https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 10 May 2026 23:29:30 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sch-bleeding#post-2760776 Fri, 21 Jul 2017 21:13:07 +0000 matador84 2760776@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So with my first pregnancy, I didn't see an OB before I had a major bleeding episode. I'll never know if it was a twin m/c or an extremely large SCH, but the doctor I saw after I had the bleeding did put me on prometrium to stop the bleeding and it really did work. They dx'ed me in the ER with a threatened miscarriage/SCH. I had bi-weekly u/s's until about 18 weeks and everything was normal thereafter. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sch-bleeding#post-2760590 Fri, 21 Jul 2017 11:17:54 +0000 periwinklebee 2760590@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had an SCH with bleeding, and on an ultrasound they could see blood in the uterus. My RE did not release me to a regular OB after the 6 week ultrasound, which is their norm, because of the SCH. I was put on modified bed rest, but the pregnancy ultimately ended in loss. There are many, many cases though where women with an SCH go on to have a completely health pregnancy. </p> <p>In reading a fair amount about it, my sense is that sometimes an SCH can cause a miscarriage directly - especially if it's quite large or located in a specific place - but often the reason it's associated with an increased risk of loss is because they can also be caused by genetic abnormalities (though they are also often present in healthy pregnancies!). In my case, they found chromosomal abnormalities when they tested the tissue, which likely led to an abnormal placenta and hence the SCH. It was a relief to know that despite the bed rest and all that, there was really nothing I could have done. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sch-bleeding#post-2760585 Fri, 21 Jul 2017 11:02:26 +0000 BSB 2760585@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had an SCH and my RE suggested to up my PIO injections from 1 ml to 1.5 ml twice a day. I had some brown spotting so not actually bleeding. I had some additional complications like my water breaking at 28 weeks and went on textbook case of 6 weeks on hospital bedrest and delivered my twins at 34 weeks. </p> <p> Sending her positive thoughts and hope everything is ok. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sch-bleeding#post-2760565 Fri, 21 Jul 2017 10:00:55 +0000 LBee 2760565@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would research placental lakes. They are scary, but often harmless. I'm assuming this is what he's mentioning. I had one (along with other scary stuff so this was the least of my worries, lol) - feel free to wall me with any questions!</p> <p>This website explains it. Later in pregnancy it's not a big deal, but it looks like early in pregnancy it can be indicative of a problem: </p> <p><a href="http://www.perinatology.com/Q&#038;A/qanda37.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.perinatology.com/Q&#038;A/qanda37.htm</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sch-bleeding#post-2760560 Fri, 21 Jul 2017 09:51:28 +0000 LAZB 2760560@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My best friend is pregnant with her second child. This is also her second IVF baby. She has been seeing her RE for weekly ultrasounds, and has been bleeding heavily from the beginning. This is very similar to her first pregnancy, she was always convinced she lost the baby because there was so much bleeding.<br /> She has a SCH again this time, diagnosed at her six week ultrasound. Last week at seven weeks the doctor said he didn't see any bleeding and told her that she could be released to her normal OB. She wasn't ready yet, so went back again this week and had another ultrasound. The doctor seemed a little more concerned this time saying that he didn't see any bleeding in the canal but thought it might be coming from the placenta. She's confused as to what this means and is now more scared than ever. Any insight? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/update-on-bleeding-at-14-weeks#post-2364950 Fri, 20 Nov 2015 13:48:27 +0000 LovelyPlum 2364950@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hooray! I'm so glad that you got good news. Congratulations on your BOY!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/update-on-bleeding-at-14-weeks#post-2364934 Fri, 20 Nov 2015 13:36:17 +0000 hoogirl05 2364934@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks! @Mrs. Lion: pre-term labor is definitely something I'm worried about as I know it can be associated with SCHs. That's a good question to be sure to ask the MFM in 3 weeks. </p> <p>Anyone else had preterm labor with an SCH? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/update-on-bleeding-at-14-weeks#post-2364174 Thu, 19 Nov 2015 22:08:09 +0000 wheres_c 2364174@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Great news! