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11-28-2012 at 5:43 PM
cstuch01
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Newbie here.... Recently found out I was pregnant, but bleeding

Hello all. My husband and I have been ttc for about a year now. I started my period on thanksgiving day (nov 22) and I was disappointed. However, it didn't get as heavy as it usually does, so I went to the store and bought a test. Sure enough, when I took the test it came back positive. I got another kind of test and that came back positive too. That instantly made me scared. How could I be bleeding and be pregnant? I called the Dr. on Monday, since they were closed for the holiday. They told me to come in that day, which freaked me out even more. I went in and they confirmed that I was pregnant (pee). My Dr. did an exam and found that the blood vessels by my cervix were inflamed and they were bleeding. He did something to stop them, and said that I should stop bleeding. He said in a day or two, I should bleed dark blood that is old stuff that my body is getting rid of from whatever he did. They sent me to the hospital to get blood drawn. My Dr. made it sound promising that it wasn't anything serious and that he would see me again at 12 weeks. However, when I went to the hospital to get my blood drawn, the nurse said "I work at Dr. B's office, I must of just missed you when you were there." She continued to get her stuff out and before she poked me she said "Sorry for your loss..." I just looked at her. I didn't know what to say. The Dr. sounded promising, but she said that.... So, I was freaking out. I started bleeding again on Tuesday. :( Well this morning I went and got my second blood draw to see if my hcg #'s doubled from monday. They did. On monday they were 326 and today they were 657 ( or close to that). So, they are drawing my blood again on saturday to make sure it keeps going up. However, I'm still bleeding and very nervous about why. Has anyone else heard of bleeding throughout pregnancy? Also, Dr said that I could not have intercourse until I see him at 12 weeks... that's 7 weeks from now! Am I going to have to go this entire pregnancy without intercourse? I'm just confused on what is going on and scared because I don't think it's normal to be bleeding.... it's not a lot of blood, just light, but it's still blood..... :( Any words of encouragement?
 
11-28-2012 at 6:02 PM
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It for sure can be scary when you are bleeding. the fact that you betas doubled is a good sign! it could be something with your cervix. hopefully saturday they will go up too. Dont have sex, it could make the bleed worse. Listen to your doc. gl

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11-28-2012 at 6:12 PM
cstuch01
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I'm not going to have sex, just worried about the bleeding..... I've never heard of anyone bleeding during pregnancy unless something is wrong. I have been searching on the internet and some people have said it has happened to them, but it is still scary.
 
11-28-2012 at 6:25 PM
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cstuch01:
I'm not going to have sex, just worried about the bleeding..... I've never heard of anyone bleeding during pregnancy unless something is wrong. I have been searching on the internet and some people have said it has happened to them, but it is still scary.

The internet could be your worst and best friend. If I were you,  I would not look anything up. Basically: Your doctor didn't sound too worried, so you don't have anything to fret about. of course, there is always a possibility of MC, but not 100% of the time. Rest as much as you can and GL for your next appt! Please keep us posted.

11-28-2012 at 8:21 PM
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I had bleeding, on ultrasound yesterday I have a subchorionic hematoma, which is a bruise on the uterus.  I had one with DD also, but I didn't have any bleeding from it.  Before they diagnosed the hematoma they told me to be on pelvic rest for one week from when the bleeding stopped (no sex, no heaving lifting, no heavy physical activity).  Now that they saw the hematoma I have to be on pelvic rest until it has absorbed.  With DD I think it absorbed around 12 weeks.  Wish you the best.

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11-29-2012 at 3:54 PM
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A very close friend of mine went through something that sounds almost exactly like your situation. She now has a beautiful five-month-old daughter. Ignore that nincompoop of a nurse. People say the most inappropriate and upsetting things to pregnant women without having all the details. Bleeding can be one of the first signs of a miscarriage (for a very different reason than your bleeding), so that nurse probably lept to an assumption that you were miscarrying. Your doctor clearly told you that your cervix was inflamed and that this was the cause of the bleeding and that your HCGs are going up, so you are not miscarrying. Bleeding signaling a miscarriage is the shedding of the uterine lining, and it typically happens as a response to dropping HCGs, which are letting the body know that a pregnancy is not viable. Take a deep breath. Your doctor has stated that this is NOT what is happening to you. With that said, obviously follow his instructions and take care of yourself. As long as the blood is dark, it's old blood. If it's not, make sure to call your doctor immediately, so that they can deal with the issue promptly.
 
11-29-2012 at 7:14 PM
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Thank you all for your encouraging words. It makes me feel a little better. The bleeding was very light today. I'm hoping it stops. I go on Saturday for another HCG level test and call the Dr. on Monday to see what is going on. I hope my numbers go up again and everything is good. I'm hoping that they do an ultrasound just to be sure that everything is how it should be. It kind of sucks because it's like my husband and I are afraid to celebrate because we are afraid of disappointment and grief :( I am trying to stay positive though! The bleeding has let up and it is dark. And I almost want to say something about what that nurse said, but don't really want to get anyone in trouble. But..... she SHOULD NOT be saying things like that. Even if I did miscarry, I don't think the lab where blood is drawn and there is someone else getting blood drawn on the other side of the curtain is the appropriate place to say something. Ugh. Thanks again for all your words of encouragement! I look forward to talking with all of you throughout my pregnancy :) :)
 
12-03-2012 at 7:36 PM
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I talked to the Dr. today and my numbers went up again! They were over 1000 on Saturday! I'm EXCITED! I have my first appointment on Dec 27th. Does anyone know if they will do an ultrasound then or not? I wasn't sure when they do the first one! I probably should call and ask. I don't want my husband to miss the first ultrasound! :)
 
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