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Post by gunysgirl on Aug 10, 2007 6:20:50 GMT -5
Please ladies I need your help, I am going insane with worry.
My last period that I remember, I had spotting/discharge until June 26 or so. I had sex with hubby the long weekend (July1ish) and again July 15 weekend. I don't recall when I ovulated.
I had been told that I was infertile over 16 years ago. I have one daughter who is 17 and I had two ectopic pregnancy's, one that ruptured where I lost my tube and the other after I had my daughter and they caught it in time and saved 1/3 of the remaining tube.
I had a faint pink spotting once on a tampon (I was expecting period anyday Im 26 day cycle) like a drop of light pink. This was about July 25th. On July 28 I took a home pregnancy test and it was positive. We were shocked. Because of my problems with ectopics, we went to the hospital and they did blood test and ultrasound - too early to see anything in ultrasound they said and HCG level was at 99.
My Dr sent me for serial tests and my levels doubled about every 2 days. Last one I had was Aug 7 and it was almost 8000.
I was having pain in my right side last Saturday Aug 4 - they did another ultrasound and saw gestational sac that measured 4weeks5days (3.9mm). But empty. They said it was too soon to see anything, and that the pain I was having was from 2 cysts in my right ovary.
I went for another ultrasound yesterday Aug 9th. The sac was still empty but measured at 1.2 cm and did not date the sac.
God the report back and it said the following: One should expect to see a yolk sac at this gestational sac size, however I didn't clearly see any yolk sac. While this could represent a blighted ovum, I would suggest followup ultrasound under direct radiologic supervision at the hospital for better assessment of the gestational sac and re assess the adnexa. There are no definite adnexal masses seen. There is a 1.3cm posterior fibroid OPINION: Technically difficult scan. There does appear to be an intrauterine gestational sac, however I do not see a definite yolk sac that should be expected with the sac size on today's study. Suggest a follow up ultrasound under direct radiologic supervision at the hospital to re-asses sac size and to assess for the presence of a yolk sac.
I went to my Dr's office and he said, this was not what we were expecting to see at this stage and to go again for serial beta tests and another ultrasound in about a week.
I can't figure out this dating pregnancy thing...and I haven't had any bleeding or spotting at all. I have regular preg symptoms that are on and off. Breast tenderness on and off.
I don't know what to think or what is happening to me.
Is it too early to tell? How pregnant am I really? Does this seem like a typical blighted ovum? Please give me some feedback so I can stop worrying every minute of the day. I can't concentrate on anything else.
The sac grew in a week, could the yolk sac be hiding?
Please help.
Thanks Tracey
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Post by nicole on Aug 10, 2007 6:53:55 GMT -5
Tracy - First of all, congratulations are in order! I guess you're not infertile. Second, I am sorry you are faced with such uncertainty. If you aren't sure about your dates, then you don't know how far along you are. If the last time you BD'd was 7/15, you might not even be 4 weeks post conception. The good thing is that the gest. sac has grown. It could be too early to see a yolk sac.
I would definitely sit tight and get another scan. There are situations where women are told they have a blighted ovum and go back and end up seeing a heartbeat. However, I don't want you to feel disappointed if you don't see one. If you know you're LMP, then you can usually see a heartbeat at 6 weeks since LMP. So, you have more waiting to do.
If it's a blighted ovum, you may or may not begin to bleed/spot. I had nothing, then ended up getting a D&C before my body recognized there was a problem. The first clue something wasn't right for me was that I didn't feel very strong symptoms. Symptoms can't be a determining factor, but it was definitely different from early pregnancy symptoms with DS.
The next clue that something wasn't right was that my progesterone level came back very low with the initial bloodwork. I think it was around 11 and they want it to be near 20 and it goes up from there. Since you didn't mention your progesterone level, I assume you only got your hcg checked. I would ask for a prog. check. If it's low they can put you on supplementation, but in my case it was likely too late to save the pregnancy.
