Teresa in MO Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 Some of you might remember my post a couple of days ago about my dd making the trip here at 33.5 weeks pregnant. They came last night in what was a rough trip weatherwise. They were completely wrong with the forecast and they drove through snow for about 2 1/2 hours. So they finally arrived and about an hour later my dd came to be and said she had some dark brown spotting on her pantyliner. It stopped after a couple of times. No other problems until now when she said it has returned and it a little heavier. She is laying down now. The baby is moving fine. She also has had a little burning when going to the bathroom. Her lower back was hurting last night a little. She has a history of kidney stones. She is wondering what to do. They will be going back home probably tomorrow. Do you think she should risk going to the ER or wait and call her doctor when she gets back home if it continues? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 can she call the hospital and ask to speak to a midwife? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aspasia Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 Any spotting that late would really concern me, personally. I had a preemie at 24 weeks and my preterm labor started with spotting. My baby was moving normally, too, but something terrible had already started (we still don't know what happened). I don't want to freak you or your dd out, but I would get to a doctor/ER ASAP to monitor that baby and make sure nothing serious is going on. I waited too long with mine and they couldn't stop the labor. Hugs and good luck to you and your dd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexigail Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 It wouldn't hurt to talk to someone, even if it's just for everyone's peace of mind. It could be nothing but you never know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 She should definitely get to a doctor (or ER if she can't reach a doctor on the weekend) today, even if the bleeding stops. It could be nothing serious, but there are some things a doctor would want to check her for to make sure everything is ok. Don't wait until she returns home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wapiti Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 She should call her doctor now. Then her doctor can call L&D at the local hospital while she is on her way. Anything that could be described as spotting that is increasing is something I would absolutely want to check out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedmom4 Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 I think when it comes to pregnancy it is better to be overly concerned and take action than a wait and see approach. It is probably nothing but I would rather have a midwife/OB tell me that than waiting to see if it gets worse. I know there is nothing worse than heading to an ER in bad weather but it is probably worth a trip. God Bless, Elise in NC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 I would call her dr now. OB's have oncall for a reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowing Brook Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 Does she know what her mucous plug looks like? Is it possible the back pain is braxton hicks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teresa in MO Posted December 30, 2012 Author Share Posted December 30, 2012 Thanks everyone, she took an OTC urinary tract infection test and it showed positive for a high White blood cell count. She called her doctor and said he thought it was an infection but wanted her to go to labor and delivery so they could do a culture and monitor the baby awhile. Prayers would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedmom4 Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 So glad she is going to get checked out! Please keep us updated when you have time. God Bless, Elise in NC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newlifemom Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 Praying for her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumto2 Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teresa in MO Posted December 30, 2012 Author Share Posted December 30, 2012 thanks everyone, she is waiting on blood and urine results, will update when I know anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StaceyinLA Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 Praying all is well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 Praying :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexigail Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 Prayers for you all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
besroma Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 Praying for her. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Fairy Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 Praying here too. Thanks for keeping us updated. ((hugs)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teresa in MO Posted December 30, 2012 Author Share Posted December 30, 2012 They hooked her up to IV. She has ketones in her urine, borderline UTI. Blood in urine probably due kidney stone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Fairy Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 Poor girl. I'm so glad she went in, UTI's can be nasty even when you aren't pregnant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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