We were so excited when we found out that I was pregnant. We had been trying for months. I am 6 1/2 weeks. About 4 days ago I noticed that I had terrible lower back pain. The next day I started spotting. As time went on the bleeding became heavier and clotty. Yesterday I went to the E.R. although I wasnt having any cramps the bleeding scared me. He said that since I havnt passed any tissue and the bleeding isnt really bad that I am having a threatened miscarriage meaning that I had a 50/50 chance. Then he looked at my HCG levels and said that they were really really low. He said that he didnt want to be pesimistic but realistic. He ordered another blood test to be done tomorrow to check if the levels went up or down. If they go down then I am going to miscarry. If they go up then the baby is still alive but developing very slow.
2006-12-04 03:10:02 · 11 answers · asked by angel l 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
He said that if I get really bad cramping and bleeding or if I pass tissue to come back because I am miscarrying and they have to do a d&c. I am getting really bad cramps now but the blood has only slightly increased. Is it time to except it now? I want to have hope but at the same time I dont want to set my self up!!!!
2006-12-04 03:12:17 · update #1
I was experiencing the same thing through my first pregnancy, in which he is now 4, and this 3rd pregnancy. During the 1st, they had thought that he was a possible twin, and the other embryo never developed and turned back into blood, then released itself through the course of my pregnancy. I bled from 5 weeks up until almost 8 months. He is a vivacious 4 year old and they had told me the same thing, that I had a 50/50 chance of keeping him.
Through my current pregnancy, I started cramping with lower back pain about 5 weeks in, and was also concerned that I was miscarrying. I went to the ER, which once again they gave me the news about 50/50 chance. They told me to keep my stress low, did an ultrasound, and the baby was ok even with my HcG levels a little low. Then my mid-wife did a culture which came back positive group b Strep. It is symptomatic of cramping, and antibiotics may be prescribed if the symptoms do not improve, but the bacteria would just come back after the course. It does require antibiotic IV through your labor.
Through all 3 of my pregnancies, I tried to think optimistic. The baby feels stress too. Sorry to hear that you're going through this. God bless!
P.S. Try to be very careful about intercourse, they told me nothing in the vagina until after my first trimester.
2006-12-04 03:30:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
I would wait until the blood test tomorrow. Doctor's don't always know because everyone's body is different. This pregnancy I had a lot of bleeding during the first trimester. The ER doctor told me the same thing. They drew blood and I had to go back 2 days later for more blood draw. The bleeding got heavier, and I was cramping. The levels doubled! Everything lasted a little over a week. I was a wreck, I didn't want to admit it...and I am 17 weeks now and the baby has a strong heart rate of 160! Every body is different. Just wait a while longer! Good Luck!
2006-12-04 03:52:24 · answer #2 · answered by angie_laffin927 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I just miscarried in May and it was the worst. I was very lightly spotting and they did an ultrasound and couldn't find ANYTHING. I had three of those ultrasounds. I finally passed tissue over a three day period. I was getting my HCG levels checked twice a week, at first it was going down and then one of them it peaked very high (my doctor thought maybe a twin had survived) but then it kept going down. My main thing is, they wanted me to have DC and I was terrified. I was given the option not to go right in and wait and see how the bleeding goes. I have miscarried twice, but I have a beautiful son and I an now 19 weeks along. You will be angry with your self and the world but that will go away.
2006-12-04 03:48:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I kinda went through almost the same thing last year. And I went into my dr. and he asked he before the scan if I was prepare for the wrost and I said yes and I thought I was...but eally I don't think you can ever be especially when it's something that you;'ve really wanted and have been looking forward to. my prayers are with you and hope everything is going to be okay. And if they arn't give yourself time...you are pregnant no matter what has gone wrong or went wrong you are pregnant you hormones are going crazy and your emotions are as well...you might want to consider joining a group or you might just want to keep it to yourself and your husband but however you take it i suggest taking sometime off work and letting your body rest. Good Luck
2006-12-04 03:39:34 · answer #4 · answered by nicole b 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hope is a funny thing. people say that no hope is better then false hope. but i say its better to hope then not feel anything at all. I will pray that you don't miscarry. As will alot of others im sure. BUt remember if you do miscarry its not something that you did it just means something was wrong with the baby. You are not at fault and did nothing wrong. You can try again. Dont give up hope. Good luck .
2006-12-04 03:47:19 · answer #5 · answered by littleluvkitty 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I had the same problem during my first pregnancy. I bled a lot...sometimes, when I would go to the bathroom, it would just pour out! I went to my OB and he said the same things the ER doc told you...my son will be 20 in March! :)
You should stay off your feet...and keep your feet/legs elevated. Try to relax and don't stress too much.
I will say a prayer for you and your baby! Please keep me posted on your blood test tomorrow! Good luck!
p.s. I just saw your additional comments...the cramping can actually be a symptom of the stress. I know it is easier said than done, but try to relax. Lay down. Keep your feet up.
2006-12-04 03:15:47 · answer #6 · answered by Tracy G 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
you know what...don't give up on your hopes and pray faithfully asking God to allow you to keep your baby. If you do end up miscarrying you can always try again...somethings are just not meant to happen. Good luck honey.
2006-12-04 03:35:37 · answer #7 · answered by Baby Ruth habla español 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good Luck sweety, but keep your feet up, and drink water, you dont want to become dehydrated, monitor the pain, and the bleeding. If anyhting i would go back to the hospital.
2006-12-04 03:14:34 · answer #8 · answered by Tasha 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Honey,first let me offer you my sincerest sympathy. However we live in a miraculous and wonder filled world.Anything is possible and things are never over until they are.Have faith and try to relax as much as your nerves will allow you to.I will have you in my thoughts and prayers.
2006-12-04 03:15:58 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
lay down.
hope for the best. prepare for worst
2006-12-04 03:20:28 · answer #10 · answered by Brandy 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