Late pregnancy spotting, tmi

[Teresa in MO]

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?

[Melissa in Australia]

can she call the hospital and ask to speak to a midwife?

[Aspasia]

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.

[Alexigail]

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.

[Eagle]

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.

[wapiti]

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.

[speedmom4]

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

[gardenmom5]

I would call her dr now. OB's have oncall for a reason.

[Flowing Brook]

Does she know what her mucous plug looks like? Is it possible the back pain is braxton hicks?

[Teresa in MO]

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.

[speedmom4]

So glad she is going to get checked out! Please keep us updated when you have time.

 

God Bless,

Elise in NC

[newlifemom]

Praying for her.

[Impish]

:grouphug:

[mumto2]

:grouphug:

[Melissa in Australia]

:grouphug:

[Teresa in MO]

thanks everyone, she is waiting on blood and urine results, will update when I know anything.

[StaceyinLA]

Praying all is well!

[Starr]

Praying :grouphug:

[Alexigail]

Prayers for you all!

[besroma]

Praying for her. :grouphug:

[Pink Fairy]

Praying here too. Thanks for keeping us updated. ((hugs))

[Teresa in MO]

They hooked her up to IV. She has ketones in her urine, borderline UTI. Blood in urine probably due kidney stone.

[Pink Fairy]

Poor girl. I'm so glad she went in, UTI's can be nasty even when you aren't pregnant.