I'm hoping someone can offer some anecdotal similar stories with happy endings...
I got a BFP on the 22nd and was very happy, as I had miscarried for most of the year (pregnant in March, bled in June at 11 weeks, assumed miscarriage thought complete, no signs of infection til hemorrhaging the last day of August and having an emergency D & C to remove infected tissue).
On Monday night (the 29th) I started bleeding again. I figured that was that, but when I emailed my symptoms to my PCP, he said it's just a 'threatening miscarriage' and I should take it easy and have complete pelvic rest, and get in to see an OB right away. Since it's the holiday and I didn't get this advice til yesterday afternoon, that means tomorrow (if they're open) or Monday.
I really want to take his optimism, but I feel crushed to be potentially going through the same thing (though with less complications since I'm only five weeks along now..)
The bleeding has let up, and I'm spending as much time on the couch as possible (I already have a 2 1/2 year old) and drinking lots of water.
Anyone been through similar with a happy ending, or is my doctor just a crazy pollyanna?
I got a BFP on the 22nd and was very happy, as I had miscarried for most of the year (pregnant in March, bled in June at 11 weeks, assumed miscarriage thought complete, no signs of infection til hemorrhaging the last day of August and having an emergency D & C to remove infected tissue).
On Monday night (the 29th) I started bleeding again. I figured that was that, but when I emailed my symptoms to my PCP, he said it's just a 'threatening miscarriage' and I should take it easy and have complete pelvic rest, and get in to see an OB right away. Since it's the holiday and I didn't get this advice til yesterday afternoon, that means tomorrow (if they're open) or Monday.
I really want to take his optimism, but I feel crushed to be potentially going through the same thing (though with less complications since I'm only five weeks along now..)
The bleeding has let up, and I'm spending as much time on the couch as possible (I already have a 2 1/2 year old) and drinking lots of water.
Anyone been through similar with a happy ending, or is my doctor just a crazy pollyanna?
I can attest to the fact that not ALL bleeding - even heavy - indicates miscarriage. I had HORRIBLE bleeding with my pregnancy with me daughter. Mild bleeding at least 14-15 times - every few weeks. And at 7,10,14,17, and 21 weeks I had VERY heavy bleeding - I was soaking through a super pad every 1/2 hour. I had a sub-chor hemorrhage and a VERY low placenta - my placenta covered my cervix until 28 weeks when it finally moved up. There is nothing scarier for sure, but please know there are happy endings!
I hope you find some answers soon. I have a dear friend who bled for the first 14 weeks of her pregnancy but didn't misscarriage.
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