I always told myself that even if I miscarry, I'll still be happy for the few weeks of joy that I felt knowing I was pregnant. But after my last bleeding scare, when I thought I had miscarried back then, I thought to myself that the devastation I feel after losing my baby would never be able to make up for the few moments of joy I had. If I do miscarry, I wonder if I'll ever be able to think back on this pregnancy and remember the happy times. If I don't miscarry, I wonder if I'll ever be able to enjoy this pregnancy and allow myself to relax.
**UPDATE** It's 11 am and the spotting is off and on. It goes away for a couple hours then comes back. I still have my cramping however. I've always had dull cramping off and on for the past two weeks but today I have the dull cramping along with some sharp pains near my left ovary. I get the pain about every 10 minutes or so. It's nothing too painful but it is pretty uncomfortable. I spoke with the nurse and she moved my ultrasound appointment to tomorrow morning. I'm not sure if I'll be able to see a heartbeat but at least I'll be able to see if the baby is measuring on schedule and if I have bleeding in my uterus. The nurse seems to think I may have irritated my vagina with the all the progesterone use since I've been seeing blood on the applicator for the past week. I just can't wait to get a dose of reassurance tomorrow.
hang in there! it sucks that you can't fully enjoy the pregnancy bc of all the worries, but KMFC for you :o)
ReplyDeleteOh spotting is so scary, especially after we've gone through miscarriages. I know I can tell you that spotting could be normal in some pregnancies but it wouldn't do any comfort, I know that. I probably would call the doctor to see what they say if they want you to go in or wait it out. I'm sorry this is happening right now, I am praying that maybe the cervix is irritated from the progesterone and nothing else. Big hugs.
ReplyDeleteSpotting is totally normal. I spotted brown, pink, and red for an entire week. It finally stopped. I also passed clots...large clots. My nurse said it is totally normal...and is even more common in IVF patients.
ReplyDeleteChrista, I'm keeping you in my thoughts. I hope that everything is okay and that you can get in to the doctor's to confirm that soon. Wishing you a happy healthy baby!
ReplyDeleteI hope you get that appt, it'll help you to relax. Big hugs, you'll be in my thoughts today.
ReplyDeleteThinking of you today and praying that it isn't what you think.
ReplyDeleteSweetie, I'm thinking of you. I know you know that spotting can be normal, but nothing will put you at ease more than an ultrasound. Please update soon. Much love, Fran
ReplyDeleteI am thinking of you. Bleeding is common in pregnancy they tell me, but I can completely understand your worry.
ReplyDeleteThe same thing happened to me at 7 weeks. I was a MESS. I called and told my Dr I was bleeding and he got me in right away. Everything turned out just fine, as I am sure it will with you too. Here is the link to my post about it. keep us updated!
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Christa, I hope your fears are never realized. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I hope the Dr is able to help you today. Please keep us updated. I will be thinking about you all day! ((HUGS))!
ReplyDeleteI'll be thinking of you and hope you can get an appointment to put your mind at ease.
ReplyDeleteBig Hug!
ReplyDeleteI think I know of only one woman who DIDN'T spot in early pregnancy. It's so normal, but still crazy scary. Remember that not only can the progesterone applicator bump your cervix (filled with delicate cappillaries), but the actual hormone can cause some bleeding. Another thing is that your body takes way longer to know that you're not pregnant (if, god forbid, that were the case). Lack of symptoms is just normal - they'll come back or maybe new ones will arise. You will be so fine!!! Try to worry (yeah, right) and make yourself too crazy. I know that tomorrow you'll see your little peanut!
ReplyDeleteKeeping you in my thoughts and prayers Christa. I hope everything is right on track and looks great tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteChrista, you are in my thoughts and prayers. I am hoping that everything looks great tomorrow morning. (((HUGS)))
ReplyDeleteKeeping you in my thoughts and prayers. KMFC that things are perfect, and it's just normal spotting and cramping.
ReplyDeleteyou are in my prayers sweetie. I hope all is ok with you and your baby.
ReplyDeleteI hope you had some great news this morning!
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