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September 2016 Moms
CClark2014
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I went into labor late Thursday night at home. Unfortunately with the nausea/vomiting and bleeding, this pregnancy has been really rocky even though we were getting great news with all of our ultrasounds and Dr visits. I have been spotting pretty heavily and consistently since about 5 weeks, but baby was growing and had a strong heartbeat all along, the Dr said that it could just be the placenta lying on my cervix irritating it, but that it wouldn't be a cause for concern until later, that usually it moves up on its own.
Thursday evening I started cramping (like light period cramps) a little bit more that normal, but the bleeding had actually slowed at that point. We went to bed around 9, but I was up a couple times to pee, and the cramping seemed to be worsening. I was starting to get worried, and before I could make it back to bed the cramps had me doubled over. I barely made it back to the bathroom and felt like I had to have a BM but there was a quick gush and I knew my water broke. I started bleeding and the really strong contractions started immediately, and we rushed to the ER. Luckily(or unluckily) I passed almost everything on my own, so we didn't have to have a D&C. There were plenty of times that I wished I could have just been put to sleep and been done with it.
So far recovery has been getting better, but it has been without a doubt the hardest thing I have ever had to do. I am so sorry to anyone that has had to go through anything like this.
We are having testing done on the baby and they are checking my beta levels (question below) so hopefully we will have some sort of answer and can move forward eventually
Is there a certain amount that my beta levels should be falling, is there medication that speeds that up? My milk (or maybe its colostrum, I have no idea) has started to come in, so I'm wondering how long that will be. I'm waiting on the office to call to schedule my appt with the OB so I'll be asking her, but just wondering in the mean time.
I wish all of you the happiest and healthiest pregnancies. I know I didn't participate a lot, but the support and information here was such a relief to know you aren't alone during this.
I will be leaving ladies.
CClark2014
member
I went into labor late Thursday night at home. Unfortunately with the nausea/vomiting and bleeding, this pregnancy has been really rocky even though we were getting great news with all of our ultrasounds and Dr visits. I have been spotting pretty heavily and consistently since about 5 weeks, but baby was growing and had a strong heartbeat all along, the Dr said that it could just be the placenta lying on my cervix irritating it, but that it wouldn't be a cause for concern until later, that usually it moves up on its own.
Thursday evening I started cramping (like light period cramps) a little bit more that normal, but the bleeding had actually slowed at that point. We went to bed around 9, but I was up a couple times to pee, and the cramping seemed to be worsening. I was starting to get worried, and before I could make it back to bed the cramps had me doubled over. I barely made it back to the bathroom and felt like I had to have a BM but there was a quick gush and I knew my water broke. I started bleeding and the really strong contractions started immediately, and we rushed to the ER. Luckily(or unluckily) I passed almost everything on my own, so we didn't have to have a D&C. There were plenty of times that I wished I could have just been put to sleep and been done with it.
So far recovery has been getting better, but it has been without a doubt the hardest thing I have ever had to do. I am so sorry to anyone that has had to go through anything like this.
We are having testing done on the baby and they are checking my beta levels (question below) so hopefully we will have some sort of answer and can move forward eventually
Is there a certain amount that my beta levels should be falling, is there medication that speeds that up? My milk (or maybe its colostrum, I have no idea) has started to come in, so I'm wondering how long that will be. I'm waiting on the office to call to schedule my appt with the OB so I'll be asking her, but just wondering in the mean time.
I wish all of you the happiest and healthiest pregnancies. I know I didn't participate a lot, but the support and information here was such a relief to know you aren't alone during this.
Married since 9/2014
TTC since 7/2015
BFP 12/24/2015 Miscarriage 3/4/2015 at 14 weeks
Baby Girl BFP 9/10/2016 EDD 5/23/17
TTC since 7/2015
BFP 12/24/2015 Miscarriage 3/4/2015 at 14 weeks
Baby Girl BFP 9/10/2016 EDD 5/23/17
Re: I will be leaving ladies.
As for your question, I don't think there is a medication to speed off falling of the beta levels (I am not 100% sure) I do believe you just wait for them to fall on their own, they usually will do several blood tests to monitor you levels.
Again, I am so sorry, please take good care of yourself. And I do hope you get some answers with the testing.
PCOS, Hypothyroidism.
Miscarriage at 8 weeks
First saw
It's a boy!
Take time to to mourn and heal! I'm truly sorry and will keep you in my prayers. Hugs!
FORMER USERNAME: @runningisrad
ttc July 2015 ~ bfp Nov 2015 (cp)
bfp Dec 2015 ~ (tfmr 17wk, March 2016, genetic disease)
ttcal May 2016
It is the hardest thing you'll ever go through but I can tell you it will get better with time. You won't forget it and it'll always be a painful thing to think about but you'll learn to live through the pain. Take all the time you need to feel better.
Together since 2006
Married 01.17.15
DS1 -- 9/30/2016
As far as the betas, time really will be the one that will get those down. It can take weeks or months or, if they're already coming down, it could be sooner. Time will tell. Take some time to get yourself feeling okay and really cut yourself some slack. You've gone through a terrible thing, let yourself feel what you want when you want.
As for your milk coming in, I second PPs suggestion to just wear a bra as much as possible and don't stimulate your breasts at all. I am a postpartum nurse and we also always suggest facing away from the warm shower water as much as possible because that can stimulate milk production. You can use ice packs if you become engorged. Also, cabbage leaves rolled over a few times with a rolling pin and stuck in your bra can actually help dry up your milk faster. I have tried that trick myself and it did work, even though I know it sounds strange. I believe you can also take medication to dry up your milk faster, so you can ask your OB about that if you want to. Your body will know what to do though and your milk will probably dry up within a couple of weeks or less with no stimulation to your breasts.
Again, I am so sorry for your loss. Sending healing thoughts your way.
My beta levels are already around 2,000 so hopefully that means this part of the process will be fairly quick. I appreciate all of the tips and tricks and will be trying them trying to find some relief with the breast issues.
I made it through a whole day at work, thankfully I had plenty to do from missing a few days last week, but I'm ready to head home and curl up on the couch.
As cliche as it sounds, after 9 years together, I feel like I couldn't love my husband more, but he has been so amazingly strong for me during this, I couldn't imagine going through it with anyone else. We have planned a couple trips away during the big dates we had coming up (anatomy scan and EDD) so hopefully that will ease the difficult days and give us happier memories.
Again, from the bottom of my heart thank you all.
TTC since 7/2015
BFP 12/24/2015 Miscarriage 3/4/2015 at 14 weeks
Baby Girl BFP 9/10/2016 EDD 5/23/17