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Jenny, that's a great idea. I want to do day care sooner or later. But with the twins I feel so overwhelmed I am not sure I can take up more responsibility right now... Let's see, what time brings. Happy New Year to all...

Beth Ann, I hope you are doing well.

Today I am 5w pregnant. I have been spotting since Friday night, first it was just watery light brown. Then watery pink, by bedtime Sat night, it had faded back to light brown. There was nothing in the night when I got up to pee. This morning I woke up to bleeding. Normally I would think that it is over at this point. But I am charting, and today my temp went up, not down (36.9 to 37.0) (98.4 to 98.6). I expected that if my temp is still up, I am possibly still pregnant?? I just don't know what to think??? I have never bleed, not even spotted, that I didn't lose the baby. The bleeding is lighter now that I have been up a few hours. There has been no cramping. I have been resting since Friday, drinking my water. I am on cortisone since 16 dpo, and on prescription progesterone cream since day 5. (which has never raised my temps) A bit of history, I have had 6 miscarriages between 7-14 weeks. Three live births. And over the past 2 years, many more early losses that didn't make it to even 5w. This is the longest I have gone in so long... :*( I know you can't tell me if this pregnancy will last, only time will tell. But I am in unknown territory now. I feel like I should just give up and accept that the baby is gone. :( But then I read all your stories, and I can't help holding out a little hope... I had made my first appt with a RE for Jan 26th, and if I make it to Monday, I will call and tell them I am pregnant & bleeding, see if they have any suggestions. But for now, I sit and wait, and worry...

Catherine, I know it's hard not to worry but it can do more harm than good. Just have faith that everything will be fine. I started spotting a 6 weeks which went on (sometimes heavy) until around 16 weeks. But, through the grace of God everything turned out wonderfully. Just take it easy and think positive thoughts!

Thanks so much for your response Julie! How did you not worry in the face of so much bleeding? It keeps stopping and starting. I am trying hard not to think about it, and keep my mind busy with other thoughts. But every time I see that blood, I get afraid again...

Well, the truth is, I did worry. But each ultrasound I had, and I had a lot, showed a healthy heartbeat. This web site helped. My father in law is a retired OB/GYN and he said there were a number of reasons I could bleed and still be OK. So....every time I started to worry I made myself stop. And, as each day went by I felt like I had accomplished something. Finally, when I got to 30 weeks I was able to mentally relax and enjoy being pregnant. Even after so much trouble I would do it again! Hang in there. You can see how many people on this website did well and you will too!

Catherine, If I said I know how you feel, I would be lying. Eventhough I have had a D& C following an incomplete miscarraige, I can hardly imagine how you must have gotten through all these losses. you seem to be a really strong person and you will do just fine. He who has us facing troubles also gives us the strength to overcome. I will pray for you. Do keep us posted!

Thank you Julie & Millie! Today my temp is still up, and the bleeding stopped again through night. It still is mostly just when I wipe, very little makes it onto the pad. I keep thinking it must be over by now, but with my temp up, I am thinking the baby is still hanging on. My last successful pregnancy I spent on bedrest due to constant cramping (but no bleeding) from 5.5w-14w, then from 22w-36w due to episodes of premature labour. But he made it, and it helps to think about him, when I get too worried.

Thought I would update! This is my 3rd spot-free day, and my temp is still up. Today is 5w6d - every day I wake to the miracle of still being pregnant!

That's great! I've been thinking about you. Have you had an ultrasound yet?

No, not yet. I got sick with the stomach flu this week, and haven't felt very confident that this pregnancy was going to last anyhow. But I have an appt with the RE on Thursday, and I figure that is soon enough to climb aboard that rollercoaster ride. Frankly, I am dreading it! Day 4 of no spotting - I hope that means it's finished...

So glad to hear that Catherine. Keep up the spirit.

Catherine, I know with your history it's hard to be confident but you HAVE to be! Just the fact that you have had no more spotting should be a great boost to your confidence. I'm sorry you were sick, I know that beats you down both physically and mentally. But, hang in there, we are praying for you.

Catherine, I am wondering how you are doing. Hope all's well...

Thanks for thinking of me! I started spotting again yesterday, after 7 days of being spot-free. I saw the RE yesterday, and I am waiting for the results of the b/w. I am not feeling very hopeful today...

my wife has been bleeding for two weeks we have been to the er twice and the ogbyn the er doctor says its a theraten misscarraige and the placenta has seperated from the woom.the obgyn is waiting for the ultrasound to see whats going on.my wife has heavy bleeding cramps all over and is very tired.we have two children help.