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/update-on-bleeding-at-14-weeks#post-2363716 Thu, 19 Nov 2015 17:59:42 +0000 Mrs. Lion 2363716@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Glad everything is okay! I had an SCH at 13 weeks that they had a hard time detecting too. I bled on and off and was on modified bed rest for about a month. In the end everything was fine! Though my water did break at 35 weeks and they think that the bleeding early on could have contributed to that (there is no way to know for sure). Despite being early my little guy is healthy and thriving! I hope things go well the rest of your pregnancy (and that you can enjoy all of the extra ultrasounds! That was definitely a perk for me :) it helped ease a lot of my fears until I was able to feel him kicking around in there!) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/update-on-bleeding-at-14-weeks#post-2363622 Thu, 19 Nov 2015 16:58:27 +0000 autumnleaves 2363622@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So happy your appointment went well and things are looking brighter! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/update-on-bleeding-at-14-weeks#post-2363407 Thu, 19 Nov 2015 15:30:42 +0000 Raindrop 2363407@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>YAY!! Congrats! :) I'm very happy for you. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/update-on-bleeding-at-14-weeks#post-2363393 Thu, 19 Nov 2015 15:24:08 +0000 autumnlove 2363393@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Glad you are ok. Congrats on your son! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/update-on-bleeding-at-14-weeks#post-2363346 Thu, 19 Nov 2015 14:50:09 +0000 hoogirl05 2363346@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hi everyone! I just wanted to post an update in the hopes that it can help other ladies down the line can benefit from reading about my experience (<a href="http://boards.hellobee.com/topic/so-frustrating-and-scary-bleeding-at-14-weeks" rel="nofollow">http://boards.hellobee.com/topic/so-frustrating-and-scary-bleeding-at-14-weeks</a>). And thank all of the wonderful bees that made me feel better, of course!</p> <p>I went to see the maternal-fetal medicine doc on Wednesday morning. They did a hi-res ultrasound which DH loved because he got to see so much on the screen, the baby was moving like crazy and even did a headstand! </p> <p>Afterwards, the MFM went over the results with us and said it was a subchorionic hemorrhage, which is what I expected based on other ladies' experiences and my general experience/symptoms. DH was immediately like, ok how to we fix it. She explained more in detail about what an SCH is, how they don't really know how they happen, that there isn't a fix, just monitoring and rest, etc. Mine is only 3cm so she was very optimistic that it would be absorbed or at least stay the same when she saw me again in 3 weeks.</p> <p>She actually started out the conversation by saying how healthy the baby is and asking how big DD was at birth. When I said 8lb 5oz she said, well you can definitely expect an 8-9lber! LOL, well I'm glad that it won't be my first baby, that's for sure! This kiddo is growing like a weed.</p> <p>DH is definitely worried because there isn't a "cure" and he is concerned about risks for the baby and bleeding. The doc was very clear she just wants to check to make sure it's shrinking/stayed the same in a couple weeks, and I keep reminding him of that, but he's made me promise to be very careful about picking up DD, etc. While I can't allay his fears, I think only time will, at least I'm well cared for :)</p> <p>Oh and we found out gender, 90% sure it's a BOY! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/subchorionic-hematoma-in-2nd-or-3rd-trimester#post-2179834 Fri, 15 May 2015 14:15:19 +0000 cranberry 2179834@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LulaBee: Thanks for sharing your story. I'm so sorry for your loss. It's frustrating that there doesn't seem to be much they can really do for an SCH except to monitor it, although that seems to be the case. Congratulations on your current pregnancy!</p> <p>@raintreebee: Thanks for sharing your story too! It's reassuring to hear about cases where the baby was delivered at 36+ weeks.</p> <p>It seems like there are both good and bad outcomes with this, which is consistent with what my doctor told me. I guess the only thing for me to do at this point is just to take it easy and try not to think about it too much. I think yesterday and today my bleeding has gotten lighter, so I'm hoping that means the SCH is at least not getting any larger. I'm looking forward to finding out more at my appointment on Monday. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/subchorionic-hematoma-in-2nd-or-3rd-trimester#post-2179598 Fri, 15 May 2015 11:47:07 +0000 LulaBee 2179598@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had a very large SCH that caused me to bleed heavily in my first trimester. It grew, never shrank. I went into early labor at 23 weeks and my son died in childbirth. I think a lot of it has to do with the size of the SCH, mine was almost as big as my baby was. I was monitored at my OB and at high risk doctor weekly, and they thought that it wouldn't cause any problems. I'm currently 10 weeks pregnant and they found out I have antiphospholipid syndrome, which is why I had such a big SCH. I also bled heavily with my daughter, and she was born full term and healthy. </p> <p>Wishing you the healthiest pregnancy and baby! