Update from my doc visit this morning - (sorry a bit long)

coasterqueen wrote: First I want to thank you all for your prayers and ask that you keep them coming. Our baby is fine. He or she (couldn't tell yet) was jumping all over the place..finally calmed down and was sucking its thumb.

The doctor did the u/s first and for the first time found something that is the cause of the bleeding. It appears that a blood vessel (well doc is hoping it's that) that burst and blood is pooling up there and that is what is causing the spotting. Or so we hope so. She could definitely tell there is not a placenta previa which is a good thing but there was a definite "thing" on the monitor showing us exactly where the blood was coming from. So I am now on bedrest for the next 2 to 3 days in hopes that the bleeding and clots stop. If not I will have to be put in the hospital and be kept under monitoring.

My cervix was not contracting or anything..it was completely closed so she said there is no sign of "preterm labor". I guess they like to use that term once you are out of the 1st tri..sounds better than miscarriage I guess. So I have to be thankful of that.

She discussed several things with me too. One is I had to have a cryofreezing of my cervix many many years ago for Dysplasia Type 2 Pre-cervical cancer. She said that usually with cryofreezing it will not eventually "thin" the cervix out but it can over time. She said thank god I didn't have a LEAP procedure instead of cryofreeze or else I would be on bedrest the rest of the time because that almost always thins the cervix which causes the preterm labor.

Second if the bleeding doesn't stop I'll be on bedrest for an indefinite time at home or in hospital..depending AND I will more than likely have this baby earlier than full term. She didn't sound like that was too much to be concerned about. She acted like it's highly possible given what we've gone through so far that I will have this baby early, but not too early that it's dangerous.

With all of this she said only time will tell what is going to happen the rest of this pg...so things can get better or things can get worse...but the good news all the way around is this baby looks great, heart was beating a mile a minute, excellent 4 chamber look of the heart, etc, etc. So the most that "hopefully" will happen is I might have this baby early in my 3rd trimester. Thankfully they also have drugs out there to "slow" preterm labor down to keep baby from coming too early.

*SIGH* I'm a bundle of nerves trying to calm down because of everything she talked to us about I have to be thankful that my problems aren't much worse. That's the only thing keeping me from breaking down and going mental at this point. I feel so out of control of this situation I just don't know how much I can take of this. I feel bad because Dr. said I can't even pick up Kylie anymore at least while I'm on bedrest. Thankfully that's only for a few days, we hope.

Soooooooooooo after calling my mom on the way home and telling her I also got bad news. My grandmother has diabetes..been fighting it for a long time...she had problems with her meds and had to be rushed to the hospital. They are going to do a stress test on her heart hopefully today. Course who knows when I'll find out the news (no one tells me ) but they also found a spot on her lung. So they are going to do a biopsy of that. So she may have cancer.

This is all just too much for me to handle today. BUT the good news for you all is I'll be on here a lot the next few days!!!! So I'll be bugging the crap out of you.

Kirstenmumof3 replied: OH Karen, I'm so glad that the baby is doing fine! Keep doing everything that you are doing and I'm sure everything will turn out just fine! Keeping you in my thoughts!

kimberley replied: oh Karen, (((huge hugs))))! what a stressful day! i will continue to pray for you, your bean and your grandma. i am glad they found the cause of the bleeding and that baby is doing good. that must be somewhat a relief. rest up and look forward to your posts

Littlejojames replied: So glad that its nothing major. Bet you feel so much better now you have seen the little bean jumping around.

Sorry about your gran, she will be in my thoughts xxxxxx

jdkjd replied: Wish I had seen this post first!! Wheww.

I'm so glad everything turned out ok.

And I know what you are going through. With Kiera, I KNEW I had lost the pregnancy. We went to the emergency room, and I was bawling the whole time. I completely lost it in the ER waiting area. I'm sure everyone there was uncomfortable. But they looked and everything was fine and the placenta had just separated a little from the uterus right by the cervix.

So, you will survive the nerves, and will be fine. Just one more hurdle that will make you appreciate the baby even more (Like that's possible )

And if you end up on bedrest, just think of the sleep you'll get before the baby comes.

Sunflower04 replied: I am glad that you and the baby are doing well. Hopefully this will be the last time with this pregnancy that you will be on bedrest. Sorry to hear about your grandmother too.

