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Post by melanib on Jan 9, 2011 19:56:15 GMT -5
Hi,
I just found this site and have already found it extremely helpful. Although the doctor hasn't diagnosed me with a blighted ovum yet, I suspect that is what is happening based on what I have read.
On November 16th I had a chemical pregnancy and bled for over a week. The doctor stated there was no need to wait to TTC again. On December 24th I took a pregnancy test and the result was negative. Since I still did not have a period once January hit and I was experiencing breast tenderness and bloated feelings, I took another test...and to my excitement it was positive.
Due to the previous complications and the fact that I had bleeding during my first pregnancy with my son I went to the doctor on Saturday (although I really didn't think anything was wrong) .... I was just being overly cautious.
To my horror, when the doctor performed a trans-vaginal ultrasound she saw 2 structures in the uterus, but no fetus. She mentioned not seeing any fluid around the fetus. She also ran blood work. She then stated that she felt I was not in fact pregnant.
This weekend has taken forever to pass and I am just waiting to go for a follow-up ultrasound at a radiology center tomorrow to determine what is really happening.
If it is in fact a blighted ovum ... will this be my second miscarriage? or is it possible what is growing is left over from Nov. 16th?
I am an emotional wreck. I have a 2.5 year old son and was thrilled to think we would be having another child. I have already called in sick to work tomorrow and wonder how I am going to continue later in the week. People can read emotional upset all over my face.
Any thoughts are greatly appreciated.
Thanks so much for the help and information provided on this site.
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Post by meeko08(Lisa) on Jan 9, 2011 22:15:05 GMT -5
I wish I could tell you what is happening but unfortunately the olnly words I have is I am so incredibly sorry you have to go through this. Every time a new woman joins the site my heart breaks. This site has been my savior so hopefully we can do the same thing for you. I am not sure if what they saw on the u/s could be from your nov. pg but my gut feeling is probably not if you bled for a week after I would think it should have all cleared out. It sounds like a BO to me. The other ladies may have more insight. Please keep us posted on how you are doing. (((HUGS)))
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Post by melanib on Jan 10, 2011 6:44:37 GMT -5
Thanks so much for your reply. I will be calling radiology center as soon as they open this morning. Just wanted to comment. I have a son Logan and his cousin is Hayden. I couldn't believe it when I read the names on your post.
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Post by melanib on Jan 10, 2011 11:51:07 GMT -5
Slight update..... u/s showed 1 single sac measuring 5 weeks. Ultrasound tech said it may be too early to see a fetus inside. Waiting for a call back from dr for blood results and to see if she wants me to have more blood work today.
Thanks for listening...I am feeling slightly better with this news.
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Post by existential27 on Jan 10, 2011 12:04:10 GMT -5
I'm so sorry you are going through this. It is hard to figure out just how far along a pregnancy would be without having a period first. Perhaps your bloodwork will shed more light. Maybe things are on track. I would definitely want a follow-up US a week or 2 after your last one to see how things are developing. There are women here who did have successful pregnancies right after a loss, without ever having a period, so there is hope. There are also women who got pregnant right away and had another loss-- I don't say that to lessen your hope, but just to be honest that the outcome has gone both ways. I will hold out hope that all works out for you.
Hugs!! KC
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Post by melanib on Jan 10, 2011 13:48:52 GMT -5
I cannot believe it. Clearly I need a new DR!
She called to say the blood work - HCG levels are at 2685 and pregesterone levels good. Since they didn't see a fetus yet they want to follow up in a week (in her office).
I just called back to ask if I can go to the radiology center. Clearly the equipment that identifited me as not pregnant with 2 objects of tissue instead I do not want to be used to see how I am progressing a week from now.
I understand I am not out of the clear, but feel my mind can rest a little easier tonight with some answers.
Thanks to all, Melani
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Post by existential27 on Jan 10, 2011 14:24:34 GMT -5
Your numbers look very promising! I hope you can get into the radiology center. The quality of the equipment as well as the skill of the US tech definitely can make a difference in what you can see early on in a pregnancy.
I wanted to add that following my loss, my first cyle afterwards was very long. I didn't ovulate until day 22-24. Had I gotten pregnant then, one might have assumed I would be further along, as pregnancy dating is based on a 28 day cycle with ovulation on day 14.
Wishing you the best next week! KC
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Post by meeko08(Lisa) on Jan 10, 2011 21:12:35 GMT -5
I also had a long cycle after my loss mine was almost 40 days! So had I gotten pg the growth would have been far behind what would have been expected. I am crossing everything I can for a good outcome.
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Post by mzr on Jan 17, 2011 16:10:37 GMT -5
Oh Melani- I'm just catching up on the board and I am sorry for this emotional rollercoaster that you are on. I agree with you, you need a NEW doctor! (Or at least your doctor needs a refresher course in ultrasound and blood results). If your sac is measuring 5wks that is often way to early to see a HB (the fetal heart doesn't develop until 27-28 days post-conception). And I'm not sure how a doctor would misinterpret an HCG level of over 2000 as "not pregnant" when normal levels are less than 5.
