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Post by babyblues562 on Jul 8, 2011 12:57:04 GMT -5
Hello all, First, I'm grateful to have found this group. I learned I was pregnant on early June and my husband and I were very excited. I went to my regular doctor a couple days later and he confirmed it. He estimated I was about 5.5 weeks. I scheduled an appt. with an ob/gyn and I was scheduled for 7/1/11 when I was about 8 weeks. After a vaginal ultrasound, the doctor said it looked like I was about 6 weeks pregnant. We were able to see a yolk sac and something else (I forget what she called it). But then she dropped the bomb, she said that if the dates were not off, it could be a sign of miscarriage. She scheduled me to get my blood drawn and I went in this past Tue and Thur - we don't have the results yet. I go back for another ultrasound next week. I've attached a pic of my ultrasound just in case it might be helpful. Since she didn't give me more information, I researched and the closest thing I could analogize my situation to is a BO. At first, my breasts were very sore and now they are not. That was pretty much my only pregnancy sympton since I had no morning sickness whatsoever. Of course I am worried and can't stop thinking about it. I'm not sure what to make of it and don't want to worry too much for fear my stress could hurt the baby. I'm not even sure what questions I should be asking at this point but thanks for reading and letting me share... Attachments:
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Post by mzr on Jul 8, 2011 14:01:35 GMT -5
I am so sorry you are going thru this! First, I don't think there are any right or wrong questions at this point. It is a very emotional time and you should be patient with yourself as you process all that is going on. In a few short weeks you went from finding out you were pregnant and starting to bond to the idea of the baby to finding out that you may be losing the baby and there is nothing you can do. It is the hardest thing most women will ever have to go thru. I am glad you found this site too. The women here have been such a source of guidance and friendship for me over the past almost 5 years since my first loss. I hope you find the support you need here too.
Typically, by 8 weeks gestation, there is a heartbeat. The heart starts beating at around 6 weeks gestation. The yolk sac is visible on u/s a bit before that. So that is probably why the ob is asking you if your dates could be off. But if you are sure about your last menstrual period (and based on the fact that you had a positive pregnancy test in early June), it sounds like you should be closer to the 8 week mark than the 6 week mark now. So it doesn't sound too good. But, there is always hope until the final diagnosis so I will keep my fingers crossed for you.
We are here if you need us! Take care of yourself, Marisa
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Post by existential27 on Jul 8, 2011 15:25:59 GMT -5
I'm also sorry you are going through this. Your ultrasound next week should provide more answers, especially if there has been little or no change from the first one. Hcg numbers may not give much info if they are still increasing-- it's much more telling if they start to drop or are well below the normal ranges for your gestation. A lot of women have hcg levels in the normal range with a BO-- ultimate diagnosis relies most heavily on comparing ultrasound results.
There is always that chance that your dates could be off some, but 2 weeks or more off is really a stretch. I agree there is always hope until a final diagnosis is made-- with my BO, my doctor remained hopeful right up to the point I was miscarrying, and I did appreciate that even though I knew after my first ultrasound things were not going to turn out well.
I pray that everything works out for you!
KC
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Post by meeko08(Lisa) on Jul 8, 2011 23:45:50 GMT -5
I am so sorry you are going through this. Like the other ladies said be patient with yourself it is hard to process everything. I will cross everything I can for positive changes on your next u/s. Please remember that we are here for you no matter what the outcome. The ladies on this site have saved my sanity more than once. (((HUGS)))
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Post by babyblues562 on Jul 9, 2011 14:21:21 GMT -5
Thank you everyone for your support and positive thoughts. I will keep you posted. Thanks again.
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Post by yoyis on Jul 10, 2011 14:57:45 GMT -5
Hello, I had a BO a year ago so I totally understand you being worried, looking at your ultrasound and your weeks you should be fine. Always ask for a 2nd opinion! if your HCG levels are super duper high at a very early stage of prgnancy that can be a Red Flag, but I believe you're about right, my sister had her first ultrasound around her 8weeks to see if she was pregnant and hers showed a little tiny thing about 1.5cm x 1.2 cm VERY small!! you are 5.5 weeks! dont worry, I'll say a prayer for you and evertyhing will be fine, dont stress!!! Take Care!
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Post by paige on Jul 12, 2011 0:36:32 GMT -5
im sooo sorry! i hope your baby is okay! and when i had my miscarraige like the day after i started spotting my breast stopped hurtingg i hope i helpedd? and i will pray for you and your baby! please let me know what the doctor sayss
---Paige Rebecca:))
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Post by sml111980 on Jul 14, 2011 17:33:19 GMT -5
Sorry to hear you are dealing with this. I am going through kind of the same thing. I hope everything works out for you for the best!!! I have a post called Pregnant or not,CONFUSED if you would like to read my story. Remember everything happens for a reason. We may not understand why and have a hard time dealing with it. I will be looking forward to reading your outcome and real do hope its a good one. Sarah
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Post by babyblues562 on Aug 12, 2011 18:00:08 GMT -5
Hello everyone,
Sorry I didn't f/u but all this was too difficult to digest so I just hid out. Shortly after I posted, I started bleeding more heavily and went to the ER on 7/9. After a battery of tests, they too came to the conclusion that it was a miscarriage. I went to my ob/gyn a few days later and they didn't see a sac anymore, etc, just a few blood clot things. They gave me a pill and I used them the following day, 7/14. My hormone levels dropped from the 6000s while at the ER to 70 and finally to 11.
Yesterday, I went in to the ob/gyn where they had me take a urine pregnancy test and it showed up negative. This morning, I got a call from the dr. telling me I needed to get bloodwork done because after I left, the test turned positive...My husband and I waited until last week to be intimate again and we were careful, though we didn't use a condom.
This is all confusing. I can't be pregnant again - anyone experience anything similar?
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Post by meeko08(Lisa) on Aug 19, 2011 2:11:53 GMT -5
I have no experience with pg tests after m/c but I know there have been a few women on here that did get pg right after their loss without having AF after. I hope you get answers soon. Please keep us updated. (((HUGS))
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Post by alspals13 on Aug 19, 2011 10:11:47 GMT -5
I am currently awaiting my AF after my miscarriage (today is 4 weeks) and we have had unprotected sex too. Have you taken an HPT? I am trying to wait one more week to take one if I haven't gotten AF yet
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