Miscarriage at 7 weeks. Bleeding started and suddenly stopped.

[ChikiTIKI]

Has anyone else had this?

I went for a scan last week when I thought I was 7 weeks due to consistent light spotting most days for 3 weeks that was getting a bit worse. Confirmed that it was caused by ectopic cervix I think it's called. Red and sore cervix caused by pregnancy hormones. Cervix was closed.

Also had a scan though which showed the baby to be about 6 weeks in size and the sac was an irregular shape. Also no visible heartbeat yet. Told pregnancy didn't look viable but to go back in a week for another scan to see.

So for 5 days since then I've had the usual spotting and just in limbo waiting. This morning at work I went to the loo, wiped and the tissue was covered in a lot of dark red fresh blood. I went home, cried etc and have had cramps since on and off but no more bleeding since then.

Cramps are getting worse again this evening. Is this normal? Will the bleeding probably pick up again? Absolutely nothing at the moment. Not sure if I should call the hospital, wait until scan booked for Thursday or not go to the Thursday scan at all.

Would be interested to see if this has happened to anyone else and what happened next?

Also feeling very dizzy at the moment and had dizziness on and off since 6 days before period was due/ 2 days before positive test.

Is dizziness a symptom of miscarriage?

Still not bleeding again... Think I will have to phone the hospital.

You could still be ok. Good luck.

Ring the early pregnancy unit
Or go to a&e, it should be empty at this time
Because it can be a lot of bleeding which is better to have in hospital controlled, may need a d&c
May not be a miscarriage
A scan today would save a lot of anguish

Thanks for replying. I called them and they said not to come in unless there is a lot of blood or the pain is unmanageable. Got a scan on Thursday morning already booked so they said to wait until then unless anything changes.

Meanwhile I don't know what to do about work.... I don't feel like I want to go in incase I pass the sac etc I don't know how painful and messy that will be. I really hate being on sick leave. Just don't know what to do with myself...

You need to ring the GP and get an emergency appointment
Then you can ask them to take bloods and measure hormone levels today

That way on Thursday if you have a blood draw they can compare then and there instead of prolonging this

While at GP get a sick note and stay at home

It's a deeply personal time and regardless of pain and mess I do think staying at home is probably better for you right now

It's a shame they seem so matter of fact about something so scary

How is the pain x

Thanks @suddenlypanicked I think you're right, I'm not really in a fit state to concentrate on work at the moment.

Had a mild dull ache feeling and very small amount of bleeding today. Trying to keep busy but not doing anything strenuous.

I don't mind waiting until the scan I suppose... I should be at least 7 weeks then (although 8 by my calculations). So if there is no heart beat then I suppose it's over :( xxx

Chikki

All I can say is and it brings me comfort

"You cannot change the outcome. A scan will not change the outcome"

I think being at home to just rest and be peaceful in case you need a d&c etc is a good idea

Let me know on Thursday how you go.
Take paracetamol if the pain is too much. Hot water bottle. If the pain doesn't go with paracetamol then go to EPU because I know my friend slowly lost a pregnancy over a week and then suddenly had a huge bleed a day or two before she was scheduled for a d&c and it really was a total hospital job by that point.

I'm sending you my thoughts and I hope you find the strength to get through the uncertainty of the next few days.

Xxx

Thank you for your lovely message @suddenlypanicked you're very kind.

I will let you know what happens. I am praying that if I definitely am having a miscarriage which is extremely likely, that it happens naturally and I don't need interventions. I had a very traumatic birth about 14 months ago where I was violently assaulted by the medical staff. I just don't want people doing invasive things to me :(

Got my booking in appointment letter in the post today too :(

How are you today x

Hi @suddenlypanicked thank you for checking in on me.
I got up as usual this morning but quickly got really tired. I just went back to bed for a couple of hours and had cramping while I was sleeping. Seems to be bleeding more now. I am hoping it all happens naturally. That would be a blessing to me.

Going to attempt a short trip around the supermarket now with my husband. Will be nice to get a bit of fresh air I think xxx

Hi,
I am currently going through the same thing. Should be around 7 weeks.. woke up yesterday with heavy bleeding and passing clots. Visited my g.p and they have given me a scan for 8.15am tomorrow.. trying to stay positive but I feel I already know the outcome.. I hope it turns out well for you xx

Thinking of you both
And Chikki try not to over exert yourself x

Thinking of you @lindsey1990 it's just awful isn't it. I haven't passed any clots yet and the bleeding is light now. Based on what happened at the first scan, and the fact that I am bleeding now, makes me certain the pregnancy is over. I am just very worried about interventions if it doesn't happen fully on its own.

I know of a couple of people who had a lot of bleeding and still went on to have a healthy pregnancy. We might be ok.

Will be thinking of you having your scan tomorrow. Mine is at 10:15am. Xxx

Hiya, sorry to hear what you're going through, I'm going through the same thing. I've been bleeding lightly since last Friday but no clots or pain just yet, just constant bright red blood. I should be 6 1/2 weeks but a scan on Monday showed a yolk sack with no fetal pole. Going back for another scan on Friday morning but expecting bad news. Am off sick now as feel so tired and unwell.

You're not alone x

I hope it’s not a miscarriage, but if it is then yes start/stop bleeding like that can be normal. I had about 2-3 weeks of bleeding altogether with a natural miscarriage.

Will be thinking of you too. Will let you know how mine goes!
I think it's the not knowing 100% that's getting to me, and I still have hope. I have been reading none stop since yesterday and there are stories of people going on to have a healthy pregnancy or they were expecting a multiple birth and one passed on, although I think it's unlikely..
I also should have been at work today but decided I wouldn't have been able to focus. My day has consisted of napping and a long soak in the bath!
Fingers crossed for tomorrow xxx

@lindsey1990 I think, for me anyway, it's the best thing to be hopeful. If i have bad news, it will be sad anyway. A few days of holding out hope won't make the bad news any worse I don't think. I tried to be so optimistic and managed for about 4 days and when the bleeding started I assumed the worst. I still feel hopeful at times throughout the day though. If it's bad news, then I will let myself grieve tomorrow.

Sorry to hear hat @SootySweepIt I hope you get good news. Just rest for now and take care of yourself xxxx

Hi,

Just wanted to share my experience. I had spotting on Fri/Sat last week. Had a scan to confirm the pregnancy was not viable on Sun morning. Started cramping & red blood on Sat night through to Mon but not heavy. Went to my pre op app yesterday & had an increase in pain for about 30 mins followed by heavy bleeding, it came out of nowhere. Soaked through my clothes in the middle of the hospital car park. Thankfully it all passed within an hour and physically feeling much better. I really hope you're not miscarrying. My advice would be to get some maternity towels just incase. I wish someone had said to me to be prepared!

Sorry about your experience @BackAwayFatty I hope you're coping well. Thanks for sharing and for your advice too. I have large sanitary towels which I am using and a packet of incontinence underwear too. Hopefully I won't have to open that and can donate it to the food bank instead. At least I have it just in case though.

So sorry Backaway, hope you're taking good care of yourself. Hope it all goes well for those of you having scans tomorrow.

I agree it's the not knowing that makes it worse. But no harm in being optimistic. That's a really good way to look at it x

I'm not too bad. Lots of support which is good.

Fingers crossed for everyone at their scans.

All the best for today @chikiTIKI positive thinking. xx

Thanks @lindsey1990 same to you too xxxx