Welp looks like I'll be sharing in here too. Had some very light brown spotting on Saturday for an hour or so and then a bit more yesterday on and off for 2 hours. This morning woke up with nothing and then after getting ready for work I had some more brown when I wiped and then an hour later there was some pink in there too
Spoke with my midwife earlier and I'll be going to get my HCG level checked today and then again on Wednesday.
This is my first pregnancy and it's been a rollercoaster of emotions over these past three days. When it stops I feel calm, but now that there's some pink I feel very detached. I took the day off from my meetings at work to rest, but waiting for any results is going to keep me on edge. Any tips on how to deal with the up and down of emotions while we wait?
@karisahamdi the rollercoaster is so hard. When I’m in those waiting periods it helps me to think affirming thoughts centered on the present. “I am pregnant right now and I am thankful.” “I am happy you are sharing your little life with me today, little one.” “Today, I am pregnant.” Thinking of you!!
So sorry you are going through this right now @karisahamdi, I’m glad you took the day off. Sending all my positive energy your way, I know how hard it is to wait and I wish there was something I could say to help with the rollercoaster of emotions, just try to stay as positive as you can right now, but allow yourself grace too ❤️
@karisahamdi I'm so sorry you are going through this. I know that spotting between 5 and 7 weeks is totally normal and very common so hoping it ends up being nothing! I'm not very chill while waiting for results...I usually test incessantly and Google everything non stop. It doesn't help! Try to find something to distract yourself so the time passes quickly. Thinking of you and hoping for the best ❤❤❤
@karisahamdi I'm so sorry, the wait can be such a challenge. I'm glad that you are getting your levels checked and I hope that it will help give you some answers. I've been alternating between meditating, falling down the Google rabbit hole, and watching comedies to pass the time. Sending you positive thoughts that everything will be fine.
AFM, I had blood work taken this morning and they went ahead and scheduled me for an ultrasound tomorrow. (Probably just to rule out ectopic because I'll only be 5w1d.) She did a pap and said that my cervix was closed, so that's good. Even though I don't have anymore answers now (and the spotting has turned into a light bleeding), I feel more comfortable knowing that someone else is helping me figure this all out. Thanks for all of the positivity.
TTC History
Me: 38 DH: 52
Started trying June 2018
BFP Jan 2019 DD born October 2019
TTC July 2021 BFP, ended in MMC August 2021
TTC October 2021
BFP January 2022
MMC March 2022
Beginning May 2022 under the supervision of an RE - Benched while undergoing testing
So I've been bleeding for over a week. I was holding out hope that it would stop but it got heavier. At the ER they did an ultrasound and determined at least it's not ectopic. But I have to get my levels checked again tomorrow for comparison. After the ultrasound I had a lot of blood and tissue and I was hoping it was just because the ultrasound hurt. Today my doctor called and said I have a subchorionic hematoma. They sent me home with information about a threatened miscarriage. Google says that doesn't always mean miscarriage. Has anyone had experience with this?
@Katek819 I know a few people who had similar experiences and ended up going to term with healthy babies! Sending all positive thoughts your way and hoping your next tests bring good news ❤❤❤
@Katek819 I had a SCH with one of my pregnancies. The doc said it's very possible to carry healthy baby to term. Several ladies in my last BMB had SCH and they did deliver healthy babies! So it's definately possible!
I just got back from the doctor's office and the doctor is "hopeful." It
looks like I have a sac measuring 5 weeks (I'm 5+1) in the uterus,
which is great because I was nervous about an ectopic. However, my
progesterone is at 7.4, and she likes to see it closer to 15. I was
taking 400mg at night vaginally, but now she is having me do 200mg in
the morning and 200mg at night. I asked if I should be taking more, but
they said no. I'm tempted to take more anyway. I'll go back on Monday
for repeat labs and hope that my numbers are going up. Thanks for all of
the positive vibes! I truly appreciate it.
TTC History
Me: 38 DH: 52
Started trying June 2018
BFP Jan 2019 DD born October 2019
TTC July 2021 BFP, ended in MMC August 2021
TTC October 2021
BFP January 2022
MMC March 2022
Beginning May 2022 under the supervision of an RE - Benched while undergoing testing
Quick Update: My first round of HCG came back and it was less than where I thought I was, so fell in the 5-week mark, not the 6-week mark, which could be a possibility from when I ovulated.
I've noticed the spotting is heavier (more when wiping) after I move around and I'll get the most in the morning after walking around. It's not close to filling a pad, but there are more instances of the spotting when I wiped yesterday than there have been the first two days. I've had a couple of stringy thicker pieces as well, but everything is mostly brown in color. My boobs don't hurt as much, but I've had some small instances of nausea and was gagging eating yogurt yesterday.
I have my blood work today for my second round of HCG testing and should get the results tomorrow morning and then I'll be seeing my midwife tomorrow afternoon. Still riding this rollercoaster of emotion, but trying to remain hopeful and remind myself that "Today, I am pregnant" (thank you @rachelredhead!)
FX tomorrow I'll be coming back here to post some good news!
My HCG dropped like 600 points so there is no longer any hope for my little peanut. Thank you for all of the good wishes. May you all have happy, healthy pregnancies
Re: ***TW*** Spotting/Bleeding/Threatened Loss Support Thread
Spoke with my midwife earlier and I'll be going to get my HCG level checked today and then again on Wednesday.
This is my first pregnancy and it's been a rollercoaster of emotions over these past three days. When it stops I feel calm, but now that there's some pink I feel very detached. I took the day off from my meetings at work to rest, but waiting for any results is going to keep me on edge. Any tips on how to deal with the up and down of emotions while we wait?
I appreciate all your positivity and suggestions as well @rachelredhead@gembud@kgg2241@Panaceia They really do help me feel a bit better
Several ladies in my last BMB had SCH and they did deliver healthy babies! So it's definately possible!
I've noticed the spotting is heavier (more when wiping) after I move around and I'll get the most in the morning after walking around. It's not close to filling a pad, but there are more instances of the spotting when I wiped yesterday than there have been the first two days. I've had a couple of stringy thicker pieces as well, but everything is mostly brown in color. My boobs don't hurt as much, but I've had some small instances of nausea and was gagging eating yogurt yesterday.
I have my blood work today for my second round of HCG testing and should get the results tomorrow morning and then I'll be seeing my midwife tomorrow afternoon. Still riding this rollercoaster of emotion, but trying to remain hopeful and remind myself that "Today, I am pregnant" (thank you @rachelredhead!)
FX tomorrow I'll be coming back here to post some good news!
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