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Sabrina - yes! I am still here. Thought no one really came on here any more. I always take a look when I get an alert for a new message. So glad you are nearing the end. After a troublesome pregnancy it's like you just want them safe in your arms eh. Why are you getting induced? Hematoma related or something else? My current state is I am 34+2 (due boxing day) expecting a boy. Still getting those growth scans every 4 wks - next one at 36 wks then that's it til d day! Whenever that might be. No bleeding since week 14 so I am lucky. Hematoma was still there at scan in week 23 but then after that there has been no sign of it but that could be due to baby being so big after that? Consultant has signed me off so nothing scary now just having a normal preganancy. Trying to enjoy it but it is hard with 11 mth old Rosie to care for. Almost feel a bit guilty so try to give her as much time as I can playing etc but then I also want to nest. no rest for me! How are you feeling? Please update us when you have your baby. So glad you are well Sabrina. Kathryn x

Hi everyone, I was just wondering how everyone was doing, we are at just over eighteen weeks now and everything seems still to be ok, I was just wondering in particular about some of the people whom wrote messages at the beginning of when this message board was started and was wondering if they all had positive outcomes in the end as by now they would have given birth. Would love to hear back from anyone.....

Hi there - just had u/s at the high-risk specialist who found a perfect 24-week old boy and no more hematoma! I last bled at week 14 and the hematoma was last seen at week 20, apparently filling itself in with connective tissue. So sometimes they do resolve. Was told no need for pelvic rest anymore - yippee. Best wishes to all of you, hang in there and keep the faith. Sabrina and Kathyrn, thank you for all the great info and best of luck on your deliveries!

Yes, I have been on the site since June and even though my daughter has had the baby I still check to see how everyone is doing. I am glad to see everyone is doing well. I posted and told everyone that my daughter had her baby at 24 weeks and he was a pound and 7 1/2 ounces, Aug 6. He was actually due next Friday. He is now almost six pounds and breathing on his own. It hasn't been easy but he should be coming home in the next two weeks.

Judy - so glad your Grandchild has made such marvellous progress. Kathryn x

My first post was June 3rd when I was placed on bedrest... here I am almost 7 months later- getting ready to have this baby! I am 35 weeks and HUGE... no more complications since 14 weeks. Hoping this baby comes before the new year- but whenever he comes, we will welcome him! Monica, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Please know that we are all thinking of you and hoping you are coping ok. I know it's not easy- I have lost a baby myself, and I have a special needs daughter who we almost lost- please know that God loves you and wants you to be happy! Carter and Jackson are playing in heaven, waiting for you to be their heavenly mommy someday!

Hi! In case there are any new readers suffering from hematoma and wondering what ever happened to people who wrote about their hematomas earlier... I just wanted to let you know that even though hematoma is frightening, things can turn out for the best. I am now 30 weeks pregnant and the baby is still doing fine. Bleeding stopped gradually during the 4th month of pregnancy. I'm so happy there seem to be many other "survivors" too! I wish you all the best of luck! There is hope after all!

Hi Sabrina, Kathyrn, Johanna and everyone. Glad to hear things are going well for you three. My computer doesn't work on this site so haven't been able to post. Had a lovely baby girl Sophie at 37 weeks exactly - induced as waters broke at 36 weeks. She was 5 pounds 5 ounces at birth and is now 7lbs. She's lovely. I'm not too well and am on Prozac for panic attacks/cleaning disorder, hoping things will get better, think it must be hormonal as never been like this before. Very happy to have my baby girl though. Good luck with all the births.

I am 11 weeks and at my first ultrasound at 6 weeks they found a bloodclot in my uterus. I have had bleeding only once since then, but at my checkup yesterday there was not heartbeat detectable on doppler. Am going for my second ultrasound tomorrow and am very scared to see if the baby is still alive. Thanks for sharing all you experiences, it seems next to impossible to get any straight answers from the doctors and I feel better now knowing more about it. I'll post my results tomorrow.

