November ***Pregnancy after Loss and Infertility*** - Page 7

[ChrissieColinsMom]

Originally Posted by Critty

Sonup - Sticky thoughts are on their way!

heather - yay for 10 weeks!! :

We had our u/s today (we are 10w4d) and it was a-m-a-z-i-n-g!!! The fertility clinic was trying out a new machine, so we got to see a 3D ultrasound of our baby! It was soooooo cool! She was moving around and put her hand or fingers or thumb in her mouth!! It seems so bizarre, especially because I am not carrying the baby, but I love her so much already. Seeing her swim around in there was the most amazing thing I have ever seen.

Now for the other news, M has a hematoma, smaller than the baby. She is on bedrest for a week and we go back for another u/s next week. The technician scared the crap out of us about it, but the doc (not our usual RE) was pretty nonchalant about it. I goggled it and scared the ever living out of myself and I have now sworn off goggling. But how serious is it? Is there a large chance of m/c?

On my u/s a few weeks ago the tech could see a hematoma. The dr. called me after the appt. to make sure I wasn't worried. She said it was very small and would likely reabsorb. I was not put on bedrest. Starting last Thursday (very scary day) I had dark spotting. I went in for another u/s and it showed everything was fine. The hematoma is no longer there. I keep telling myself this spotting is just that blood working its way out.

I also scared myself by goggling and then I asked if anyone else had been diagnosed with a hematoma on a big board. The stories were very comforting. I must have had 20 replies and they all said it caused no problems in the long run. I believe they are probably more common then anyone realizes, but they go undetected because most women don't have early u/s.

[ChrissieColinsMom]

Originally Posted by MiracleMama

does anyone know anything about betas?
I heard from my OB's office this morning but still don't really know anything. My hcg monday was 5,006 and yesterday's was 7,176. I looked this up online and it seems to be in the normal range on the low end. So they did not double as she was expecting. now, I go for another beta on Monday and then an u/s on Tuesday. I am thinking this is bad news but I haven't 100% given up hope yet. I am seriously going out of my mind here. One minute i am convinced that the pregnancy is finished. Then I realized that my breasts still hurt and whenever I cook, the smells make me nauseous. I can't believe i have to wait this out even longer now.

I wanted to check in with you and see how you were doing. Any new news? I hope all is well.

[Amy&4girls]

I finally got all the way through. to everyone!! It is such a stressful time. I know I'll be a mess when I get to 11wks as that's when 2 of my m/c's occured. I'm so happy for those of you who have received good news. I'll be keeping each of you in my thoughts.

Originally Posted by heatherh

Hi, Amy&4girls! Welcome to the crew! I hope you have a positive outcome, too.

Thanks!!


We had a scare about 2wks ago. I was spotting/cramping and thought for sure that I was miscarrying as it was so much like my other early losses. I actually ended up in the er one night but all was well. My m/s is horrible this time..actually worse than w/my twin pgs. But I think a lot-if not most-of it is more stress related than m/s. Either way I'm hoping it lets up soon.

[WeasleyMum]

Originally Posted by Amy&4girls

We had a scare about 2wks ago. I was spotting/cramping and thought for sure that I was miscarrying as it was so much like my other early losses. I actually ended up in the er one night but all was well. My m/s is horrible this time..actually worse then w/my twin pgs. But I think a lot-if not most-of it is more stress related than m/s. Either way I'm hoping it lets up soon.

How many weeks are you now, Amy? My m/s seems to be letting up a lot, and I'll be 11 weeks tomorrow. I'm sorry you're feeling so bad, hopefully it will lighten up soon! : BTW, are you going to change your username in June? Amy&5girls, or Amy&4girls&aboy?

For me, though, my m/s was back last night! I almost hurled! : Pregnancy is *so* weird, the things that make you happy. DH called from work yesterday evening: "How do you feel? Do you feel like sh*t yet?!"-- all hopeful-sounding. Seriously, though, I've never been "feeling pregnant" this late in the game before. Also my face is changing shape: cheeks are going puffy and my jawline/cheekbones are sort of lost in there now. Don't know WHAT is going on with that but it's strange to look in the mirror and have your face look different.