I hope this info helps. And, I am sorry you still have some waiting to do. I pray that you get positive news at your next scan. Hugs, Nicole
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Post by courtneylee on Aug 10, 2007 7:09:17 GMT -5
Congrats and again see what the other ultrasound says because it may be way to early to detect any in particular in the sac. Good Luck and keep us posted. Courtney
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Post by daffylexer on Aug 10, 2007 7:47:00 GMT -5
Hi Tracey, My doctors ususally won't do an u/s until 8 weeks so there's not doubt about a heartbeat. Sometimes they show up later for some than others. My friend started bleeding at 6 weeks during her last pg and when she went to the ER for an u/s found out she was pg with twins. The catch? Only one had a heartbeat. It took another 2 weeks before they detected the second heartbeat on an u/s, and she now has two healthy baby boys. It could just be way too early for you to see anything. I'm so sorry you have to ride this roller coaster, but glad you found us for support. We're here if you need us.
Big hugs, Alexa
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Post by jaxiesmom on Aug 10, 2007 10:00:29 GMT -5
Tracey,
I agree with the other ladies that it may just be too early to tell. Especially, if you are not positive on your date of conception. I know it's hard but I would just want to hang tight before coming to ANY conclusions until you have another scan. Your numbers sound like they are doubling correctly so that is a good sign.
Every one differs SO much with EVERY pregnancy. I had a M/C this past Feb & my baby had stopped developing at 8.5 wks but at 11 wks I had no Signs of M/C & had to have a D&C done.
I hope your next scan gives you some definitive answers. I know the waiting is torture.
Will be praying for Great results. Be sure to keep us posted (((HUGS))) in this difficult time. angi
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Post by gunysgirl on Aug 10, 2007 10:18:54 GMT -5
Thanks to everyone that posted thus far.
I went to Dr this am and he told me that they didnt check prog. #'s. I asked him to write it down on my blood req...he did. I went this morning for more blood work and will hear back shortly what the HCG numbers are today and the prog. #s wont come back until next tues.
If I conceived July 1 or July 15, how preg would I be? The ultrasound measured me at 4 weeks 5 days and yesterday i would assume it was 5 wks 5 days??? Is all so confusing?? I don't get the preg dates....if my last period started around mid June or so, wouldnt i be like 8 wks? not five?
gosh
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Post by andee on Aug 10, 2007 10:45:17 GMT -5
I don't know the answer to your questions, but I do hope you find answers. I wish you the best.
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Post by Heather (hlam) on Aug 10, 2007 11:33:39 GMT -5
I can't really tell you how far along you should be......you can get a rough estimate online with a due date calculator if you know the first day of your last AF. I would definately wait for the 2nd u/s.....you sound like your probably just not far enough along to see anything yet. I hope that everything works out for you.
Take care!
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Post by carmenivy on Aug 10, 2007 12:15:19 GMT -5
Tracey, I think it's to early yet to tell for sure. I know the waiting can be excruciating but that's all you can do. We are here for you, and I will be praying for you.
Carmen
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Post by gunysgirl on Aug 10, 2007 12:58:57 GMT -5
numbers from tues to today is 16402
what could this mean? is this normal?
Trac
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Post by daffylexer on Aug 10, 2007 13:41:21 GMT -5
Your numbers look great. They should double every 48 to 72 hours. So for you, they doubled in 72 hours. That's a good thing.
If you conceived on July 15th, that would make you 5w/5d (I think) which would put your right about the measurement they gave you in your u/s last Saturday. That's also good. I still think it's too early to see anything. I know it's hard not to worry, but try to relax and not think too much about it. I wouldn't be surprised if in another week or two you'll see the little heartbeat.
Alexa
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Post by rmbmama on Aug 10, 2007 14:45:56 GMT -5
I agree that waiting for another ultrasound is a good thing right now. You may just be too early to see anything yet on the ultrasound. I'm almost 8 weeks pregnant right now and my first scan was at 5 weeks and we saw only a yolk sac. By 6 weeks 6 days, there was a definite heart beat. I've heard that even 6 weeks can be early for some people to see the heartbeat, so I would try and wait for a week or so and see what has happened. Its great that your numbers are doubling on the right schedule. Hopefully the progesterone comes back strong as well. I will keep my fingers crossed that everything goes well for you!! Allie
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Post by mzr on Aug 10, 2007 15:23:21 GMT -5
Hi Tracey- First of all, welcome to the site. I am so sorry for your losses in the past and sorry that you are on such a rollercoaster of emotions and confusion this time but I hope that you find comfort and support from everyone here. I don't know how I would have gotten through my BO without them!
