Mixed news, I guess. Fetus not dead, heart rate 180. Measuring a little behind at 12w6d, which has me concerned. And a large SCH. She said she wouldn’t be surprised if I had more bleeding. (It’s slowed to spotting, finally.)
I am totally stressed out by this news, for some reason. For every other pregnancy I used to HOPE that I had an SCH because it was a explanation for the bleeding that generally resolves fine. Now that I have one, I googled in the cab on the way home and I am scared all over again.
AND I’m not going to talk to my doctor again (unless I have copious bleeding, which I’m sure I will, so never mind) until the second week of July, so I’m assuming no bedrest or whatever? From what I’ve read the standard of care has shifted from bedrest to just do whatever, as it doesn’t affect the outcomes. Which is unfortunate because I just want to go home and feel crappy in my bed instead of trying to pretend to be a productive employee.
I know quite a few people who have / have had a SCH, and all have had good outcomes. Nice that the bleeding has slowed, I hope it stays that way! I also used the doppler quite frequently when I was bleeding (unexplained), definitely made me feel better! xo
I am sorry for all this worry, and i too think that bedrest would be more merciful.
Oh yuck! At least there is a reason for the bleeding and it seems like every SCH story I’ve read about in blogland had a good outcome, just very unnerving with all the bleeding!!! Also, I don’t think there is anything wrong with a little self imposed bed rest
How far along were you supposed to be measuring? Looking back at what you measured on some of your other posts, it looks pretty much right on track. It can vary by a few days, especially depending on what position the kiddo is in and how accurate the ultrasound tech is. As long as you’re within the normal +/- window, try not to stress too much about it. (I know, I know, as if I’m one to give advice about not stressing…
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All of the cases of SCH that I’ve known of have turned out well, so I think there’s a lot of reason to be hopeful. I don’t know about the standard of care of bedrest vs. not, but I’ve heard that keeping hydrated can help.
Hang in there. You’re already about 1/3 of the way to the finish line, which is great!
Aw hell, not cool! Of course it has you nervous, though there’s lots of good evidence that all will be fine. We’re going to worry any way, so any hint of something threatening the pregnancy of course is going to be unnerving. I say do what makes you feel better – if that means taking it real easy and off your feet, than do whatever you can to make it happen, others can just deal. (And I know that is harder with your little guy, but maybe you can lean on some extra help from hubs or others?) You’ll get through this…
step away from Dr. Google! you are going to be a Mommy of 2 before you know it. glad to hear the fetus is still alive and kicking
How have you been doing? I love reading your blog, your story give me such hope for myself. I really hope everything is ok with you and your baby!