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spotting at 7 weeks....mmc again? :(

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Jkfljs · 30/01/2014 10:27

Hi all, it's my first time on here and just hoping for a bit of reassurance.

September last yr I discovered I was pregnant and was over the moon. At 6 weeks I noticed very slight brown spotting (1 day only). I rang the EPU who said unless I was bleeding heavily & had bad cramps I wouldn't be seen. Weeks 7-9 I started vomiting/nausea etc which I presumed was normal and I plodded along thinking everything was fine.
At my 11scan I was told there was no baby and the sac looked about 6week. I was handed a leaflet on missed miscarriage but in conversation 'blighted ovum' was mentioned too (confused) though I was in no state to question. Anyway I was told to go away and come back in 2 weeks and 'I would probably miscarry naturally' in that time. I wanted the operation asap but was told it was 'procedure'.
I miscarried at home 6 days later

Now I am pregnant again (yay). However just like last time I have noticed some spotting (last sunday 7+1) and now follwed by increased sickness n nausea. I'd like to think these symptoms are a positive sign but they weren't last time . Again I rang the EPU and again they have said there's nothing they can do. I do have an early scan booked (2 days time) thanks to my gp. Sorry if this is all a bit long winded but I am desperate for some advice/reassurance.

I know spotting can be normal but in light of last time I'm struggling to be positive ....has anyone else been through this? I would really appreciate any answers x

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SookyLaLa · 30/01/2014 15:02

sorry to hear of your mmc. Does your local EPU have a walk in session? If they do I think that is better than ringing them. I went with pain and slight spotting and they took blood over a week and I had an internal scan. Nothing will stop the miscarriage if it's going to happen but knowing sooner rather than later I think is best.

Fingers crossed for you.

jazzyjenbo · 30/01/2014 15:59

Sorry to hear of ur mmc, i've just had 1 last week.

I'm glad ur gp and/or midwife r taking u seriously and ur getting ur scan. If you have and red bleeding go to a&e.. If the right staff r on duty they maybe able to scan u or try and ring ur local hospital and ask to speak to the gyne assessment ward. They might b able to help.

I really hope u get gud news.

Please update us. X x

Jkfljs · 30/01/2014 16:44

Hi thanks for replies. Unfortunately my EPU doesn't allow self referals. In fact when I rang last Sunday they said even with a doctors referal I wouldn't be scanned for 4 days. Sooky youre right, it's the waiting around not knowing that is exhausting...are u still waiting for news then?

Jazzyjen, I'm so sorry to hear of your mmc it really is a cruel way to happen.
My spotting has stopped now and my scan is tomorrow morning (I origanally posted this Wednesday 29th). I'm dreading it :(

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jazzyjenbo · 30/01/2014 21:04

Ohh gud luck, i'll b thinking of you in the morning, please update as i really hope this goes the right way.
Crossed fingers, toes, legs and everything possible for you x

Jkfljs · 30/01/2014 22:32

Thanks, I will do :) xx

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Jkfljs · 31/01/2014 11:32

Everything good so far! heartbeat was found straight away...though I'm a little earlier than I thought (6+4). Think I will remain apprehensive for a while but so far so good.

Thank you for your support and I wish you all the best of luck :)
Xxx

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SookyLaLa · 31/01/2014 11:38

That's great news!

I'm no longer waiting for news/ calls from EPU, I mc last week but to be honest, it was a relief that when things weren't right my body did what it was meant to do (I really didn't want medical intervention) so although sad, I'm really OK with it.

Jkfljs · 31/01/2014 12:12

Oh I'm sorry about that. ... it's good you've been able to deal with it the best way for you. In hindsight I also realised how clever mother nature is, and how things could be far worse if the body didn't recognise abnormalities.
All the best for the future xx

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jazzyjenbo · 31/01/2014 12:42

Ohh i'm so pleased to see your gud news, i hope the rest of ur pregnancy goes smoothly x

Jkfljs · 31/01/2014 15:43

Thanks you! Keep in touch xx

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