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Please tell me if this has happened to you after a miscarriage...

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bcsnowpea · 22/05/2008 00:06

Okay, so I'm just a huge worrier about this whole thing, but I need to know if this will ever end.

I had the horrible part of the miscarriage two sundays ago, and bleeding slowed to pretty much a stop since then. However, in the past few days, I've not had regular bleeding but just this small watery-bloody gushes once a day. We're talking maybe less than a thimbleful, but it's just bizarre, and irregular. Has anyone else experienced this, can tell me if this is normal, or when I might finally get my body back?

...or just give me a quick hug...I'm too stressed right now, I need to stop worrying about this...

thank you

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Flibbertyjibbet · 22/05/2008 00:11

I didn't experience this after a miscarriage but just wondering if you might be posting a bit late for replies.
If you don't get much response try posting again in the morning for the daytime lot.
I find sometimes questions asked late at night can go unanswered!

solo · 22/05/2008 00:13

I didn't either...(((((((big hugs))))))) to you too. It does get easier, both physically and emotionally, though the emotions often take longer.xxx

chunkychips · 22/05/2008 00:18

I'm still around. Sorry about your miscarriage. I can't remember if I had watery discharge or not, but doesn't sound too bizarre, it took quite a few weeks for everything to come out for me. Shouldn't you be in bed getting some rest?! Stress and lack of sleep isn't a good combo. x

youareamazing · 22/05/2008 00:28

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bcsnowpea · 22/05/2008 10:07

Thank you ladies. You're all right, I know that there is nothing normal or really expected, and I'm glad I haven't had to deal with fever or strange pain. Still, I'm really just looking for any way I can say that it's finally over.

And yeah, it probably was a bit late to post, but I'm in Oz, so it was just morning for me.

youareamazing I saw your namechange thread and I think it's a great name. Not only do you get a boost whenever anyone refers to you, but we get a boost too just reading it.

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mistlethrush · 22/05/2008 10:10

Hope things sort themselves out. However, if they don't, go to the Doctors. And if they still aren't right, go back until you get a proper answer and things get back to normal. But give yourself some rest, some time off, and look after yourself.

chunkychips · 22/05/2008 11:28

Hope you're feeling more positive today. Soz if I came over bossy about going to bed, was half kidding.

youareamazing · 22/05/2008 12:46

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bcsnowpea · 23/05/2008 01:20

Thank you ladies. I had a great day yesterday after posting because I have some really interesting classes on Thursdays (finishing my BA).

Today will be a lot of studying, but in my pyjamas!

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MamaTama · 23/05/2008 02:14

Dear Bcsnowpea, I'm so sorry for your loss & am sending much love & hugs. It's a deeply painful & personal thing for a woman to go through, but you will come through the other side.
No experience of watery bloody discharge (have had 2 miscarriages myself) but people's bodies react in different ways. As the others have said, if you're really worried or concerned, better to get it checked out (I know the last thing you probably want is medical people messing with your body when it's in such a fragile state but your wellbeing - on every level starting with the physical- is top priority).
With my last one I bled on & off for 6 weeks altogether, Initially they said it was a threatened miscarriage, then delayed then incomplete. By the time I had to go back for the post scan I was so desperate for it to be totally over and really anxious in case there were any further complications, I empathise with you 100%.
Have they done ultrasound on you ? I'm assuming they will have, if so then it's just a question of time before the bleeding tails off. If not it's worth asking for one &/or maybe just a bit more professional reassurance.
In the meantime you really must take extra good care of yourself & know that this will pass. Take the time when you are ready to work through your feelings, whether alone or with someone you trust & are comfortable discussing it with: you may never fully get over it, but life does go on & I wish you all that is good for the future.
PS I had my 1st son 8 months ago against the odds (had bleeding with him too) so there is always hope...
Stay strong!

teary · 31/05/2008 18:01

Hi
Im so sorry for anyone who has miscarried I got to 11 week scan in feb this year and they told me it looked like the baby had died at 6 weeks had erpc on 1st march I was devastated to our delight we conceived again and am now 6 weeks but to my despair I have had some brown dishcarge today everytime I have wiped after passing urine has anyone else experienced this does it mean it will happen again - no pain and still feeling nausea and breasts tender!

