Post by maknoppe on Mar 29, 2005 12:02:23 GMT -5
I went off the pill in October 2004 and was closely monitoring my menstrual cycle. 26 days to be exact. So in February, when I was 2 days late, my husband and I went to a walk-in clinic to have a pregnancy test. Initially, the doctor told me the test came back negative. The receptionist came running out as we were driving away and waved us back in. The Dr showed me the test and said that there was a very faint positive line and wanted me to come in the next morning to provide a sample of morning urine. The next test showed more positive. So I was referred to an Ob/Gyn.
I was 10w3d along and everything was going great. I didn't suffer from any pregnancy symptoms except for fatigue. I thought being pregnant was a snap.
My husband and I had sex and I started bleeding a little immediately afterwards. I had read that this was common so I didn't give it much thought. It continued for days and I didn't have any cramping the entire time so I didn't want to overreact and go see my Dr. On the 4th day, I finally decided enough time had passed. The Dr. tried to find a heartbeat on a Doppler at the office, but was unsuccessful. The Dr. said that it was not unusual to be unable to find a heartbeat this early in a pregnancy. The Dr suggested that since the bleeding started after sex, perhaps I had Placenta Previa. She said she wasn't too concerned if this was the case, but if anything was to change (ie. more bleeding or cramping) then I was to call her back immediately.
Sure enough, later that same day, the bleeding increased to the point where it was like I was having my period. My Dr. scheduled me for an emergency ultrasound the next day. When I went, I had the ultrasound (on the belly) and an endovaginal scan(?) as well. Afterwards, I was told to go straight to my Dr's office.
When my husband and I got there, the Dr told us that it had been a Blighted Ovum and there was no fetus. She explained it to us in detail and we understood what BO was about. I chose to allow the m/c to happen naturally and am happy that I did. I wasn't too sure if I would know whether or not the tissue came out but believe me....you will definitely know!!! I have been bleeding now for 10 days but after the tissue all passed (took one day) the bleeding has noticeably slowed down. I wasn't too keen on having someone go in with a tool to scrape the inside of my uterus. I was very concerned with the possibility of scarring and the effect it could have on future pregnancies.
My husband and I were very relieved to hear that it was a BO. We had truly thought that we had caused the m/c by having sex. Looking back, I know now that it wasn't possible but we were really blaming ourselves up until we heard the truth.
I feel better knowing that there was something wrong with the development of a fetus and my body did the right thing by stopping it naturally. I did some research on BO on the internet and after reading more about it, I realize that there was absolutely nothing that I could have done to prevent the BO from happening, therefore, I am not upset because it was beyond my control.
I know the chances of it happening again are slim. If anything, it was a good trial run to see how my employer reacts to the news that I am pregnant and to figure out exactly what I want or should expect from my husband, family, friends, co-workers and employer.
Having experienced a BO, it kind of changed my outlook on family. It makes me appreciate even more the miracle of having a baby. My husband and I are going to start trying again once I have had one menstrual cycle and we are looking forward to what our future holds in store for us.
I was 10w3d along and everything was going great. I didn't suffer from any pregnancy symptoms except for fatigue. I thought being pregnant was a snap.
My husband and I had sex and I started bleeding a little immediately afterwards. I had read that this was common so I didn't give it much thought. It continued for days and I didn't have any cramping the entire time so I didn't want to overreact and go see my Dr. On the 4th day, I finally decided enough time had passed. The Dr. tried to find a heartbeat on a Doppler at the office, but was unsuccessful. The Dr. said that it was not unusual to be unable to find a heartbeat this early in a pregnancy. The Dr suggested that since the bleeding started after sex, perhaps I had Placenta Previa. She said she wasn't too concerned if this was the case, but if anything was to change (ie. more bleeding or cramping) then I was to call her back immediately.
Sure enough, later that same day, the bleeding increased to the point where it was like I was having my period. My Dr. scheduled me for an emergency ultrasound the next day. When I went, I had the ultrasound (on the belly) and an endovaginal scan(?) as well. Afterwards, I was told to go straight to my Dr's office.
When my husband and I got there, the Dr told us that it had been a Blighted Ovum and there was no fetus. She explained it to us in detail and we understood what BO was about. I chose to allow the m/c to happen naturally and am happy that I did. I wasn't too sure if I would know whether or not the tissue came out but believe me....you will definitely know!!! I have been bleeding now for 10 days but after the tissue all passed (took one day) the bleeding has noticeably slowed down. I wasn't too keen on having someone go in with a tool to scrape the inside of my uterus. I was very concerned with the possibility of scarring and the effect it could have on future pregnancies.
My husband and I were very relieved to hear that it was a BO. We had truly thought that we had caused the m/c by having sex. Looking back, I know now that it wasn't possible but we were really blaming ourselves up until we heard the truth.
I feel better knowing that there was something wrong with the development of a fetus and my body did the right thing by stopping it naturally. I did some research on BO on the internet and after reading more about it, I realize that there was absolutely nothing that I could have done to prevent the BO from happening, therefore, I am not upset because it was beyond my control.
I know the chances of it happening again are slim. If anything, it was a good trial run to see how my employer reacts to the news that I am pregnant and to figure out exactly what I want or should expect from my husband, family, friends, co-workers and employer.
Having experienced a BO, it kind of changed my outlook on family. It makes me appreciate even more the miracle of having a baby. My husband and I are going to start trying again once I have had one menstrual cycle and we are looking forward to what our future holds in store for us.