I'm out too - Page 2

[lilgsmommy]

Any news yet mama?

[beckyphry]

Thanks for checking in ladies, and for tryingagain, your story made me feel better.

So get this. The doctor calls and tells me that, due to possible differences in the lab she uses and the lab the hospital uses, she wants me to go back to the hospital tomorrow to be tested again. She said my numbers did not show an increase, but they did not show a decrease, so she wants to see if that issue is just related to the lab she's using. I can't imagine different labs would give different results, but I'll go in tomorrow morning to have my blood drawn, again. Hopefully the hospital will have the results in a few hours since they can read it right there.

So... regarding the advice to stay off my feet... my husband and I were supposed to leave for Boston tomorrow to show some relatives around. I suppose I just should stay home instead? I just don't know. I'm hoping that the lab would have my results by early afternoon, as we are supposed to leave around 5pm, that way I could make a decision. What do you ladies think? Should I just skip out on this little weekend get away? We weren't planning anything too strenuous besides some walking around... maybe I'll call my midwife's office tomorrow to see what they think. But your opinions are welcome!

Thanks again for all the support. I really want to stay a part of this DDC!!

[wombatclay]

Fingers crossed for you mama!

When I was spotting/bleeding during my first pregnancy I was supposed to go on vacation a few days later. My doctor had told me to "take it easy" but also that "there really isn't a lot you can do to prevent a miscarriage at this stage of a pregnancy...it happens if and when it happens. Bed rest isn't necessary or even useful for this sort of early threatened miscarriage".

That said, I asked if I could go on my vacation and he said "yes, but take it easy". When I told him the vacation was actually a two week long camping trip with a LOT of walking in 90-100 degree heat he changed his mind and I wound up spending my two week vacation hanging out at home. (in case the m/c happened while I was three days hike from anywhere and there were medical complications)

So I guess long story short...talk with your doctor and do what feels best to you. But whatever happens, know that a weekend taking it fairly easy in Boston isn't going to "cause" a miscarriage. If it does happen it's NOT somtheing you did and NOT something you could prevent.

Hugs mama...I wish they could have given you a better answer today. Maybe ask for an u/s and explain that you need the information right away? My doctor was able to schedule an u/s within about 12 hours when I called with bleeding at 7 weeks. Hang in there!

[tryingagain]

Originally Posted by beckyphry

So... regarding the advice to stay off my feet... my husband and I were supposed to leave for Boston tomorrow to show some relatives around. I suppose I just should stay home instead?

Right, bed rest will not prevent a m/c. But "staying off your feet" may help YOU to feel better, kwim? As far as the Boston trip, I think it's a great idea to decide based on the hospitals beta result. If the result is good, go for it! If the result shows an impending m/c, you need to decide if you want to "go through that" in Boston, away from home. I actually made that decision. When I m/c my 1st, they called to say my betas had gone down & that I would start to m/c very soon (I had already been bleeding for awhile) and to go for a sono the next morning to "see" what was going on. 5 minutes after hanging up the phone with my Dr, the m/c started. I went to the sono the next morning and the sono confirmed. I went straight from the sono to my OB for a check and a pain med prescription. It was right then and there that I told him that DH and I had plans to go to NH (I'm on Long Island) for 5 days and we were leaving right from his office (in other words, make it a STRONG prescription!) I was devestated by the loss of our baby and deciding to go away anyway was the best decision I ever made (even though the OB advised against in case I had a complication) I was able to have some fun and get my mind off of it for at least a few minutes a day. It was hard not being home and in my own bed and on the go, but I survived it and never regretted the decision.
You do what you feel is best for you & your husband.
Alright, alright, I'm leaving. : I'm going to be quiet & go back to my own DDC!

[beckyphry]

Thanks for the replies!

Well, my levels are rising, but not enough. Since Monday they haven't even doubled. I was at 4,267 and now I'm at 6,400. Not enough of a rise. They think I have a blighted ovum.

I just hope the miscarriage process is quick. I'm sad and disappointed, but ok. I'm glad it's the weekend and I hope this will happen now instead of dragging on for weeks.

[irises]

Take good care of yourself, and hold on to your wonderful attitude. Best wishes for a very speedy recovery.

[wombatclay]

I'm sorry mama.

Be gentle with yourself, ask for the help you need/want, and may you heal quickly and completely.

Clay