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[BroodyWoodsgal]

Originally Posted by Annie Mac 

Did you have the cramping and bleeding at the same time? And it still turned out OK? I'm trying not to get my hopes up too far, but maybe there's a chance? 

On the other hand, when I went to the hospital today, I was in rough shape. My BP was quite low and they got me into emerg before anybody else. I had to wait only minutes & they wouldn't let my husband and daughter in until they "stabilized" me. So I had some scary moments in which I thought "just let me get through this in one piece so I'm here for my family" It was really all about ME in that moment, and that pregnancy took a far back seat and made me realize how grateful I am for what I have, how much I love my family and how basically happy I am with my life right now. Still, now that the scary moment is over and I'm quite sure I will survive (I'm sure I was in no REAL danger, but the doctors hustling like that panicked me) I would really like this pregnancy to continue. I think though, if it doesn't, I'm not trying again. As an older woman, I might be putting my health at risk. I never want to go through that again.

Holy crap that sounds scary! I'm so sorry you went through that on top of everything else you're dealing with! Your DH must have been so scared. Hugs to you, I can't imagine. Even if you were never in real danger....being whisked into the ER and having doctors hustle around you is never a good thing.  That would have had my DH really upset. :(

Yes, I had bleeding and cramping at the same time. It started when I was around 5-6 weeks and was bright red, thick, thick blood. Sometimes, I'd go pee and it would jsut start dripping and then flowing out of me into the toilet. Like a heavy period, really. The cramps were period like cramps, too. The red blood started to let up after a couple of weeks (few weeks?) and turned sort of rusty orange...then slowly turned to brown...then brown spotting...then nothing. I think I was completely done with any spotting by about nine, maybe even ten weeks. Can't quite recall now. But I had an ultrasound that showed me everything was fine...so I just had to wait. I just knew everything was okay though, after the ultrasound. It was really weird how calm and peaceful I was about it. I hope you can feel the same way...I'm glad to hear that you can see the truly important thigns and were your blessings lie....but I'm so damned hopeful for you and this life inside you. I'm glad your cervix is closed. Mine was too. That's a good sign. It's okay if you can't get your hopes up right now...my hopes for you are sky high. ((hugs)) Stalking stalking...

[Annie Mac]

Thanks so much AverysMomma! It really  helps to hear other people go through what I'm going through & have it turn out OK. My bleeding is just like what you described, only I'd say it's lighter than my periods, but I think I have heavier ones than many women.

[BroodyWoodsgal]

Originally Posted by Annie Mac 

Thanks so much AverysMomma! It really  helps to hear other people go through what I'm going through & have it turn out OK. My bleeding is just like what you described, only I'd say it's lighter than my periods, but I think I have heavier ones than many women.

So is it still pretty constant? Are your cramps REALLY bad....or just kind of bad??

[Annie Mac]

Originally Posted by AverysMomma 

So is it still pretty constant? Are your cramps REALLY bad....or just kind of bad??

Bleeding is pretty constant. It may have slaked off some, but not a lot. The cramps come and go. Just when I think they're going away, they come back, but they are less severe than last night & this morning.

[BroodyWoodsgal]

Originally Posted by Annie Mac 

Bleeding is pretty constant. It may have slaked off some, but not a lot. The cramps come and go. Just when I think they're going away, they come back, but they are less severe than last night & this morning.

Fingers still crossed. I hope the cramps lighten up and stay away...and that the bleeding stops and you have an awesome ultrasound today.

Any indication of when they will get you in for one? Are you able to just go to the ER and get it done if they can't order it for you until next week??

[Annie Mac]

Here I am the next morning. The cramps seem to have gone away. Hopefully they stay away. Bleeding is lightening up as well, so I have some hope. Not lots, but some.

The ER is where I had the not so great ultrasound to begin with. The ultrasound techs don't work on the weekends unless there is a particular need and the ultrasound clinic with the better machines are not open on the weekends, same deal. If there are enough people today needing ultrasounds, they will call me in, otherwise it will be Monday. I guess I alone am not high priority enough to call someone in. As much as I would like to get it done, I guess I can understand their reasoning. It's not like they can stop a miscarriage if it starts or even prevent it from starting, it's just an informational only ultrasound.

[BroodyWoodsgal]

Originally Posted by Annie Mac 

Here I am the next morning. The cramps seem to have gone away. Hopefully they stay away. Bleeding is lightening up as well, so I have some hope. Not lots, but some.

The ER is where I had the not so great ultrasound to begin with. The ultrasound techs don't work on the weekends unless there is a particular need and the ultrasound clinic with the better machines are not open on the weekends, same deal. If there are enough people today needing ultrasounds, they will call me in, otherwise it will be Monday. I guess I alone am not high priority enough to call someone in. As much as I would like to get it done, I guess I can understand their reasoning. It's not like they can stop a miscarriage if it starts or even prevent it from starting, it's just an informational only ultrasound.

My heart wants to rip somebodys head off and make them get you in asap. My brain totally understands why they are making you wait til Monday.

I'm glad to hear that things are looking slightly better...even if only because they aren't looking worse. I am not for sure for sure.....but I think if you are miscarrying it kind of starts....gets worse either slowly or quickly and then at some point is over.  I don't think it starts....then gets better....then gets worse, you know? But I am no expert on that.

Fingers still crossed for you. It's only one more days wait...!

[Calycanth]

So sorry you're going though this, Annie. I hope everything turns out OK.  

[Annie Mac]

Sorry to say, I'm out. :(