Hi everyone - It has been quite a while since my last post. Happy to report all is going well with me. NO bleeding since 11 weeks or so and I am now 27 and a half weeks. Due to my previous loss in Feb, I have been seeing the doctor weekly for the last few weeks and will continue to until my induction date at 38 weeks (Feb 6, 2006). I also found out (not sure if I have posted this already) that we are having a boy. No signs of the hematoma that once drove me insane. It is really nice to see that everyone is doing well and that new comers are finding this site and getting some relief from reading our stories. Hang in there ladies, the journey is hard but the reward in the end will be beautiful. Love you all. Donna

I am 20 and 9wks with my 3rd. I went to the ER tues night due to fluid. I had an u/s and they found a small SCH. Any idea what const_tues small? I have had no bleeding but minor cramping. They said the SCH should be absorbed. I am not sure I trust them since they gave very little information. It seems that most who have this have bleeding. I am wondering if I should expect any or not. The baby was strong and had a very strong HB. I have a 2yr old and a 1 yr old. I am trying to lift them less but not sure what else to expect. If anyone has any advice or more information my email is carchick_1904@yahoo.com. Thanks

I was just diagnosed with this last week after a scary gush of bleeding (at the toy store no less). The baby was fine, but I'm still spotting brown a week later. I was prescribed bed rest but with a 3.5 and 1.5 year old, that's REALLY hard. What did everyone else's doc say about bed rest and when you could get off? I feel really badly for my friends who are taking my kids and bad for my kids who don't understand why their mommy is down and why they're being pawned off every day. Any words of wisdom? By the way, I spotted with every pregnancy the first 12 weeks, but with this one I had nothing until 12 weeks. I'm 14 weeks now...

Kathryn, Adam & Lisa, Justine, Judy, Johanna and everyone!!! Thanks for checking back in with updates. Sounds like happy endings and bright beginings. I was going to be induced for a possible large baby on Nov. 26th but ended up having my water break and went into labor in my own on Nov. 22nd. At 38.5 weeks, my baby boy, Nathan was born @ 3:24 pm, was 8lbs 10 oz and 20 1/2 inches long. Not too big compared to some! I had not bled since 19 weeks and my sch never did completely absorb, the last measurement being a tiny 2cm (Not big enough to be a threat to a growing healthy baby). All went well with delivery for me, but baby spent one night in special cae nursery for fast respitory rate due to mom having a slight fever when I checked in. Nathan had a slight fever too but was cleared to room with me within 24 hours, none of this to do with the sch. Our little guy really is very special and I can say I have much to be thankful for. He is our last baby and after this long journey, which I am so glad is over, I plan on trying to never take even one moment for granted!! Blessings to you all...Justine, congratulations!!! Savor every minute with your daughter. Kathryn, your next hon! Your little girl is going to be a teriffic big sister, happy nesting!! The Lord's best to the rest of you... your almost there.

Mommy again - hi, so sorry you are going through this. With regard to your question re bed rest, everyone has their own opinions. Personally I was never on any form of bed rest and it was just as well as my first born is only about to turn 12 mths now and I didn't really have anyone that could help me. I carried on as notmal lifting her etc and playing with her and although I tried not to leave the house too much, pretty much it was business as usual at home. My consultant told me that this was fine and in his opinion bed rest didn't help. I went along with this and can emphasise with you how hard you are finding it with another two little ones to care for as well as the baby in your tummy. I have also heard that beyond 12 wks these hematoma's do not pose as much risk. I am not trying to say get out of bed and get on with your life, I can only tell you what I did in a similar situation. I am in the UK and have to say here these SCH's seem to be taken less seriously then in the US. Guess you have to go with what your doc has ordered but try not to get too wrapped up in knots should you have to stray from the bed rest. Take care and keep us informed. Kathryn x

Sabrina - can't tell you how happy I am to read your news. We have all been on a long journey eh. Nathan - what a lovely name and he sounds big and beautiful. Yes, me next (due 26 Dec) I am def nesting, we shall see if he is early or not. I am happy with just after Christmas though as we are still doing our bathroom! Take care and lots of love. Kathryn x

Congratulations to all of you who have made the journey or are looking forward to meeting your little one very soon! It has been inspiring to see that there are so many positive outcomes from this scary predicament. Unfortunately things did not work out that well for me. My ultrasound last week revealed that there is no longer a heart beat, so to all of you who are going through this right now (in the early weeks) just beware that there is a slim chance something may not go right. (By the way, I was 11 weeks). I am very sad but am hopeful that next time things will work out. Dear "MOMMY AGAIN", regarding the bedrest issue, I was told by my doctor that a lot of times bedrest is prescribed to help with any feelings of guilt one may have if something did go wrong. (What did I do wrong...I should not have walked those stairs / picked up that laundry basket.....etc.) Try to take it easy but don't confine yourself to bed....enjoy time with your two other little ones and just know that God will take care of you. Thanks everyone for letting me join in your experiences and God bless!