~ * ~ July Beach Bumps ~ * ~

[Barbles]

Hi ladies,

havent caught up on the thread yet today but hope everyone is well.

So caved and did another test today and the line is more than doubled in darkness since Weds morning so feeling a bit reassured now that AF will not appear on Sunday. Started to feel a bit queasy but only after I start eating, still managed to scoff down a chinese though MS last kicked in at 6 weeks so hopefully got a couple of sickness free weeks yet.

 

[gw76]

ladies its all over for me.. i started bleeding very heavy with lots of clots around 1ish... went to A&E they scanned me after waiting over an hour and they couldnt see anything... no beany ... i told them i had lots of clots so they think i prob bled alot of it already.. i just feel so sad that im never gonna get a chance to hold my baby... i knew i shouldnt of got my hopes up...

anyway ladies.. i wish u all the best and very h&h 9 months thanks for your support

So sorry

 

[gw76]

So, I know that a few of you have had spotting - my turn now- it isn't really spotting I don't think. Yesterday I had a slight bit of pink show, then this morning I had some red when I wiped (once) then nothing.....then again this afternoon a tiny bit of pink....back is a bit sore, not sure if it's cramps...anyway, I know I just have to relax and let things take their own course, but it is easier said than done....helps to type it out though....
thanks for reading

 

[Starry Night]

I'm very disappointed. My results from my hcg blood test didn't come in today after all which means I have to wait until at least Monday. Probably won't call until the afternoon. At least my spotting almost disappeared today and my m/s is becoming the pits. Never thought I'd be so relieved my nausea. And my boobs hurt like crazy today. Yesterday I was convinced they were turning back to normal.

My only continuing niggle is my lower back pain. I do have a chronic injury in my left hip which affects my back as well and it's been acting up for over a month now. And when you add pretty much 24/7 bed rest you can imagine your back would get pretty sore. But it's still disconcerting.

 

[Starry Night]

So, I know that a few of you have had spotting - my turn now- it isn't really spotting I don't think. Yesterday I had a slight bit of pink show, then this morning I had some red when I wiped (once) then nothing.....then again this afternoon a tiny bit of pink....back is a bit sore, not sure if it's cramps...anyway, I know I just have to relax and let things take their own course, but it is easier said than done....helps to type it out though....
thanks for reading

When I was at the ER the doctor said as long as it's only when you wipe it should be fine. Even the book "What to Expect when Expecting" says something similar. The colour doesn't matter either....apparently. It's the amount. Even on Monday when my blood went dark, maroony red it was only when I wiped. Not a speck landed on my panty liner. Though I think if it gets that dark you should go get checked out just to put your mind at ease. Maybe get an official "OK" to get some bed rest.

 

[Sherri81]

I think every Dr will agree that some spotting is normal in pregnancy, and yes, it really does go by amount I think, more so than colour.

I've been through this 8 times, so I think I've seen the gamut. Pregnancy #1, nothing; ended 12 weeks. Pregnancy #2, started with pink spotting the day period was due. Was there when I wiped, and and a little biton a pad. This went on for 2 days. At 7 weeks, it was sludgy brown; lost this one at 8 weeks. Greg, bright red spotting at 6 weeks, 9 weeks and 11 weeks. Born at 25 weeks, and healthy today. Pregnancy #4, pink spotting at 6 weeks. Everything good on ultrasounds; baby died at 9 weeks or so. Pregnancy #5, pinky/red spotting at 5 weeks and again around 8 weeks. Ultrasounds good; baby died at 13 weeks. Pregnancy #6, pink spotting day period was due, picked up all the way to 4+4, and then turned into full on period. Devon, no spotting at all. Light brown sludge at 5-6 weeks. Only there when I wiped. She was perfect....

So it comes in all different colours, and with all different outcomes. Usually it is a result of implantation, because the blastocyst needs to make a hole in the uterine lining in order to implant. As with any hole made on your body, you will bleed from it. Then, my OB said, as the placenta tries to dig in better, its pretty much shootin this new dagger like blood vessels into the lining of the uterus, which can also cause spotting. A blastocyst can also detach and reattach in the uterus a couple of times before finding a spot it likes, which can lead to multiple implantation holes and therefore, multiple episodes of spotting.

Hope some of this helps you feel a bit better gw76.

Starry, that sucks about the blood work, especially as the test itself only takes a maximum of 45 minutes to perform. The only reason for them not having the results by now is because they are either being lazy, or they figured beta HCG wasn't an important test, so it could wait. They should realize by now that if a beta test comes in, it is important, because in like 95% of pregnancies, Drs don't order these tests. So obviously if one comes in, it is important. Its not like everyone on this thread did a serial beta HCG blood test; its not something that is done on EVERY pregnant woman!