Kaitlin'smom replied: oh wow, what a day your already having. I will keep you and the bean in my thoughts. (((BIG HUGS))) try and rest and relax (I know its not easy to do) but try.

Boys r us replied: Oh honey, I am so so so happy to hear that the baby is okay!
Hopefully this bleeding will subside and things will get back to normal!
I had the leap procedure done and your doctor is correct, it does cause a lot of problems in pregnancy. I went into preterm labor with Braedon 5 times!
But I also had some bleeding beginnning my 2nd trimester, we found out it was caused by a tear in my placenta, with some rest it healed itself.

I'll keeping you and baby in my prayers hun!! take care and get some rest!

3_call_me_mama replied: glad to hear your little one is ok, get some rest and try not to stress too much. Hopefully it will be good news about your gram too.

aspenblue1 replied: I am so glad the baby is ok. Try to rest hopefully the bleeding will stop.

ediep replied: oh, I am so glad that your little one is ok!! Try to relax, the stress is not good for the baby or for you! I know that it is very hard to relax wheny ou are feeling tense.

Wish the best for your g-ma

heavenly_1970 replied: Im Sooooo happy it wasnt anything life threatening!!

I will continue to pray for you and your grandmother too!

favre4fan replied: Glad to hear the little one is good, i know how nerve racking that must have been. Take it easy and definately get your rest.Keep us posted!! Sorry to hear about your grandma I will definately say a prayer for her.

DansMom replied: Karen, I'm sorry to hear that things were so scary---I haven't been on the web for a few days. Follow doctor's orders and know that we are all sending positive thoughts your way.

It will be hard not to pick up Kylie---hopefully she'll be able to understand.

A&A'smommy replied: WTG Little baby for showing mommy your okay! (((((BIG HUGS)))) for Karen I'm sorry you have to be on bedrest, I just have to say ENJOY it (silly me I would lol) LOTS of P&PT'S for your grandmother!!!!

Mom2Boyz replied: I'm sooooooo glad everything turned out to be ok with your little bean Just try to relax and take it easy.
I'm very sorry to hear about your grandmother though. I'll be keeping you and your grandmother in my prayers.

kit_kats_mom replied: I'm so glad your little bean is doing good

Try to take it easy, get some of Kylies books and have a snuggle fest in your bed with her

I'll send positive thoughts to your grandmother too.

Maddie&EthansMom replied: Karen-
I will be keeping you in my P&PTs. Gosh, I'm soooooo glad and so relieved to hear that lil bean is fine and growing. Phew! Hang in there sweetie! This is just a fleeting moment. It will all be over with soon and you will have him/her (didn't get to find out gender? darn.) in your arms. Hoping the days go fast for you!!

mama3x replied: I'm glad you were able to find out things are going ok!!!!!

Sending some +++++ vibes your grandma's way. Take care of yourself!

MommyToAshley replied: ((((((HUGS)))))))

What a relief, I am soooooo glad to hear that baby bean is doing fine. How scarey all of this must have been for you. I know it will be hard not to pick Kiley up, hopefully she will understand. Maybe she can just snuggle in bed with you.

I am sorry to hear about your grandmother. Sending tons of P&PT's.

Jamison'smama replied: Thank goodness--so happy to read that everything will be okay. Sending prayers to your grandmother!

lsjulee replied: Happy that everything is fine.

5littleladies replied: I'm so glad to hear that the baby is ok. It must be a relief to at least know where the bleeding is coming from. No more wondering! Take care of yourself. I'll be praying for you lots!!!

~Roo'sMama~ replied: I'm so glad everything is ok! I posted on your other thread before I read this... I haven't been on here for a couple of days. I'm sorry you have to be on bedrest... I hope you get lots of rest though!
Im sorry to hear about your grandmother too... sending lots of get well prayers!

momof2girls replied: Karen
I spotted the entire time with Kiley red blood, it freaked me out everytime but she was and is perfectly healthy. My Dr said he has alot of patient's that bleed for no reason...
I know its sooo scary but TRY not to stress out!

momof2girls replied: Karen
I spotted the entire time with Kiley red blood, it freaked me out everytime but she was and is perfectly healthy. My Dr said he has alot of patient's that bleed for no reason...
I know its sooo scary but TRY not to stress out!

coasterqueen replied:
Thanks. They actually do know the reason and that's why they are taking the action they are. Our baby is healthy which is a good thing and they are not worried about that..the doc is more worried about it being an issue of "preterm" labor later on.