The news is that there is no news - which is good. The bleeding has finally tapered off a bit, but J is still very sore from the catheter and poking around all the doctors did. We left the ER at 8:45 this morning, and by 9:30 were back out the door for a trip to the OB (who wanted us in immediately).
Our OB said that because the cervix was closed and the baby was completely fine (seriously - that is a miracle. There was so.much.blood.) she was not overly concerned about a miscarriage. But J is to do absolutely nothing for the next week, and our follow up appointment is on Wednesday morning.
I really wanted to be the strong, stoic type to keep her calm, but I completely freaked out and started sobbing as soon as they took us to the back and hooked J up to everything. We thought it was over...this was it and our little Sprout was leaving us. It was awful. But then the doctor came in and said the ultrasound showed the baby was fine - healthy, moving around, strong heartbeat, thriving - and we finally exhaled. I started crying again.
There was so much blood you guys. The clot they pulled out during the pelvic exam was so big - we thought for sure this was all over. But the baby is fine. Our little miracle baby is okay for now.
Neither of us have showered or slept more than a few hours in the past couple of days. We've had offers for friends and family to come over, but our house is a complete disaster and smells like dishes, wet dogs, and garbage. At the very least I want to take care of those and stick a smelly room thing in the wall before we take visitors. And sleep more. I want more sleep.
Thanks again for all the well wishes and prayers.
13 comments:
Glad to hear things have calmed down a bit. I am sure you were both scared beyond belief! On a positive note, I have a close friends who suffered with bleeding almost constantly with both of her pregnancies. She now has two beautiful baby boys aged 2 and 8 months. Hang in there!
I totally just cried reading this. I'm so glad things are okay. You poor girls have been through so much. I hope you can get some much needed rest.
Oh, so so so relieved! Sending you healing & restful thoughts. Wish I were closer!
I am so happy that things seem to be improving. I have had you guys on my mind all day. Sprout wants to grow and be full term before s/he meets his/her wonderful mommies. I'm sure of it.
I'm so glad Sprout is still nestled in there. If any of those friends or family members offer to help clean up let them.
So glad things are okay for now. I can't imagine how terrifying it was for both of you. Oh, I'm a good dish-doer too. Just sayin'.
What a relief to hear that your sweet little sprout is okay! I'm sending lots of positive vibes your way.
I'm glad to hear that the OB is not overly concerned, and I hope that with a week of rest all of this resolves. I'll be keeping you girls in my thoughts!
I'm so glad that everything is okay right now. Make sure that J rests and takes care of herself.
I'm glad things are better. *hugs*
Sending good and restful thoughts your way. remember if you have close friends or family that want to help, put them to work! thats what they are there for. Hope update #3 is an uneventful one!
So glad to hear that things are slowly getting back to normal. I'm so thankful your little one is doing okay.
OH MY I am so relieved that everything is ok! Sending you some get well wishes and hugs :O)
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