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SarahEMcCormick's Pregnancy
My Due Date: March 20, 2016I have given birth!
Age: 40 years old
Location: Ft Myers, United States
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By SarahEMcCormick » Posted Sep. 29, 2015 9:37am - 1161 views - 9 comments
So, this may be TMI for some - so if you have a difficult time reading about gross discharges and things like that, you may want to leave the blog now before this disturbs you.
I had quite a bit of dark brown (very dark brown, almost like dark chocolate colored) discharge last night, which started off thin and then got thicker in consistency. I have no idea where it came from - but my husband said it looked like it must have been old blood and that the tear itself is still bleeding, but I just hadn't had any bleeding or spotting for a few days and it must have built up. I think he's right. There were also what appeared to be brewed coffee ground looking things in the thicker discharge - I'm assuming those were small pieces of old or dried up blood. Quite disgusting, if I do say so myself.
This morning, the discharge is still there, but now it's turned almost black. It has a lot of stringy material within it. I have absolutely no idea what the heck it is, but it looks terrifying. I sent my midwife an e-mail and I'm waiting on hearing back from the nurse or my midwife herself. I also have an appointment on Friday, for my regular 14 week checkup, and it just can't seem to get here fast enough.
I haven't yet caved and bought a dopplar, but I will be buying one this weekend - rather, I'm going to have my hubby buy it for me because I'm currently broke (still looking for work). I chose the one I want, it's the Angel Sounds Fetal Dopplar. I have heard great things about it, plus its inexpensive. I will feel so much better when I have one of those on hand.
This entire SCH ordeal has been extremely trying emotionally, as well as tiring. I have done a lot of worrying, but at the same time, I've been doing a lot of praying and trying to keep the faith more than ever. It's not always easy, especially when you hear about other women who've gone through this and then lost their babies. It's easy to lose hope sometimes. I am trying not to let myself get caught up in worry and fear, though. Sometimes it's easier said than done.
On top of the funky discharge, I've got a horrible migraine - I've been getting them a lot over the past couple weeks. I don't know if it's from stress, or somehow directly related to the SCH, or if it's just pregnancy in itself. And my face is so broken out, I could almost pass for a teenager. And the weirdest thing - today, when I sat down to pee a little while ago - I had this horrible sharp, shooting pain inside of my vagina. What the heck is that about?? What is happening to me? :(
I never had so many problems in any of my other four pregnancies before. I never assumed if I got pregnant again, that this would be how things would go. Never did I imagine I would have so many issues. I know every pregnancy is different (I hear this from my mom on an almost daily basis) but still; you'd think it would be somewhat similar to at least one of my other pregnancies. Nope. Not even a little.
My husband says its because he thinks I'm too old to be having another baby. :/ I'm only going to be 32 in November. Do any of you think my age has anything to do with the level of difficulty I'm experiencing this time around? Do you think in all honesty that I'm too old??
I will keep you guys updated as I hear anything or find anything out. Thanks for being so sweet, commenting, and thinking about me. xo
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Update
By SarahEMcCormick » Posted Sep. 29, 2015 9:37am - 1161 views - 9 comments
So, this may be TMI for some - so if you have a difficult time reading about gross discharges and things like that, you may want to leave the blog now before this disturbs you.
I had quite a bit of dark brown (very dark brown, almost like dark chocolate colored) discharge last night, which started off thin and then got thicker in consistency. I have no idea where it came from - but my husband said it looked like it must have been old blood and that the tear itself is still bleeding, but I just hadn't had any bleeding or spotting for a few days and it must have built up. I think he's right. There were also what appeared to be brewed coffee ground looking things in the thicker discharge - I'm assuming those were small pieces of old or dried up blood. Quite disgusting, if I do say so myself.
This morning, the discharge is still there, but now it's turned almost black. It has a lot of stringy material within it. I have absolutely no idea what the heck it is, but it looks terrifying. I sent my midwife an e-mail and I'm waiting on hearing back from the nurse or my midwife herself. I also have an appointment on Friday, for my regular 14 week checkup, and it just can't seem to get here fast enough.
I haven't yet caved and bought a dopplar, but I will be buying one this weekend - rather, I'm going to have my hubby buy it for me because I'm currently broke (still looking for work). I chose the one I want, it's the Angel Sounds Fetal Dopplar. I have heard great things about it, plus its inexpensive. I will feel so much better when I have one of those on hand.
This entire SCH ordeal has been extremely trying emotionally, as well as tiring. I have done a lot of worrying, but at the same time, I've been doing a lot of praying and trying to keep the faith more than ever. It's not always easy, especially when you hear about other women who've gone through this and then lost their babies. It's easy to lose hope sometimes. I am trying not to let myself get caught up in worry and fear, though. Sometimes it's easier said than done.
On top of the funky discharge, I've got a horrible migraine - I've been getting them a lot over the past couple weeks. I don't know if it's from stress, or somehow directly related to the SCH, or if it's just pregnancy in itself. And my face is so broken out, I could almost pass for a teenager. And the weirdest thing - today, when I sat down to pee a little while ago - I had this horrible sharp, shooting pain inside of my vagina. What the heck is that about?? What is happening to me? :(
I never had so many problems in any of my other four pregnancies before. I never assumed if I got pregnant again, that this would be how things would go. Never did I imagine I would have so many issues. I know every pregnancy is different (I hear this from my mom on an almost daily basis) but still; you'd think it would be somewhat similar to at least one of my other pregnancies. Nope. Not even a little.
My husband says its because he thinks I'm too old to be having another baby. :/ I'm only going to be 32 in November. Do any of you think my age has anything to do with the level of difficulty I'm experiencing this time around? Do you think in all honesty that I'm too old??
I will keep you guys updated as I hear anything or find anything out. Thanks for being so sweet, commenting, and thinking about me. xo
Comments for this Journal Entry
 | Comment from aprilluvsmoz » Posted Sep. 29, 2015 9:43am You are dealing with alot right now! It definitley sounds like old blood that you are dealing with its good that you reached out to your midwife. I just wanted to say to remain positive I know that you are up against alot right now, things will get better :) |
