Post by luvmyboys on Jan 15, 2010 13:35:33 GMT -5
I had originally posted this saga when I thought all would be fine - I have learned that to be wrong. I did ultimately miscarry inspite of all of my prayers and positive thinking. I have learned a hard and painful lesson: we cannot control or predict what will happen in our lives, and can only be thankful for the good that happens to us. I am very glad to have found this web site, as it has been helpful in dealing with all of this uncertainty.
below was my story and now all I can do is look to the future.
I had to post my story to give those of you in this situation hope, because when I was worried That is what I needed the most - HOPE! I fortunately just received wonderful news and wanted to pass this on. The first three paragraphs were posted prior to my last ultra sound and I received very supportive responses on these & I thank everyone so much for that. The last paragraph explains my outcome. I hope this helps soemone out there to stay positive and TRUST YOUR BODY - you know it better than your Doctor - Don't give up HOPE!:
1:
Hi, I am a happy mom of 4 GREAT boys! all 4 pg's, were easy and wonderful. my DH & I have decided we want another. we were very excited when th pg test was + on Christmas Morning! I went for my 1st dr. apt on 1-8-10. The dr said I should be 6 wks, I didn't see how, I knew I had ovulated and got pg around 12-10-09. They did an u/s. found the sac but nothing in it (yet). said the sac measured 4 wks. (isn't that what it should be measuring?) I have to go back this friday for another u/s. I am very hopefully that mr dr. is doing the u/s too early & that all might be fine. am I being unrealistic, or should you be able to see something at 4 wks gestational age? He mentioned the possibility of BO. It is very scary not knowing. I would love any input or advice that you might have.
Also thought I should add, that I have not had many pg symptoms with my others and not w/ this one either. No bleeding, cramping, or anything else. Actually, aside from my constant worrying now because of this, I feel great. Thanks for any help, guidance, or advice that anyone can offer.
2:
I don't understand; I know pretty much when I Ovulated/conceived, on 12-10-09, that is only 30 calendar days until 01-08-2010. So why does every thing say that I am (or should be) 6 weeks pregnant. Actual gestational age of the baby is only 30 days as of that date (1-8-10). I know I might be grasping at straws, but I really need to know because my dr says i should be 6 wks & the sac measures 4wks. So why should I be 6 weeks, if the baby is only 30 gestational days. And they are concerned because at my ultrasound on Jan. 8th they could not see anything in the sac. I have absolutely no symptoms of a miscarraige. I am just learning about BO, And I am very scared that might be my situation. the waiting is absolutely consuming me, and I don't know what to do. I am very worried and nervous, upset, & everything else. Please Please Please help me understand this.
Thank you!
3:
Well, I am scheduled for my next u/s tomorrow morning. Talk about crazy nervous! This has been the longest week of my life! And since it was brought up in a previous reply it does give me a little hope, so I wanted to mention - I have a longer than average cycle, not the typical 28 days, more like 32 days +, and I did test very early, It was one of those 5 days before your missed period tests and on 12-25-09 it was BFP. on 12-26-09 I tested again with a Regular HPT and it was neg. About 3 days later I tested again w/ another regular HPT and it was a BFP then. And also I have read that witha RETROVERTED UTERUS (which I have), early u/s can often be misleading (ANY FEELINGS ON THIS FACT???) - so I am SOOOO Hoping that this is the case. Also, as of yet i don't know what my Hcg levels are I will find that out tomorrow too, so I guess that will shed a lot of light on what is goin on as well. This whole experience has been dreadful, and has totally opened my eyes to a large number of women suffering from something that previously I never new existed. I feel for all of you and am not glad I had to find this site but very thankful that it does exist for those of us who need support. Thank you all so much! I will keep you posted about my u/s and am Hoping & Praying for the best - not only for me but for all of you struggling with this issue.
1-15-2010
Well, I got WONDERFUL NEWS - thank God! Evidently I know my body better than my Dr. I just knew that I could not have been 6 weeks along on 1-08-10. The ultra sound today showed my baby & a heart beat & everything where it should be and i am just now 5 weeks and 6 days - my due date is 9-10-2010. So I would say the combination of wrong calculations, tilted uterus, and an u/s done too early, are what most likely led to my Dr. thinking there was a problem. And I have to say he tried to completely look over the fact that I told him his dates were wrong from his little cardboard spinwheel! I know "they" like to go by the 1st day of you LMP - But that is not always acurate (thank GOD). But I wan to thank you for the support that this sight gives, it helped me throough a long and difficult week. I will continue to pray for all who continue to deal with this issue and hope for many more happy outcomes!
below was my story and now all I can do is look to the future.
