Bleeding at 6 weeks

[Solly-44]

Sorry if people see this twice - I originally posted on the other board but realised it should probably be here.

I turned 6 weeks today, even had my first morning spent throwing up so was feeling pretty positive. I’ve had a lot of cramping this cycle, from before transfer even so been trying to persuade myself it’s fine. It’s gotten worse today and constant as a lower back ache which painkillers aren’t touching. Had a big gush of pink-red blood this afternoon and quite a bit since.

My EPU is closed til Monday as is the next nearest. Do I really have to wait til then to be scanned? Is there anywhere you can get an emergency scan on the weekend? I don’t mind paying just don’t know what to do. Or do any NHS 24hr epu’s exist? Xx

[Redsequin]

Hi Solly. Uff sorry: sounds so so stressful. Where are you based? There are a few London places that do same-day scans if you call in the morning and see if they have a slot. Xxx

[Redsequin in reply to Redsequin]

Also I think you can go to any EPU with the NHS-doesn’t have to be your hospital. Are there any other EPUs nearby open on the weekend?

[Solly-44 in reply to Redsequin]

Thanks lovely. I’m in East London, don’t mind travelling but can’t find any others that are open either! I’m actually weirdly calm - it’s exactly the same as last time, I know what the outcome will be but seems torture to have to wait days to have that confirmed xx

[Hoop123 in reply to Solly-44]

Ah I'm so sorry, this is really stressful for you. There's quite a few ultrasound directs near East London and I used them for a Sunday scan if that helps 🤞 Unfortunately I don't know an EPU that's open nearby on weekends. Xx

[Hoop123 in reply to Hoop123]

Just to clarify, I haven't used them in your situation but I know they work Sundays and they do scans from 6 weeks. I'm not sure if saying names is allowed but it seemed important to share right now. Xx

[Solly-44 in reply to Hoop123]

Thanks so much - I just looked them up and have found one with appointments for tomorrow xx

[Hoop123 in reply to Solly-44]

You're more than welcome. Happy to help! There's also another one that I found that does Sundays and specifically does scans for early bleeding. Will DM you. Xx

[Redsequin in reply to Solly-44]

Oh good! So glad you found a slot somewhere. Much better not to wait. Wishing you so much luck.

[Cinderella5]

Hey solly, I'm so sorry you're having to go through this again. I'm hoping your pain has subsided as has the bleeding.🤞 I'm hoping you've found a wee scan appt for tomorrow for some reassurance....I'd still ask for an NHS scan thereafter too though. I had lower back ache and a few episodes of bleeding and thought it was over so I'm really hoping it's not the same as last time for you! Huge hugs.xxxx

[SK73]

So happy to see you're having a scan tomorrow!!❤️ wishing you all the best xxxx

[FrancyItaly]

Hi hun, sorry to hear about the pain and bleeding, probably it’s just due to implantation and to your body adapting to your little one, but it’s great you have a scan tomorrow. Let us know, I will be thinking of you and keeping my fingers crossed! xxx

[Babyrainbow]

So sorry to hear you are going through this. Hope you have had your scan and some peace of mind. Sending you positive thoughts and hugs. 🤗🤞🍀❤️

[Peonie100]

Hi Solly, I’m sorry to hear about this. If you’re in East, you can go to Whipps cross in Leytonstone. Last time I went which was on a Sunday they wanted to turn me away but I was very distressed so they let me in. It’s worth a try, otherwise you can get a referral to EPU on same day if you go to A&E. Wishing you all the best xxx

[Fudge1980]

Aww solly 💗 am praying everything is well today xx

[Gempuddleduck]

I’m keeping everything crossed everything is okay. Big hugs 💕

[HollyT7]

hey lovely my fingers are crossed for you, I had pink and brown spotting with our first until about 12 weeks xx

[Cinderella5]

Are you OK Solly?xxx

[Solly-44 in reply to Cinderella5]

Ah I am thanks! Messed up with the booking and got today instead 😬 Had very unexpected good news so a massive relief. Xxx

[Cinderella5 in reply to Solly-44]

Phew, I'm soooo super pleased! I've been thinking about you and hate to ask but didn't want you think we'd forgotten!!🤗💪🏻xxx

[Solly-44 in reply to Cinderella5]

Oh bless! No I was planning on doing an update but have had a crazy day that involved running from A&E where Teddy was getting his head glued back together (he’s absolutely fine!) to the scan, and back to collapse on the sofa to take it all in! Xxx

[Cinderella5 in reply to Solly-44]

Oh flipping heck, I'm so sorry! Glad to hear that Teddy is OK on top of everything.🤪🤯 Get those feet up while you can!!😘😘xxx