I will continue to hope with you that it is just too early to see anything on ultrasound now. One thought would be to ask your doc (or a different doc if you can) to redraw the blood and look to see if you levels are rising as expected (at this stage they should be doubling every 48-72 hours) and to repeat the scan later this week when you will be past the 6wk mark.
Good luck! I will be thinking of you! Marisa
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Post by melanib on Jan 26, 2011 8:38:50 GMT -5
UPDATE...
So on January 17th, I was thrilled to have a second ultrasound where they heard the baby's heartbeat at 111 beats per minute and the baby was measuring about 6 weeks.
I found a new doctor and was scheduled for my 7 week appointment yesterday.
When I was leaving for work I went to the bathroom and was bleeding...had to change my clothes...continued to bleed all day.
After work went to the regularly scheduled appointment and they did an ultrasound....I had lost the baby....another miscarriage! I cannot believe it. I just heard the heartbeat last week.
I am home from work today and just so sad. My mother is traveling through the snow storm to spend a day or so with me to help with my 2 1/2 year old while my husband is working long hours. I am so grateful for her support.
Thanks for listening. I am going to try to get some rest. I am having very heavy bleeding and pain.
The doctor says I may bleed for up to 10 days! What have other experienced?
Thanks! Melani
Melani (36) DH (37) Logan (08/29/08) Chemical Preg. (11/10) M/C (01/11)
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Post by rita828 on Jan 26, 2011 10:11:32 GMT -5
Melani,
I'm sorry to hear you are going through this. I didn't have a natural miscarriage so I can't help with the bleeding problems. Just know I am sorry to hear you are having another miscarriage. I'm sure you are devastated. Hang in there.
Anita
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Post by meeko08(Lisa) on Jan 26, 2011 22:30:12 GMT -5
The only mc I had naturally was a chemical so it's not quite the same thing so I'm not much help that way. I am so sorry for your loss and what you are going through. We are here for you if you need us!
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Post by daffylexer on Jan 29, 2011 22:48:45 GMT -5
I've just been catching up on the boards and read your post. I'm so sorry this happened again. The same thing happened to me with my second loss. I had an early u/s since I was spotting, and after losing my first pg I was a wreck (despite having a healthy second pg). I was so relieved when I saw my little one's heart beating away. I lost the baby 3 days later. I still don't know which loss was harder -- the first because it was my first baby and we had tried so long to get pg, or my second because I got to see my little bit's heart beating. It was a devastating loss. I even thought of giving up on a second baby becuase I didn't want to risk that kind of hurt again. But then I realized that if I had given up after my first loss I never would have had Justin, and I just can't imagine my life without him. So I kept trying, and am so happy I did since I now have my Owen. I know it's hard and the pain is terrible, but don't give up. Keep the faith that it will happen and know we're all here for you.
Big hugs! Alexa
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Post by mzr on Feb 1, 2011 9:18:07 GMT -5
Oh Melani, I am so sorry this is happening to you again! I can only imagine the rollercoaster of having seen the heartbeat after all that initial anxiety and then loosing the baby anyway. I am so glad that your mom was able to be there with you.
I'm sorry I can't answer your question about how long the bleeding will last but I hope it ends soon. I remember, with both my BO and chem pg, the bleeding just felt like a constant slap in the face. When it was done, even though emotionally I was a still a wreck, I felt that my body was taking care of itself physically.
I agree with Alexa that there is always hope. It took us 7 months of TTCing after my chemical pg in April before we got another BFP. But I am officially 1/2 way through with this pregnancy. And, like Alexa said, I know each day that I look at my beautiful 3 year old, that as terrible as the pain of my first BO was, he wouldn't be here if I hadn't had that experience nor would all my friends from this site. And, as terrible as it was, I can't imagine my life without either my son or these wonderful ladies in my llife. And, I'm sure I'll feel the same way once I'm holding this little one in my arms too. All of your sadness, anger, fear, and frustration is normal. And you are not alone. We are holding your hand through everything and are always here if you need us.
Take care, Marisa
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Post by kel023 on Feb 1, 2011 15:09:19 GMT -5
((((( Oh Melani, )))))
I'm so sorry for your loss. :-( I might be able to help a little with your question as I did not have a D&C like some of the other ladies. My situation is still a bit different though. I m/c'd due to a BO at 7 weeks but I was given Misoprostol to assist in the process. They told me that if I chose to m/c without it, there was the potential that I would still have to have a D&C afterwards so I went ahead and took it. It's hard to remember but I think I bled b/t 5 - 8 days (much lighter towards the end though) and was prescribed vicodin for the pain since the drug was making me contract. I know this isn't the answer that you probably want to hear, but 10 days sounds about right w/o the Misoprostol.
I am glad to hear that your mom is able to come and help you with your little one. Try to take care of yourself emotionally and physically as best as you can and make sure to get lots and lots of rest. The ladies on this site are wonderful. If you need to talk, we are all here for you.
Love, Kel
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