Aubrey Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 I wanted to wait to say anything until dh had a better job. We're expecting #5 on Halloween. So I'm in my 2nd trimester. I haven't been to a dr yet, but really--I have completely normal, healthy pregnancies, so I feel like there's really no rush. Anyway...I started bleeding this morning. It seemed like just skin irritation, although it was a bit more than you'd expect from that. It cleared up w/in an hour, & I figured it was no big deal. But my back has been killing me today. I mean, I literally stayed on the sofa all day. Again...I figured normal pregnancy inconvenience, & I walked around running too many errands yesterday, so I figured I'm still tired from that. But at some point, I started bleeding again. It's more than *I* have ever seen in pregnancy, but...I don't know if it's enough to worry. From what I've read, miscarriage is a possibility, but other than rest, there's nothing a dr can do. Do I need to go to a dr? Would it make a difference? If so...how do I know where to go? I mean...I could probably just call my mw (she has delivered all of my babies so far), but I was kind-of...waiting for ins. I think I'm pretty rational & detached when it comes to babies before they're born, so I don't think I'm panicky or anything, just...w/out experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 Yes, you need to be seen. Not all m/c are complete, and need medical intervention. And many women experience spotting/bleeding, but still have a healthy baby. I understand that if its twins or more, the chances of losing one and still having a healthy baby goes higher. Also, there's a chance of an incompetant cervix, and they can do something about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin's Song Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 I wanted to wait to say anything until dh had a better job. We're expecting #5 on Halloween. So I'm in my 2nd trimester. I haven't been to a dr yet, but really--I have completely normal, healthy pregnancies, so I feel like there's really no rush. Anyway...I started bleeding this morning. It seemed like just skin irritation, although it was a bit more than you'd expect from that. It cleared up w/in an hour, & I figured it was no big deal. But my back has been killing me today. I mean, I literally stayed on the sofa all day. Again...I figured normal pregnancy inconvenience, & I walked around running too many errands yesterday, so I figured I'm still tired from that. But at some point, I started bleeding again. It's more than *I* have ever seen in pregnancy, but...I don't know if it's enough to worry. From what I've read, miscarriage is a possibility, but other than rest, there's nothing a dr can do. Do I need to go to a dr? Would it make a difference? If so...how do I know where to go? I mean...I could probably just call my mw (she has delivered all of my babies so far), but I was kind-of...waiting for ins. I think I'm pretty rational & detached when it comes to babies before they're born, so I don't think I'm panicky or anything, just...w/out experience. Congrats! I would go. Seriously. It could be something like incompetent cervix, placenta issues...something that you actually CAN do something about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin's Song Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 Yes, you need to be seen. Not all m/c are complete, and need medical intervention. And many women experience spotting/bleeding, but still have a healthy baby. I understand that if its twins or more, the chances of losing one and still having a healthy baby goes higher. Also, there's a chance of an incompetant cervix, and they can do something about that. :iagree:I guess we posted at the same time :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shellydon Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 Yes, you need to go. I personally would go to the ER. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aubrey Posted April 27, 2011 Author Share Posted April 27, 2011 Ok, so would you go to the ER now or call mw tomorrow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skissugar Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 yes please go be seen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aubrey Posted April 27, 2011 Author Share Posted April 27, 2011 Yes, you need to go. I personally would go to the ER. I've never been to the ER. Is it ok to say that freaks me out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skissugar Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 its okay to be freaked out .. im freaked out by the er too.. but in this case i think you better not wait to call your mw.. i would go to the er and be seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 At this point, I'd go in now. Do you have an Urgent Care clinic that would have an U/S machine? My sis had a massive bleed at 13 weeks and all was fine. I bled throughout my pregnancy with number 4 and she was perfectly healthy. But, I'd still go in. Tonight. :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: I'll pray for you!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin's Song Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 Ok, so would you go to the ER now or call mw tomorrow? Does your mw do ultrasounds? You're early 2nd trimester, right? I'm not sure I would head to the ER, but I would give mw a call tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 PS congratulations!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 I would go. And congrats :party:! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalypso Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 First, congratulations! I would call your midwife and ask her what she thinks. If you can't reach her, then I would go to the ER. