i may be having a miscarriage

[umsami]

Well, today was my second OB appointment. I saw her last week, and we did a blood beta-HCG test and a transvaginal ultrasound. This week, she repeated the ultrasound and was not happy with what she saw. Said things don't look right... the gestational sac was more triangular shaped, rather than round...and there was no yolk sac present...so she's sending me to see a radiologist who specializes in obstetrics next week. She also drew more blood to test my bHCG (at this stage, it should be doubling.) My Dad's a radiologist, so I scanned in the pic for him... and he agrees that things don't look completely normal...but we'll have to wait and see. I'm really sad, worried, confused, etc. I'll know more next week... but please send up any prayers that you can.

[MountainLovinMama]

Oh...sending you hugs and prayers. I'm sure waiting is so hard. Hope you have good support around you - and hope we hear good news once you learn more. Good luck, and blessings.

[Larissa]

I know the waiting must be excruciating. I am so sorry that you are having to deal with this...but I am thinking good thoughts, and hoping that everything will be okay!

[gristastic]

I'm sorry, Karla. Please try to stay positive and know that we're all sending you love and healthy baby vibes! <3

[Jessviola]

:hug karla
i will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. i hope things look better at your next appt.

[Lula's Mom]

I don't know what to say except that I am hoping and praying for you and the baby. :crap

[NoraJadesMama]

Said things don't look right...

It must have been a knife to your heart. Take care of yourself during this scary time. You deserve to be immersed in support and love.

[umsami]

It's the waiting that's so difficult. My appointment with the radiologist is not until next Friday at 6:30 p.m.--I think I'll go crazy if I have to wait that long. I'm going to call his office on Monday and see if there's anything earlier... say on Wednesday.

Having watched ER this week, I can say I'd much rather lose the baby now if something is wrong than have it happen later in the pregnancy. That episode was totally heartbreaking.

[nannymom]

Try to hang in there. I know the waiting is hard. If i were you I would definatly try to get seen sooner. It think it is just cruel to ask a women going through something like this to wait that long.

[umsami]

Well, it's offical... no more baby. Had the ultrasound today and there was just a little blob of tissue... no further development. My new BHCG numbers were high...around 11,000.... so I was hopeful... but nothing. Now I need to see if they're going to let me miscarry naturally or if I have to have a D&C.

Here's wishing all of you Mamas healthy, happy babies.

[mrzmeg]

Karla, I am so sorry. I will keep you and your family in my prayers :hug

[nikirj]

:hug Karla, I'm so sorry :bawl

[Jessviola]

karla,
i'm so sorry for your loss :hug

[CortLong]

I'm sorry for your loss.

[nannymom]

I am so sorry for your loss. I wish you the best.

[laurata]

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss.

[NoraJadesMama]

Oh the worst news. I'm so sorry. Take care of yourself during this tough time.

[gristastic]

Karla, I'm sorry

[Larissa]

I am so very sorry for your loss. I know the pain and devistation so well, and hope and pray that you take care of yourself during this time of grieving!

[coleslaw]

I want to add my condolences. I'm am truly sorry for your loss.

[DalaiMama]

:hug mama... I'm so sorry.

[MountainLovinMama]

I am so sad and sorry over your news. Wishing you tons of love and support. :hug

[Jenb]

{{{Gentle Hugs}}} :hug

[Kundalini-Mama]

I'm so sorry for your loss. :hug

[ishtarmaia]

Dearest Karla,
In times like these we need support that can sometimes be hard to find. When i miscarried, I found a great site for support called silentgrief.com. Check it out if you need it.
Hugs and warm wishes,

Jen

[umsami]

Thanks Jen for the site info. :D

Well, my miscarriage began last Thursday. It was tough... but I have to say I'm glad I waiting for things to occur naturally. Had I gone ahead with the D&C, I think I would have always wondered if the baby would have been O.K. This way it was all in God's hands.

Thanks for all of your support everybody.