Hi all,
I’ve been lurking over the last day and figured I should just join and post. First off, I just wanted to thank everyone for sharing their stories - especially those of you who updated them once you knew for sure whether you were having an MC or just “healthy” early pregnancy bleeding.
I’m about 6 weeks and four days along. I started having a tiny bit of pink spotting on Sunday, and it’s been light and intermittent since then. I’m going to my doctor on Thursday to see what’s going on.
I had a miscarriage at the beginning of February, and it all feels too familiar. Really light pink/brown spotting for a few days, no cramps. When I went to my doctor then, they gave me kind of a rough/painful vaginal ultrasound and diagnosed me with a subchorionic hemorrhage (SCH). They told me my baby was growing “beautifully” and had me listen to its heartbeat. When I came home from the appointment, my spotting was completely different - heavy and bright red. I had contractions for three days before I lost the embryo at about 7-8 weeks.
I found a new doctor who I like VERY MUCH. But I just feel so afraid right now! I’m afraid of losing the baby, but I’m also afraid of the exam as silly as that sounds. I’m afraid of having another SCH, of the exam hurting and/or making the bleeding worse, bad news, all of it.
I’m trying to stay positive but it’s hard after last time. Just writing this helped me have a good cry, so I appreciate the safe space - thank you!