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/subchorionic-hematoma-in-2nd-or-3rd-trimester#post-2179425 Fri, 15 May 2015 09:29:10 +0000 raintreebee 2179425@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hi. Me and my three best friends all had SCHs. Mine resolved around 12 weeks, and I delivered at 37 weeks. My three friends all bled throughout the second trimester. All three now have healthy babies. 2 delivered at term. 1 at 36 weeks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/subchorionic-hematoma-in-2nd-or-3rd-trimester#post-2177178 Wed, 13 May 2015 15:06:40 +0000 cranberry 2177178@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Lion: Thanks. It does make me feel better that the baby's heartbeat sounded good at today's appointment. I like that I can feel her move now too- it gives me some reassurance between appointments. </p> <p>Unfortunately, my OB saying she didn't need to see me for awhile actually made me more worried since she said the reason was because there was nothing that she can do for it at this point (unless the bleeding/cramping gets worse- then she said to come in). She said all I could do for now was take it easy and just wait to see what happens. However, my OB doesn't perform the detailed ultrasounds in her office, which would be needed to monitor its size, so I'm hoping that the ultrasound office will agree to monitor it somewhat frequently when I seem them next Monday (there is a different doctor at the ultrasound office). I guess I'll just have to wait and see. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/subchorionic-hematoma-in-2nd-or-3rd-trimester#post-2177133 Wed, 13 May 2015 14:46:27 +0000 Mrs. Lion 2177133@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@cranberry: That sounds like a good sign, that your OB doesnt feel like he/she needs to see you! I had weekly (or maybe every two week?) ultrasounds during the time I was having the bleeding. Oddly, they didn't see the clot on the ultrasounds anymore, but since I was still bleeding on and off they continued checking on the baby. The ultrasounds helped me relax and worry less, so it may be something to ask for even if they don't bring it up. She also referred me to a high risk doctor to be evaluated before she let me return to work, just to be cautious. I wouldn't be surprised if you end up at one as well since you have another issue that is being monitored. </p> <p>Hugs &lt;3 I know how scary the bleeding can be, but if your baby is fine now then hopefully things will be perfectly fine in the end &lt;3 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/subchorionic-hematoma-in-2nd-or-3rd-trimester#post-2177117 Wed, 13 May 2015 14:33:08 +0000 cranberry 2177117@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LBee: @Torchwood: @T.H.O.U.: @Mrs. Lion: Thanks for all of your replies. Between them and what I've found by googling this issue so far, I'm feeling better about it (amazingly, googling a health issue actually helped for once, instead of making me more worried). It's good to hear that all of you either had a healthy baby or, if you haven't had your baby yet, that it hasn't caused any major issues and your doctors aren't too concerned at this point.</p> <p>@Mrs. Lion: I started bleeding at 15.5 weeks, but they didn't find the source of the bleed until my anatomy scan on Monday (a little over 18 weeks). I do go back again next Monday for another ultrasound though so I'm going to make sure they measure it and ask them how it compares to last week (the ultrasound is actually to monitor my cervix which is on the short side and not the bleed, as far as I know). I'm hoping that they continue to monitor it with additional ultrasounds after that if it isn't resolved yet- I'm going to have to ask them on Monday about that. (The ultrasounds are at a different office than my regular OB. My OB said that she doesn't need to see me for 4 more weeks unless the bleeding gets worse.)</p> <p>Also, I want to find out from the doctor at the ultrasound office next Monday if there is a reason my OB was so concerned about this today (maybe its location or size?) or if she was just being overly cautious and warning me of all of the potential scenarios. My conversation with her left me very worried, but it sounds like, at least for the moment, I should try not to worry too much. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/subchorionic-hematoma-in-2nd-or-3rd-trimester#post-2177064 Wed, 13 May 2015 13:49:47 +0000 Mrs. Lion 2177064@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mine happened from 13-18 weeks. It did resolve itself, but I was on and off bed rest during that time because the bleeding would come and go. (bleeding meant bedrest because I was a teacher and on my feet all day). My doctor was not very concerned because the clot was small, but there is a chance that the bleeding is what caused my son to be born early at 35 weeks...something about the blood being an irritant to the uterus? I am not exactly sure how it could have had an impact so much later, but I never really asked either. </p> <p>Praying everything will be okay and that it resolves soon! Are they checking the size of the clot with ultrasounds? Is it getting smaller? