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Can't help but think the worst...

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AliPali87 · 02/05/2024 13:55

Hi there,

I've read threads on here for a while and not sure what I'm looking for but maybe just some reassurance or stories, although I'm realistic that I know things can happen at these early stages.

I'm 36, pregnant for the first time. I have PCO but never had the symptoms of the syndrome, always very regular etc. I also have a Bicornuate Uterus which I've known about for a couple of years, and obviously looking online there's alot of issues that can arise from it. So, going into TTC I knew I had a few things stacked against me with age, weight, uterus abnormality etc. It took us a year of trying just to get to this first pregnancy.

I'm around 7 weeks and 2 days pregnant as of today. Last week I had some bleeding which was more than the spotting I'd read about so went to the EPU and had a scan. Because of my Bicornuate they said there was some bleeding in the right horn, but in the left horn they could see the sac, fetal pole and heartbeat, with the fetal pole measuring about 4.7mm which they said was correct for the 6 weeks date. However, the sac was quite low in the horn so they couldn't say how things would progress as if I had more bleeding from the right it could kind of knock the sac off that's implanted and miscarriage could be possible.
The bleeding subsided but from the weekend I've had on and off brown spotting when I wipe. Initially I thought it might be from the TV Ultrasound but yesterday and today it seems to have gotten a bit worse.

I have another EPU scan tomorrow, but can't help but think the worst. Last week they said because of my uterus some bleeding might regularly happen and we'd just have to hope for the best. The constant worry of what could be wrong or whether thing are progressing as they should is really stressing me out.

Any positive stories from people who had similar issues? Or can anyone suggest a way to try and take my mind of constantly thinking the worst?

I'll obviously find out tomorrow what the situation is, and fingers crossed it's not an early miscarriage.

Thanks,

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Peonyyyy · 02/05/2024 14:14

I can’t give any positive stories but I’m currently going through the same, 6 weeks and brown spotting on and off. It’s so worrying when it happens.

I have a scan booked on Tuesday and I’m already on aspirin and progesterone, so just trying to tell myself I’m doing all I can.

good luck for your scan tomorrow x

Peonies12 · 02/05/2024 14:24

I had brown spotting at 6 weeks and was all fine, I'm 18 weeks now. But I also had a MC last year at 10 weeks which started with spotting but progressed quickly to heavy bleeding, so it's good you haven't had that. Good luck for scan tomorrow.

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AliPali87 · 02/05/2024 14:29

Peonyyyy · 02/05/2024 14:14

I can’t give any positive stories but I’m currently going through the same, 6 weeks and brown spotting on and off. It’s so worrying when it happens.

I have a scan booked on Tuesday and I’m already on aspirin and progesterone, so just trying to tell myself I’m doing all I can.

good luck for your scan tomorrow x

Sorry to hear you're going through something similar. Lets hope it's just one of those things for both of us and there aren't any issues.

I'll have my fingers crossed for you with the scan, and it's good that you already have the help of the progesterone etc.

I'm trying to think positively in that it isn't heavy, bright red bleeding, but know there can be silent miscarriages too, so it's always a concern.

Thanks, I'll post an update after. :)

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AliPali87 · 02/05/2024 14:31

Peonies12 · 02/05/2024 14:24

I had brown spotting at 6 weeks and was all fine, I'm 18 weeks now. But I also had a MC last year at 10 weeks which started with spotting but progressed quickly to heavy bleeding, so it's good you haven't had that. Good luck for scan tomorrow.

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Congrats on getting to the 18 week mark :) glad to hear the spotting in your case wasn't anything this time around, and sorry to hear about your previous MC. I'll try and think positively for the scan tomorrow.

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AliPali87 · 03/05/2024 14:49

Unfortunately there was no heartbeat on the scan today. Really not the news anyone wants to hear. I've just got to wait for the inevitable to happen now.

Best of luck with your pregnancies ladies. Hopefully I'll have better luck in the future.

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SnookyPook · 03/05/2024 15:31

@AliPali87 so sorry to see your update. I just wanted to send you a little hope. My Sister has a bicornate uterus and despite some early losses initially (pre-8wks unsure if directly linked to her uterus or not) she has had two gorgeous children. One came along by semi-emergency C-section at 34wks due to pre-eclampsia (they had time to give steroids overnight and miraculously my niece didn't need to spend any time in NICU!) and I think my nephew was around the 36/37wk mark via elective C-section - again, perfectly healthy. She had an ever-so-slightly lopsided bump in the later stages (I doubt most people would notice) and additional scans etc to check how growth was impacting the womb but aside from that, all good.

I wish you best of luck for the future, though right now I know you need to grieve. I had 3 losses back-to-back last year and am currently almost 26wks with our little rainbow. Don't give up hope 🙏🏼🌈💕

Peonyyyy · 03/05/2024 17:18

I’m so sorry ❤️❤️

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AliPali87 · 04/05/2024 10:39

SnookyPook · 03/05/2024 15:31

@AliPali87 so sorry to see your update. I just wanted to send you a little hope. My Sister has a bicornate uterus and despite some early losses initially (pre-8wks unsure if directly linked to her uterus or not) she has had two gorgeous children. One came along by semi-emergency C-section at 34wks due to pre-eclampsia (they had time to give steroids overnight and miraculously my niece didn't need to spend any time in NICU!) and I think my nephew was around the 36/37wk mark via elective C-section - again, perfectly healthy. She had an ever-so-slightly lopsided bump in the later stages (I doubt most people would notice) and additional scans etc to check how growth was impacting the womb but aside from that, all good.

I wish you best of luck for the future, though right now I know you need to grieve. I had 3 losses back-to-back last year and am currently almost 26wks with our little rainbow. Don't give up hope 🙏🏼🌈💕

Thanks @SnookyPook that's definitely positive to hear. It's hard not to think it's something you've done but I know sometimes these things happen. Sounds like it worked out for your sister in the end.

Congratulations on your baby. Happy to hear you've had success after some losses too. I hope everything continues to go well and baby arrives well in a couple of months :)

Trying to think positive. I just wish things would pass. Waiting around for it to happen is mentally draining, when you don't know when it might be and if I can avoid taking the tablets that would be ideal.

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SnookyPook · 04/05/2024 17:47

@AliPali87 yes I think once you know the worst has happened you just want that physical loss over with so you can start moving forwards from it don't you. I found I couldn't properly grieve until I'd got through that bit. Hope it doesn't drag on too long for you and that you make a good recovery. Sending lots of love 💗

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AliPali87 · 07/05/2024 10:21

SnookyPook · 04/05/2024 17:47

@AliPali87 yes I think once you know the worst has happened you just want that physical loss over with so you can start moving forwards from it don't you. I found I couldn't properly grieve until I'd got through that bit. Hope it doesn't drag on too long for you and that you make a good recovery. Sending lots of love 💗

@SnookyPook. I took the tablets yesterday to move things along. Yesterday afternoon / evening were pretty horrendous but I got through it. Feeling OK today and like it's a step forward to moving on and looking to the future. Thank you for your kind words. Hopefully things will go my way in the future. Me and my partner are trying to think positively. All the best for the rest of your pregnancy :) x

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