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Time Bomb

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Katherine · 28/12/2002 17:33

At the end of October I experienced a trully horrible miscarriage at 12 weeks. This was my 3rd loss following 2 happy pg. Unlike my other losses however this was harrowing with waters breaking, contractions for 30 hours and v. heavy blood loss with a 999 rush to hospital. 1 week later I had a blood clot which had to be removed but other than that there was no surgery and they let mature take its course. Anyway needless to say I decided to wait till after Christmas before trying again!

4 Weeks after my loss I had a day of spotting but it never turned into a period. 2 weeks later more spotting. Then last week a tiny bit more. Then I started to feel really sick and it dawned on me maybe I was pg. A test proved positive but I was sure I had already lost the baby. However my symptoms got stronger and stronger so that I actually began to hope this little one might make it. But today I had another bleed. Not enough to be a mc but enough to convince me one is coming.

I feel so desperate. I don't want to see a Dr or mw preferring to let nature take its course but I just feel like a time bomb. I cannot understand how I got pg - apart from one night of carelessness 2 weeks after my loss. This must have been it but given what I went through physically I cannot imagine how I ever convieved. I just wish my body would get on and get it over with. Blood loss in my case has never had a happy ending and I just cannot believe my body is ready for pg. It is my own fault. I should have been more careful and can't beleive I let myself get into this position again. This is going to be a great start to the new year......

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jessi · 08/01/2003 16:15

Fingers crossed for you on friday Katherine, I am so glad you don't have too long to wait. Take care.

Bozza · 08/01/2003 16:34

Wishing you all the best for Friday Katherine. What you say does sound positive so lets hope it is good news.

oxocube · 08/01/2003 16:46

lots of love, Katherine. Good luck for Friday xxx

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SoupDragon · 08/01/2003 21:10

I'll keep everything crossed too.

x

mears · 08/01/2003 21:57

Hope all goes well on Friday Katherine - your symptoms all sound really positive. A friend of mine was about to be referred to Lesley Regan when she fell pregnant 'by accident' after 3 miscarriages. She also left the first scan a bit later because of the memories of her previous losses. She also had really positive symptoms of pregnancy then had a very good first scan. She had a totally uncomplicated pregnancy and had a lovely baby boy in our birthing pool.
Best wishes, mears

jemw · 08/01/2003 22:59

thinking of you katherine, hope all goes well on friday

Katherine · 09/01/2003 10:44

I shouldn't have started to get hopeful. Just about to head off to the Trafford Centre to distract myself today and discovered I'd had another bleed. Doom and Gloom again. Dreading tomorrow.

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tigermoth · 09/01/2003 11:23

Katherine, sending you a cyberhug

Hilary · 09/01/2003 16:20

Really thinking of you and hoping things start looking up for you.

I go to the Trafford Centre for distraction too..

Katherine · 09/01/2003 16:27

Hi Hilary - don't go very often as I tend to spend! but was hoping Gymboree might still have a sale on. Cheer DD up if not me

DH just phoned to say he's planning to stay away tonight so not only will I have to face the scan on my own, I will also have to take DD (2.5) with me and hope she sits quietly while its done. Sometimes men can be so........ My heart was pounding and I was shaking when I went to see the MW so god knows what state I will be in tomorrow. I just really really wish that things could be normal.

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oxocube · 09/01/2003 16:30

Oh Katherine, poor you. Don't you have a good friend or relative who could look after d.d tomorrow? Thinking of you xxx

jessi · 09/01/2003 16:51

Katherine, so sorry to hear you've had another upset. I do hope you can find someone to look after dd for your appt. Best wishes.x

emsiewill · 10/01/2003 09:20

Thinking of you today, Katherine.

Katherine · 10/01/2003 15:55

9weeks and 2 days! Sonographer looked as stunned as I was. DD was a little angel and instantly spotted the baby wriggling round, little heart beating away. Because of the bleeding and with my last mc at 12 weeks I will not rest easy for a while yet. But this is far more than I ever expected. Could even make out the arms and legs! Thank you all for helping me get this far.

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PamT · 10/01/2003 15:57

That's wonderful news. If its any consolation I bled from 6 to 18 weeks with both my boys but went on to have two healthy babies. You are bound to worry but hopefully a brighter future is ahead of you now.

eefs · 10/01/2003 16:00

Kathrine, I'm so happy for you! Brilliant news:D
i'll keep my fingers crossed for you
eefs

Hilary · 10/01/2003 16:00

Oh Katherine, I'm so pleased.

SoupDragon · 10/01/2003 16:13

That's wonderful!!!

musica · 10/01/2003 16:46

Fab news Katherine!!! I'm so pleased things are looking up.

bayleaf · 10/01/2003 16:48

EXCELLWENT news for a rather cold drab Friday night!

bayleaf · 10/01/2003 16:49

Excellent even.

WideWebWitch · 10/01/2003 16:49

Great news Katherine!

Demented · 10/01/2003 16:59

Brilliant news Katherine!

jessi · 10/01/2003 18:41

So happy for you Katherine, I was really thinking of you today and was thrilled to read your news. Best wishes.