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Private scan when bleeding?

42 replies

Emerald89 · 14/04/2020 14:31

I’m 6+4 today. Started bleeding yesterday - I thought it had stopped but actually it has continued and I’m still bleeding today. It’s light enough to only need a panty liner to protect my underwear and the blood is mainly only when I wipe. It’s been a mix of dark brown and more red but over 24 hours I can’t have bled more than an teaspoon or two-worth. I have some mild cramps a couple of times a day, less than period pain.

I called EPAU but as expected they dont want to see me. They said to call back if I’m bleeding through one pad an hour or passing clots bigger than a 50p or if I have pain that’s not managed with paracetamol.

I understand why they can’t see me and know it has to be that way. I know a scan won’t guarantee anything but it would make me feel better if there is a heartbeat there. I haven’t had any scans yet in this pregnancy.

Will places to Window to the Womb scan you if you are still bleeding? Like I said it’s not a lot, like spotting or very light bleeding, but it is there.

I’m intending to wait a few more days to see what to happens, hoping it will settle in which case I’ll get a scan. If it gets heavier then I’d be going back to NHS, I’m just thinking if it carries on as it is it’s not bad enough to speak to EPAU but not gone away I’ll be in limbo.

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Sulkypatsy · 19/04/2020 13:36

If it was a greyish color, that can be embryonic tissue. But you'll find out what happening soon enough anyway, best of luck

MrsC2018 · 19/04/2020 14:35

Hey @Emerald89 I'm sorry I don't know what it was it means, however most of the accounts of miscarriage are that whilst it's can start with spotting, it turns to heavy bleeding. This limbo is horrific and I truly hope your scan brings you peace.

I've got awful cramps today, not long for me to wait until tomorrow either

Emerald89 · 19/04/2020 14:58

@MrsC2018 me too. I’ve mentally accepted the possibility that this could be a lost cause. I still have some hope. Either way I just want some closure. I don’t understand how I could pass a piece of embryo yet have no clots or cramping and scanty bleeding. It was literally there when I woke up. Hopefully scan gives a clear answer.

Good luck for your scan tomorrow. Flowers

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boymum1993 · 19/04/2020 15:52

OP what time's your scan? Good luck! ❤

Clemmie83 · 19/04/2020 16:03

Good luck! Thinking of you...

Alexiskenward90 · 19/04/2020 16:22

Thinking of you today, I’m literally experiencing the exact same as you. No pain, I’m on day 3 of bleeding and scan is tomorrow with early pregnancy unit. Keep us posted xxxxx

Emerald89 · 19/04/2020 16:43

@boymum1993 5:30pm. Leaving in about 20 minutes. I’ll report back

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Alexiskenward90 · 19/04/2020 19:21

Hope everything is ok xxxx

Emerald89 · 19/04/2020 19:25

Unfortunately the scan confirmed I’ve had a complete miscarriage. Shortly before the scan I had lots of cramps and passed a big clot the size of my little finger, presumably the placenta. The scan showed an empty uterus. Gutted but I’ve cried it out and now sat with a glass of wine and a box of chocolates. My husbands been wonderful. @MrsC2018 @Alexiskenward90 I hope you have good news, I’d like to hear what happens XX

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Wudgy · 19/04/2020 19:36

Just read this post and so sorry to hear your sad news, take it easy over the next few days and hope you find peace to relax and rest xx

Sulkypatsy · 19/04/2020 19:38

I'm so sorry for your loss emerald.

MrsC2018 · 19/04/2020 19:48

That's really shit. I'm so sorry for your loss 💔

I'm glad you have a fab husband, it makes a difference to face something together (I have one of those too).

I'm relieved for you that the limbo is over, but I'm so very sorry that this was the conclusion, nobody deserves this xx

mommybear1 · 19/04/2020 20:03

So so sorry OP Thanks

Alexiskenward90 · 19/04/2020 20:07

Aww honey, really really sorry. I am pretty sure mine is going to be the same outcome, but it’s ok we’re going to get through this. Enjoy a drink for now and don’t stress, xxxxxx

Emerald89 · 19/04/2020 20:53

Thanks guys. You are all very kind. I’m very sad but looking to the future xx

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Emerald89 · 19/04/2020 21:00

I’m probably going to take a break from the forum for a bit but good luck with your babies x

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MrsC2018 · 19/04/2020 21:09

Look after yourself love, I normally have the pregnancy and conception topics completely hidden and will do so again after tomorrow's scan I imagine. It's truly shit, and I hope in time, you'll be back fighting xx

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