I debated on whether I should share this or not, but since this blog was intended to help give people insight into in vitro and pregnancy, I thought it would be good to know since someone out there may experience the same thing. =) I was also inspired by Julie & Julia (corny?) and thought blogging was a good way to release stress and stuff like that. (Just saw the movie last night.)
Saturday morning I was going about my usual, doing chores, while Jerm was away at a benefit golf tournament. I lifted a slightly heavy load of wet laundry and transported it a couple yards to the dryer. I bent my knees, kept my core tight, and did it the "right" way according to the many scoldings of my physical therapist husband. I wondered, for a second, if this was okay and then I told myself to stop being a wuss.
I went in to use the bathroom (no 1) and felt just a little pang, the kind you feel when you have to go badly and you finally release. It wasn't really even pain, just pressure. Then walked into my room to pick things up. I suddenly felt this release of warmth. (Sorry, this is gross) I thought, great...am I incontinent? But, it kept going for what felt like a couple minutes. I went back to the bathroom and there it was...blood.
The panic started to set in and it seemed like it wasn't stopping. But, in reality it wasn't a constant stream of blood. It was very much like a period flow. I went straight for the phone and called the doctor's office. Of course, no one was there but they gave the number for physician's exchange. Meanwhile my mind was telling me to stay calm because if I start crying no one will understand what I am saying. I got the operator for phys. ex. and she was a little short with me at first, but then when she heard the panic in my voice she softened a lot. She even called back to ask if he contacted me (I think that is normal protocol, though). Anyway, Dr. called and asked me what I did the previous night (which was just cruise around with friends, I left out the ginger ale part) and then asked if I had any cramping (which I didn't) and then said that sometimes it happens and that I am fine and there's nothing to worry about.
I totally trust my doctor. So, I think everything is fine. But, I can't wait until our next appointment in a week and a half. Scary!
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Take it easy Lia! I am glad the doctor says it was nothing. Don't worry about calling the doctor... my girlfriend says to ALWAYS call with questions even if they seem silly (which yours of course was not).
The other day I was having stomach pain. Like acid and cramps or something. At first I thought it was nothing, but it kept coming and going and got worse and worse... so finally I called the doctor (after my friend told me to) but the nurse told me it was probably nothing, either just acid or uterus stretching.
Anyway, I am rambling. Take care of yourself and your precious double-cargo! :) HUGS!!!
OMG Liane! I am praying for you! Lots of hugs!!!
Hope you get lots of rest!
Sounds like a subchorionic hemorrhage which is pretty common in the 1st tri, especially with IVFers. Even still, I hear that the bleeding freaks people out, so I know where you're coming from. Happened to my coworker at work and she got super freaked out!
Thanks for sharing your invitro journey, and what a journey it is/was! Brings back many memories - all good now of course that we have the Sebster with us (Maggie too). Jeremy, I cringed while reading about your sperm biopsy! That is one memory I like to forget. I love the photos of your new family members - they are just beautiful!
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