Second, I agree with the other ladies that your HCG levels sound great and that it could be too soon to see a HB. Typically, your numbers will start to fall or they will slow down in their rising if the baby stops growing. However, I should also tell you that my numbers doubled normally even after my BO was diagnosed. I didn't have any bleeding either. I guess my body didn't want to let go of the pregnancy. But each woman and each pregnancy is different so this should not get you down. Some women have HCG levels that don't double until later in the pregnancy. It can be VERY stressful!! We've all been where you are and understand your confusion and frustration!
Third, remember that fetuses, just like the people they become, are all different and grow at different rates. My doc won't do an u/s before 7 weeks because she says that the u/s quality can make detecting a yolk sac really difficult and she doesn't want to cause unnecessary worry. But, obviously, some women can see a heart beat or yolk sac earlier than others.
I know waiting is hard but you have to do what feels right for you. If you and your doctor still have hope that it's just too soon to see the baby, then stick it out a few more weeks and get another scan. Pregnancy dating is not always accurate using LMP. Women ovulate at different times and it sounds like you have had lots of medical issues that might alter when you O'ed. Hang in there and know that we are here for you -regardless of the outcome!
Big hugs! Marisa
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Post by boots on Aug 10, 2007 16:31:53 GMT -5
Tracey, I am sorry for your previous losses via ectopic pg's. Congrats, however, on being pg. Obviously Dr's know everything! You are obviously not infertile. I know the waiting game is soooo difficult and it does consume all of your thoughts at this time. How can it not? But, it sounds like your Dr. is doing all the right things by getting your #s checked by bw and also getting repeat u/s done on a weekly basis to monitor the progress. It's great that it's not another ectopic and the sac is in the right place. I've been where you are...waiting to see 'something' in that sac. I have always had my u/s's and pg dates measured by LMP, which for you likely started around July 23rd (?) if it was ending around 26th? To me, that would put you at 6w 5d at the time of your Aug 9 u/s. Sometimes a heartbeat is seen at this stage. I saw on earlier with my successful pg, but never got to see one with my bo's. Some don't see a hb until 8 and I've even heard 9 wks at the extreme. However, a yolk sac is usually seen first. That's what they're waiting to see with you. Sacs also don't always measure the same as your LMP dates. Mine were always a bit off b/c my cycles are shorter than most. It does vary. Your hCG #'s do look good and although not always an indicator certainly give hope that all is going as it should. I used this website to check my numbers compared to the average. You will need your LMP date, but you could certainly estimate as I did based on when your LMP ended and how long your pd usually lasts. I was never able to know when I O'd or when I actually conceived. My Dr's always go by LMP too and get a better idea of dates further along in pg's with the later u/s's. babymed.com/tools/pregnancy/hcg/#ResultsI am so very sorry you are on this roller coaster of emotions and the wait seems so long btwn information and u/s's but hang in there. Good news could very well be on the way. My Dr. always told me to be "guardedly optimistic." Hoping for the best for you. Barb
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Post by empower on Aug 12, 2007 3:53:56 GMT -5
Hi Tracey
Firstly sorry for your previous losses
Sounds to me, like the other girls said, it may be too early to tell I'd say hope for the best, but be prepared for the worst. Have you got any results back yet??
Hope it's all ok Em
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Post by cheri on Aug 12, 2007 8:09:31 GMT -5
The only answer at this point is to wait for the next US. If by 6 weeks there is no yolk sac, then it is probably a BO.
I wish you all the best and I hope you get the results you are looking for.
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Post by boots on Aug 13, 2007 9:42:58 GMT -5
Did you get your next set of #'s back yet? Wondering how you are feeling? Thinking of you. Barb
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