So yesterday I was still spotting. It had been two days. Sure, the doctor had pronounced me healthy and said I was fine, but when it happens you still wonder.
So last night I decided to go for a run. It worked last time to stop the spotting, so why not test the theory again.
Rob was kind enough to walk me down to the basement to make sure the boogie man wasn't there. Yes, until we get an alarm system, I'm scared of the basement. The basement and the laundry room are the easiest places for a burgler to access our house because they are hidden from the road and easy to get in. Hopefully we'll get the alarm system put in by the end of the month.
Anyway, so I went downstairs and ran five miles on the treadmill my in-laws were so very kind enough to give me.
Today I have no spotting.
At my next doctor's appointment, I am going to make them put that in my records. My theory is that exercise stops spotting. I'm sure this has never been tested, because when I called the advice nurse, their advice was to take it easy, put my feet up, etc. If they knew anything about me, they would know I wouldn't do that anyway.
I bet they tell everyone that, so they have never tested the theory that exercise is actually good for you when you're spotting.
My thoughts are, if you are having a miscarriage and that is the reason for the spotting, there's nothing you can do to stop it anyway. By the time you have the spotting, it's a done deal. So why make yourself more depressed by sitting around doing nothing?
Showing posts with label Spotting during Pregnancy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Spotting during Pregnancy. Show all posts
Friday, March 12, 2010
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Weekend Scare
This past weekend, we had a bit of a scare.
I understand that the first trimester is the most critical in that the chance of having a miscarriage is much higher than the other two trimesters. That is the main reason for us not telling many people that we are expecting this baby.
The day after we got the positive home pregnancy results, I started spotting. I looked up on the internet about spotting during the first trimester, and the site said there were three reasons for it to happen: a vaginal infection, implantation as the baby is expanding and affecting more of the uterus, and intercourse. Well, we had a celebratory romp in the sack the night before, so after the spotting went away the next day, I didn't think any more of it.
Over this past weekend, I started spotting again. It wasn't a lot, but it was enough to require a panty liner. Sunday morning when I went to the bathroom, there were three thick drops of blood in the toilet - two that looked like blood and one that looked like it could be tissue or cells or something. This made me very nervous. Additionally, my breast tenderness seemed to subside some. I didn't have any cramping or back pain, but the decrease in pregnancy signs and the spotting put me on alert. I seriously thought that maybe this pregnancy was over.
I told my sister about the situation. So now my sister and Sweta know about the pregnancy.
When we returned from DC, I went to the doctor. They were able to see me and discussed my symptoms. They decided to do a vaginal ultrasound to confirm that the baby was okay. Aside from the slight uncomfort of a dildo-looking thing being stuck inside me, the ultrasound went very well. The doctor was able to see the baby and determine that it was in the right place. The measurements confirm that it appears to be about 6 weeks old - a due date of around August 22, 2010.
The doctor said that if I had any more spotting, unless it was coupled with cramping or was very heavy, I shouldn't even think twice about it. We haven't had a miscarriage...yet.
I understand that the first trimester is the most critical in that the chance of having a miscarriage is much higher than the other two trimesters. That is the main reason for us not telling many people that we are expecting this baby.
The day after we got the positive home pregnancy results, I started spotting. I looked up on the internet about spotting during the first trimester, and the site said there were three reasons for it to happen: a vaginal infection, implantation as the baby is expanding and affecting more of the uterus, and intercourse. Well, we had a celebratory romp in the sack the night before, so after the spotting went away the next day, I didn't think any more of it.
Over this past weekend, I started spotting again. It wasn't a lot, but it was enough to require a panty liner. Sunday morning when I went to the bathroom, there were three thick drops of blood in the toilet - two that looked like blood and one that looked like it could be tissue or cells or something. This made me very nervous. Additionally, my breast tenderness seemed to subside some. I didn't have any cramping or back pain, but the decrease in pregnancy signs and the spotting put me on alert. I seriously thought that maybe this pregnancy was over.
I told my sister about the situation. So now my sister and Sweta know about the pregnancy.
When we returned from DC, I went to the doctor. They were able to see me and discussed my symptoms. They decided to do a vaginal ultrasound to confirm that the baby was okay. Aside from the slight uncomfort of a dildo-looking thing being stuck inside me, the ultrasound went very well. The doctor was able to see the baby and determine that it was in the right place. The measurements confirm that it appears to be about 6 weeks old - a due date of around August 22, 2010.
The doctor said that if I had any more spotting, unless it was coupled with cramping or was very heavy, I shouldn't even think twice about it. We haven't had a miscarriage...yet.
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