Multiple Peroids in One Month

Updated on September 26, 2009
P.H. asks from Sparks, NV
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So I should start out with that my grandma just died and I was very close to her and her passing was very stressful and very emotionally hard. I also had two miscarriages last year. The first one was in April 2009 and I was 5 weeks. I had to have a DNC, the baby would not come out on its own. Then I got pregnant again with my son Gavin, at 20 weeks we found out that we were having a boy, also that his heart was deformed. The doctors at first said that they could possible do surgery on Gavin’s heart, the first one when he was about 2 days old, then again when he was 2 years old and then one more after that, then at the age of 15, put him on a heart transplant list and more then likely die waiting for a heart!!! So every time I talked to the doctors after we first found out about his heart, the information that the doctors kept giving me kept getting worst and worst. It started out with we can do surgery and get him to the age of 15, then it went to IF he makes through the pregnancy then there will be nothing we can do, My husband and I would have to bring Gavin home and he will pass in 1 to 2 weeks, more then likely he will only make it days!!! So when we went for my next check up. At that appointment I found out that my son Gavin had passed!!! So on November 19, 2009, My precious son Gavin was born!!! I also had to have a DNC to have Gavin taken out after he passed. So I have been on birth control ever since then. The second week of Aug. I stopped taking my pills and about 2 weeks later I had a period for 4 days, off for 3 days, then bleed for one full day, heavy bleeding for that one day, then off for 12 days and yesterday I started my period again. This time I have a lot of cramping and the blood is bright red, were as the others were dark red and even sometimes brown. I was wondering if this normal and if after both DNC’s, if there is a chance that I will have problems getting pregnant now. After my son Gavin, my cycle was normal before I started my pills. Can anyone help???!!!

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So What Happened?

Thankyou to everyone who wrote to me. First I would like to correct some dates. All my loses were in 2008 and not in 2009.my dr said it was normal bleeding and to wait until next month to try again!

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J.S.

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It's not normal to have multiple periods in one month. this is something that you will need to seek the advice of (I would assume) a few OBs to get to the bottom of this. Don't trust just one person with this. It's too large of an issue.

As far as your son, I'm soo sorry! I can't even imagine what you went through and ARE going through. I hope that this next pregnancy brings you a healthy happy loving baby (of either gender) and that he/she is truly your little angel!

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P.B.

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Hi Patti,
I commend you for being such a strong woman. There might be a few factors contributing to your problems. Please visit my website at www.rawfoodmama where you could get some FREE info. You should go to About Me, scroll down to Philosophy of Regeneration and read that document.

I ask everyone to do this first b/c the philosophy and the treatment for the different ailments weather emotional or physical all go back to this particular Philosophy.
If you have any questions, please email me and I will happily share any info. that may be helpful to you.
The best of luck and wishes for you and your husband
P.

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J.C.

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I would say to check with your OB-GYN about any concerns. Also, I would have him monitor you closely when you do become pregnant, due to your history of miscarriages.

I am so sorry for the loss of your grandma and your babies. I can't imagine what that must be like for you. If you are having difficulty in coping with these losses, there are grief support groups available in just about every area where you can share your feelings with others in similar situations.

Best of luck.

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N.H.

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You've been through so much in such a short time. I'm so sorry. I wish you all the best.

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R.J.

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Going off of birth control usually sends one's hormones into a bit of an uproar...and it's pretty common to get a double period, especially if you go off them in the middle of the pack. One when the pills wear off, and another when your cycle would ordinarily start if you weren't on the pill. Stress, dieting, and being around an "alpha" (pheramone/period alpha, not necessarilly personality alpha) female can also cause your period to skip, end, or double.

The earlier in your cycle you start bleeding, usually the redder it is (there being more O2 still in the blood...towards the end it goes purple/brown because of the lack of O2 and a wee bit o decomp.) Some people bleed very early one, some people bleed later on (from when the lining of the uterous starts shedding). With only 2 weeks in between periods, I would expect bright red blood, and less clotting than you would find in a 4-5 week period.

Unless you're prone to scar tissue, I wouldn't expect that the D&C would have any effect (at least I was told mine wouldn't, and I'd lost several early and one, also, at about 6 months).

All this aside, if you're concerned, hop on over to your OBGYN :)

best of luck to you!

J.W.

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Sorry to hear of your grandmother's passing - and your miscarriages. I too had miscarried 4 times (one before my son was born, and 3times after) - and it's very emotional - not to mention rough on your body. Remember to rest - and also grieve too. I think it's normal to have the various colored menstral cycles - but talk to your doctor to be sure. Best wishes P. - don't rush it. May be God's way of telling you to slow down a bit. Yes, life is precious and way too short, but everything has a time and purpose. Take care,

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