I had to post my story to give those of you in this situation hope, because when I was worried That is what I needed the most - HOPE! I fortunately just received wonderful news and wanted to pass this on. The first three paragraphs were posted prior to my last ultra sound and I received very supportive responses on these & I thank everyone so much for that. The last paragraph explains my outcome. I hope this helps soemone out there to stay positive and TRUST YOUR BODY - you know it better than your Doctor - Don't give up HOPE!:
1:
Hi, I am a happy mom of 4 GREAT boys! all 4 pg's, were easy and wonderful. my DH & I have decided we want another. we were very excited when th pg test was + on Christmas Morning! I went for my 1st dr. apt on 1-8-10. The dr said I should be 6 wks, I didn't see how, I knew I had ovulated and got pg around 12-10-09. They did an u/s. found the sac but nothing in it (yet). said the sac measured 4 wks. (isn't that what it should be measuring?) I have to go back this friday for another u/s. I am very hopefully that mr dr. is doing the u/s too early & that all might be fine. am I being unrealistic, or should you be able to see something at 4 wks gestational age? He mentioned the possibility of BO. It is very scary not knowing. I would love any input or advice that you might have.
Also thought I should add, that I have not had many pg symptoms with my others and not w/ this one either. No bleeding, cramping, or anything else. Actually, aside from my constant worrying now because of this, I feel great. Thanks for any help, guidance, or advice that anyone can offer.
2:
I don't understand; I know pretty much when I Ovulated/conceived, on 12-10-09, that is only 30 calendar days until 01-08-2010. So why does every thing say that I am (or should be) 6 weeks pregnant. Actual gestational age of the baby is only 30 days as of that date (1-8-10). I know I might be grasping at straws, but I really need to know because my dr says i should be 6 wks & the sac measures 4wks. So why should I be 6 weeks, if the baby is only 30 gestational days. And they are concerned because at my ultrasound on Jan. 8th they could not see anything in the sac. I have absolutely no symptoms of a miscarraige. I am just learning about BO, And I am very scared that might be my situation. the waiting is absolutely consuming me, and I don't know what to do. I am very worried and nervous, upset, & everything else. Please Please Please help me understand this.
Thank you!
3:
Well, I am scheduled for my next u/s tomorrow morning. Talk about crazy nervous! This has been the longest week of my life! And since it was brought up in a previous reply it does give me a little hope, so I wanted to mention - I have a longer than average cycle, not the typical 28 days, more like 32 days +, and I did test very early, It was one of those 5 days before your missed period tests and on 12-25-09 it was BFP. on 12-26-09 I tested again with a Regular HPT and it was neg. About 3 days later I tested again w/ another regular HPT and it was a BFP then. And also I have read that witha RETROVERTED UTERUS (which I have), early u/s can often be misleading (ANY FEELINGS ON THIS FACT???) - so I am SOOOO Hoping that this is the case. Also, as of yet i don't know what my Hcg levels are I will find that out tomorrow too, so I guess that will shed a lot of light on what is goin on as well. This whole experience has been dreadful, and has totally opened my eyes to a large number of women suffering from something that previously I never new existed. I feel for all of you and am not glad I had to find this site but very thankful that it does exist for those of us who need support. Thank you all so much! I will keep you posted about my u/s and am Hoping & Praying for the best - not only for me but for all of you struggling with this issue.
1-15-2010
Well, I got WONDERFUL NEWS - thank God! Evidently I know my body better than my Dr. I just knew that I could not have been 6 weeks along on 1-08-10. The ultra sound today showed my baby & a heart beat & everything where it should be and i am just now 5 weeks and 6 days - my due date is 9-10-2010. So I would say the combination of wrong calculations, tilted uterus, and an u/s done too early, are what most likely led to my Dr. thinking there was a problem. And I have to say he tried to completely look over the fact that I told him his dates were wrong from his little cardboard spinwheel! I know "they" like to go by the 1st day of you LMP - But that is not always acurate (thank GOD). But I wan to thank you for the support that this sight gives, it helped me throough a long and difficult week. I will continue to pray for all who continue to deal with this issue and hope for many more happy outcomes!