage but the pregnancy was okay.
At 7w, I had my first prenatal appointment and they found a healthy heart rate of 141bpm. But my progesterone was very low, 9- and they put me on supplements (those levels have still never been checked again)
At 9w5d I went to the ER for a UTI and some bleeding where I was treated for the UTI with antibiotics and they checked on the baby due to bleeding and they said it was just the SCH, and the heart rate was 164bpm.
I am now 13w3d and for the last four or five days I have started feeling very weird. Like something is wrong. My breasts are not tender at ALL, in fact, they seem smaller. My m/s is completely gone (it's been horrible until now), and I feel "sick" in my body... Almost like "toxic"??? My bump has also gone down completely. Which I know can be normal when the bloating goes away, but I don't even look pregnant. I haven't gained a pound.

It's Sunday.. My next appointment isn't until Friday and I will be 14w1d... Would you go to the ER with my hx of miscarriage? I'm just so nervous. My husband and I split up a few weeks ago and I've been so stressed out. I'm just afraid that they will overlook me since I'm not bleeding and I'm not cramping... So afraid of a missed miscarriage. What would you do?

Winters12 · July 2015

Your chances this late into it and after seeing those strong heartbeats, is very low!
It's normal to be super nervous. Even without histories of miscarriages women get incredibly anxious. We just care so much!

My guess is that your stress is overpowering the way you're feeling. I'm iptimistic that you and your baby are ok.

With this said, if YOU are feeling this worried, I would go simply to make yourself feel better. With my first pregnancy, anytime I had shy doubt or felt too concerned, I called my midwife and got in there or met them at the hospital triage to ease my mind. It's not worth fretting and adding more stress, particularly when you're already stressed and going through a rough time.

Wishing you good news, as in sure it will be, and happier times for the remainder of your pregnancy!

Also, it's normal for symptoms to abate around this time!!

steph_pegasus · July 2015

If it will make you feel better, get yourself checked out at the ER, although I don't think that is necessary based on your description.

While it is normal for a lot of 1st tri symptoms to fade around the 13 week mark, and everything you're describing sounds normal to me; if you're really that worried about it then calling your doctor is your best option. If they want you to go to the ER then you should.
Good luck, keep us posted & welcome!

roziek · July 2015

I agree, sounds like stress may be causing all this. I think if you were to get checked out before your next appointment it would put your mind at ease. Good luck with everything and sending positive prayers and thoughts your way!

Sovvy · July 2015

No, I wouldn't. The ER isn't for reassurance. Call your doctor and explain your anxiety and see if they can get you in on Monday. People using the ER for things their usual doctors can handle is what causes longer wait times for actual emergencies, and skyrocketing costs.

ChrissyD1203 · July 2015

I agree with @je&moeder that you should call your doctor's emergency line first. Let them tell you whether you should go or not. Lots of folks feel bad calling their doctor too often but this is what they are there for. Thoughts and prayers- sorry you are so worried. Anxiety does crazy things to us, chances are that you are perfectly fine.

monaclemere · July 2015

I agree with PP, please don't go to the ER for this. Call your doctors after hours line and speak to a nurse- maybe they can see you sooner. Going to the ER for non-emergencies is a waste of resources and prevents those with more emergent problems from being seen in a timely manner. I understand you're nervous and stressed, but that does not mean it's an emergency.

sck601 · July 2015

I agree wit @je&moeder and @ChrissyD1203 call your Drs emergency line first and they will recommend what to do. It is very common for pregnancy symptoms to go away after first tri, so everything you've explained sounds normal to me. I understand your fear because of your previous losses, but the ER isn't a place to go to for reassurance.

DaphneMoon1 · July 2015

The ER is not for reassurance. It's for emergencies. Actually, a UTI isn't an emergency either.

You have nothing life threatening right now. That's what you should ask yourself before going to the ER. "Is this life threatening?" No. Call your doctor.

Your doctor may not want to move your appointment up either. You have an appointment in 5 days. Nothing has changed except for you "feel weird".

I'm not trying to be rude. I've also suffered a miscarriage. I completely understand how nerve wracking this is. But all women are nervous in early pregnancy. Try to relax. So far, you've had all good news.

vvitchhazel · July 2015

I agree with PPs. At this stage in your pregnancy, it's common for some of the nastier first tri symptoms to start fading. Consider it a blessing! I'm well into my 15th week and I just got back from a lovely puke session! I think at this point, your risk of miscarrying is less than 2%. This isn't an emergency, so just call your doctor and inform them of what's going on.

Otherwise, welcome to TB! Fair warning: We try not to be rude for the sake of being rude here and there are some top notch lady cakes frequenting these parts, but we definitely deliver on the snark. If you've got a decent sense of humor and you follow the rules, you'll get along fine here.

DylansCandyBar · July 2015

je&moeder said:
No, I wouldn't. The ER isn't for reassurance. Call your doctor and explain your anxiety and see if they can get you in on Monday. People using the ER for things their usual doctors can handle is what causes longer wait times for actual emergencies, and skyrocketing costs.

100% this. Call your doctor.

sck601 · July 2015

vvitchhazel said:
I Otherwise, welcome to TB! Fair warning: We try not to be rude for the sake of being rude here and there are some top notch lady cakes frequenting these parts, but we definitely deliver on the snark. If you've got a decent sense of humor and you follow the rules, you'll get along fine here.

Totally this ^. I loled at first when I saw "BC was rude."

star877 · July 2015

Totally and utterly normal for symptoms to disappear. The moment I hit the 12th week it was like a switch and all the symptoms were gone. I felt totally normal again, all the vomiting stopped, my boobs didn't hurt at all anymore. I agree with everyone else, just give your dr a call.

aphilli8 · July 2015

Do not go to the ER unless you're experiencing an emergency. If you're filling a pad in less than an hour than that's cause to go, but you're still so early there is nothing that can be done in an emergency room anyway. Hopefully you feel better soon and get reassuring news at your appt.

stlmomof2 · July 2015

This far along I think it's just that you're stressed. Please try to relax. I had what I thought was a bump already in the first trimester but was bloating. Hit about 12w or 13w bump was getting smaller then at 15w I finally popped. Give yourself a few more weeks to see your belly. And if you are having this much bleeding from this pregnancy try to put your feet up more and don't do heavy lifting.

cjd&k · July 2015

First off, welcome! I hope everything turns out okay for you and keep us posted. I agree with PP's, don't go to the ER. I've had two miscarriages as well. The first was a missed miscarriage at 6 weeks, but I carried the baby until 10 weeks unknowingly of anything being wrong. I still was sick and still felt bloated and pregnant. The second miscarriage was at 9 weeks. I'm now 14w5d and have gone days without MS but now have it again horribly. I think you'll be okay, but to ease your mind I would call your doctor. Your appointment is in 5 days, but if you're worried, don't stress. Get your questions answered.

SummerOH · July 2015

I've also had two losses before this pregnancy, so I understand your nerves. You're not spotting, so I wouldn't be overly concerned. It's most likely your symptoms lifting with second tri OR you're just in a better spot in the cycle. I've had days I've felt absolutely fantastic, which weirded me out, and then a few days later I was exhausted and nauseous again. Give your doctor a call for reassurance, but definitely don't go to the ER. No need to make someone with a real emergency wait. I've been on the other end, bleeding heavily at 16 weeks with DS, and had to sit around and wait because people were there for stomach aches and sore throats. I only wish I were joking.

dreaminultravyl · July 2015

I'm 13 weeks & someodd days too and my symptoms have faded a lot this week as well. As others have said, just call your doctor tonight or tomorrow if it's really worrying you and they will either reassure you or have you come in a little early.

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