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Hi this is Jennifer and I just wrote the other day but I am so terrified right now. I am in my 12th week and found out about my bleed a couple of weeks ago. I have one healthy child who I placed for adoption because at the time I was way to young to give her the life she deserved. I since then have lost two pregnancies at 23 weeks. One was from a placenta abruption in 2002 and the other the baby had fluid in his brain and was born stillborn 6 months ago. I am now pregnant again and clinging on to the little hope I do have. I had stopped bleeding after the first trip to the hospital and then two nights ago woke up to soaked underwear. This time it was brown and the first time it was bright red. I also leak fluid every few days. I don't know if it is amniotic fluid or just heavy discharge. It's clear but sometimes has some white tint to it. I then called my doc's answering service and of course my doctor would happen to not be in until Monday. The other doctor who I don't know at all told me that her only worry is that it may be amniotic fluid and that would mean that the baby couldn't grow. She then told me that if that is the case then I should need a D&C on Monday with my doctor. However she did also mention that it could be the remainder of the sub choronic bleed coming out which would't be a bad thing. Actually that would be a miracle. I also was on blood thinners because when I am pregnant I have a protien s problem and that found that out because of the last pregnancy loss. Since I have had the bleed the perinatologist has told me to stop the thinners or I could bleed out. I am now on a baby asprin as a subst_tute. I see two of the best doctor's around so I know they are doing the right thing but it's just so hard. Not just for me but for everyone. I'm so depressed lying in my bed everyday due to bed rest. I keep wondering if I will ever get to be a mom. When will it be my time to shine? Sorry if I'm depressing everyone. You all are so strong, I've read your statements and I'm so determined because of you. I have hope that I didn't have before I came to this website. Thank you.

Jennifer, If all of us could rea__sure you we've had these experiences,all the blood ,and the doubts and fear. The best thing to ease your mind is to see that little baby in an ultrasound...it is very uplifting and will encourage you.On Monday Demand to see your Dr. and get that ultra sound. Best to you!Hang in there.

Hi folks. Just a quick update. Last entered message at 9th Sept (i think!) and wanted to tell everyone that my bleeding has stopped. I started at 12 weeks and it stopped at 15+5. I'm still waiting for my next scan in a couple of weeks but I know baby is ok as have heard heartbeat during antenatal checks! I still panic everyday when I go to the loo, can't seem to stop looking for blood. Great to hear that all is well with you Paulajo, hoping things continue that way for you! One thing that appears evident from this message board is that 9/10 times the outcome seems positive, despite it being such a worrying time whilst its happening. I don't think i have read about anyone who has actually lost a baby from this condition alone! Keep up your spirits everyone, I thought it was all over for me....but still hanging in there till have baby with me! Never going to be worry free...but this website should be an inspiration to us all xxx

Just a quick update. I last posted two days ago...Last night, at midnight my water broke with baby A. We aren't sure how things are going to play out, but there are many senarios, each one with only a small chance for survival for both of our babies. We will know more tomorrow after our perinatologist appointment. Just keep us in your prayers, this gets tougher every day-but all of your stories are encouraging to my family.

Monica - I am so sorry to read your news and that is heartfelt. What you are going through must be awful. You are in my thoughts and I hope you are taking care of yourself. Was it an infection that caused the water to go? I know that a friend of mine had a clot and her waters went at 18 wks due to infection caused by the clot. Kathryn x

Hi, It's been a while so thought I'd update - had 2 hematoma's diagnosed in week 12 - heavy bleeding from week 7 til week 14. No bed rest or anything - just as well with a baby to look after. One bled out, the other remained there and pretty big: 4.5 x 1.6 x 3.9 cm. also in worst possible place apparently - high up in fundus and spread round the sac. Anyway, now am in week 28, had growth scan today - no sign of bleeding and baby growing fine. I'm sorry to read those that are currently having it rough but if you go back, I was in your position and want to offer you hope. I shall as always keep you posted. I often check back on here for progress reports so keep them coming. Take care all. Kathryn x 28 weeks today

Monica, I know that it is scary but both your babies still have a chance. My daughter had this and unfortunately delivered at 24 weeks and the baby was 1 lb and 7 1/2 ounces. He is now over three pounds -- he is 32 weeks old. There are women in there that have had their water break and last a long time. I know that it is harder on the babies lungs without the fluid but they still have a chance. One women with twins had her water break with one of them at 11 weeks and she delivered at 25 weeks. The just have to monitor you for infection and make sure that you take an antibotic. You are in my prayers and good luck with both your babies

Hi Ladies, I am now 20 weeks. I can't believe I made it to this point. I go to see the peri this afternoon to get the results of my second level ultra-sound. I am sure everything will be ok as I have not heard anything (the dr said he would call if there were any issues). Still I am scared. The fear never seems to go away. Recently I have started to notice more movement. Both a blessing and curse for me. I hope every one is hanging in there. I pray for you all . Keep well and love to all. Donna XO

Monica, I know we don't know each other but I wanted to wish you and your family the best of luck. Like Judy said there is hope. Every pregnancy and every baby are different. You will certainly be in my prayers. Please keep us all posted as often as possible. Thanks.