[Amy&4girls]

I'm 8 weeks. I think I'm going to have to come to a better place emotionally before this lets up. As I said I really think most of it is stress-related. And not sure about changing my name..still haven't done it since my youngest was born.

Originally Posted by WeasleyMum

How many weeks are you now, Amy? My m/s seems to be letting up a lot, and I'll be 11 weeks tomorrow. I'm sorry you're feeling so bad, hopefully it will lighten up soon! : BTW, are you going to change your username in June? Amy&5girls, or Amy&4girls&aboy?

For me, though, my m/s was back last night! I almost hurled! : Pregnancy is *so* weird, the things that make you happy. DH called from work yesterday evening: "How do you feel? Do you feel like sh*t yet?!"-- all hopeful-sounding. Seriously, though, I've never been "feeling pregnant" this late in the game before. Also my face is changing shape: cheeks are going puffy and my jawline/cheekbones are sort of lost in there now. Don't know WHAT is going on with that but it's strange to look in the mirror and have your face look different.

All sounds positive!!

[BlissfullyLoving]

I am sorry that I am not doing personals. I am keeping up with the thread, but it is hard to spend long periods of time on the computer when I feel so crummy. I just wanted to let you all know that we met with a cpm last night that we are planning on hiring. Yay! Today I saw my cnm for a prenatal, and we heard the heartbeat with the doppler and they agreed to backup our cpm. I am so happy!

[Amy&4girls]

Originally Posted by BlissfullyLoving

I am sorry that I am not doing personals. I am keeping up with the thread, but it is hard to spend long periods of time on the computer when I feel so crummy. I just wanted to let you all know that we met with a cpm last night that we are planning on hiring. Yay! Today I saw my cnm for a prenatal, and we heard the heartbeat with the doppler and they agreed to backup our cpm. I am so happy!

That is great news!! I'm sorry you are feeling so bad though. I can certainly relate there.

[sonuptosondown]

Originally Posted by Amy&4girls

I'm 8 weeks. I think I'm going to have to come to a better place emotionally before this lets up. As I said I really think most of it is stress-related. And not sure about changing my name..still haven't done it since my youngest was born.

OK, need to make sure I'm counting your girls correctly--you have 5 girls with you now, right? So this will be #6? Yeehaw! I hope you feel much better soon! I can totally understand why it would be hard for you to "get into" this pregnancy--I felt extremely overwhelmed and scared and even like we'd made a mistake for about 3 weeks (6-9). I'm feeling better now, though, and just hoping all will be ok. You will be in my thoughts!

Originally Posted by BlissfullyLoving

I am sorry that I am not doing personals. I am keeping up with the thread, but it is hard to spend long periods of time on the computer when I feel so crummy. I just wanted to let you all know that we met with a cpm last night that we are planning on hiring. Yay! Today I saw my cnm for a prenatal, and we heard the heartbeat with the doppler and they agreed to backup our cpm. I am so happy!

Yay for hearing the hb on doppler!!!! I hope you start feeling better soon!

[Amy&4girls]

Originally Posted by sonuptosondown

OK, need to make sure I'm counting your girls correctly--you have 5 girls with you now, right? So this will be #6? Yeehaw! I hope you feel much better soon! I can totally understand why it would be hard for you to "get into" this pregnancy--I felt extremely overwhelmed and scared and even like we'd made a mistake for about 3 weeks (6-9). I'm feeling better now, though, and just hoping all will be ok. You will be in my thoughts!

Thank you. Yes I have 5 w/me..and this will be #6 hopefully. Glad you are feeling better.

[MiracleMama]

Hi all,
just wanted to update you all. I found out on Monday that I have a confirmed blighted ovum. My betas did not double even after 1 week, and i had another ultrasound done.
I am devestated and now waiting to miscarry on my own. I really do not want anohter d&c, but it might take a while since my betas were still rising.....I'm absolutely devestated. I just can't believe I have to go through this a second time. it's so unfair.
Congratulations to all of you that have made it this far....I wish you nothing but every happiness and healthy pregnancies and babies.

