TMI ?
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Topic: TMI ?
Posted By: Lanata
Subject: TMI ?
Date Posted: 20 September 2008 at 8:14am
hello, has anyone had brown blood (quite dark too) the day after going to the obstetrician and she did her checks etc down there  It started yesterday and only when I wipe but not everytime I go to the loo.
Should I be calling my ob? ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: kmarie
Date Posted: 20 September 2008 at 9:21am
It doesn't sound like anything to worry about - usually it's fresh blood that gets them worried - but I would definitely give them a call, if for no other reason than for your own peace of mind! That's what they're there for (thank goodness!) 
I think I had it at a similar stage and my mw said that it was quite normal and nothing to get worried about, but to keep an eye on it cuz if anything changed she'd need to know. All the best!  ------------- 
twins in heaven Oct07 Is 40:11 "He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart." |
Posted By: Lanata
Date Posted: 20 September 2008 at 9:32am
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Thanks Kristy, I suppose I know all that already but still get freaked out about every little thing due to a mc at 16/40 last year but will def call If I get any today.
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Posted By: mummytobesep08
Date Posted: 20 September 2008 at 9:52am
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i've heard it can happen after those checks but don't know how long for. but if its old blood cant be too much of a worry. glad to see you're over 12 weeks though! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: kmarie
Date Posted: 20 September 2008 at 1:08pm
I hear what you're saying - I had a mc at nearly 11wks last year and that was enough to get me paranoid about anything remotely like it this time around! Must've been really hard for you, esp since you made it as far as 16wks. 
Have you had many scans this time around? I had them at 6,8&14wks - so I'd picture seeing the heartbeat in from the later 2 scans whenever I started worrying - it helped to keep me sane! Peace of mind is always the best port of call. Let us know how you go -------------
twins in heaven Oct07 Is 40:11 "He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart." |
Posted By: Lanata
Date Posted: 20 September 2008 at 4:13pm
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The ob does a quick scan every appt so saw the bub and heart beat on thurs afternoon so all good, have the anatomy scan coming on Thurs as well and scans at 7 & 14 weeks so the little one is hanging around but yeah after mc i won't feel better till 40weeks and bub is here (which seems like a lifetime away ) but your idea of picturing the heartbeat might help me too
Had nothing today so just taking it easy and making DP go and do the shopping by himself lol X ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: TysMummy
Date Posted: 22 September 2008 at 10:02am
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i would get it checked ...better to be safe then sorry.my mum had 2 miscarriages when she was 7mnths and after all the drama i had with my first i get everything checked almost lost my boy 3 times
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Posted By: Lanata
Date Posted: 22 September 2008 at 7:18pm
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hello, just a quick update, I did end up calling and brown blood discharge at this stage of pregnancy after an internal examination is common but they obviously are worried if it changes to red blood.. so always call just to be on the safe side and especially if it turns to red blood, period like pains and there are clots etc
Have felt the little one moving around alot so I take that as a good sign and have had nothing since yesterday morning  ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: kmarie
Date Posted: 23 September 2008 at 7:52am
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Stoked to hear that It's always good to hear what we 'think' we already know in the words of the experts - somehow it makes it so much easier to relax! -------------
twins in heaven Oct07 Is 40:11 "He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart." |