WWYD, bleeding/cramping at 17 weeks?

Last week I had a horrible cold. I was taking Robitussin but my cough was still very strong. Last Friday I was cramping for a while and when I went to the bathroom I had a lot of blood, like a period. I got very nervous so I called my OB and ended up in the ER. They did tests and said the baby and I were fine it was probably from the coughing. The cramping and bleeding eventually tapered off over the next few days.

This Wednesday I had horrible lower back pain on my right side. I was still able to walk but it was very painful. again it subsided on its own.

Today, I woke up and I'm bleeding and cramping again. It feels like the 1st day of my period. I was coughing a little bit but not very much.

Should I call the doctor? Wait it out? Any other suggestions. I had minor spotting with my DS but only in a tiny bit here and there and only in the 1st trimester.

UPDATE: Called the doc. He couldnt give me an answer as to why it is happening. Said to wait about an hour to see if the bleeding lessens and the cramping subsides. If they dont, go to the L&D Triage. Mostly said to take it easy. NOT easy to do with a toddler!

Thanks ladies

UPDATE 10/3: I never got to the ER this weekend bc the bleeding slowly stopped. The cramping remained the same. Last night, Sunday, I took a spill down carpeted stairs in my in laws basement. I was fine afterward and wasnt worried b/c I felt DC kicking. This morning I woke up and was ridiculously sore and cramping a lot. DH stayed home so we went to the ER. Thankfully one of the doctors in my OB practice was on duty and we were fast tracked. Blood tests, urine, sonos and exams all went well and showed that the baby was perfect. The other issue was that my placenta is very low. Not previa yet but very close. I was given fluids for the cramping (which didnt help) and sent home. I go for my monthly exam on Thursday so I'm sure I'll find out more then.

thanks so much for all your comments and caring. everyone is saying to relax and take it easy but no one gets that my life as of lately doesnt condone it. i have responsibilities, especially to my DS, and I can't just put things on hold. I wasn't "built that one". Trying my best to take it easy but its hard.

Message edited 10/3/2011 7:45:18 PM.

Re: WWYD, bleeding/cramping at 17 weeks?

I would call the dr and let them know you are bleeding again. They might want to see you just to make sure everything is fine.

Try not to worry

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I would call and tell them. I had spotting through the 1st and into the 2nd trimesters and my dr wanted me to call every time it happened. I felt like I was being a PITA but its for the best.

Re: WWYD, bleeding/cramping at 17 weeks?

I would call the doctor, you have no reason to be scared of being a PITA..it's their job!

Re: WWYD, bleeding/cramping at 17 weeks?

I would definitely call your doctor. Even if it's "nothing" it's best to hear it from them for peace of mind.

Re: WWYD, bleeding/cramping at 17 weeks?

Definitely call!! Your doctor won't mind at all.

Re: WWYD, bleeding/cramping at 17 weeks?

Call

Re: WWYD, bleeding/cramping at 17 weeks?

I would call. Its early in the day. Maybe he can see u.

Re: WWYD, bleeding/cramping at 17 weeks?

Definitely call. It will give you a peace of mind.

Re: WWYD, bleeding/cramping at 17 weeks?

Definitely call. Go in and see the doc, I would insist on it, just for your own sanity!

Re: WWYD, bleeding/cramping at 17 weeks?

I would definitely call!! If anything just to ease your mind.

Re: WWYD, bleeding/cramping at 17 weeks?

Call right away!!!

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Call and make sure to tell them about what happened on Wed as well!!!

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Posted by MamaPapaBear

I would call the dr and let them know you are bleeding again. They might want to see you just to make sure everything is fine.

Try not to worry

Re: WWYD, bleeding/cramping at 17 weeks?

Call for sure!!!!! Nothing is more important then the health and well being of your baby and yourself! Doesn't matter is they think your a PITA (which I am sure they wont...trust me they deal with this ALL the time).

Let us know what happens!

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updated the OP

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Good luck hun and keep us posted.

Re: WWYD, bleeding/cramping at 17 weeks?

any update? hope you are well.

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UPDATE: I haven't stopped bleeding or cramping. The blood is brown "old blood". I have done everything I could to relax. We couldnt leave DS yesterday or today. If its continuing tomorrow, we are going to the ER.

Re: WWYD, bleeding/cramping at 17 weeks?

i'm so sorry you're going through this... i know you have a lot on your plate (from other posts i've read)... sending you lots of hugs and prayers

Re: WWYD, bleeding/cramping at 17 weeks?

Posted by Bearcat

i'm so sorry you're going through this... i know you have a lot on your plate (from other posts i've read)... sending you lots of hugs and prayers

Re: WWYD, bleeding/cramping at 17 weeks?

If you are worried I would just go to the ER to give yourself some peace of mind. It is no unbelievably nerve wracking to see bleeding. Thinking good thoughts, feel better!

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UPDATED the first post.

Re: WWYD, bleeding/cramping at 17 weeks?

sorry to hear about your fall, that must have been scary! glad everything is okay with the baby, and hope that placenta at least stays where it is!