Spotting is very common in early pregnancy. It is even more common among IVF pregnancies. I know this. I've read many, many blog posts about normal spotting.
Even so, when I thought I saw a tinge of brown when I wiped this morning I freaked the freak out. I'm still freaking out. I was getting ready to leave the house to swim laps when I noticed it. I put my suit back in my bag and decided to lay down for an hour. After getting back up to get some amount of work done today, I went the bathroom and noticed a little more.
The thing is, I've been constipated the past few days. This morning, after a rather uncomfortable bowel movement, I felt some brief cramping. The first spotting happened not long after.
It is a very small amount, so small I wouldn't even notice it if I weren't on high alert. It is a small bit of brown mixed in with the endometrin discharge. Not even an increase in mucus or anything (yet). I'm not cramping (yet).
I know what you are probably thinking. I am freaking out over nothing. If I do have an SCH I should expect to see some spotting. Even without a possible SCH, a few tinged pieces of dissolving endometrin is is no biggie.
I am worried because if this is not an SCH but a second sac like the CNM thought, I've experienced this before. I've waited weeks for miscarriage without any hint of spotting, so the idea that I am spotting now scares the shit out of me. I was hoping to go back in in 2 weeks and find the second sac vs SCH gone like a vanishing twin. I don't want my uterus to expel the sac because sometimes the contractions can put the healthy pregnancy at risk.
I'm also worried because my breasts are smaller today and not sore. Again, normal. Breast tenderness comes and goes, blah, blah, blah. I just don't like two potentially bad signs in one day.
I suppose the spotting could be a result of pressure from the constipation. Could it also be from reducing my endometrin from 3 times a day to 2 times a day? Since it is Friday afternoon, I went ahead and called the nurses line at my RE's office for advice to get me through the weekend.
As expected, she told me that spotting can be completely normal. I told her about the constipation and everything else. She told me to stop taking the aspirin for now, to get a fiber drink or prune juice to help with constipation and prevent added pressure in my abdomen, and to stop using the applicator with my endometrin to prevent irritating my cervix. She added that she was not concerned but to call if I see any red blood.
I think I'll lay down for the rest of the night. Please embryo, please stay put, please stay alive.
8 comments:
Sending lots of positive thoughts your way and lots of sticky vibes to your embryo. I know you know that bleeding is perfectly normal and I know it doesn't help you feel less scared to know that. My nurse said to lie down whenever there was active bleeding and to take it easy. I know it's hard to do.
This is scary, even when you know it's normal. I'm thinking of you!
I'm saying a sticky prayer for you and hoping you start throwing up soon so you can have some piece of mind. I think if your not in pain your good. Take it easy and if I were you I'd stay in bed but thats just me being crazy.
Sending thoughts your way! I'm sure it is nothing to worry about. Still, stick baby, stick!
Argh. Spotting is no fun. Hang tight in there, little embryo. You hang in there too. I know how nerve-wracking this can be!
You might remember I also had a good bit of spoting this time around. Every time I thought it was over. But it wasn't. Brown spotting, I'm sure you know, means a little old blood is coming out. It could even be the implantation bleeding making his way out. Seriously. It could be your uterus properly expanding and blowing a little blood vessel. Go in for another scan if you can, to put your mind at ease, there's nothing worst than not knowing and it will play on your mind. Much love and reassuring hugs, Fran
I haven't been able to comment since you announced the news... congratulations! Spotting is no fun, but you are in my prayers that little embryo is hanging on strong!
Hoping that all will be okay.
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