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When will the bleeding stop? Is this normal? Very graphic - sorry.

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MadeInChinaBaby · 08/04/2012 14:42

I'm not sure if what I'm experiencing is normal for a miscarriage. My obstetrician told me to expect it to be like a heavy period, but I'm fairing much worse than that.

A fortnight ago, I went for my first scan. I should have been nine weeks by then, but the embryo was measuring 6 and 2 days, yet they picked up a heartbeat. I was certain about my dates so they told me to come back a week later to see if there was a growth problem. On Tuesday, we discovered it hadn't grown in a week and the heartbeat had been lost.

I started miscarrying on Thursday. That evening, I lost the embryo and sac. At this stage, I had blood just pouring out of me. I'm so glad my two-year-old DS was fast asleep. I fainted twice and had to lie down. I continued to bleed heavily. I had to use DS's night-time nappies and was soaking through them about every 15 minutes for the night. Neither DH nor I got any sleep.

It's now Sunday and I'm still bleeding bright red blood. I know when I'm going to shed more tissue as I get cramps beforehand and get to the loo on time. I'm feeling really, really weak, but there again I'm anaemic so this is bound to be the case. Also, I'm underweight so can't ever donate blood for this very reason - there isn't that much I can afford to lose without feeling faint. I've tried ringing my Ob. for some reassurance, but he's not picking up.

What concerns me is I don't remember bleeding this much after the birth of my DS, but there again, that could have been because I was so, so euphoric.

Does this amount of bleeding sound normal? How much more should I expect to lose? I really need to be better by Tuesday when DH returns to work.

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FoofFighter · 08/04/2012 14:50

i'd ring out of hours or the hospital direct, my blood loss is just like a normal period now the main "event" is done (yesterday around this timeSad)

it was heavy for a few hours after, but not to the stage of pouring from me.

storytopper · 08/04/2012 14:56

Don't have personal experience but sounds like a lot of blood, especially if you are underweight and anaemic. Perhaps you should get yourself checked and get some advice.

MadeInChinaBaby · 08/04/2012 14:58

Hi Foof

How are you feeling otherwise? Are you managing to eat and sleep? It's rough, isn't it? ((Hugs))

We're overseas and there's nobody other than the Obstetrician to ring. We're near a decent hospital but our friends are away for the Easter weekend, so going into hospital would involve taking DS along.

We're going to keep trying to get hold of the doctor. DH has made me promise to tell him if it gets worse.

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MadeInChinaBaby · 08/04/2012 15:00

Why does this have to happen in the middle of the holidays?

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FoofFighter · 08/04/2012 15:03

I really think you need to go and get medical advice, DS with you or not my love. Just ring the hospital and see what they say.

Have just had a couple crumpets, not cause am hungry but bloody hormones still going round and making me think am starving my baby Sad

Northey · 08/04/2012 15:05

I think in your shoes I would go to A&E. You'll have DH to look after DS, but I think you do need a qualified opinion on whether you need medical staff to be looking after you.

MadeInChinaBaby · 08/04/2012 15:11

Oh, damn. This is what I didn't want to be told! I know you're all probably right.

DH is napping with DS right now. They should be stirring soon. I guess I'll get some things together.

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MadeInChinaBaby · 08/04/2012 15:14

Foof, Sad. I caught myself going to the medicine cupboard for my folic acid and pregnancy vitamins this morning.

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MyleeneCrass · 08/04/2012 15:19

You should go to hospital. Keep taking the vits, it will help replenish the blood loss.

FoofFighter · 08/04/2012 15:20

Sad

get in touch with them and keep us posted x

Northey · 08/04/2012 15:24

Are you ok with knowing what to take? (Depressingly, I now never enter a hospital without spare pairs of knickers, my toothbrush and my phone charger, even if I'm only going in for a smear)

MadeInChinaBaby · 08/04/2012 15:40

OK, I've got:

All my medical docs, insurance forms and I.D.
ipad with dictionary
pjs, clean underwear
toothbrush and toothpaste
wallet, phone, charger
a book

Plus DS's usual bag with a sticker book he hasn't seen yet.

Anything else?

Should I wake them? DS usually wakes up at 3, and it's now 4.40 here. He's sleeping much longer because his daddy's in there with him.

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Northey · 08/04/2012 15:47

Bottle of water, piece of fruit and a packet of biscuits.

Yes, wake your husband and tell him, so he can start to wake himself up properly. Will he pack stuff for DS?

Northey · 08/04/2012 15:48

Oh, and earplugs.

Northey · 08/04/2012 15:49

Sorry, just seen that you've already said you've sorted stuff for your son.

You are definitely doing the right thing. You know you need to be checke out.

MadeInChinaBaby · 08/04/2012 15:53

Thank you.

Water and snacks now packed, DH grumpily roused.

I'm turning the p.c. off now and don't know if the hospital has wifi. I'll report back when I can.

xx

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FoofFighter · 08/04/2012 15:54

good luck x

Northey · 08/04/2012 15:58

Hope everything goes smoothly for you now. It's awful, I know :(

funthatisfunny · 08/04/2012 20:33

Did you go to A and E china? I really hope so. Hope you are ok x

MadeInChinaBaby · 08/04/2012 21:37

Hi

My obstetrician rang back just as we were about to leave for the hospital. He's seeing me tomorrow morning. He said there's very little they would have been able to do in hospital today, except admit me for tests in the morning. I've never spent a night apart from DS and really don't fancy doing so now - he's been getting lots of extra hard cuddles this week.

Sorry for not updating you sooner. I finally managed a decent sleep. I think the cramping and the bleeding are finally easing up a bit.

Thank you all for your kind words and your advice. xx

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Northey · 08/04/2012 21:40

That all sounds really good, china. I'm glad you've had some sleep and that the pain and bleeding is easing. Let us know what the obstetrician this tomorrow.

FoofFighter · 09/04/2012 10:32

Hope all goes ok for you today :)

MadeInChinaBaby · 09/04/2012 19:21

Good news: I'm fine.

Things have eased up a lot in the last 24 hours and my doctor was confident that things have happened normally. He said some people just bleed more than others, but everything looked normal - no signs of a haemorrhage or anything else hideous. I'm going back later in the week for a follow-up appointment.

Thank you for all your support. I love mumsnet. xx

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FoofFighter · 09/04/2012 19:24

That's good news :)

funthatisfunny · 09/04/2012 19:36

hurray :)

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