XP: 8 weeks and bleeding? *UPDATED*

[lynn07]

Hi all. I'm mostly a lurker, but wanted to know what others thought of this. I also posted this on MMM. (For reference, I have had two normal pregnancies, and have used the same OB office the whole time.)

Last Thursday, we went in for our first prenatal appt. Baby looked good with a HB, measuring 7w1d. Got a pap, etc. everything's great. On Saturday evening, I started having some bleeding and cramping and proceeded to freak the eff out. Called the OB on call, she says it could be m/c, could be normal. If it kept up and didn't get worse, to come in on Monday.

It continues but doesn't get worse, so I go in Monday afternoon. The ultrasound machine doesn't have any availability, but they have a little portable one that they check with. Baby still has a HB, so they say come back next week for an US, but that the bleeding is probably normal. That evening, the bleeding gets more red (it had been brown), but doesn't increase in amount. I called yesterday (twice) and they said if I wasn't going through a pad an hour, just to hold out and wait until next week to come in.

Guys, I'm freaking out. NOTHING like this has happened either of my other pregnancies, and I want them to do a real us now to see if there's something major wrong. I asked, and they said just to wait. DH is pissed that they wouldn't ease my worries and have me come in. What do you think I should do? Call and demand one? Go to the ER? I just don't know if I can deal with this amount of bleeding for another week without knowing WTF is going on.

Read more: pandce.proboards.com/thread/317205/8-weeks-pregnant-bleeding-long#ixzz2zkhYVpB2

***UPDATE*** Well, I went to the ER tonight because I just couldn't take it. Unfortunately, baby no longer had a HB. Thank you for your advise and good stories. I will be changing OBs as soon as this is all over.

[chickadee77]

My experience has been that, that early, there's not much to be done even if it is a m/c. However, they're handling it rather poorly. I would call back and nicely insist to be seen sooner - an u/s can tell you if it's simply a SCH, which is very common and not threatening to the pregnancy (I had a fairly bad one at the beginning of my current pregnancy).

It's good that they found a HB. However, you are not crazy to want some more definitive answers, if they can give them to you. At the very least, I would hope that their bedside manner improves on this - if you feel like they're pooh-poohing you away when you're *bleeding*, it makes me wonder what would have to happen to make them really take notice.

This could very well be totally normal, though, so take some deep breaths and hang in there. I know it's scary! (((hugs)))

[luv2rn4fun]

I had a similar experience with my last pregnancy (which sadly resulted in a m/c). I had spotting for 6 days and finally asked to go in (the spotting started after finally having good beta results so I was relaxed the first few days). We saw a heartbeat that day and summed the bleeding up to "normal".

The next day I started really bleeding...bright red, clots, etc. I emailed/called immediately. But, since I had had an appointment the day before and was scheduled for two days later they told me to basically wait it out unless I started bleeding through a pad every hour and/or passing clots the size of my hand. Went to the appt two days later and there wasn't a heartbeat.

Again, like chickadee77 said, your bleeding could be completely normal (maybe irritation from the u/s, etc). I think your doctor is basically taking the lets wait and see approach because they have done what they can for right now and there's nothing you can do to stop a m/c. But, I totally feel for you because I have been in your shoes and it sucks big time.

Praying that you are able to get in soon and that you get some answers...but most importantly, praying for a healthy baby. ((hugs))

[Blue Moon]

First of all ((hugs)) Bleeding during pregnancy is never easy even if it's not uncommon. Your experience sounds similar to mine. I was seen at 5 weeks (because of a previous ectopic) and then started spotting brown almost immediately after. I called and the OB was not too concerned since it was brown.

About a week later I started bleeding red and panicking, assuming the worst. My OB was closed that day due to weather so they told me to go to the ER. The ER found my baby's heartbeat but no cause for the bleeding and sent me home with a threatened miscarriage. A few days later my OB found a fairly large subchorionic hematoma that somehow went undiagnosed at the ER. They had me on modified bed rest (basically work only, and then home with my feet up) until my bleeding stopped. I bled until 10 weeks, mostly brown with a few scary red episodes. The hematoma was gone by 11.5 weeks. My OB was awesome and had me in for reassurance every week during the bleeding. The baby is perfectly fine and was unaffected by the SCH. My daughter is currently kicking me as I type this.

I hope my experience gives you at least at little positivity. I remember feeling so helpless during the bleeding and coming here for reassurance. If you feel like your OB is being dismissive I would call back tomorrow and be very pushy and firm in requesting an immediate u/s. If they are unable to accommodate you, I would consider the ER at that point. Once again ((hugs))

[melsamoony]

I would call back and insist upon an ultrasound/appt. Tell them you feel really uncomfortable waiting and need some reassurance. They should be willing to provide that. My office has always been happy to bring me in if I want/need to.

I also had bleeding bright red at 11 weeks w my current pregnancy . It scared me to death. It turned out to be a clot outside the placenta and the baby is fine but I needed the reassurance of an ultrasound. I ended up passing the clot and needing to call my doctor again bc it scared me they were very supportive and understanding.

I know you have used this ob in the past but if they aren't supporting you the way you need them to be sure to switch and speak up!

[OrangeTree]

Sorry you're going through this. I had brown spotting early on and my OB sent me to the triage. They did an u/s and confirmed everything looked fine and told me to just follow up with my OB in two weeks and no sex. The ER doctor told me that she had bled during her entire pregnancy the second time, but her first was completely normal. So, try not to worry. Everything could be completely fine.

I would try to take it easy and wait if I could, but if I got really worried I would just go to triage. They'll at least do an U/S and put your mind ease.

[IndiaInk]

I know firsthand how stressful this is. I had two early miscarriages and there was never a hb either time. I had bleeding at 9 wks with this pregnancy and freaked out. I just KNEW it was over. When I got in to see my midwife the next week, they did an u/s because they didn't want me to be stressed. There was a wriggling, healthy little baby in there. No idea why I spotted, though.
The fact that your baby had a heartbeat should be very reassuring. I really hope your spotting subsides and you are able to have some peace. I'm thinking of you.

[mannah]

I'm so so sorry to read your update. ((Hugs))

[azurely]

I'm so sorry for your loss

[IndiaInk]

I'm so sorry to hear that. Take it easy on yourself and heal up.

[Blue Moon]

I'm so very sorry to read your update. Changing OBs is a good idea for the future.

[theatre4life]

**hugs** I am so sorry.

[luv2rn4fun]

I'm so, so sorry for your loss. ((hugs))

[bluelikejazz]

I'm so sorry for your loss. (HUGS)

[Alwaysabridesmaidf]

I'm sorry for your loss. Take care of yourself.

[D2M]

I'm sorry to see your update and I'm sorry for your loss.

[Mushe]

I am so sorry for your loss. Take care of yourself.

[miss.colorado]

Hugs to you and your hubby.

[pixiedust]

So sorry to read your update.

[hbear]

I'm so so sorry.

[melsamoony]

lynn07 ((HUGS)) I am so sorry for your loss.

[picksthemusic]

I'm so sorry to read your update. Please take care of yourself.

[pennylane]

I'm so sorry for your loss.

[MrsDarcy]

So sorry for your loss.

[purrbox]

I'm so sorry.

[robinsbff]

i'm so sorry.