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Post by jojoct39 on Jan 6, 2012 12:48:37 GMT -5
Am so anxious - had an early scan due to bleeding on 3/1 - a yolk sac could be seen but a I was only just 6 weeks according to dates they said to come back for another scan - had blood tests done 3/1 & 5/1 - my levels have not gone down but haven't increased enough so the nurse said and to expect the worst when i go for a scan 14/1 - obviously still suffering the very sore boobs, nausea and headaches ... and all the time all i can think about is it may be all for nothing - don't know what to do with myself ... wishing time away for a week saturday - anyone else been or in this situation and had positive outcome ? really need some support Just feel really low - all this is happening after 2+ years of TTC and 1+ year of waiting for IVF referral - which I got and was 12 days into treatment and found I was showing as pregnant naturally which I was gobsmacked at! Life just seems so flipping unfair x
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Post by carlsangel on Jan 6, 2012 14:19:49 GMT -5
Hi! I'm so sorry you are going through this uncertain time! What were your numbers on both draws? Don't give up hope yet, I have had 2 b/o's and one tubal, and I know how hard it is keep hope, when it feels like their isn't any! This past September, I found out I was expecting and I went to get bloodwork right away. My progesterone And HCG were super low, but they did keep Rising. I had 2 u/s's...one at 6 weeks and one at 7. The first one showed an empty sac and the secon one showed that the sac had shrunk and there was a possible Yok sac, and a big subchorionic hemmorage. The dr and radiologist said it would for sure be a miscarriage. I went in for a follow up u/s one week later, and there was our healthy baby, just measuring a little behind. Also I wanted to mention that once my numbers went up into the thousands, they didn't double every 48 hours. I am now almost 20 weeks and everything is going great. My advice is to enjoy every day that you are pregnant and try not to stress! Hopefully everything will work out, but I not, we will be here for support! Hugs & Prayers!
~Hannah~
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Post by jojoct39 on Jan 6, 2012 17:41:42 GMT -5
Hannah, Thank you SO much for your reply .... cheered me up no end and given me a glimmer of hope !!!! I know that things mayy not turn out how I want them to be but I have to try and be positive and you have helped. Levels on 3/1 were 8495 and on 5/1 were 9978 so rising but the nurse said not sufficiently My u/s on 3/1 @ 6 wks showed just the yolk sac but they said I may have only been 5wks and ? days for example so that is why I have to go again a week tomorrow. Its good to know that your figures didn't double - i've got everything crossed believe me - don't wish to wish my life away but just want 14/1 to be here so I can get some answers. I am so glad that things have progressed in your pregnancy I will take your advice and try to chill Thank you so much again for your reply and support. Jo-Jo x
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Post by carlsangel on Jan 6, 2012 22:25:23 GMT -5
I'm glad I could help in any way! My dr told me he has had patients that their numbers rise slowly with a very healthy pregnancy, he also told me once they get up into the thousands that all he looks for is that they double every 72 hours. I definitely wouldn't lose hope yet! I think of it this way too, will it hurt you or the baby if you have hope and try to be happy? No. Will it be bad for baby if you stress and worry for the next week? Maybe. The fact that they saw a yok sac is a really good sign, and that early on, it is so hard to see a baby this is smaller than a grain of rice. I know it's so hard to put your heart in the line, but even if this pregnancy will fail, it's still your baby and has your love. I will be praying really hard that things will work out and you will see a heart beat next time!!((hugs!!)) ~Hannah~
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Post by meeko08(Lisa) on Jan 8, 2012 18:41:16 GMT -5
I am sorry you are going through all that. I had an u/s at 5 wks 6 days and all they saw was an empty sac no yolk sac even. I was heartbroken the dreaded empty sac it seemed so unfair. I decided not to make any decisions until I had another u/s and two weeks later when they did the repeat u/s there was a beautiful bean with an even more wonderful hb! That bean is now two on the 14th. I am now really against getting an u/s before 7 wks because I know I am not the only woman on here to have that happen. What is the point of spending weeks after that first early u/s scared and worrying. In fact I don't know of many women that have seen something more than you did before 7 wks. As for your numbers they don't tell the whole story that is why all Dr. insist on an u/s to confirm if numbers were a definate sign of m/c they would not need the u/s. No matter what your outcome we are here for you. Please keep us updated and I will cross everything I can that your bean makes an appearance on sat. (((HUGS)))
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Post by jojoct39 on Jan 10, 2012 13:47:27 GMT -5
Hi Lisa - thanks so very much for your reply - given me a glimmer of hope I just wish it was Saturday now ! I am holding onto a tiny bit of hope that all is ok !!! I have spoken with the nurse at the IVF clinic today to keep her updated and she was also very understanding - I will be able to proceed with the treatment if things do not go well with the pregnancy which is good news ! I will let you know after Saturday either way what is happening - so good to have the support from you all. Jo-Jo x
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Post by jojoct39 on Jan 14, 2012 12:20:21 GMT -5
Well here is my update - according to my dates I am 7 weeks & 3 days - went for a further u/s this morning (last one on 3/1 was a yolk sac and nothing else) - today we have a yolk sac, fetal pole and an embryo - but still no heartbeat The nurse said that the embryo measured in at 3.3mm which was on the small side for my dates - but she said my dates may be out ? I know my dates are correct so not sure what to think about it all - I am feeling more positive that I could see baby on the scan but got another 10 day wait until I go back for another scan - just need to see a heartbeat to know that all is ok. What are your thoughts on this peeps ? Thanking you in advance for your support and guidance xxx
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