Bleeding At 28 Weeks

What I posted on social media - I was put to bed rest because I am too active. For those who have been pregnant, they are pretty skeptical. Being active is better for delivery.

So on Friday morning, I told my boss I am taking medical leave because I felt tired. I went back to sleep and at 10.30am, I woke up after the husband asked for breakfast. I stood up and my pants were wet. I touched it and to my surprise - blood. Fresh red blood. I looked at my pants and it was full of blood. Went to pee and I was still bleeding. Obviously I panicked. Got ready and went straight to the hospital. I cried for awhile but I got myself together. Good thing it happened when Jeff was still at home.

So when I reached UMSC Dr Nuguelis checked my blood pressure, did speculum checking, CTG and an ultra-sound. She told me I am bleeding too early so she needs to refer me to UMMC. She wrote a note that they need to do a scan again.

I was admitted at the labor ward. For the first time in my whole life, I had to go through the hospital procedure. They took my blood and inserted the baseline for drips. It is still there even after 4 days. It's annoying as hell. It was painful but nothing I can't handle.

Then came the injection. In case my baby comes out prematurely. I don't know what it's called but I heard them saying Dacsa. Or something like that. The nurse didn't lie. It was painful as hell. But I didn't cry. They had to give 2 dosage with 12 hours apart. I was anxious waiting for the second dose but it was not as bad as the first.

The scanning department closed early so they could not slot me in so they did a bed side scan. And then the doctor said it. Placenta previa. They put it as major. And they told me that I will have to stay until I deliver. Shocking, yes. My heart dropped. Oh and baby was breeching at the time.

I was transferred to the normal ward that night but I did not have my phone with me. I sure as hell miss my husband so much at times like this. So I pass my time by crying. Homesick.

When I got my phone the next day, I spent my free time listening to the Rainbow Relaxation Video that I learned in hypnobirthing. Then I visualized the baby turned to the right position, baby throwing the placenta up and a few other images that involved the placenta and the baby. The key was to remain calm.

With Allah's will, the scan this morning gave me good news. Baby's head is at the bottom and placenta is not lying low. Alhamdulillah. Now I am just waiting for doctor's update which I don't think is gonna happen today. One more night in the hospital I guess. I'm calmer now knowing that baby is fine but I still need the doctor to confirm so that I will feel completely at ease.

So that's my pregnancy story. Please put us in your prayers. Much love !

Ps: Please pardon my medical jargon.