Not too long after eating our ice cream, I asked Sean if he would like me to cut his hair before we went to bed. As I was cutting his hair, some straying fragment of hair shot into my eye. I turned off the clippers and handed them to Sean which I believe he placed them on the counter in the kitchen. I then washed my hands and as I attempted to get the hair out of my eye, I began to bleed.
This wasn't your normal bleed and I didn't feel cramping or pain. The blood would not stop flowing out. I became pretty distraught and just remember Sean running into the bedroom to grab a shirt and get shoes on. He then ran to his aunt's house as she is a nurse. Upon entering the house Sean's aunt stated later that she not only thought I lost the baby, but knew my life would be in jeopardy if I didn't get medical assistance right away.
Sean rushed me to the hospital and they immediately took me to the back where I was told I had to lie down and not get up at all. I was still bleeding quite bad and became more concerned with each moment that passed without answers. It was then, the ultrasound technician came into the room where we were waiting for some answers.
The technician hooked up the ultrasound machine and as scared as I was to find out what happened to the baby, I waited for a sigh or some cue to look. When I saw Sean's face go from extreme tension to almost relief, I looked at the monitor and saw the baby moving and then saw the heartbeat. We all cried with much praise to God for sparing the life of our child. It was then the technician asked me to calm down a bit so the test can be completed.
The technician printed out pictures of the baby to put my mind at ease and assured me that it looked as if everything was in tact. It was then time to await the doctor's word that the baby was ok. About 20 minutes after the ultrasound was taken, the doctor came into the room and spoke to us about the issues. Apparently, the placenta is a low lying and sitting on my cervix a bit. However, the uterus, placenta and baby are all in-tact and unharmed by the massive amount of blood loss. I didn't even need a blood transfusion.
The doctor admitted me for observation to ensure that the bleeding would subside enough for them to feel comfortable to discharge me home.
The hospital staff, from the check-in nurse to the orderly who brought, cleaned, and made a bed for Sean to stay with me were absolutely amazing! The check-in nurse came to the room and told me that she was praying for us and when I gave her the update she said, God is awesome! I couldn't agree with her more! The doctor came up to the room before he left for the evening and told me that he would like me to be on bed rest for a while and assured me that another ultrasound would be completed prior to my discharge to put my mind at ease.
I slept for an hour that evening and watched Sean sleep on the bed they provided for him. I prayed and praised God for keeping my baby safe within the womb. I cried joyful tears and just thanked God for as long as I could. Soon thereafter, Sean woke up and they provided another ultrasound for us. We were able to see our miracle wave and that heartbeat was strong, healthy and amazing to see again. It was the most precious sight we have both ever seen.
We had visitors while I was in the hospital. Our amazing family stood together in prayer and lifted us up mightily to the Lord and stood with us in praise to Him that He would continue to bless us by allowing us to continue on the journey He placed us to be parents to this miracle.
I am now home and have been placed on strict bed rest for two weeks to ensure the bleeding will stop and all is safe for both me and the baby. At this time, we have been showered with cards, flowers, food and love. We couldn't thank you all enough for everything!
After going to a follow up appointment, we were told that there was a broken blood vessel from the low lying placenta on the cervix and it just bled profusely. The doctor said that the vessel will heal itself and that as the baby grows and the uterus grows with it, the placenta will also begin to move away from the cervix. So, we are praying that happens within the next few weeks and this pregnancy can go on without any further complications.
We are in awe at what the Lord has done for us and we continue to praise Him for everything He has done and continues to do for us. Please pray along-side us for the continuation of baby Moore's health and growth throughout the rest of this pregnancy. We are at 14 weeks now and are so thankful to be here!
Thank you all again for the prayers and love!!
We are so blessed!!
We are thankful for these precious moments!!!!!
Blessings and Love!!
Patti & Sean
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