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Vomiting blood-34 weeks pregnant

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WellFuck3 · 30/10/2022 21:48

NC. Posting for traffic! Now OBVIOUSLY 111/A&E is what I should be doing, I’m 34 weeks pregnant, felt awful the last few days just tired/drained/nauseous. Tonight I was laying in bed getting DD to sleep when I just knew I was going to vomit, just about made it to the bathroom in time and it was pure bright red blood and a lot of it🤢 still feel sick but not being sick, headache. Also freaking out as I’m on clexane but admittedly forget to take it some days, in fact all of last week I took it once when I remembered (I know). Although I HATE taking it as it gives me nosebleeds and have bleeding coming out my ears when I take it (been to pregnancy assessment unit about that, the haematologist said it was fine to continue taking them).
But here is my dilemma! I have 5 young children here all asleep, my go to’s are DH and my mum, DH is away with work for the week, DM is 7 hours away visiting family, I live rural without a neighbour for miles, and no one else I could call! Wtf do I do? Could it of been a one off from the strain of vomiting causing the bleed? Also don’t particularly want my children to wake up and find me dead…
I basically need someone to tell me I am going to be fine until tomorrow when I can ask DH or DM if it’s possible to travel back so I can be seen.. please🙏🏼

OP posts:
TokyoSushi · 30/10/2022 22:09

Oh my, you could be fine, but you could be really, really not, especially with all those children needing you. Contacting the pregnancy unit is a good idea but please call an ambulance if no joy there. The DC will need to come with you if necessary.

Hope you're much better very soon!

WellFuck3 · 30/10/2022 22:16

Assessment unit have said it’s an A&E job, Ambulance is coming but said although in priority could still be 1-2 hour wait, I have phoned eldest DDs best friends mum and through tears managed to mumble about sorry for being an inconvenience but I think I’m dying (cringing right now thinking about it) she’s on her way bless her. DH has also said he’s leaving and coming home right now, but it’s a good 8 hours away, actually took him 10 hours to get there but hopefully travelling through the night will take some hours off!
I do have to thank you all I KNEW this would be the advice and made myself post because I just genuinely wouldn’t of got the help I could potentially need because it meant disturbing others!

OP posts:
BatshitBanshee · 30/10/2022 22:21

WellFuck3 · 30/10/2022 22:16

Assessment unit have said it’s an A&E job, Ambulance is coming but said although in priority could still be 1-2 hour wait, I have phoned eldest DDs best friends mum and through tears managed to mumble about sorry for being an inconvenience but I think I’m dying (cringing right now thinking about it) she’s on her way bless her. DH has also said he’s leaving and coming home right now, but it’s a good 8 hours away, actually took him 10 hours to get there but hopefully travelling through the night will take some hours off!
I do have to thank you all I KNEW this would be the advice and made myself post because I just genuinely wouldn’t of got the help I could potentially need because it meant disturbing others!

Good call OP. If I was DD's best friend's mum then I would be much happier you've asked for help than not so I wouldn't worry about being an inconvenience. Hope you get seen quickly and it's nothing too serious.

Teaandcrumpets95 · 30/10/2022 22:21

I'm really glad you called.

And I highly doubt you're an inconvenience, if any lady I knew rang with this situation I'd be over without a second thought.

Really hope you get seen soon, will keep you in my prayers tonight x

WorriedMama1 · 30/10/2022 22:22

I was saying call the maternity unit or 111 as they are most likely going to advise to be seen and are more likely to be listened to than a bunch of random people on the internet and this lady needs to be seeking medical advice

The second opinion was to an entirely separate issue although the excessive bleeding on clexane is in my experience not typical and worthy of a second opinion!!

WorriedMama1 · 30/10/2022 22:25

SO SO glad you have an ambulance on the way I hope everything is ok sending lots of positive thoughts your way x

annielouisa · 30/10/2022 22:27

Sending positive thoughts take care

LumpyandBumps · 30/10/2022 22:28

Sending best wishes. When it’s convenient for you to do so please come back and let us know you are ok.

Overthebow · 30/10/2022 22:36

I hope you get seen soon OP and all is ok

Stopandlook · 30/10/2022 22:41

Sending positive thoughts your way - so glad you are getting help

Untitledsquatboulder · 30/10/2022 22:46

Good decision OP I hope it turns out to be easily treatable. I would be willing to help out any friend/acquaintance/neighbour in a situation like this and think most people would feel the same.

WonderWoop · 30/10/2022 22:54

Right decision. Don't feel any guilt. Hope you're okay

justasking111 · 30/10/2022 22:54

Thinking of you. Good luck 🤞

FeliciteFaff · 30/10/2022 22:55

I hope you’re ok, really hope this is nothing. Sending love and good wishes x

LibrariesGiveUsPower · 30/10/2022 22:59

Good decision OP. If I knew you I’d be over without a second thought. Hope you get seen quickly- keep us updated

WonderingWanda · 30/10/2022 23:01

Really hoping you are ok op and that the ambulance isn't too long.

TigerMummy1 · 30/10/2022 23:01

Hope you are ok OP. As a word of reassurance I vomited blood a few times during one of my pregnancies and it was because of the constant nosebleeds and all was fine, it was just a bit alarming at first.
Important to get checked and glad to hear you are because it could be something dangerous, but try not to panic because it could just as likely all be fine.

Hellocatshome · 30/10/2022 23:02

Fantastic now if the lady who is coming over knows anyone who could drive you or you could get a taxi that would be better than waiting for the ambulance.

whenimakeithome · 30/10/2022 23:03

Hellocatshome · 30/10/2022 23:02

Fantastic now if the lady who is coming over knows anyone who could drive you or you could get a taxi that would be better than waiting for the ambulance.

it would. or indeed using an ambulance when a taxi would do

RogersOrganismicProcess · 30/10/2022 23:06

The best of luck op. Hope you are seen asap

Twiggywinkle13 · 30/10/2022 23:07

So glad you called a friend - if you were my pal I wouldn’t care how inconvenient you think it is I’d be there right away! Glad you’re being seen asap ❤️

Hiccups1 · 30/10/2022 23:09

Sending hugs OP. Hope all is OK x

Cr3ateAUsername · 30/10/2022 23:09

How frightening for you! You’ve done the right thing x

thaegumathteth · 30/10/2022 23:11

I'm glad you're being responsible, it's hard to do sometimes

Candyflosscrochet · 30/10/2022 23:14

Oh my goodness.
As a mum of 4 with recent medical issues that required a&e and admission (gallstones - having my gallbladder out friday) I know how scared you must be feeling about relying on people to rally round to take care of your children....but I am very pleased to hear you've called someone who can take that worry away whilst you get the attention you need.
As another poster said, if I got call like that from someone I knew, I wouldn't hesitate to help.
Sending love and a hand hold and hope you are OK. Xx