One step forward two steps back

Announcement of pregnancy and birth following assisted reproductive treatment.
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Annie
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One step forward two steps back

Post by Annie »

Thanks for all the nice messages on my last posting . I realy couldnt have predicted what happened about three hours after posting . We were literally just discussing how relieved we were and getting tentatively excited again when I did a quick knicker check and ther were splodges of bright red blood ( no particular warnings ) . I then flooded a panty liner in 10 secs. I cant explain how i felt . Not even scared just numb. We drove straight to the gynae ward of the hospital where I do ivf as our consultant promised that theyd analyse any products of conception properly this time(what could be my third consecutive mc) Luckily a nice doctor from the repro unit was still there and the doctor i saw on the ward arranged for me to go to the repro unit and get a scan.
Again the sac was still there and the heart beat still going. I carried on bleeding over night (not buckets but proper bright red blood with some clots) in fact I stayed in the ward but didnt sleep a wink. The next morning they re scanned me and again it was still there and beating, there were areas of bleeding to the side and below the sac. I couldnt stand the ward any longer and as the bleeding had slowed they gave me preservative containing pots to take with me so that I can keep the products properly this time ( for chromasomal analysis) and if/when I mc at least ill be at home.
I am sorry I posted the last happy post its just that after a whole week following the initial little bleed scare , without anymore blood and the excellent scan I really thought I could relax for a while at least. I cant get my head round the fact that both bleeds followed excellent scans and also followed me texting all my close friends to say how great things were and posting positive messages on here.In fact I cant bring myself to give them the latest update, my dad in greece thinks everything is still going fine Im pretty sure its all going to be over shortly ( I ve stopped cramping at the moment but I dont feel at all pregnant) although its not gone yet so I guess there is a tiny chance. So I just thought Id say good bye and good luck to you all and sorry for such a dismal posting. Idont think I can post again as its too much heartache when I have to keep retracting the good messages. Thanks for everything
love Annie
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Post by Tracey S »

Oh Annie

Poor you - just stop posting if it does you no good. Hang in there - there is still a sac etc - it could be the blood is not the baby but something else - the others are better at this than me as they have been through similar.
Why don't you take time out and when it's safer post to tell us it is all ok - maybe at 12 weeks.
If this board is not helping you at the moment then don't use it - we don;t mind as long as you are ok
Loads of love and wishing it all to be alright
Love
Tracey
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ttc 9 years. 38 yrs old, dh 8 hrs younger!First IVF in Aug 2002 and had ectopic.2nd IVF neg.3rd FET and negative.4th FET and positive but sadly lost our little boy at 20 weeks.5th FET and Alice Isobel and Emily Charlotte born 5th Aug 2004!
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Post by Di »

Hi Annie,
Haven't posted to you before but just wanted to say yu are in my thoughts and that I have everything crossed that this time will not be bad news!!! Try and keep postitive although I know how difficult that is t times!
Di
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Post by sue.m »

ditto Annie to what the others have said.

I'll be praying that everything works out for you. Like Tracey said, I don't really know about the bleeding, but I do recall reading lots of posts from women who have bled throughout but have gone on to have healthy babies.

Good luck, and take care.

Sue.x
ttc for almost 4 years, diagnosed as unexplained. Just about to begin treatment when we were lucky enough to concieve naturally. Our beautiful baby boy, Daniel, was born on 27 Sept 2003. Now expecting again, baby due 22 Aug 2005.
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Post by Dagny »

Hi Annie

I agree with the others. Just don't post if you don't feel up to it. We will all be here for you if you feel like some advice or help. I did have lots of bleeding just like you described, 3 massive bleeds with clots and all. The doctors told me it was just one of those things, some bleed some don't. It is no less frightening though is it? It had nothing to do with my losing her at 24 weeks, that was down to the amnio :?

I am thinking of you and keeping my fingers crossed that it will be all OK.

Take care Annie

Love Dagny xkx
Me 38 DH 40
1st 2nd & 4th IVF/ICSI -ve
3rd +ve DD Katelyn born @ 24wks & sadly died
5th +ve m/c 9wks
6th +ve Twins Sadly DD Leah stillborn @20wks and DS Kieran born @22wks but sadly died too
7th +ve - DD Chloë Mae born @38wks our precious miracle
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Post by Helen Reid »

Hi Annie

I also agree with the others and i will be thinking of you and hoping that everything will be fine.

Helen
Age 27
I.V.F started in 2001. 1st cycle +ve mc nov 2001 at 12 weeks. Fet mar 2002 +ve then -ve.
2nd cycle +ve eptopic oct 2002 6 weeks.
fet mar 2003 -ve. 3rd cycle over stimulated embies frozen. Fet nov 2003 +ve due 11/8/04.
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Post by alisonn »

so sorry to read your post annie, i cant imagine how u must be feeling,
especially after your elation from your previous post, but it is not
over yet, take it step by step , we are all thinking of you.
alisonn
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Post by Traci »

I ditto what has been said dont post if it makes you feel bad but just remember we will always be here for you , let us know when things turn out ok cause I will light my candels for you and it will be ok :lol:

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Trace x
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