Bleeding - Advice?

[bluestar]

I only found out I was pregnant last week and now at nearly 5 weeks, I have started bleeding. It started off as spotting a few days ago, then after a bowel movement, the blood was fresh, then it went brown again, all the time starting and stopping and today I am bleeding like a light period. Only other symptoms are a bit of tummy ache, but nothing bad, still have bigger boobs (not as sore though) and metallic taste and feel a bit sick. Last pregnancy I had no symptoms at all, but on day 1 of missed period, I felt sick. I have pretty much come to the conclusion that this pregnancy is over and obviously feel very disappointed, am due to see GP tomorrow anyway and understand that even a scan probably would not show anything at this stage anyway, does this sound like it's all over to those that have been through this. I can't believe that within a week I have been pregnant and now may not be.

[whymummy]

im really sorry bluestar,i havent got any advice but ive heard of many women bleeding in pregnancy around the time of their period and the pregnancy carrying on as normal,i had a miscarriage without knowing that i was pregnant and there was lots of blood and clots so if is just light bleeding you might be ok,im wishing you lots of luck
hugs((((()))))

[hewlettsdaughter]

Dear bluestar, this has happened to me twice recently, at exactly the same time point. If there is lots of bright red blood, and clots, then it probably does mean you're miscarrying - I'm very sorry if this is the case. However, you say it's like a light period, so maybe you're just experiencing the breakthrough bleeding that lots of other people seem to and then go on to have a healthy pregnancy. The only way to make sure is to see your GP, which you're doing tomorrow. Thinking of you, post again if you want to talk further.

[mears]

Bluestar - you might not necessarily be having a misscarriage. If it settles down, there may not be a problem. As you realsie it is early days but still go and see your doctor.

[bunny2]

Can you get a scan tomorrow? I had the same experience in both my pregnancies, one turned out to be a successful pregnancy but unfortunately the other didnt. On both occasions I got a scan (an internal one as early days) and my mind was put at rest. Ring your gp first thing and insist on a scan. Good luck.

[jojo21]

oh bluestar! my heart goes out to you and i know you must be sick with worry but dont be,it'll just make things worse! i've had 2 miscarriages and only one started with bleeding. you may have an infection which can be treated so dont be worried! your best bet is to phone the labour ward at your nearest hospital and you can get a scan done there asap! take care babe and keep us posted!
BIG HUGS!!!

[bluestar]

Thanks for all your support. Bleeding has been continuous now since yesterday morning (like a normal period for me now) and I can therefore only assume that this pregnancy wasn't to be. Am off to see GP soon so will let you know how I get on. Thanks again - it means alot.

[SoupDragon]

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[quackers]

Very sorry to hear this bluestar. It's very sad. Please let us know how you get on at the docs today. Keep in touch, you'll get lots of support here.
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[princesspeahead]

really sorry to hear that bluestar, but I hope you are wrong. best of luck at the doctors.

[bluestar]

GP also suspects that it is an early miscarriage. Was very helpful and supportive and said that if I am still bleeding in a few days, I will be referred to hospital as my dates could then mean that I can get a scan. If the bleeding stops soon, then I have to take a pregnancy test in 2 weeks from when the bleeding stops, just in case there is a baby there. Feel a bit drained today but also feel better that if it is a miscarriage then it has happened early as when I read some of the other stories on here, I see how incredibly brave other people are and I have only had a small amount of disappointment and upset compared to some of you. I hope that we all get there in the end and have happy and healthy pregnancies and babies. Thanks for support.

[jojo21]

You got me sobbing now bluestar! i was really praying that it wasn't a miscarriage and you'd be alright! having a miscarriage at any stage is hard and i think you're being incredibly brave! just know that we're all here to give you advice and support if you need it okay!
all my love

[quackers]

So sorry bluestar. You've got some answers though now. Can I make one point to save possible heartache for you and anyone else in this position. I had 2 different doc's dealing with me and one of them told me to do the pg test
to make sure and it was positive - I had miscarried 7 WEEKS BEFORE. The other doc said the hormones can stay in your body for a long time, so I now believe the only way is either a complete stop of all symptoms and bleeding or a scan to confirm.
Hope this helps in the next couple of weeks. It sounds like your body is doing what is meant to do in these horrible circumstances and getting on with it.
Lots of love to you and your DH
xxxxx

[hewlettsdaughter]

Good advice quackers. Bluestar - sorry to hear your news. For what it's worth, I just waited until the bleeding stopped, and by then my pregnancy symptoms (sore boobs mainly) had stopped too. My doctor did say to go back if I was worried though. It's good that yours has offered a scan if the bleeding doesn't stop soon.
I know what you mean about thinking that you've had a "small amount of disappointment and upset" compared to others on here - but this is what's happening to you. You still have to cope physically and emotionally. I wish you all the very best and hope things work out for you.

[whymummy]

really sorry bluestar,lots of hugs((((((())))))

[bossykate]

so sorry to hear this news, bluestar.

[Ghosty]

Bluestar ... so sorry to hear this ... be kind to yourself.
Thinking of you ... Lots of hugs from this side of the world {{{{{}}}}}

[quackers]

Good advice here. Hope you're ok today. I agree don't brush it under the carpet, maybe get something to remind you of the short time it had with you. Sometimes these things come up later in life cos you didn't want/couln't deal with it.
xxxx

[bluestar]

Thanks everyone for your continued support. Feeling tired today and now and again I have moments when I feel upset but I try not to dwell on things too much as I can't change what's happened. The bleeding is not so heavy now and hopefully it stops soon so I don't keep having a constant reminder of the physical effects. Then I can move on and look to the future.

[hewlettsdaughter]

Make sure you look after yourself, bluestar.

[mears]

Sorry to read your post bluestar.

[bossykate]

bluestar, i hope you don't mind me coming in here, but unfortunately i too have some bad news.

started bleeding this morning (6wks). went to the emergency gynae unit at st thomas' hospital. cervical examination inconconclusive. scan revealed sac but no embryo - looks like 4-5 wks. they told me it is still too early to be sure but pain and bleeding have got progressively worse so it looks like it is all over.

i will go back for a blood test on friday and a further scan in a weeks time to be sure. depending on what has happened between now and then, i will make a decision on whether to have a "procedure" or let nature take it's course if it hasn't already.

i'd like to know how others have coped with the waiting period. i was off work monday and tuesday this week with food poisoning and was all set to go back this morning when i discovered the bleeding.

should i go back to work tomorrow? i just don't know. physically, i feel ok, paracetamol and codeine are keeping the pain under control and the bleeding is manageable with menstual pads so far. will it get much worse and when? is it impossible to know?

on the emotional side, i feel rather weepy and miserable but could probably cope... am i being a total wimp should i just go back to work and get on with it? it is not as though this is an uncommon event...

i'd really appreciate it if people could let me know what they did.

thanks in advance.

[whymummy]

i`m really sorry bossykate
take a few days off and rest,let us know how things are
hugs((((((((()))))))

[hewlettsdaughter]

Bossykate, sorry to hear to your news. I only took a day off but in retrospect I think I should have taken more. I found it difficult to concentrate. Give yourself a break, I say!

[SoupDragon]

Hugs, Bossykate...