I totally get what you mean about early scans being a lifesaver for PAL/PARL ladies. I had my grand freakout earlier this week because of spotting and it made a HUGE difference to see bubs today. Dr was pleased because baby was movin' and groovin' in there. Even waved at us! HB was 167 and it came thru loud and clear. Whew...He didn't do a pelvic exam though because he feels the cm is just coming from my cervix and didn't really want to irritate things further. Also said it doesn't pay since there's nothing he can really do or prescribe at this point. He did say if I'm still having spotting next week and I want him to take a quick peek, he'll do it but since my discharge has been so minor and so intermittant, it makes him think it's just cervical irritation. I agree. When I've had spotting from a hematoma, it's been more red or reddish brown and either lots of stuff but then gone, or constant-every time I go bathroom. Feeling SO glad I saw him today and feeling WAY more hopeful again. I see him next week and then we decided on every other week for 2 more appts. That will put me at 15 weeks and past that last horrible m/c milestone. Plus at 15 weeks, the placenta should be working fine so I won't need the progesterone anymore. I'm still nervous but hope is there.
I also had the weirdest thing happen while getting ready for my appt. I was freaking out in the shower thinking of all the things that could go wrong and how I'd probably be getting bad news. Then I turned around after washing my hair and caught sight of my shampoo bottle. On the back, there's a toll-free number to call with questions, concerns, issues, etc. And wouldn't you know the number is 1-8-NO-WORRIES...I saw that and all my anxiety just melted away. Can't ask for a better sign than that, right?
