So last night I was laying in bed with hubs watching The Office on hulu when I felt a gush. I ran to the bathroom to discover that I had begun hemorraghing what appeared to be old blood. I continued to bleed this "old looking" blood overnight, and this morning, and so I called the OB on call. I told her about what was happening and I kid you not, she asked me what an SCH was... great! (*rolls eyes*)
She told me that I could go to the ER if it got much heavier or more painful, but that at this point, she would advise me to wait it out, then adding, "you know some women bleed their whole pregnancies, on and off."
Comforting.
So that's where I stand (sit/lay) on this beautiful Saturday morning. I had hoped that maybe since it had been a week and a half since my last episode of blood, hubs could take me out for some fresh air on a little car ride but I guess we will have to scrap those plans :(
I am trying to stay optimistic and tell myself that this is just my body ridding itself of this nasty old clot, and that I (and my lovely little snowflakes) will be the better for it. Please join me in praying for the same.
Some of you kind ladies wrote offering to send me books to read to pass the time. After a huge buying spree on Overstock.com yesterday, I can honestly say I am all set :-)
Thanks for the thought though.
**A side note**
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE check out all the good that my dear bloggie friend, Mama Grits, is doing to help a little orphan with Cockayne Syndrome named Yulia who is kept drugged in a laying room all day. So sad. :( Mama Grits has joined in the fight to try to find a loving home for Yulia and has set up this site A Hope For Julia where she writes: "Please spread the word!!!! Get Julia HOME. Get her out of there and into a mommy and daddy's arms...to be held.... it's MY prayer for Julia."
oh hun, so sorry for the scare... ugh you should get a pass to not be stressed anymore... UNIVERSE, CAN YOU PLEASE GIVE HER A BREAK! And omg to the dr on call.. I hate such incompetence. I suffered from SPD in my pregnancy and my dr had no idea what that was... needless to say my heart and faith sank a bit... praying for you and the snowflakes.
Hoping this is the clot dissolving! If you are nervous, you can always go to L & D, the nurses will take good care of you! (of course, I am biased since I am and L & D nurse!)
unfortunately L&D will not see you here until you are 20 weeks, just the ER. They won't even let you see an OB. ARGH
I hope that the "old blood" is just cleaning out. Praying that you and the snowflakes will get through this.
With my sch, I bled on and off for a long time. It was usually brown stuff, which is old. That is what got rid of my sch. If it's brown it's a good thing!
You are in my prayers, oh my I am literally on my knees in prayer lately. Such a long road you have walked and you are always, always an inspiration. Thank you for the mention about Yulia...God has burdened my heart for her and he is showing his glory through this story :)
Just wanting to say that I am here, and that I am praying for you and your snowflakes, and for getting rid of old blood and that sch and just for you in general.
Oh, I hate that you're dealing with all of this. It really seems like you've been through way more than your share of grief! I'm praying for come continued peace as you continue this journey, to completion and bring those little snowflakes home with you, healthy, happy, and loving their momma!!!
Praying here, dear friend. I probably mentioned this before, but I had SCH with my youngest son, James (who is now nine)...after losing Faith and Grace...and Thomas. It is so hard to see that blood...to deal with all the uncertainty, when you are already beside yourself with anxiety because you have already been stripped of the innocent oblivion...you already know that nothing is certain. Oh...how well I remember the waiting on pins and needles...praying, hoping, watching every sign...clinging to any sliver of hope. I am praying and I will pray...with a heart that understands the waiting...
Love to you...
I'm praying this is the stupid clot saying it's farewell! And I hope the bleeding stops soon. I'm sorry you didn't get your outing this weekend - it must be pretty tough being on the couch/in bed all the time. Of course, it's all worth it for those babies. But still, I know it must be hard.
Thinking of you and wishing that pesky clot goes away and leaves you and your snowflakes in peace. xx
Please God, please let Noelle be right... I am visualising that clot disappearing, just being GONE!
I am new but I believe in the power of prayer. Sending lots of prayers your way. Hoping to good news and no more bleeding.
Thoughts & prayers for you. Know that you have 400 friends here who are rooting for you and your babies.
Sorry I haven't been on or commenting much, I still have been reading. I SO hope that your snowflakes stay healthy and you get to take them home. Sending out good vibes for you.
I just wanted to thank you for inspiring me to start my own blog. I always look forward to reading what you're up to and value your strength and viewpoint on this path through life. I acknowldged you with a little blog award. You can see at my blog: http://owlandleaf.blogspot.com/.
Much love, Amanda
Bleeds def suck!!!! I have had small ones in the past like less than 1cm but now have one at 18wks(developed it at 17wks) that is 8x2 cm but located right by the placenta....they have pulled me off of my lovenox and put me on bedrest....I went to the peri on Friday and they said it got a little smaller....I know my 1cm ones have taken a week or so to go away so not sure how long this will take....But very frustrating:(
Revisiting after quite a while...and that means I even skipped the twins annoucement. Voila for that!
That bleeding is scary, and I hope and pray that it stop. It snatches the peace of mind, and adds to the stress totally.
I want you to know that my best wishes are with you, and I pray that all stays good throughout.
Praying for you & your snowflakes!
Oh dear...I read about your SCH on LCFA.
Last year I was on bedrest with an SCH and pregnant with twins as well. It is total crap that you would have to deal with any more stress and badness. I found the SCH support site at BabyCenter.com helpful during my SCH bedrest time.
Many prayers are coming to you and your little snowflakes.
Eve