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Painless Bleeding at 13 weeks

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Cadmum · 07/02/2011 04:41

I suppose that I am looking for reassurance or positive stories...

I am nearly 14 weeks but started spotting on Friday and properly bleeding on Saturday. I have a scan booked for tomorrow and I was initially just hoping to miscarry naturally so I could avoid medical intervention. I am now wondering if it isn't the start of a miscarriage? I still feel pg. The bleeding slows if I lie down and stopped completely through the night. I have no cramps and am not passing large clots or anything.

I know that only a scan will help determine possible causes and likely outcome but 24 hours seems an eternity to wait when I have nobody in rl to discuss this with...

Thanks in advance for any replies.

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ttalloo · 07/02/2011 05:21

Hi cadmum, sorry to hear you are bleeding (and that you aren't sleeping) - what colour is the blood you are passing? If it is dullish in colour, and a dirty brown then that's better than if it's bright red.

But the fact that you don't have cramps or large clots is a positive sign, so it could just be one of those things.

I wish I had something more helpful to say. I hope that your scan gives you good news.

Keeping my fingers crossed for you.

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Cadmum · 07/02/2011 09:20

Thanks for your reply. The blood is mostly dark but tinges of bright red yesterday and today as well.

Time-change accounts for what looks like an inability to sleep. I am living in Cambodia.

I have been in bed or on the couch all day. Bleeding has slowed to spotting. Maybe I should have tried bed rest over the weekend? I just felt certain that it was the start of an inevitable miscarriage. Hopefully not. Thanks for the support. I will report back tomorrow.

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OffToNarnia · 07/02/2011 09:23

Good luck Cadmum. I hope it is something non sinister like sensitive surface of cervix ie erosion of cervix. This can cause bright red painless bleeding. Obviously you want a scan as soon as possible and waiting until tommorrow will be so hard. Could you ring hospital/ EPU and see if they can fit you in today? Wishing you all the very best. Take care.

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Cadmum · 07/02/2011 11:27

Thanks OfftoNarnia. No epu here so I will wait until tomorrow. Somehow the suspense is not as bad as I was imagining it to be.
Still just spotting this afternoon. I hope the bleeding stays away!

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Magen · 07/02/2011 18:58

I had bright red bleeding with no pain with my first pregnancy. It went away with 24 hours bed rest and my daughter is now 18 months old, and in her room refusing to take a nap. My doctor told me it was probably from my cervix being irritated from having sex the day before, or it could just be a freak episode of bleeding. Either way it was harmless to the baby. Best wishes and try to relax as best you can.

OffToNarnia · 08/02/2011 19:45

How are you Cadmum? I hope all is well..

ttalloo · 08/02/2011 22:58

Hi Cadmum, how are you today? Have you had your scan? Hope all went well for you.

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Cadmum · 09/02/2011 01:41

Thank you for asking. I had forgotten about starting this thread. I did have a scan. The news was not good. Baby no longer had a heartbeat...

I have been down this road before but it does get exhausting after all of the first trimester nausea. My losses occur when other women stop worrying and are starting to announce their pregnancies to the world.

The complicated part is that even though I have started to miscarry on my own, the recommendation is to fly to Bangkok for a d&c. Beyond 12 weeks they don't recommend trying on your own as many women need an emergency d&c at that point. The blood supply here in Cambodia is not safe to an International standard and the ObGyn at the big ex-pat hospital is not highly regarded. Thankfully, my parents are currently visiting us and will be able to help with my dcs.

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OffToNarnia · 09/02/2011 09:59

I am so sorry Cadmum. I am glad your parent are with you to support you. Having to fly to Bangkok sounds incredibly stressful. Take care.

ttalloo · 10/02/2011 05:52

Cadmum, I'm so sorry the news was bad - and that this isn't the first time this has happened to you.

I hope that all goes well with the D&C and you don't have to stay in Bangkok for too long. At least you know your DC will be in good hands while you are away.

Thinking of you.

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