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post #1 of 42
11/29/12 at 9:42am
Thread Starter 
I'm really on an emotional rollercoster and would like your thoughts.

Tuesday - went in for an u/s (this lady wasn't certified so I was a practice patient so she could get more hours I. To be able to become certified) all she could see was a sac and no baby. She recommended going to a doctor. I should be about 8-9 weeks pregnant

Wednesday - not able to see a doctor yet for another ultrasound but was able to get some bloodwork
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post #2 of 42
11/29/12 at 9:42am
Thread Starter 
Sorry didn't mean to post... Will finish up in another post
post #3 of 42
11/29/12 at 9:49am
Thread Starter 
I'm really on an emotional rollercoster and would like your thoughts.

Tuesday - went in for an u/s (this lady wasn't certified so I was a practice patient so she could get more hours I. To be able to become certified) all she could see was a sac and no baby. She recommended going to a doctor. I should be about 8-9 weeks pregnant

Wednesday - not able to see a doctor yet for another ultrasound but was able to get some bloodwork, and a nurse checked my cervix and uterus. Uterus is indicating I'm about 8 weeks. Cervix was hard and it should have been soft (indicating i might have miscarried. Tried to find heartbeat from Doppler but didn't detect one

Today- blood work indicated my HCG levels are in the 30,000 range and that's the levels of about 8 weeks pregnant.

It's possible I have a blighted ovum meaning that an embryo never formed but my uterus is still growing without the baby. This seems like the likely scenereo. Although the nurse was surprised that my hcg levels were so high because with a blighted ovum the miscarriage happens so early on and my body should have detected this by this point and the hcg levels should be low. I go in for more blood work tomorrow to see if levels decrease at all. And hopefully next week I can get in for a diagnostic u/s with a doctor.

Any thoughts? I am so frustrated a d confused and on an emotional rollercoster!
post #4 of 42
11/29/12 at 10:52am

I think you'll know more after a diagnostic ultrasound. The bloodwork should also be a useful indicator of things. I'm sorry you are going through this. 

post #5 of 42
11/29/12 at 11:08am
I have no experience to share but wanted to send hugs and good thoughts your way. I would try not to think the worst until you get more results back. There's a chance the inexperienced tech may have missed something. Lots of love and hope to you!
post #6 of 42
11/29/12 at 11:32am

sending big hugs..what a roller coaster! hope you find out things soon!

post #7 of 42
11/29/12 at 8:03pm

I will pray that you have a growing healthy baby there that was just difficult for the newbie ultrasound person to see on that day

post #8 of 42
11/29/12 at 10:12pm
I am so sorry you are going through this, I don't have any advise but wanted to give you a hug. I hope you get news soon.
post #9 of 42
11/30/12 at 5:58am
Thread Starter 
Thanks for your support guys! Things are rough and will be pending for a while. Today more blood work and I will just have to look at it as one step forward to finding answers. Won't know results until Saturday or Monday.
post #10 of 42
12/1/12 at 11:54am
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Ok guys.. 2nd results of blood work came in today... Hcg levels have dropped by 5,000 in 2 days. I have indeed miscarried. I am going to try to let my body miscarry naturally... I know it will be painful but have decided this is what is for me. Can any of you tell me what to expect with a natural miscarriage? Anything would be appreciated! Thanks
post #11 of 42
12/1/12 at 12:37pm
Big hugs itsnae. I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I don't have experience to share but wanted to send support and love your way. Take good care of yourself during this rough time.
post #12 of 42
12/1/12 at 12:50pm
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Thank you so much! Support is comforting
post #13 of 42
12/1/12 at 4:27pm
I am so sorry Itsnae! I have never had a blighted ovum so I cant really say what you should expect with that type of miscarriage. With mine the bleeding usually started pretty slowly and then increased with the pain of the contractions. It can be scary. Having a hot water bottle and some meds would be good. The Amethyst network was supposed to be collecting miscarriage stories so that might be helpful.
post #14 of 42
12/1/12 at 5:44pm
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Thank you so much!
post #15 of 42
12/1/12 at 9:58pm
So sorry for your loss! Take care of yourself and allow yourself the time you need!
post #16 of 42
12/2/12 at 5:05am
Itsnae, there is a thread about what to expect during a miscarriage somewhere around here, maybe in birth loss? In my experience the miscarriages I have were all medium-heavy bleeding, clotting and some pretty good cramping. Usually one day of really uncomfortable, then a regular period for the rest.
I drank a very strong hot mug of raspberry leaf tea, and that seemed to help move things along once the bleeding got going. I second the hot water bottle.
I am so sorry for your loss, and I wish for you a easy healing and lots of support in real life too. You can pm me if you need any support along the way.
Blessings on your journey,
Summer
post #17 of 42
12/2/12 at 6:13am
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Thank you... I may try the raspberry leaf tea thing
post #18 of 42
12/2/12 at 6:15am

I lost a blighted ovum at 8.5 weeks as well. 

 

It truly wasn't that bad. Not a lot worse than a bad period. I spent a lot of time in the shower, squatting, which really helped, and on the toilet. The contractions never got too bad, and the whole thing was over in about a day. I bled lightly for about a week after and my pregnancy test was also negative in a week. Never did get any clots that were bigger than a quarter or so. The worst part for me was emotionally, when people would tell me, "Well, at least you didn't lose a REAL baby." 

 

Please, PM me if you need someone to talk to who knows exactly what you're going through.

post #19 of 42
12/2/12 at 6:30am
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Resque- that's super comforting thank you for sharing!
post #20 of 42
12/2/12 at 7:57am

I found the thread for you. http://www.mothering.com/community/t/187976/exactly-what-to-expect-with-a-m-c-please-tell-your-stories-what-do-you-see/420#post_17144863

 

My experience is on page 21; the last post. I took ibuprofen to help with the pain and it allowed me to keep caring for my kids and home. 

 

I'm very sorry for your loss. hug2.gif

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