Thankfully, after years of having to go into my lab every month for Day 21 Progesterone testing, they all know me and know my story. So when I get the req for beta HCG, they all get so happy and are willing to bend over backward for me. I don't even have to wait to get my blood drawn anymore. If there are 30 people waiting (usually a 2 hour wait at our lab), I just go to the window and they whisk me right in. Although I am obviously getting preferential treatment, it sucks that it too 8 pregnancies and 2.5 years of monthly blood tests before I got this. I guess I've put in my time so I deserve it now.

 

[Jenni4]

So sorry RedRose... Sometimes life can be so cruel....I hope you will be okay and that you will get your BFP again soon....or whenever you are ready.

AFM....no worries to all the girls not feeling sick...i'm not really either. I had a hint of it for one day then gone. Almost ate a whole pizza last night....couldn't stop myself (so naughty). But I have no symptoms. BB's not sore either. Maybe I should take a test just to make sure I'm still preggers! Lol!!

 

[fifi-folle]

Sherri that is a really well written, sensitive post, I am so sorry you have been through all those losses though and I pray you get all the support you need to keep this pregnancy all the way.

We have now reached the length of our longest pregnancy to date, another milestone reached.

 

[Tinkerbellxxx]

Hello everybody, so sorry for the bad news There is never anything to say that can make people feel better in them situations. It just takes time

I'm feeling sad for one of my friends on here who had three positive tests then af got her this morning. I know its not the same as a miscarriage, but i wish i could help

As for me, well I have no symptoms really, just feeling tired. Done a digi this week and got 3+ so I guess all is well with my bean despite not having symptoms. Don't post much here cause It just moves so fast and I feel like I can't get to know any of you! Anyhow, I'm gonna sprinkle some sticky baby dust here don't want to hear anymore bad news! xxxxxx

 

[foxforce]

Morning all

All the best GW it isn't nice to experience any spotting but try relax and take it easy

Sherri you have been through so much, good news on your hcg - you deserve this to work out

Starry sorry you didn't get your results that's awful you have to wait all weekend, some people don't understand how hard this is

Tinkerbell - hi :wave: congrats on your 3+ great news and good your not suffering like some of us on here, I understand how you feel on the thread, I will never be able to keep up once I go back to work so probably be posting less then!

Anyone else suffering with constipation I believe I am eating fairly healthy ...well could maybe eat more fruit but can't stomach it

 

[Tinkerbellxxx]

Thanks Foxforce, I've got the same problem, but mines caused by the meds i have to take. Make sure you drink lots and if you cant stomach fruit, can you have fruit juice? Lots of ladies swear by prunes, but i couldn't eat them myself lol also helps to eat fibre rich foods. When things get really bad I take syrup of figs which isn't too bad to take. I have also tried fibrogel, which a lot of people swear by too. Hope it 'resolves' soon! x

 

[foxforce]

Thanks Foxforce, I've got the same problem, but mines caused by the meds i have to take. Make sure you drink lots and if you cant stomach fruit, can you have fruit juice? Lots of ladies swear by prunes, but i couldn't eat them myself lol also helps to eat fibre rich foods. When things get really bad I take syrup of figs which isn't too bad to take. I have also tried fibrogel, which a lot of people swear by too. Hope it 'resolves' soon! x

It's not good, I have been drinking fruit smoothies as its easier to get down, prunes eugh no don't like those lol I have been having plenty of fibre having shredded wheat for breakfast and brown seeded bread .... I feel I need to drink more though

Have a good weekend!

 

[Tinkerbellxxx]

Sounds like your doing everything right except for the drinking, hopefully that will help you, its miserable isn't it?! You have my full sympathy! lol x

 

[dan-o]

Prune juice really does work, It's vile but you don't need a lot.
I had to take it often when I was pregnant the first time, I was awfully constipated!

I've not had it this time (yet) thankfully!

 

[fifi-folle]

In some ways I wish I had constipation! Instead of morning sickness I am getting nausea and *TMI* diarrhoea, yuck!

 

[Blue_bear]

Ive been sick againt his morning, was hoping the sea bands might have worked!
Still a good sign all the same i suppose.

Any other genious ideas to stop me puking though, im willing to give most things a try?!

 

[samzi]

With my DD, Vimto was the magic cure...for a little while at least

 

[Tinkerbellxxx]

Have you tried nibbling on bland stuff all day? crackers? Vitamin B supplements? x

 

[Tinkerbellxxx]

Should have said B6, 10-25mg three times a day x

 

[gw76]

thanks ladies...

Nothing since yesterday afternoon...and boobs are still killing me so figure things are alight for right now...
Well, hope everyone has a great Saturday (with not too much vomiting involved LOL) My little guy and I are headed out (hubby works night shift so need to make ourselves scares) for hair cuts and Little Red Riding Hood Panto this afternoon...not sure what it will be like as I am in Canada, and unless it is being done by some true Brits, do know what it will be like?
They don't do Pantos over here - the kids have no idea what they are, or how much fun they are...
Anyway, have a great day ladies and thanks again