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threatened miscarriage
Hi - I really need a bit of advice (this might be long).
I am 8 weeks pregnant with my first pregnancy and have had a threatened miscarriage.
It started on Wednesday, I work nightshift and was asked to stay late to attend a meeting where I was told my job was under threat of redundancy. Obviously this is a bit of a shock. It ended up I couldn't sleep that day and called HR to say I wouldn't be on shift on Wednesday night.
I finally did get to sleep but when I woke up and went to the loo I noticed some discharge (brown), I was worried and called NHS24 who advised that I should go to the out of hours doctor at my local hospital (I was there at 2 in the morning). Nothing was done that night but I was advised to book an appointment at the early pregnancy unit at my maternity hospital - I tried to do this on Thurs but was told I need to be referred by my Doc! I eventually got through to my Doc and he made an appointment for Friday morning.
On Friday I noticed that the discharge was no longer brown but more red - this worried me even more and led to more tears.
I had an internal scan and this confirmed that I am indeed still pregnant - my worry now is that I am still bleeding. It's not like a period bleed but it's always there when I wipe.
I hope I haven't offended anyone by posting here. I'm worried sick -I've come into work tonight but it;s the last thing on my mind.
If anyone has any advice, please share this with me.
I am 8 weeks pregnant with my first pregnancy and have had a threatened miscarriage.
It started on Wednesday, I work nightshift and was asked to stay late to attend a meeting where I was told my job was under threat of redundancy. Obviously this is a bit of a shock. It ended up I couldn't sleep that day and called HR to say I wouldn't be on shift on Wednesday night.
I finally did get to sleep but when I woke up and went to the loo I noticed some discharge (brown), I was worried and called NHS24 who advised that I should go to the out of hours doctor at my local hospital (I was there at 2 in the morning). Nothing was done that night but I was advised to book an appointment at the early pregnancy unit at my maternity hospital - I tried to do this on Thurs but was told I need to be referred by my Doc! I eventually got through to my Doc and he made an appointment for Friday morning.
On Friday I noticed that the discharge was no longer brown but more red - this worried me even more and led to more tears.
I had an internal scan and this confirmed that I am indeed still pregnant - my worry now is that I am still bleeding. It's not like a period bleed but it's always there when I wipe.
I hope I haven't offended anyone by posting here. I'm worried sick -I've come into work tonight but it;s the last thing on my mind.
If anyone has any advice, please share this with me.
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hope everything turns out ok for you xx
Cat xxx
Kris 32+2
I know it sounds silly but try not to worry too much, if the scan shows that the baby is still there then they may be another reason for the bleed. I had bleeding in early preg that lasted for 3 weeks. I had a swab and it showed I had bacterial vaginosis and it cauing the bleed.
I know it can be scary but if you're worried call the docs/maternity unit. That's what they're there for. Just try to be reassured that by your scan, baby is doing well.
Take care xx
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I'm still bleeding - it's not heavy like a period but I have noticed a few darker spots but again nothing like my usual period - it's more just there when I wipe (TMI).
I'm going to call the EPU in the morning and take it from there.
I have no pains or cramps and my boobs are still sore and obviously I am very weepy.
I can really see my work far enough, I have a consultation on possibly redundancy on Wednesday morning and it really is the last thing I need at the moment.
I'm so grateful to have this site my poor Hubby doesn't know what to do for the best bless him.
I just need to get things out in the open.
I'll keep you updated with my progress.
I am still bleeding but have been told that this happens to some women (not ideal but I would take anything to keep this pregnancy). I have another scan booked in for next Fri and I've to stay off work until the bleeding stops.
I hope if you read this and have any concerns, you see your Doc right away. I can't tell you how much of a rollercoaster the last week and been but we are getting more and more positive now. I'm amazed just how strongly I feel about "lotti" and we've never even met!
Lisa xxx
13+4
chaxxx
16weeks today
luv clare
9 +3
Glad everything seems to be going ok. I had some bleeding (some of which was heavy) on and off with both my little boy and this one. Apparently it does happen in some women, but not much they can do with it. This time round they gave me regular scans at the EPU until I had my 12 week scan, (they could see where the bleed was coming from in the later scan). I am now 35 weeks and counting down the days til she arrives. Def try and stay positive, if you can rest when your home, as it does seem to help.
Jules x
hi there im melissa im sixteen weeks pregnant i got rushed to hospital two days ago from the zoo i had a massive bleed it just kept gushing i lost three pints of blood, i have had a scan and there was baby somersaulting away with a strong heartbeat, they said it was a threatened miscarriage but also said my cervix was slightly open, im petrified im home now and i have stopped bleeding however im so scared after losing that much blood its not over has anyone got any advice or been through anything similar