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Posted: 14 October 2008 at 12:10pm | IP Logged

Hi Helen, welcome to madmums, sorry you haven't been able to join on happier terms.

Bleeding in early pregnancy is very common, and quite normal. With my son I was 18 weeks+ pregnant when I found out, and I had been having periods (irregular, but definiate bleeding) throughout, so I would really try not to worry until your results come back. The best thing for you and your bump is rest (easier to say I know). I hope your HCG results come back soon, and they are good results. Let us know how you get on. In the meantime try reading or using your internet access to distract yourself. I wouldn't recommend browsing the web for reasons behind your bleeding, it may throw up stories that will only cause unnecessary stress and worry. Every pregnancy is different, which means that we all go through something slightly different to the next person, but it doesn't necessarily mean its a bad thing.

Good luck, and I hope you get some good test results later today.

Christine xxxx

Posted: 14 October 2008 at 12:34pm | IP Logged

I'm sorry you are going through this.

At least you are being monitored at the hospital so you should know something soon. The above poster is right - there are many reasons for bleeding in early pregnancy, most of them not worrying and many people go on to have a normal pregnancy. Reading up on the web is not always helpful as it can scare you and worry you more than nessesary.

Make sure you rest up lots and try to relax until you know either way.

If the news is bad then we offer a buddy scheme which can help you here but please try not to worry yet.

I hope the news is good for you and I will be thinking of you. Please let us know and we will support you either way.

Welcome to madmums by the way, I'm Maddy, 24 and mum to 3 year old Edward.

Posted: 14 October 2008 at 3:32pm | IP Logged

Awww hunny welcome to madmums,

Please don't feel you have to go. We're not that scary (i don't think). Hope to see you around and i'm sorry for you loss it doens't matter at what stage your little one leaves it's still hard.

Good luck with the specalist hun.

Posted: 14 October 2008 at 4:48pm | IP Logged

I'm sorry it isnt better news.

Please take a look at the buddy scheme hun, we offer support for miscarriage and the buddys are all people with personal experience.

I wish you all the best luck for next time.

Posted: 15 October 2008 at 2:34pm | IP Logged

Personally i don't know much about ttc after a m/c but i'd say go with your hearts.... you can only start bedroom dancing once your both happy and ready to do so....

Give yourselves time to say bye and heal then when you both feel ready go for it.