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April 2019 Moms
mamalineh
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*TW*--Threatened Miscarriage, positive outcome so far
mamalineh
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Looking for similar stories and insight-- This is my fourth pregnancy, with one being an early miscarriage/chemical pregnancy, the other two were healthy full-term where I had my DD and DS (ages 4 and 2). Now I'm 7w1d and had some slight spotting over the weekend that turned a little heavier/darker yesterday and today. I'm not filling up pads, but it's fairly significant when I wipe. I called my OB today and she recommended that I go to the ER. I spent most of the day today in the ER getting tests and ultrasounds (and they don't tell you ANYTHING until the very end after many, many hours of waiting). Thankfully they saw a baby in the right place with 120 bpm. My bloodwork came back normal, although my hcg is about 5600 which seemed low to me compared to my last pregnancies, but I've been told multiple times that it's within the normal range. The baby measured 6w4d, which is a little behind my own numbers, but again was told it's normal. My cervix is closed and they saw no reason for bleeding. I wanted to share because I never had any bleeding with my other two kids, so I wanted to reassure anyone going through the same thing that bleeding doesn't necessarily always mean miscarriage. Also I wanted to see if anyone else had similar stories. All my levels being slightly low (to me) makes me worried, but I do believe I got the best possible news today after being extremely scared, sad, and worried. I'm hoping and praying this baby keeps growing! Positive vibes are appreciated, thanks 
Re: *TW*--Threatened Miscarriage, positive outcome so far
H: 36
L & N twin girls: 3yo. Born at 30 weeks. 2 month NICU stay
BFP Aug 2018: EDD April 2019
Ugh the ER dr they gave me with my first was so smoking hot and while doing the vaginal exam he mentioned I might have a yeast infection. I about died. Didn’t end up having one but I’m still mortified that this super sexy dr was all up in my business and probably thought I was having issues.
H: 36
L & N twin girls: 3yo. Born at 30 weeks. 2 month NICU stay
BFP Aug 2018: EDD April 2019
Best advice I can give is to take all the time you need to grieve, talk about it or don't, whatever helps for you, but don't ever feel bad for taking the time you need. Sending positive & healing thoughts your way.
DD born: 3/31/19
I had my own follow up Dr appointment today and it went really well. She found a bruise between the placenta and the wall of my uterus. She said that this should go away on its own and I should go on to have a normal pregnancy. But she did schedule me in for next week just to make sure it gets smaller and not bigger. She said baby is looking great and we got to hear the heartbeat and we even saw little limbs! Feeling pretty relieved and excited today!
I just got back from my in-Dr's office D&C. I woke up feeling pretty good this morning and ready to move on. Not a lot of sadness, actually I felt strong and in control, but of course a little nervous. I picked up a prescription for antibiotics (you have to take them before the procedure to limit the very small chance of infection) and Xanax. I took both meds and 3 ibuprofen about 15-20 mins before the procedure. I'm not going to lie, once the Dr. started working on my cervix (they will give you a numbing shot that stings and then slightly dilate you which feels very crampy) it didn't feel good. It mostly felt like mild to moderate contractions. Sometimes whatever she did would hurt a little more and then it would ease up. The whole part that was painful only took about 5 minutes. I've had two vaginal births (one natural) so I just breathed through the pain like I did while in labor. It definitely was not as painful as the later stages of labor. When it was done I laid in the room with a heating pad for almost an hour (but I didn't need to stay that long, I think they kind of forgot about me). I had period-like cramps for about 5-10 mins afterward and then honestly didn't feel bad at all. My husband was in there so we talked and I played on my phone/texted/called people. We were in and out in a matter of two hours. I felt hungry and craved a mimosa afterward, haha. I'm now wearing a pad and have a little bleeding but still no bad cramps. Not sure how the next 24 hours will go but I actually feel really good. So relieved and strong. It was kind of like how I felt after I gave birth, although of course not with the happiness of having the baby in your arms. But I'm proud of my body and how I feel right now. Please know that even if you are going through a miscarriage you can still be proud and strong of what your body is capable of. Be kind to yourself and find strength, love, and positivity in even the darkest of places. Best of luck mamas, you've got this.
H: 36
L & N twin girls: 3yo. Born at 30 weeks. 2 month NICU stay
BFP Aug 2018: EDD April 2019