car accident at 19 weeks?

[TryinFor1]

So I am almost twenty weeks pregnant. Last night, I went to get my husband some gas in his new (yes, new) car. I was pulling around a corner to park into a pump and because I don't know my husband's car dimensions yet, I smacked into a pole going about probably 5mph, maybe a mile or two more.. maybe.

I called my doctor and he said I was fine over the phone. I have had no bleeding and I wasn't cramping when I called him. He told me I would probably be sore this morning.

I woke up multiple times over the night filled with anxiety. I have horrible horrible pregnancy anxiety over everything. I fully trust my doctor, he knows about my anxiety and I think if he was even slightly worried he would have sent me. But I desperately want to get her checked out. I woke up crampy (like doctor said I would but still) and light headed. She hasn't moved since yesterday afternoon, the accident happened at 10 Last night, and it's now almost 8. I have called his office everyday this week. Monday was my appointment, Tuesday over the stupid Listeria scare, and last night about this. I feel stupid calling again asking to be checked and I don't want to annoy them.

I am just really stuck. A part of me wants to remain calm and trust my doctor while another part knows I won't be able to even breath properly without being checked.

Now, kudos to you if you made it this far. Should I call again against his judgment to get checked? Has anyone been in a tiny little.accident or even a major one and things be ok?

 

[cookette]

Try drinking something cold and sweet, and lay on your side for a while. If you still dont feel anything after a fair amount of time, I would consider that a reason to call.

 

[princessatmey]

id do wht prev person said sit relax an breath take drink. It maybe youve missed movments due bein over anxious hun. Ive nvr been preg an had accident so can say.just try relax an if still cramping etc maybe give doc call an explain an see wht says.

 

[hannah berry]

i wasn't but my neighbor was she did the same thing you did but it was the lamp post outside she was going prob a little bit faster she didn't think anything of it and was fine just a little knock to the car. she now has a lovely little 7 month old boy. baby is well padded in there so don't be too worried should be fine. if not you can always do what i do and call my doctor up and say you have light spotting lol i did just to get cheeked and a quick ultrasound.

 

[sbl]

I had an extremely violent seizure at 16 weeks from dehydration and my baby way just fine. Currently putting up a nap battle!
I'm sure baby is just fine.
I personally would never lie about spotting to me its wrong and would be tempting fate.
Call up your Dr explain how anxious you are and he might send you in if your really bad.

 

[Nina83]

Baby is probably snuggled in there nice and cozy
I would get checked anyways, just to make sure everything is fine, baby and your own body as well.
Try to stay calm, you're probably so stressed out right now you poor thing, that's why you're not feeling the baby. Take it easy

 

[TryinFor1]

Thanks for all the kind words ladies. I am on my way to the doctor. I don't think they will do a scan but they are going to Doppler her heartbeat which is better than nothing. I just explained how upset and anxious I was and they told me to come on in.

Really appreciate the support ladies. I am actually in a fair bit of pain now but very well could be growing pains that are hurting worse from me stressing. Will update when I leave.

 

[TryinFor1]

Heartbeat sounded good so that is great. However, when I was there, i got a horrible pain in my right hip area and started crying. The doctors know this isn't like me to do so they felt around, diagnosed it as round ligament pain, but took a blood test to see if my blood contains any fetal cells which would indicate a placental abruption. I Will know those results later. Meanwhile, the pain has slightly died down and I am sitting in my car. It was so embarrassing. I couldn't lift my leg without a Sharp pain happening so I started bawling. They had to help me undress for my exam :/

 

[Nina83]

Don't feel bad hun, don't forget you were in a car accident, even if it was minor. Things can happen inside and can hurt afterwards, a day or even more. That's why it is important to get checked.
You've also been through a lot
I'm glad to hear babys HB was good and I'm sure the bloods will come back perfect.
I hope you're taking today and tomorrow off! You need some rest!

 

[princessatmey]

glad bubs seem ok hun. Hip pain does sound like ligmant or could be if u tensed during accident you may have hurt muscle etc.