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**TW** Bleeding, Spotting, Threatened Miscarriage Thread

aisleofviewtwoaisleofviewtwo member
in January 2025 Babies
6w0d today and woke up to some surprise bleeding after a nap this afternoon. Doesn’t seem like anything major (yet) and I know it’s actually a pretty common occurrence and may not mean anything is wrong, but can’t help worrying. And of course it’s a Sunday 😒

I’ll message my clinic tomorrow morning, though I’m not sure they’ll want to bring me in before the US scheduled for Friday. For now just trying to get out of my own head, take deep breaths, and remember that this is all ultimately out of my hands.
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  • fk18fk18 member
    Hey @aisleofviewtwo, I can totally understand where that anxiety is coming from and hope you get support/an answer from that call tomorrow. I’ve heard lots of anecdotes of women who had light spotting or bleeding and went on to have healthy pregnancies. I’ll be thinking of you this week, and keep us updated 💕
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  • nken20nken20 member
    aisleofviewtwo, how are you doing now? Did you call your clinic?
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  • aisleofviewtwoaisleofviewtwo member
    @fk18 Thanks for your kind words and thoughts, and the reminder that there’s lots of great anecdata out there that gives reason for hope 💛

    @nken20 You’re so kind to follow up! The bleeding pretty much stopped overnight, so the clinic said as long as it doesn’t get worse we’ll be totally fine to wait for our scheduled ultrasound on Friday. I’m still nervous, but their nonchalance is def reassuring.
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  • bass04bass04 member
    @aisleofviewtwo hope you see a healthy baby on the US this week!
    I’ve been spotting on and off for over two weeks.  It started right after our first US where we heard the heartbeat.  My OB was not concerned at all but I was a wreck.  I booked a private ultrasound last week and baby looked great. My OB said it’s super common, our cervix is so sensitive right now.
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  • aisleofviewtwoaisleofviewtwo member
    @bass04 Yay for reassuring ultrasounds and happy heartbeats! I definitely was not prepared for this particular emotional roller coaster, glad you were able to confirm all is well 💛
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  • aisleofviewtwoaisleofviewtwo member
    Going in for an ultrasound later this morning after bleeding resumed and persisted (slow but steady) overnight. Hoping for the best but preparing for the worst.
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  • fk18fk18 member
    thinking of you and hoping for the absolute best for you and your little one. We support you 💕
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  • aisleofviewtwoaisleofviewtwo member
    @fk18 💛

    Well, results are inconclusive and there’s (sort of) good news and bad news. 

    The good news is that we found the source of the bleeding: a rather large SCH. So the bleeding itself isn’t a major source of concern as long as it doesn’t worsen significantly.

    The bad news is that while they found a gestational sac measuring right on track at 6w4d, they can’t (yet) see a fetal pole. It’s not impossible that it could appear between now and Friday, it’s early days, but it sounds like if they still can’t see anything then we’ll need to come to terms with the fact that this is likely not a viable pregnancy.

    If anyone has happy stories of late-breaking fetal poles, then I guess I’m all ears! But I also understand the odds are not in our favor at this point.
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  • fk18fk18 member
    Ugh, not ideal but not worse case scenario either. Being in limbo is really uncomfortable too, though. It’s not fair you are in this position. Your clinic seems pretty on the ball and hoping for firmer answers soon. 

    I’m not sure if it helps but just know I’m a ball of anxiety over here in the dark, still without my first ultrasound scheduled (should get scheduled tomorrow at nurse intake). It’s not at all comparable, I know that, but hoping to offer some comfort ❤️
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  • aisleofviewtwoaisleofviewtwo member
    @fk18 Oh absolutely, it’s all so hard. I should definitely acknowledge that a silver lining of going through IVF is that I have an RE and nursing team basically at my beck and call. They haven’t given up hope yet, so I’m doing my best to think positive thoughts as well!

    I so appreciate the camaraderie and support!! I hope intake went smoothly yesterday and that they’re able to get you in for an ultrasound (and out of the dark) very soon. FWIW I was never much for meditation, but I’ve actually found mantras and positive affirmations really helpful as we navigate these unknowns. A few of my favorites are “I trust my body and my baby”; “there is nothing I need to change”; and “I free myself from doubt.” Thinking of you, hang in there 💛
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  • fk18fk18 member
    @aisleofviewtwo, I like those affirmations; I may have to borrow them. How was your appointment today? 
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  • aisleofviewtwoaisleofviewtwo member
    @fk18 oh, sorry, I forgot to update! The PA I saw on Wednesday had wanted me to come back Friday, but then she conferred with my RE who it turns out prefers to give a longer waiting period between ultrasounds. Presumably so we don’t get too downhearted if it doesn’t look like a lot of progress has been made in just 48 hours. So I’ll lie low for the weekend and return next Tuesday to see what we can see 🤞

    Thanks for thinking of me and checking in!
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  • babybumpkbabybumpk member
    At my first OB appointment they did a bedside ultrasound to confirm the due date. Based on my LMP I should have been 7w1d. The NP nonchalantly said she saw the gestational sac, but could not find anything in it and could not see the fetal pole. She showed my husband and I the empty sac.(My husband was sitting there and swore he saw the “grain of rice” she couldn’t see). She said I would need bloodwork every 2 days and stated expected lab values should double every two days. She then prepared me for what happens next with a missed abortion. My husband and I left the office with sadness/fear. The next morning my labs came back and my progesterone was lower than expected. I was devastated and feared the worst. That morning the OB called me to get a stat ultrasound at the hospital because my HCG was so high she was concerned about an ectopic pregnancy. The ultrasound tech and my husband saw the fetal pole and cardiac activity (ectopic ruled out). Later that afternoon I received results I was actually 6w1d and that everything looked normal…my husband and I believe it was a combo of it being too early/positioning of the sac/human error that we had the initial scare in the office. My labs are normal and I don’t go back until 10 weeks now. I hope this is the same scenario for you and I’m sending calming thoughts and prayers to you during this difficult limbo position 💕 you are not alone! 
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  • aisleofviewtwoaisleofviewtwo member
    Thanks for sharing! Since we did IVF we’re unfortunately definitely not wrong on how far along the pregnancy is, so we’ll just have to wait and see if we see a fetal pole next week.

    Wishing you a happy and healthy pregnancy 💛
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  • aisleofviewtwoaisleofviewtwo member
    Well, I’m out. There was a fetal pole, but measuring too far behind and no cardiac activity. Not necessarily surprising, just really sad.

    Thank you for your kindness and support these past few weeks. I’m gonna take a break from this app, but I’m rooting for you all and wishing you the very best 💛
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  • fk18fk18 member
    @aisleofviewtwo, I’m so sad to hear this update. You have been a big part of our community and I grew attached to you and your little one. My heart is with you in healing in this time 💕
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  • kmtz89kmtz89 member
    @aisleofviewtwo so sorry to hear  :( my thoughts and prayers are with you
    *American in Tanzania, East Africa, since 2013
    DH - Tanzanian
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  • nken20nken20 member
    That is great to know the bleeding stopped. Just remember to stay positive and relax. I know you can do this. Sending hugs here.
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