The staff in the ER ran a slew of blood tests and gave me a very extensive ultrasound. Both babies were fine and moving around a lot. They had heart rates of 165 and 166. By the time I left the majority of the bleeding had stopped. The ER doctor chalked it up to a "threatened miscarriage." I hated the sound of that.
Later that morning I heard from my OB and he said there were a ton of reasons to as why I could be bleeding...none of which he could be sure were true in my case. I have an appointment with him on Wednesday and he said as long as there isn't more bleeding he can wait to see me then. Some ideas were a subchorionic hematoma which is basically when the placenta has some bleeding. He also said the babies could be re-positioning or I could be having placental moving. He went on to explain how vascular everything is while one is pregnant and that any number of things could cause bleeding. He was glad to hear the US came back with happy babies and told me many women experience some bleeding during their pregnancy and go on to have healthy babies.
I'd be happy to never experience that again. The US tech was super sweet and very thorough. She told me Baby A was measuring 13 weeks (92 percentile) and Baby B was measuring 12 weeks 6 days (80 percentile). Baby A's placenta is anterior and that babe is hanging out on my left side and Baby B's is
posterior and that babe is relaxing on the other side.
For now I'm taking it easy. I'm even more of a sloth than I was before. Better safe than sorry in my opinion! Did any of you mamas out there ever have this happen? God is continuing to stretch me throughout this pregnancy and requiring me to trust in Him every step of the way. He's keeping me on my toes that's for sure! But I know He will be faithful and I find so much peace in that.
I'm so glad everything is ok! I can imagine how scary that was.
ReplyDeleteHow scary! I actually had a subchorionic hematoma with my 2nd and I was terrified but thankfully all was OK, I just had to take it easy and was put on pelvic rest. Here's to no more bleeding!
ReplyDeleteGah how scary! Glad you and the babies are ok! Can't believe you get to find out the genders SO soon!! Very exciting!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad the US showed happy babies! Bleeding no matter how normal is just never fun to experience. Here's to no more!
ReplyDeleteGoodness I know that was scary! Happy that the babes are happy and healthy... you look amazing!
ReplyDeleteSo scary! Glad both babies and you are doing well! It definitely puts things into perspective- I had unexplained bleeding at 30 weeks and it really freaked me out for awhile.. Definitely take it easy and drink lots of fluids :)
ReplyDeleteI had some bleeding around when I was pregnant with my daughter (who is now a happy and healthy almost ten months old). It was so so scary and I never got a good reason for it. I was told I was probably "doing too much" and they found a small tear in my uterus. Thankfully, it only happened once and the rest of my pregnancy was smooth sailing. Praying for you and your sweet babies!! I'm loving following along with your story! :)
ReplyDeleteI had some bleeding in my first trimester and thought I was experiencing a miscarriage. However it was confirmed routine and I went on to have a happy healthy baby girl <3
ReplyDeleteSo glad all is well. I know Julia (My Life in Transition) had bleeding with her daughter Cecelia (we were due same time, me with Ashlynn) It was a SCH and her daughter is perfect in every way. Definitely a scary situation, as if being pregnant isn't anxious enough!
ReplyDeleteGoodness. I'm so glad everything is okay and the ultrasound came back with healthy babies. Being a sloth sounds like a great idea to me.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure this was SO scary ... My sister actually had bleeding with both of her girls. ( Now 5 and 6 months old beauties) I can't remember why with my oldest niece but with my newest my sister had a tear in her uterus and they said it was also because of partial placenta previa which did go away! She bleed A LOT. Enough where she thought she was miscarrying. Her entire pregnancy she couldn't work out but she did continue at work! Don't worry. I know it's scary but I just KNOW Everhthing will be alright! Try not to google!!!!! Sending love and positive thoughts to you M, B and the Babies!
ReplyDeleteWe waited 13 years then became pregnant for the first time , I starting bleeding around 10 weeks , I was put on bed rest for almost 3 months and now our daughter is a healthy 5 year old, just take it easy with lifting and bending .prayers coming your way .
ReplyDeleteI had bleeding when pregnant with Noah. I was still seeing my Ivf Doctor and both times I had it I went in for a quick ultrasound to ease my mind. It was never anything serious thankfully. That was good that you went to get it checked out :)
ReplyDeleteGlad your ok momma! Keep that slothing up!!! 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽 love you and those babes!
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