hematoma and clexane

[leo1980]

hi ladies.

7 weeks and 3 days today. Only posting as I know you lot will know what to say! (So I can feel better)

Had a massive bleed today - managed to get to the clinic for a scan. Surprisingly, the little one was fine (growing nicely and strong heart beat) I was so afraid to look at the screen but they made me

They found a hematoma which was about 2cm big. There was alot of blood plus a few 50 pence clots just dropping out.

doctor has stopped the clexane for the next 48 hours and has re booked a scan for next Monday. He says it will resolve itself. I am a nervous wreck!

I am going to take it easy for the next few days. (Not usually my thing) but I feel this gripping fear I can’t shake so it might be my only option .

what has been everyone else’s experience?

I feel rather nervous not to use the clexane but I feel like this is a bad sign!

Thank you

[Poppygarden]

hello Leo1980,

I complete understand how scary this is. I’m sending you lots of love for the days ahead

I was in a similar position three weeks ago. Although the cause of my bleeds couldn’t be seen on a scan. After my second bleed I was taken off the drugs too. I had a review 3 days later and because I still had brown blood at that stage I was told on balance it was better to stop taking inhixia at 8 weeks. I’m now just under 10 weeks and I had scan today which still showed a strong heartbeat.

I hope my story can give you some reassurance. We are put on some really strong drugs and sometimes they give us a few extra bumps on our rollercoaster journey xxx

[leo1980 in reply to Poppygarden]

This is exactly what I needed to hear! Thank you so much. I am really pleased you are ok and it’s all ticking along nicely. We should be doing hurdles at the olympics - we would all be gold medalists ! With the amount of obstacles this journey throws at us! I am very nervous but as you say it might be ok. ❤️. Thank you

[Poppygarden in reply to leo1980]

Bless you. That’s exactly how I feel too. When I first saw blood I was 100% convinced it was all over. So I really do understand how you feel. I’m glad my story can give some reassurance. I’ll be keeping everything crossed for you and I really hope a few easy days come your way. Xxx

[Christianbaby]

Must have been so terrifying. I am glad to hear that you and the little one are doing ok. Rest for the next few days. xx

[leo1980 in reply to Christianbaby]

Thank you! I cannot tell you how frightened I was/am… and I am usually the brave one! All the clots just falling on even during the scan….

[Chasing123]

it’s so scary isn’t it! Our surrogate had one early on then another at 12 weeks. Both did resolve on their own and we are now at 19 weeks. Sending you all the positive thoughts!

[leo1980 in reply to Chasing123]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate it.

[Twiglet2]

I had this with my little boy and it did turn out okay but we did have weeks of massive bleeding episodes with clots etc and yes no blood thinners whilst this is happening to try and help it resolve. Lots of rest for you and hopefully it resolves itself soon lovely I know from experience it is terrifying and I dreaded every twinge and trip to the loo for weeks! If you have a look at my posts from 2020 you will see more details of what happened with us if that’s helpful at all! Thinking of you! Xx

[Wishinandahopin]

I’m so sorry you’re going through this! I had lots of bleeding with a hematoma between weeks 5-8, I came off aspirin and clexane at 5weeks until 11 weeks! All was fine and baby is now here. I didn’t have a specific clotting disorder though - I was on it for MTHFR gene mutation. But if you do have a clotting disorder you may need to go back on it sooner than that. 48 hours, if advised by your clinic, should be fine!

Wishing you so much luck- I know how nerve wracking it is! Xx

[leo1980 in reply to Wishinandahopin]

Thank you so much for responding! And congratulations on your new arrival! I am a ball of nerves! Hubby is out tonight with work so I just booked myself in to go see a west end musical by myself! 😜.

[Wishinandahopin in reply to leo1980]

That is such a good idea! You need all the things you can to distract you! What musical? ☺️

[leo1980 in reply to Wishinandahopin]

Michael Jackson! lol don’t judge!

[Wishinandahopin in reply to leo1980]

Haha I bet it will be really fun! Enjoy 😀

[leo1980 in reply to Wishinandahopin]

Thank you! Cant be bothered to invite anyone else then explain why I am not drinking etc just low key - 20 min pootle from home to the west end! I already planned to buy myself an ice cream at half time!

[Wishinandahopin in reply to leo1980]

Sounds perfect - just enjoy yourself ☺️

[Batsford]

Hi Leo, I was in the same situation as you at 6 weeks pregnant. I had two bleeds and a sub chorionic haematoma was seen on a scan. My consultant at the private miscarriage clinic that is treating me, took me off Clexane and baby aspirin then and I haven’t been back on either since. I had a scan yesterday at 11 weeks and 3 days and the baby was wriggling its little arms and legs and the haematoma had gone completely. They put me on nifedipine temporarily from 6 to 11 weeks to stop the uterus contracting, as the risk is that the haematoma irritates the uterus and it contracts to pass the haematoma, which puts the pregnancy at risk. I was also worried about coming off Clexane, but the clinic said they only it to improve implantation and that implantation had happened and so to try not to worry. I think it depends what you are taking Fragmin for, whether you can come off it temporarily or permanently. Apparently most haematomas resolve themselves in a few weeks. Best of luck.

[leo1980 in reply to Batsford]

Hello! Thank you so much for responding and I am so sorry to hear you have had challenges! One hurdle after the other! I have this fear even if this pregnancy did progress I will have not taken any joy just spend the entire time worrying! The clexane and aspirin were for implantation failure. I had so many tests done! I can’t remember! I am taking it easy. The bleeding has stopped over night I think because all the cloths came out on the scan table yesterday (so gross)

Back in on Monday for a scan - god knows how I am going to get through to them!

thank you again! The reassurance from all of you has really made feel better! 😘

[Batsford in reply to leo1980]

Hi Leo, no worries at all. I’m in a very similar position to you - delighted to be pregnant but absolutely terrified most of the time. I’ve had 3 early miscarriages previously and this is our 6th embryo transfer and so I’m not sure the anxiety will completely go away, even if things go to plan. I have counselling every 2 weeks which helps enormously, but it is still very difficult when you have previously had so much bad news. Best of luck with everything.

[leo1980 in reply to Batsford]

Oh hun! Me too! I never thought I would hate a word but I do. Miscarriage it doesn’t even sound nice. Really feel like the blood in my veins go icy when I hear that word. It happened to me the day before Christmas last year. We were lucky (if that such a thing) that I could have medical management and was ok got the slopes a few days after with minimal discomfort BUT it was so frightening inserting the tablets and waiting for your entire body to contract whilst lying in a hospital bed! The fear! Still haunts me. You are getting closer so hopefully once you hit the 12 week mark you might feel some relief. Wishing you all the best. You have done great. Xx

[Eggfreezer2015]

I had a haematoma at week 8 and I stopped Clexane completely afterwards and it was all ok. I know it’s hard not to worry but it’s only for 48 hours and focus on the positive of the situation that your baby being is growing and well. X

[leo1980 in reply to Eggfreezer2015]

This was a really sweet message to receive. Thank you so much. I feel so dependent on the drugs! Such a worry but have been truly comforted by all you ladies on here so do feel more at ease with myself (not confident) but I feel less anxious knowing it can sometimes work out ok! Much love xx

[Eggfreezer2015]

I know and even when I had to come off other drugs across weeks 12-16 I was scared. So I totally get it and we have to also have faith in our bodies and trust that we are also getting medical advice to help us have a successful outcome (unless your gut is screaming otherwise). Just visualise and have faith that all is well and all will be alright. You’ve got this 💜