[BlissfullyLoving]

Originally Posted by MiracleMama

Hi all,
just wanted to update you all. I found out on Monday that I have a confirmed blighted ovum. My betas did not double even after 1 week, and i had another ultrasound done.
I am devestated and now waiting to miscarry on my own. I really do not want anohter d&c, but it might take a while since my betas were still rising.....I'm absolutely devestated. I just can't believe I have to go through this a second time. it's so unfair.
Congratulations to all of you that have made it this far....I wish you nothing but every happiness and healthy pregnancies and babies.

I am so sorry. You are in my thoughts.

[Voltige]

Originally Posted by MiracleMama

Hi all,
just wanted to update you all. I found out on Monday that I have a confirmed blighted ovum. My betas did not double even after 1 week, and i had another ultrasound done.
I am devestated and now waiting to miscarry on my own. I really do not want anohter d&c, but it might take a while since my betas were still rising.....I'm absolutely devestated. I just can't believe I have to go through this a second time. it's so unfair.
Congratulations to all of you that have made it this far....I wish you nothing but every happiness and healthy pregnancies and babies.

I'm sorry

[Amy&4girls]

Originally Posted by MiracleMama

Hi all,
just wanted to update you all. I found out on Monday that I have a confirmed blighted ovum. My betas did not double even after 1 week, and i had another ultrasound done.
I am devestated and now waiting to miscarry on my own. I really do not want anohter d&c, but it might take a while since my betas were still rising.....I'm absolutely devestated. I just can't believe I have to go through this a second time. it's so unfair.
Congratulations to all of you that have made it this far....I wish you nothing but every happiness and healthy pregnancies and babies.

My thoughts are w/you. I'm so sorry.

[ktmama]

MiracleMama, I'm so sorry. My thoughts are with you. With my Feb m/c, it actually took almost two months to complete on its own. It's an individual choice, but to me that felt much better than a D/C. I rested a lot and took it easy and just stuck close to home for awhile.

[Critty]

I am so sorry Miraclemama

[ChrissieColinsMom]

Originally Posted by MiracleMama

Hi all,
just wanted to update you all. I found out on Monday that I have a confirmed blighted ovum. My betas did not double even after 1 week, and i had another ultrasound done.
I am devestated and now waiting to miscarry on my own. I really do not want anohter d&c, but it might take a while since my betas were still rising.....I'm absolutely devestated. I just can't believe I have to go through this a second time. it's so unfair.
Congratulations to all of you that have made it this far....I wish you nothing but every happiness and healthy pregnancies and babies.

I am so sorry for you loss. I hope the mc happens soon so that you can start to heal.

[WeasleyMum]

Originally Posted by MiracleMama

Hi all,
just wanted to update you all. I found out on Monday that I have a confirmed blighted ovum. My betas did not double even after 1 week, and i had another ultrasound done.
I am devestated and now waiting to miscarry on my own. I really do not want anohter d&c, but it might take a while since my betas were still rising.....I'm absolutely devestated. I just can't believe I have to go through this a second time. it's so unfair.
Congratulations to all of you that have made it this far....I wish you nothing but every happiness and healthy pregnancies and babies.

Miraclemama, I'm so sorry.

[heatherh]

I'm sorry, MiracleMama. Lots of

[ktmama]

:
Another month has been added to the DDCs and that always makes me really happy because it means I am still here and getting further along!

[sonuptosondown]

Originally Posted by MiracleMama

Hi all,
just wanted to update you all. I found out on Monday that I have a confirmed blighted ovum. My betas did not double even after 1 week, and i had another ultrasound done.
I am devestated and now waiting to miscarry on my own. I really do not want anohter d&c, but it might take a while since my betas were still rising.....I'm absolutely devestated. I just can't believe I have to go through this a second time. it's so unfair.
Congratulations to all of you that have made it this far....I wish you nothing but every happiness and healthy pregnancies and babies.

I am so very sorry My heart is breaking for you and you will be in my prayers.