Bleeding and cramps at 12 weeks

[backtotheplanet]

I'm 12 weeks along and have my scan in a couple of days. I've had an early scan already, seen a heartbeat so have been feeling positive about the pregnancy, particularly after making it to 12 weeks. Tonight I started bleeding with clots and have mild cramps. Having had two previous miscarriages I know that this is an awful sign, I am gutted. I've got 6 hours before the GP or midwife's office opens to see if they will help me but I'm worried that they will make me wait until my scheduled scan. I've heard loads of stories of people who've had bleeds and gone on to have healthy babies but in my case I it has ended up in bad news both times. I have a healthy DS, from my third pregnancy so I'm not childless, but it took some time to conceive this time and I don't think I can go through all of this again.

Sorry for the rant, I'd love to hear from anyone whose had similar experiences or who has any advice, particularly about getting seen quickly. Having had a miscarriage at this stage previously I know how painful they can be. If I have lost the baby I'm keen to have an ERPC if I can and save me and my family the upset of miscarrying at home.

I'm so sorry - I have no experience with this nor do I live in the UK but I'm awake and wanted to hold your hand as nobody else had posted yet.
I am thinking of you and hope for the very best outcome

Thank you so much. I managed to speak to an out of hours Dr who has referred me to an early pregnancy unit. They can't see me until Wednesday morning :-( I'm contemplating a private scan now if I can find somewhere tomorrow. The Dr was kind and said there was every reason to hope that the baby will be ok, it's not absolutely certain that its a miscarriage. Here's hoping!

just wanted to send you a massive internet squeeze and say i really hope all is fine for you. if it were me, i would try and find a private scan, but wednesday isn't that far away, so see how you feel. in the meantime, try and keep your feet level with your cervix (ie put your feet up) as much as possible and look after yourself x

Hi, I started getting cramps on Thursday evening and then heavy bleeding, at 8 weeks, I went into major panic and was so upset, my DH took me to A&E but to be honest they didn't do a lot, although the doctor I saw did get me booked in fora scan the following day. I had my scan on Friday and saw that everything is absolutely fine, baby's heartbeat was strong and I am actually 12 weeks NOT 8, so further along than we thought. I totally understand how you feel, and although I feel better and slightly reassured it has really scared me and I am now a nervous wreck in case it happens again and has the worst outcome. Have you tried phoning the hospital direct and seeing if you can get an emergency scan, I know what the waiting is like and Wednesday is too long.
Keep in touch, I really hope it all goes well for you.
Lots of love x

Thanks you for all of your replies. We had a scan and it is a miscarriage. I've heard of lots of cases when bleeding has happened and the baby was fine but in our case it wasn't. Thanks again. Your comments really helped me feel less alone whilst we were waiting for an answer.

Oh sweetheart

I'm so sorry. Take extra good care of yourself right now

Oh I'm so sorry backtotheplanet - I kept coming back to the post to see if you'd updated and was thinking of you. I'm so sad that you've not had good news.

Please be kind and gentle to yourself - I've heard that the ladies over on the pregnancy loss thread are wonderfully warm and can offer fantastic support as you go through this.

I will keep everything crossed for you and hope that the future brings you what you wish for

I'm so sorry to hear that. I know exactly how you feel as this happened to me in December, it's a strange type of loss to come to terms with. Make sure you take some time to yourself to heal physically and mentally. xx

Oh no,
I am so sorry!! I really hope things work out for you and you have the lovely family you wish for.
Lots of love x