Heavy bleeding at 6 weeks pregnant, any similar stories?

[Lights94]

Hi all,

Not really sure why I’m making this post, just to hear any similar stories I guess but I feel like I know the inevitable is going to happen

Found out I was pregnant just over a week and a half ago, came as a complete shock and I had very mixed emotions. On one hand, I’ve been with my partner over ten years and we’ve always wanted to have children together, so I was overjoyed in that sense, however on the other hand I suffer with depression and anxiety so was torn over whether this is the right time for me and baby.

I phoned my docs to discuss my concerns, and after 5-6 days discussing with my partner we decided we wanted to go through with the pregnancy. (I tested positive 3 days after period was due, and am currently estimated at 6 weeks)

I had some extreme cramping last Friday morning, but just assumed this was due to the changes my body was going through, this being my first pregnancy. Felt extremely pregnant over the weekend, all the symptoms such as swollen breasts and sore nipples. Come Sunday evening at around 11pm - I was shocked to find the toilet paper had blood on it when I wiped, not too dissimilar to when my period starts.

The bleeding has continued and has been pretty heavy, just like a regular period and I have had some cramping too. I phoned 111 first thing Monday morning and waited over 3 hours to be told that I should phone back if I start soaking through more than 1 pad every 30 mins, and I’d get a call from my local hospital first thing this morning. I still haven’t had a call as yet, couldn’t get through to my gp practice until 11am and am currently awaiting a callback from emergency doctor

Has anyone got any similar experiences they can share? What was the outcome?

I just feel so in the dark about what’s happening although I feel my worst fears are going to be confirmed

xxx

@Lights94 I am so sorry that you are going through this and unsure what is happening. Sending you a hand hold and a big cuddle I know that many women experience bleeding in early pregnancy and even right through until they give birth and then there's the other side where it isn't good news.

From a personal point, I had bleeding at 4 weeks pregnant with strong cramping and it wasn't the outcome I wanted.

Have you called your EPU? At 6 weeks they should be able to give you a scan. I really hope all will be ok x

Thanks for your kind words @babyboybluex x

Finally managed to get a call back from EPU this afternoon and was brought in to get bloods taken, no resources for a scan unfortunately. The midwife was lovely, and has prepared me for the fact there’s a strong possibility I’ve miscarried already. Results due from bloods tomorrow morning to determine if I’ve to go for a scan or not, however pretty much prepared for the worst now

Sending you a hand hold OP. Thinking of you 💐

It could still go either way. I had 4 that ended in pregnancy loss but my biggest bleed (and it was very very heavy) ended up being my little miracle dd. So although it’s unlikely, it’s not inevitable
Thinking of you, it is so hard

My friend and I had exactly the same. For her unfortunately it was bad news, but she went on to conceive her DD three months later and so is retrospectively ok with what happened as otherwise her DD wouldn't exist. With me I was lucky. I remember how agonising waiting for the scan is. I reconciled myself with the worst because I wanted to be mentally prepared. Or at least tried to. Easier said than done. Keeping fingers crossed for you.

Thanks all for your kind words and reassurance. Bloods came back at 25, which is really low so everything is pointing towards the fact I’ve unfortunately had a mc x

So sorry to hear of your situation.

I've been going through the same thing the past few weeks. I had a MC in 2019 just before lockdown and everything. I was quite thankful it was very early but was very painful and upsetting but relived whent he lockdown happened as I don't think I was ready.

I am around 7 weeks now and have had very heavy bleeding and went to the EG and surprisingly enough, they showed me a little baby with a heartbeat.

I was in complete shock as I was bleeding so heavily and was sure it was a MC.

I passed a very large clot over the weekend and was called to go to ER and they have took my bloods but have confirmed my cervix is closed. This was reassuring and the bleeding has stopped now.

Am due a another scan on friday and am just hoping all is ok.

I would be prepared for the worst as I was but there is a small chance that everything is ok.

As I've been told many times through my experiences, there isn't much anyone can do with MC's and most people go on to have healthy pregnancies afterwards so please don't get yourself down as it's very common to happen.

It isn't nice at all but I just see it as a sign that it isn't the right time.

Don't give up all hope though as with my situation I was so sure it was bad news and am hoping on Friday I get to see my little baby grow and develop as I've had no pain or bleeding since the weekend.

If you havn't had much pain I would say that's a good sign.

Best of luck with everything and I hope its all good news and I hope my case gives you some reassurance.