Hey everyone. Just had a couple of questions and was wondering if someone could help me answer them. I have been pregnant before but I have forgotten everything. Should I be feeling movement since I just started my 13th week? I have been so worried because I don't think I'm feeling anything. I also have mild cramps and don't know if that is because of the sub choronic bleed or what? I had that gush of brown blood a few nights ago but since then no problems. Is anyone else on bed rest? If so you can IM me at Jennkw21. It would be nice to personally talk to someone sometimes. Just get back to me as soon as you can. Thanks!

Im parying for you to Monica as well as you other guys out there having it rough at the moment. Just a quick update to say that we have just made it to the 12th Week and we had an ultrasound a few days ago, the baby had a heatbeat which is obviously great. We are now awaiting our next appointment in late October to meet our Doctor and see from the ultrasound pifs etc if the clot has gone or if its gotten bigger, we will update again in the near future. Please keep us in your prayers also.

Hello Everyone. Thank you for all of your words of support and encouragement. Judy thanks too for your specific examples and hope. We met with our perinatology group yesterday and we didn't learn anything new, but we became more educated and feel that we now have a plan. Until 22-23 weeks (5-6 weeks away) we need to just be patient and wait it out at home. I am being closely monitored for infection and I will go in for two appointments each week to monitor the babies. We did find out that we are having boys- so that was one joyous moment in the midst of all of this. On Nov 18, hoping I can hold out that long, I will be admitted to the hospital to begin steroids for the boys' lungs. They will then monitor the babies and keep me there for the duration of the pregnancy. We know that our chances are slim between 20-25%, but we really have faith that God can do amazing things! We are praying that whatever happens that we will be prepared. So Keep Nov 18th in your prayers- it's also my son Kaden's 1st birthday on the 18th. So it would be a very special day. I will keep you posted as often as possible.

Monica - Prayers for you and your two boys to make it safe and sound to November 18th - it's so hard in these weeks knowing it's just too early for anything to be done. It sounds like you and I have about the same due date since I think I will be 24 weeks right around the end of November. I am thinking of you... Jennifer - 13 weeks is very early to feel movement. 16-20 is typical, you will feel it earlier in 2nd and later pregnancies. So don't worry! Another ultrasound tomorrow for me.

Hello, I was recently diagnosed with hematoma. I had heavy bleeding on my 10th, 13th and 14th week. So far the baby seems to be doing fine. I am currently on my 15th week(still bleeding lightly). My OB/GYN says I donot need to be on bedrest, but looking at this site a lot of people have been on bedrest and it seems to have helped. Any advice on bedrest ?

Hi everyone. Just an update. I'm now at about 17 weeks. I've been bleeding/spotting for the past 5 weeks, since my last "big bleed", but it seems to have finally slowed down this week. I just saw my obgyn today and she said everything seems to be progressing ok. If my ultrasound is ok next week, she said that my "bedrest" (not that I've been able to be confined to bed much anyway, with a 19 month old!) can be slowly lessened, and my activity level can increase. It all depends on next week's results. I still can't lift anything heavy, though, including my child, which I haven't in 2 months. She also said that the probability of delivering a premature baby is higher due to my condition. Anyone hear anything like that from their MDs? Anyway, I just wanted to update you all. I wish you all the best. Take care, Jasmine.

I am at about 17 1/2 weeks and diagnosed with SCH. Does anyone worry about having s_x? I want to be close to my husband because he deserves my attention too. I think I have stopped even giving him any attention and I am worried. My question is... do I need to worry about contractions at this time? My doctor says intercourse is O.K., but my SCH is close to the cervix and I feel like I don't want to do anything that will harm the baby. I feel like I am also loosing my husband. I know I need to at least touch him so he knows I still love him, but I haven't even said that either. I feel like a mental wreck. He deserves much more than I am giving him now. Any suggestions on what I can do? He just waits for me to make the move. He is so patient but slowly shutting down. What is safe? Please help