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RainbowSprinkles Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 Yes, you need to go. I personally would go to the ER. Yes, I would go to the ER too if I didn't have a Dr./MW yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abbeyej Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 I'm pretty laid back, but I would go in (immediately, if possible) for bleeding (not just spotting) and pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 Congratulations hon. I am not a big fan of Dr.s and ERs either but at the very least, I would call your previous MW. I had bleeding with pregnancies #3, 4 & 5, some of it major and the all turned out fine. Depending on the cause, yes sometimes something can be done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 Congrats! :grouphug: Please go in tonight! Just to be on the safe side. Let us know what happens. And everyone hates the ER -- there would be something wrong if you were looking forward to going there, iykwim.:001_smile: :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joannqn Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 Get seen but be aware that you may need to push for proper treatment if you got to an ER. Hospitals treat pregnant women differently depending on how far along they are. If you are over 20 weeks, you get sent up to the maternity ward and seen by an OB. If you are under 20 weeks, you are seen by the ER doctors, who may have very little OB training. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo Keeper Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 Go to the ER--do not pass Go, do not collect $200. :) An ER visit may be out of your comfort zone, but this is not about your comfort... this was what my husband told me two weekends ago when I had some symptoms. Everything was fine, but take care of that little one and take care of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin's Song Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 Get seen but be aware that you may need to push for proper treatment if you got to an ER. Hospitals treat pregnant women differently depending on how far along they are. If you are over 20 weeks, you get sent up to the maternity ward and seen by an OB. If you are under 20 weeks, you are seen by the ER doctors, who may have very little OB training. I was going to mention this as well. They often just tell you to see your ob the next day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newlifemom Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 2nd trimester means they can do things. If there is a problem that is fixable, you need to know. I realize that it may be difficult, but I think you should go. The symptoms could mean so many different things. :grouphug:, congrats and let us know what they say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shellydon Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 I've never been to the ER. Is it ok to say that freaks me out? Of course it is okay. I would still go. My concern is that a little bleeding can suddenly turn into a lot very quickly putting you at risk. There is also the risk of infection. Everything may be fine too. I would go tonight. Hugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohdanigirl Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 I haven't read all the post, but will afterward.... YES go right away. Please, for the safety of yourself and your baby. I will be praying for both of you. Danielle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 Get seen but be aware that you may need to push for proper treatment if you got to an ER. Hospitals treat pregnant women differently depending on how far along they are. If you are over 20 weeks, you get sent up to the maternity ward and seen by an OB. If you are under 20 weeks, you are seen by the ER doctors, who may have very little OB training. Like everything else, it does depend on where one is. When I was 7 weeks and bleeding I went to the ER. This particular ER had on-call OBs. The OB that saw me that evening became my doctor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pretty in Pink Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 I went to the ER at 7 weeks with this pregnancy and there was an OB on call. It was after midnight when I was taken upstairs for a quick ultrasound to check on baby. Your ER may be different. Get checked out tonight at the ER. Call your midwife tomorrow. You might have an incompetent cervix which can be remedied, or a partial abruption which needs to be monitored. Congrats on your pregnancy! I will say a prayer for both you and baby tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nd293 Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 See a doctor. I had a miscarriage which started with with bleeding, and I was, as you say, "rational and detached" about that, and once I checked with the doctor I allowed the process to proceed naturally. BUT with ds I had complete placenta previa and made it to 36.5 weeks with normal activity, so it's not necessarily something you would know about. With placenta previa, on the one hand, bedrest could maintain a pregnancy despite early bleeding, and on the other, if the pregnancy could not be maintained you would need help controlling your bleeding (because of the placenta being attached so low, the uterus is not very effective in contracting to stop bleeding). I really hope all is well - more info is always good, so head to the ER... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giraffe Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 I'm guessing that the fact Aubrey's not answering means she's gone to the ER. Congrats Aubrey, and praying everything's ok with you and your little one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 I'm guessing that the fact Aubrey's not answering means she's gone to the ER. Congrats Aubrey, and praying everything's ok with you and your little one! I'm hoping so! Prayers from here too, Aubrey! