Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers.

[monkeefan73]

Hi. I am still pregnant, but I am having issues. Although it is considered normal, I am concerned with spotting, cramping, and light bleeding. It was stated that this could all be a side effect of the progesterone I am taking. My RE put me on bed rest and wrote on my medical leave form 'threatened miscarriage'. I really did not need to see those word, because now I am worried. He referred me to my OB and the OB does not seem too bothered. The OB says for me to keep my fingers crossed and to come back Dec. 18th for my scheduled u/s. I don't cross my fingers for luck. I pray. However, this time, I need someone to intercede on my behalf. I am trying to believe everything is fine. DH and I have been ttc for nearly 13 years and I do not think God would take our happiness away, since he blessed us in the first place with the honor to bear new life. I know that this is just Satan trying to steal my joy, but my mind is racing and I am having a hard time encouraging myself to let the crazy thoughts go. Please pray for strength for me. Thanks.

Tracee

[katie9924]

Tracee,

I'm sorry to hear that you're having so many issues. I will definitely pray for you. Please know that you are not alone. I've also had spotting and cramping, and it's been really stressful. You must be going crazy at home. My sister keeps telling me that she spotted until 14 weeks with her daughter, and not to worry. I try to remind myself of that when I start to get down. I would think they could do an ultrasound to verify that everything's okay. Is that a possibility for you? I go for my second tomorrow. I'm hoping to feel some relief after that. Know that it's okay to advocate for yourself and push them to do the u/s. Your peace of mind is VERY important. There's no reason for you to be under so much stress. If you need to talk off the boards feel free to e-mail me - katie9924@hotmail.com.

Take care and God Bless!

Kate

[monkeefan73]

Hi Katie.

Thank you for your prayers and encouragement. I was having a break down yesterday. Why do we have to go through this? It is so hard to deal with. I am a little better today because I am trying to meditate on several scriptures that discuss not worrying and not allow our hearts to be troubled. I have called my doctor to express my concern yet again and I asked for an ultrasound this week. He's suppose to call me back. We'll see what he says.

[monkeefan73]

I finally heard from my OB. He says I can have an u/s day after tomorrow. He says he probably won't see anything other than the gestational sac since I am only 5 weeks. I don't care. If that is all he needs to see then so be it. That would be normal and would alleviate my anxiety a bit.

[katie9924]

Thank heaven!! I had a u/s at 5w5d and we saw the gestational sac, fetal pole, yolk sac, etc. It didn't look like much, but the doctor was happy. By my estimate, I think you'll be at about the same place when you have your u/s. I hope that this helps to relieve some of your worry.

The doctor did tell me during the u/s that if I were miscarrying that they would be able to see the gestational sac pulling away from the wall of my uterus. I will pray that everything looks good for you and that the little one is nice and cozy.