Last night there was more blood. The RE recommended that I have an additional shot of progesterone in the evening. They didn't do a progesterone blood level, I think she is grasping at straws.
The bleeding has slowed but continued, with no clots. I'm just hoping that it was some kind of clot that has resolved. I only have hope. If I don't stop bleeding completely, the RE believes that it will be very likely I will loose the pregnancy.
I put myself on self mandated bed rest for today. I couldn't possibly go into work feeling like this. I don't have a good poker face and I don't want to tell people what is going on. I will most likely stay home today and tomorrow, but I will have to go in Wednesday.
I wish I were more brave, more optimistic, but I am terrified. I just need to stop bleeding. How can I do that? We can't even really process the joy we would have seeing the twin sacs high in the uterus. Fear has really robbed us of that. We just have to get through this, whatever happens.
I have a really simple question for those of you who have experienced bed rest. Were you told to just keep laying down? Is sitting up for extended periods of time okay? Obviously, I don't know what I am doing. I just know, going to work today would have been a nightmare physically and mentally.
Thank you for your kind words and support.
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Daisy, I read your post, looked out my window and saw a single bright red rose still hanging on --- looking newly opened and bright. It's freezing outside today. There's no good reason this rose should be there. Thinking of you with hope.
I was told to "take it easy", but everything I have read indicates it doesn't really help - it will either work or it won't. I did it anyway because I had to do something. I'm sure you know what I mean.
When I was hypertensive, it was ok to sit with my feet up, but I think this is a different issue.
I know it is a special kind of hell right now. I will hold out hope for your two sacs to be two babies soon.
I did not have to do it, but a friend of mine did. She was only allowed up to shower and go to the bathroom.
I don't know if I mentioned this, but I also had bleeding. We transferred three and learned that two had implanted. I did lose one, but the other one is my beautiful daughter. I've heard of others having bleeding and everything turns out fine.
I am wishing you all the best. Hugs and prayers, sweetie.
My bedrest was for preterm labor and then hypertension. I was allowed to shower sitting down and go to the bathroom, but otherwise had to lie down at all time.
You are doing the right thing - both emotionally and physically. Taking it easy right now can only be a good thing.
I will continue to hold hope for you, Daisy. I'm so soorry you are going through this.
Hi there - You know I was a champion bleeder. I bled from the first day of my positive beta until week 25. And when I say bleed, I mean like a heavy heavy period, with tons of clots, and pain. I thought I was miscarrying every single time I bled.
What helped me was bed rest and 96 ounces of water a day and lots or progesterone.
And while others say laying around doesn't help I can't help but think taking it easy does help. Especially if you have a subchoronic hematoma (other words big blood clots by your embryos).
Hang in there and let me know I can help.
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