Hold on tight

After seeing my ultrasound result Monday night, I worked half day yesterday to catch up my OB at St. Margareth’s. We discussed my condition. It was a little easy to understand what she was saying since I was able to check the web for my condition prior to my consultation. The size of the bleeding is still not alarming at 2cm so I can still go to work.

She prescribed a medicine for me that I need to take twice a day – pampakapit. On March 7, repeat of ultrasound will be done to check if the hemorrhage progressed or stopped. She advised me not to be stressed out at work, no carrying of heavy things – that includes the little boy. Sigh. Once I get to see spot (discharge), whether it’s brown or red, I need to advise her immediately. That means, I have to be in bed rest. Gawd!

Though that would mean boredom to me, I’d do everything for this pregnancy to progress. And like every other preggy mommies out there who wishes for the gender of their baby, I also would like to have mine a girl. However, with my situation now, I’d rather would not think of that yet. What is important for me and for hubby is for the baby to hold on tight….

First ultrasound result

I had my first ultrasound last night, pelvic as I am very sure I’m on my 12th week now. Apparently, the ultrasound results showed that I’m just on my 9th week. Weird…

The baby has heartbeat already but still little. What alarms me most is that the ultrasonologist saw. I had subchorionic hemorrhage.

Subchorionic Hemorrhage is bleeding behind the placenta, often caused by a clot.  In most cases, this clot will dissolve away, resolving the problem and allowing the pregnancy to progress normally.  It may take several weeks for this clot to dissolve.  Treatment for a Subchorionic hemorrhage is typically bed rest. Rarely, the clot dissects between the placenta and the attachment to mother.  This may lead to placental abruption.  Risk factors that may increase the chance of experiencing this include high blood pressure, smoking and cocaine use.  Symptoms may include: -  contractions that don't stop  -  pain in the uterus  -  tenderness in the abdomen over the uterus  -  vaginal bleeding If you experience these symptoms, you should contact your physician immediately.  Treatment of placental abruption will vary according to your particular state.  If the separation of the placenta is small, the baby isn't in distress, and your condition is stable, you may be able to go home and continue the pregnancy with frequent checkups.  If the separation is moderate to severe but the baby is not in distress and your condition is stable, the doctor may induce labor and perform a vaginal delivery.  If the baby is in distress or if you are losing a lot of blood, the doctor will most likely deliver the baby immediately by cesarean section. Got the info here.

 

I’ll be visiting my OB today to show the result of my ultrasound. I hope everything would be fine.

Baby's heartbeat

I had my prenatal check-up last Saturday at St. Margareth's. Joshua is in tow as I want him to appreciate and fully understand that there is really a baby coming soon.

Since I am already on the 12th week, my OB used a doppler to check my baby's heartbeat. At first, I was laughing out so loud so she let me finish my laughter first. Afterwards, she scans my tummy for five minutes but we failed to hear the baby's heartbeat.

Prior to that, I told her that I oftentimes feel pain in my upper right tummy. She told me that the pain might be something relevant or irrelevant. I am scheduled for an ultrasound today.

I am fervently praying that my pregnancy isn't ectopic and that my nine months will be safe.