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/subchorionic-hematoma-in-2nd-or-3rd-trimester#post-2177057 Wed, 13 May 2015 13:41:00 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2177057@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mine too well into the second tri to fully resolve but I only had bleeding in the first tri. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/subchorionic-hematoma-in-2nd-or-3rd-trimester#post-2177048 Wed, 13 May 2015 13:34:41 +0000 Torchwood 2177048@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was told I have an SCH at my anatomy scan, so 18 weeks. I'm currently 27 and it's caused no issues that I'm aware of. My scan was at the MFM office because of my history, and I was told not to worry, and that it was almost definitely no big deal and would probably resolve itself. The MFM's have always been very straight with us when things looked bad, so I trust them that it's not a big deal. My doula (who is a nurse) also said that she sees the marks of them a lot when she takes the placentas to be encapsulated, from moms who had no idea they had them. So they're not super uncommon, and can be totally fine. </p> <p>I haven't had any bleeding, but they said that was most likely because of the way it's positioned. Any blood is getting trapped and my making its way out.</p> <p>I have an ultrasound to check on it and baby's growth on Monday, so if I learn anything more (I'm going to ask more questions this time), I'll let you know! But you're not alone! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/subchorionic-hematoma-in-2nd-or-3rd-trimester#post-2176965 Wed, 13 May 2015 12:47:06 +0000 LBee 2176965@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not exactly what you are looking for, but I had bleeding problems. They aren't 100% sure why I bled the first time (my doctor says probably an SCH from lifting something), but I bled the first time (mainly just heavy spotting) at 27 weeks (it resolved in 3 days) and then I hemorrhaged at 34 weeks. I was hospitalized for both. Bleeding sucks. Wall me if you have any questions! </p> <p>Every situation is different, but my son was born at 39 weeks (via c-section due to the complications surrounding my bleeding) and is/was a perfectly healthy, thriving baby! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/subchorionic-hematoma-in-2nd-or-3rd-trimester#post-2176952 Wed, 13 May 2015 12:41:05 +0000 cranberry 2176952@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was just diagnosed with a subchorionic hematoma (SCH) this week. I'm just about 19 weeks pregnant and I have been bleeding daily for 3 weeks. My OB was concerned due to the length of time I've been bleeding and because I'm getting farther along in my pregnancy and it hasn't resolved yet (she said bleeding after 20 weeks is more worrisome than bleeding before 20 weeks). She also made me worried by explaining the full range of scenarios that could occur- from miscarriage, to early delivery (even mentioning that babies are viable at 24 weeks but 28 weeks is better), to it resolving itself or not causing any more issues and delivering full term. So now I'm worried, but I don't know how worried I should be. A lot of the posts I'm finding online are about SCH's that resolve prior to 20 weeks. Does anyone have any experience with SCH's and bleeding after 20 weeks? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/daycarepreschool-for-older-child#post-259013 Wed, 15 Aug 2012 07:29:47 +0000 Andrea 259013@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, I would find it hard to handle her plus a newborn all day by myself. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/daycarepreschool-for-older-child#post-259010 Wed, 15 Aug 2012 07:27:44 +0000 purrpletulips 259010@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DD is currently in daycare (been there since 8w) and I have all intentions of sending her during my upcoming maternity leave. I might keep her home a day or so here and there but want the time to bond with the new baby that I had with her. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/daycarepreschool-for-older-child#post-258922 Wed, 15 Aug 2012 01:13:59 +0000 SAHM0811 258922@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DD 1 started preschool at 2.5 yo... We would've started her sooner at 2 yo, but we had an awesome live-in nanny at the time and it was hard to let go of her. Anyway, it was a good age to start and by the time DD 2 was born, she had been going to school for a year so I feel like she didn't think we were replacing her or anything, kwim? oh and thank goodness she was in school when I had our newborn... It was nice to just concentrate on the baby for those hours she was gone. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/daycarepreschool-for-older-child#post-258629 Tue, 14 Aug 2012 19:31:14 +0000 chopsuey 258629@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I probably won't send LO to a program (most likely part time) until she's around 2.5?<br /> Baby 2 will be 9 months old. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/daycarepreschool-for-older-child#post-258627 Tue, 14 Aug 2012 19:30:14 +0000 autumnlove 258627@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Will you send your older LO to daycare/preschool when you are home with an infant? </p>