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbie Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 (edited) I pray everything is okay and bless you and the baby. Lots of hugs. Edited April 28, 2011 by newbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joannqn Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Like everything else, it does depend on where one is. When I was 7 weeks and bleeding I went to the ER. This particular ER had on-call OBs. The OB that saw me that evening became my doctor. I went to the ER at 7 weeks with this pregnancy and there was an OB on call. It was after midnight when I was taken upstairs for a quick ultrasound to check on baby. Your ER may be different. I'm glad not all ERs are as bad as the one I went to. I was seen by a doctor who discounted my symptoms as being inconsequential and did an ultrasound for no other reason than to confirm that I was really pregnant. When I pointed out concerns, she made it obvious she didn't know anything about pregnancy ("you can't see baby's movement on ultrasound at 14 weeks). She sent me home to deliver my baby into the toilet the next day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pretty in Pink Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 I'm glad not all ERs are as bad as the one I went to. I was seen by a doctor who discounted my symptoms as being inconsequential and did an ultrasound for no other reason than to confirm that I was really pregnant. When I pointed out concerns, she made it obvious she didn't know anything about pregnancy ("you can't see baby's movement on ultrasound at 14 weeks). She sent me home to deliver my baby into the toilet the next day. I am so sorry that this happened to you. :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin's Song Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 I'm glad not all ERs are as bad as the one I went to. I was seen by a doctor who discounted my symptoms as being inconsequential and did an ultrasound for no other reason than to confirm that I was really pregnant. When I pointed out concerns, she made it obvious she didn't know anything about pregnancy ("you can't see baby's movement on ultrasound at 14 weeks). She sent me home to deliver my baby into the toilet the next day. :grouphug: I had a similar experience, except no ultrasound. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowWhite Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Praying for your health and safety and peace, Aubrey! May God be with you and your little one no matter the outcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommymilkies Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Good luck! It's possible it's previa or even something minor like a yeast infection. That happened to me once. I am hoping the best for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happypamama Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Congratulations, and praying that it's something mild. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emmy Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 congrats, I hope all is well. :grouphug: On the topic of insurance, I would think you would qualify for state insurance for the pregnancy (assuming Texas has something like that). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 I'm glad not all ERs are as bad as the one I went to. I was seen by a doctor who discounted my symptoms as being inconsequential and did an ultrasound for no other reason than to confirm that I was really pregnant. When I pointed out concerns, she made it obvious she didn't know anything about pregnancy ("you can't see baby's movement on ultrasound at 14 weeks). She sent me home to deliver my baby into the toilet the next day. That is pretty much how I ended up in the ER. The only doctor I could get in to see sent me home to miscarry. He actually told me if I had any problems with it I should go to the ER since that was the only place I'd likely get any help. Luckily it all turned out well. Seems like dd like to party on Fridays. Every Friday like clockwork for the first 15 weeks she made me leave work to go home and put up my feet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Here's hoping Aubrey has logged off to go to the doctor somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelBee Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 I've never been to the ER. Is it ok to say that freaks me out? :grouphug: Praying for you. Drink water and make sure you are hydrated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBMama Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Congrats! Thinking about you and your little one. Hoping it is no big deal. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blakereese Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Congrats!! I hope you are being seen now, and having an u/s to check things out. Hope all is well. :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BakersDozen Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Congrats! We almost share a due date! I have bled for the first time ever this pregnancy and it was a subchorionic hemorrhage. I drank a bunch of water and took it easy, put up with several episodes of spotting/bleeding, and am hoping my next u/s shows the SCH is gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marie in Oh Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin's Song Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 *Bump* Update us when you can Aubrey :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indigomama Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 (edited) I don't know, I went to the ER with bleeding with this pregnancy. I waited 4 hours for blood results, was told yes your pregnant and you may or may not miscarry. A couple weeks later I got the bill $2500+! I would call your midwife first. Congratulations!!! We are expecting #5 in September and DH will loose booth his jobs at the beginning of June, so hard. Edited April 28, 2011 by indigomama Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elisabeth in IL Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Congratulations! Praying that everything is ok! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serabi Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Congratulations!! and I hope everything is ok :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Praying for you and your little one. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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