This is my 6th pregnancy I've had 3 miscarriages. I'm now 17 wks on Tuesday.

I felt like the doctors weren't taking me seriously even after I went to the hospital with brown discharge, fever and cramping. They said I was fine.

I could barely get an early appt with my doc after that because of the ER saying I was fine, I had to take pics of the blood because I felt I had to prove it was actually happening. When I did get an appt., all hell broke out. At the doctors, they diagnosed me as pre term labor, shortening cervix and placenta previa. They rushed me out the door and to L&D at another hospital for a more thorough exam and possible cerclage. That ER&LD said, my cervix is short but still in range... 3.0, no previa, mild contractions. They aren't too worried. No need for bedrest, no stitching, no meds... light activity, come back next week.

The next day (Wednesday) I took off due to just pure exhaustion. No bleeding. Thursday I went to work mostly sat, bleeding started again. Friday, I had a funeral, took it very easy... bled. Saturday while with family sitting and laughing I started cramping started bleeding... laid down, it stopped till the drive home. Today on bedrest, no bleeding.

My doc says there is no need for bedrest... I can't quit my job, can't get approved for time off without doc. Can't get procedures without insurance. I feel like baby won't make it till the next appointment if I don't rest.

What the hell do I do?

How do I get a/the doctor to listen to me from the start?!