The spotting has continued but there’s no true bleeding, and it has been tapering off. I feel like I’m tempting fate by saying that, but I’m trying to reassure myself.
I’ve been reading articles about spotting at all the popular websites, and all the reading has left me with one recommendation: “call your doctor and get an ultrasound”.
That would be lovely… in an ideal world. The problem is, I’m not only waiting on a referral to a new OB/GYN… OB/GYNs in this area typically don’t even see pregnant women until after 8 or 10 weeks. It really is a pragmatic and necessary standard – we have a shortage of OB/GYNs so they want to maximize their time with only viable pregnancies, and unfortunately there’s not much to be done for most women who are miscarrying – so why waste their time.
It seems insensitive, almost cruel, but the logical side of me does understand.
That doesn’t help me feel better.
I’m trying to stay calm – if I have a miscarriage, there isn’t much I could do anyway. If I don’t, then the bleeding most likely doesn’t mean much. I don’t have pain or other symptoms that would indicate an ectopic pregnancy (or any of the risk factors).
I’m betting my cervix is just plain irritated.
I know how it feels.