BeckyBendyLegs · 01/06/2008 09:39

Hi Teary, how are you today? I didn't get brown discharge. I think brown indicates 'old' blood rather than fresh blood but I'm not sure. The first warning I got that something was wrong in my case was bright red blood. I had pregnancy symptoms until two days after I started bleeding. I hope you are ok today.

teary · 01/06/2008 09:55

Hi beckybendylegs
Thankyou for responding! I woke this morning feeling very sick boobs feel realy tender this morning, only slight brown discharge this morning after I wiped Im so worried but only thing I can try and reassure myself is last time is was pink. I am experiencing stomach ache this morning but perhaps its nerves? (hmm)

charliesmum22 · 01/06/2008 09:56

Hi teary, sorry about your mc in Feb. If it's any help I had brown discharge with both my pregnancies (one was successful - ds 15 months, and one ended in mc at 8 wks at the beginning of May). In my case I am certain it was implantation bleeding. It lasted for about 24 hrs.

I really hope that this is what your bleeding is, I have my fingers crossed for you that you don't have another mc.

milfAKAmonkeymonkeymoomoo · 01/06/2008 10:02

After my second MC I stopped bleeding then had watery blood discharges a couple of weeks later so I think what is considered normal varies frtom person to person HTH

teary · 01/06/2008 10:11

hi charliesmum22

I have spoke with nhs direct who said any brown blood is old did your second miscarriage turn from brown to red?

charliesmum22 · 01/06/2008 10:45

I had the brown bleeding for a day or so then it stopped. When my mc started a few weeks later it immediately started with red blood.

Hope you're okay, you must be very worried. Try to stay calm...

teary · 01/06/2008 14:48

Hi charliesmum

did your gp send you for a scan in between i dont know what to think at mo just panicking am going to see my gp tomorrow and asking for an early dectection scan my last m/c was a missed and eventually had an erpc at 11 weeks just cant bear to wait if baby already died its like torture! did you display any pregnancy symptoms in between the brown discharge and when you m/c'd?

charliesmum22 · 01/06/2008 17:32

Hi teary, I didn't tell my doctor about the brown bleeding only because I'd had it when I was pg with ds. After the brown bleeding I did have pregnancy symptoms for about three weeks but then they started to tail off. In my case I am convinced that the two bleeds were not related, in fact I was happy to get the brown bleeding as it reassured me that the baby was settling in for the long run, much like with ds. In this case I was wrong, but hopefully you will have a happier ending to your situation...

I really hope your gp sends you for a scan, they should do considering your history. I am so hoping that everything goes well, please let us know how you get on x

charliesmum22 · 01/06/2008 17:35

ps it sounds good that you woke up feeling so sick and with tender boobs - thinking back, my pg symptoms definately started to ease at the same time the doctor thinks the babys heartbeat stopped

teary · 01/06/2008 21:13

Hi C/mum22

Your words are very comforting Im sorry you went thru it, it is just so underated the emotions you experience because it is so common but im sure everybody who has experienced an m/c knows you feel that your the only one going thru the hell of having all your hopes and dreams shattered in a moment! I have not had any more brown discharge today so im hoping everything will be ok but I will stay in touch and let you know how its going! thankyou for your support x(smile)

charliesmum22 · 02/06/2008 07:41

Hi teary, have to be quick as am off to work, but that's great that it seems to have stopped, fingers crossed there's no more!!!

Please do let me know if you're alright, I shall be thinking of you! Are you going to the GP today?

Take care x

teary · 02/06/2008 08:45

Hi charliesmum

am going to gp this morning so will let u know later what they said woke feeling very sick again this morning no further discharge!
speak later x

teary · 02/06/2008 14:13

I have been to see doc this morning they have referred me for a scan on wed afternoon, but have had a little more discharge this afternoon after straining sorry (tmi) I feel very low and miserable like I do when due on? feel its already doomed and im resigned to the fact its all over already! Cant sum up the energy to feel more positive!

olivo · 02/06/2008 14:21

teary, i really hope it goes well for you this time. i had brown blood at about6 weeks and again at about 11 and it was all ok, i hope it is for you too.
good luck x

snowpea, sorry to hear about your mc, hope you are feeling more positive. x