I’m currently 12 weeks pregnant following an IVF frozen embryo transfer. For the past 1.5 weeks I’ve had bleeding varying from light watery pink, more thicker pink discharge and bits of mid pink tissue/small flake like clots. (Sorry if TMI). Coupled with period pain type cramping varying from light pain up to moderate. It was on and off over the time and didn’t seem to have any pattern.
I spoke to the GP surgery twice and they said to monitor it daily and if it worsens to call them. I just couldn’t stand the waiting any longer not knowing what was happening and fearing the worst (my 12 wk scan is booked for 14/10) so I asked to be referred to the early pregnancy unit. I went yesterday morning and by some miracle our baby has a beating heart and touch wood all seems well. They couldn’t see any reason for the bleeding or cramping and said to contact the GP if it continues for another week. I am now glad my scheduled 12 week dating scan is a week late so I go back on Wednesday for that, it’s a relief to have another check.
I started another thread (see below) with my concerns wondering if finishing my IVF medication at 10.5 weeks might have prompted these symptoms. It seems there is no way of knowing what might be causing it.
www.mumsnet.com/Talk/pregnancy/4039094-IVF-medication-finished-this-week-I-m-a-bit-concerned
This is actually our second scare after one at 6 weeks where I had 2 episodes of bleeding, bright red blood. After a scan we saw a beating heart and it seemed there might have been a clot that time which had caused it.
Both times I was searching online and on MN to try and find out other people’s experiences but in the end I had to stop because it was just making me feel worse. The trouble is there is no definite answer online, therefore if you have any worrying symptoms get advice and help.
My reason for this thread is to hopefully give a bit of support to anybody who is experiencing this and worrying themselves sick like I was.
Of course every pregnancy is different, but I just wanted to say try and keep thinking positively until you are checked out. Always speak to the GP with any concerns. The early pregnancy unit in our area was great and the relief in knowing things are okay has been immense.
I am under no illusions that it is still early days for us and I don’t think I will truly relax until we can hold our baby. But after these 2 experiences I think it has taught me to try not to panic so much when things seem to be going wrong and not to be afraid to seek medical help.
I wish everybody well and good luck with your pregnancies.