Had a scare today

Mommie2Ava&Presley · #1 (**permalink**) 12-21-2007, 06:02 PM

I had been having spasms down in the vag area for 2 days. I assumed it was probably a UTI trying to take hold, since I didn't drink enough water a couple of days. Then this morning I woke up and went to the bathroom to find I was spotting a little. Of course that brought back horrible memories of my first m/c that happened 5 years ago - right after Christmas. Anyway, it seemed to stop so I went about my business, since I wasn't cramping; but then it came back about mid-morning. So I called my doc's office and told them what was going on and that I needed some reasurance that things were ok, so I could enjoy the holidays (they are closing for 5 days). Anyway, they got me right in.

My doc did a pelvic exam and found the blood (old blood) was coming from my uterus, so he took me next door for an u/s. Oh we did find the

with the doppler, but it took the nurse a good while to find it. Got the u/s; saw the baby and the problem. I have a tiny bleed on the edge of my placenta (1 cm X .65 cm). He feels that it will probably heal over the next month and will keep a close eye on it when I come back for my next appt in 2 weeks. Baby was so much bigger than just two weeks ago. He gave me 2 pics of the baby to make me feel better and I got a shot of the hemorage to show how tiny it is. He also said my placenta is across the front of my uterus right now, which explains why it's hard to find the baby's

. It's being drowned out by my heartbeat in the placenta.

So anyway, I feel better mentally and I'm taking it upon myself to make sure I don't pull on Ava or put any undue stress on my abdomin by bending and lifting on things.

Rahknight · #2 (**permalink**) 12-22-2007, 10:02 AM

I'm happy to hear everything is fine. So sorry u had to go through that scare though! It is crazy the worry we can go through with nothing wrong just between appts so I can't imagine. I'm thinking of renting a doppler!

Celi · #3 (**permalink**) 12-22-2007, 10:02 AM

Shannon I'm so sorry you had a scare like that!!! Thanks God your doctor is really good and worked you in fast, so now you can enjoy the Holidays more at ease!!! But take care try to relax, and let others do more of the jobs around!!! Have a Merry Christmas!!!

mommaphoebs · #4 (**permalink**) 12-22-2007, 10:09 AM

I'm glad everything is ok. Take it easy, like you said, no lifting and let it heal. Take care!

Mommie2Ava&Presley · #5 (**permalink**) 12-22-2007, 12:54 PM

Thanks girls. I'm not lifting or pulling on Ava. My son is helping me with her for those kinds of things. I think the whole things worried him a bit. We just got home from Christmas at my mom's and I'm about to join Ava for a nap.

nessak · #6 (**permalink**) 12-22-2007, 07:55 PM

Shannon, I am so glad that everything is good with you and the baby. Take care and rest as much as possible. I am glad you got to the doctor and got some reassurance that everything is ok and will be ok, that must have been a horrible feeling. I am so sorry you had to go through that.
Get lots of R&R.
Take care,
Nessa

mieko25 · #7 (**permalink**) 12-23-2007, 09:17 AM

OMG shannon how scary, I am so glad the got you in right away, and gave you some reasurance. I hope everything turn out ok and you are able to enjoy the holidays! take it easy hon and keep us posted!

Constance_13 · #8 (**permalink**) 12-23-2007, 01:34 PM

OHHH MY - I am sooooo sorry you had this scare. I am sooo happy to read that everything sounds like it will work out good with some rest and not over doing it. How scary!!! BIG BIG BIG HUGS!!!!!

Sorry about the late response....I posted about that separately.

I truly hope you have a VERY HAPPY HOLIDAY!!!!! Try to enjoy all the special moments. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers and I wish you a speedy recovery.