TMI ALERT

[twoweevils]

When I put my progesterone suppository in on Sunday evening, my finger came out covered in a dark brown discharge. It had the texture of snot. I wiped and more came out.

I freaked.

K. had the brilliant idea of calling Telehealth Ontario -- it's a free service where you can call and speak to a nurse about any health concerns rather than running straight to the ER.

The nurse asked me a series of questions. She told me that the cervix is full of blood vessels during pregnancy and if it's bumped (by an ultrasound probe, during intercourse, or when inserting a progesterone suppository) it can bleed and the blood can take a couple of days to reach the vaginal opening. She said to call back if it got worse or if I had cramping or back pain. She also told me to call my health provider first thing on Tuesday (yesterday was a holiday here).

It hasn't gotten worse, but it's still there, intermittently when I wipe.

I've put a call into the fertility doctor -- my GP is on vacation and I haven't gotten the referral to the OB/GYN yet.

The Telehealth nurse asked me if I still felt pregnant. The truth is, I don't know. I've gotten so used to how I'm feeling that I can't remember feeling any other way. I haven't had severe morning sickness, so that's no help. I do know that your chance of miscarriage is less than 5% after the heartbeat has been detected on ultrasound. And I've read all kinds of stories on the internet from people who gushed bright red blood for weeks and still had healthy pregnancies, so I'm hoping that everything's okay.

It's probably fine.

Good thoughts and prayers are welcome.

M.

Comments

[wolfshark]

*hugs you tight*

*crosses fingers*

[twoweevils.livejournal.com]

Thank you! I've got a follow-up ultrasound scheduled for Thursday morning.

M.

[lonelywalker.livejournal.com]

*hugs*

Fingers crossed for all three of you Weevils as always :-)

[twoweevils.livejournal.com]

Thanks, hon!

M.

[adafrog.livejournal.com]

{{hugs}}

[twoweevils.livejournal.com]

*hugsback*

[gigitrek.livejournal.com]

That "do you still feel pregnant?" thing is a stupid question. All it does is make you super-aware for every little bubble of nausea, and it ultimately means nothing anyway.

I will tell you what my doctor told me: Brown stuff is nothing to worry about on its own. If it is blood, which it might not be, it's probably from the ultrasound, or from old blood being pushed out of the uterus to make way for the baby, or, and I quote, "just one of those things."

And, as you say, there are women who have regular periods throughout their pregnancy and everything goes fine. Even 50% of women with red bleeding and cramping go on to deliver healthy babies (although I can't imagine their pregnancies are very pleasant.)

I know how easy it is to say, but don't worry about it. Pregnancy is a crazy time, and doctors really have no clue about most of what goes on (reassuring, isn't it?) I would tell you to try and resist the urge to trawl the Internet for stories of success or failure. It doesn't help, and it just makes you worried about things you'd never thought of before.

Hugs and best wishes. (But I don't think you really need either.)

[twoweevils.livejournal.com]

The doctor's office called a few minutes ago -- they basically told me the same thing yours did. She suggested it might be from the placenta implanting in the uterus. She said sometimes that blood is reabsorbed, but other times it makes its way out. She said it's very common and nothing to worry about unless I develop severe cramping or fever.

I'm going to avoid the internet now because you're right -- I keep hearing about frightening things that never crossed my mind before. I've got a follow-up ultrasound scheduled for this Thursday. I'm sure Tenacious is fine. Probably.

*hugs*
M.

[capecodgirl.livejournal.com]

I had this type of bleeding in my pregnancy with my son.

I freaked as well, and the OB-GYN brought me right in for an ultrasound and they determined that it was just some "old blood".

I'm praying for you three as well.

[twoweevils.livejournal.com]

"Old blood" was pretty much what the doctor's office said when they called a few minutes ago. I've got an ultrasound booked for this Thursday. It's probably nothing to worry about. But it was a horrible shock. I was going to tell my mother the happy news, but I think I'll hold off until Thursday. *hugs*

M.

[twoweevils.livejournal.com]

The doctor's office was very re-assuring. I'm sure everything is fine. *hugs*

M.

[tartary-lamb.livejournal.com]

Good thoughts and prayers on their way. ♥

[twoweevils.livejournal.com]

Thank you!!

[kateri-e.livejournal.com]

Lots and Lots of good thoughts are being sent your way

[twoweevils.livejournal.com]

Thank you! We need them!

M.

[starfishchick]

Many many good thoughts heading your way, sweetie.

[twoweevils.livejournal.com]

Thanks! The Telehealth nurse calmed me down a lot, but it made a huge difference to hear it from my own doctor who knows my personal history and risk factors. We're doing another ultrasound on Thursday to set my mind at ease.

M.

[starfishchick]

I should have said: "sweeties"!

Glad the nurse was helpful and that your doctor was reassuring as well.

xo

[mabiana.livejournal.com]

Sending many good thoughts and prayers. *hugs*

[twoweevils.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much! *hugs*

M.

[katla-frej.livejournal.com]

oh lot's of love and good thoughts i hope it turns out fine

[twoweevils.livejournal.com]

Thank you! I'm sure everything's okay. Mostly!

M.

[georgiamagnolia.livejournal.com]

*good thoughts*

Be well, and remember, less stress is best. (like that is achievable, I know, but try!)

[twoweevils.livejournal.com]

I think I just have to realize that pregnancy is all about WAITING. I used to think I was a patient person. Not so much. *sigh*

M.

[funkyreunion.livejournal.com]

*good thoughts*

[twoweevils.livejournal.com]

Thanks, hon!!

M.

[celli]

*huuuugs*

[twoweevils.livejournal.com]

Right backatcha!

[jenab.livejournal.com]

Fingers crossed for all of you.

[twoweevils.livejournal.com]

Thank you!! *hugs*

M.

[oneofaradia.livejournal.com]

Sending good thoughts and prayers your way.

[twoweevils.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

M.