amy g. Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 To recap, I went to the ER 8 days ago with bleeding at 7 weeks. I was told that my cervix was closed, but the baby only measured 6 weeks, and the heart rate was only 86, and my HCG was only around 2,500. I was put on bed rest, told to continue my Progesterone, and to check in my midwife. I had 2 days of cramping after that, and bled very lightly for 5 days, then Friday night, the bleeding just stopped completely. I've had 4 other miscarriages, and even very early ones had more bleeding and I was able to tell when the miscarriage was complete. I've had nothing like that this time. So either my body and the extra Progesterone are causing me to hold on to a doomed pregnancy or my body somehow absorbed the baby instead of passing it, or the ER tech had no idea what she was doing. The low heart rate was what has made me completely give up hope. There are very few happy endings with a heart rate of 86 at 7 weeks. The more I think about it, the less confidence I have that was an accurate count. I've been pregnant 10 times. I've had a lot of scans. This was the worst one ever. It was over an hour long, and she kept complaining that she couldn't see anything, and that the baby was "just floating there". She even had my husband come around and told him to push the button when she got the baby in the screen. He said he never saw anything other than static and snow. That makes me feel that her equiptment was outdated or not working. I'm starting to believe that she was picking up my heart rate and couldn't even tell the difference. I obviously do not want to get my hopes up, but I'm ready to find out what in the world is going on. I've got an appointment for another scan on Wednesday T 1:00. Please pray that I can regain some emotional stability between now and then. I appreciate everyone's prayers and support so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrn Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenL Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Prayers are with you! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan C. Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Is there any way you can go to better place for the ultrasound? There are also higher resolution ones, I don't know if that would help to see more. A lot of ob/gyn offices have their own ultrasound machines, maybe your midwife can get you into one sooner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juniper Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 (((((Praying!))))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Kathryn Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Praying very, very hard for you! Ive had both early bleeding/cramping and inaccurate early ultrasounds. Praying that's what happened. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Soror Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Thanks for the update and continued prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amy g. Posted August 20, 2012 Author Share Posted August 20, 2012 I know I can go someplace else. I paid out of pocket for a specialist to do an early scan when I was pregnant with Miss Happy, but honestly, I'm still traumatized by the trip to the ER. I don't think I can emotionally deal with strangers pricking and prodding me. I'd rather wait and have it done by people I know and trust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blessed3x Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Hugs and prayers! :grouphug: Please update us after your appointment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mykdsmomy Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 :grouphug: still praying!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Denisemomof4 Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Oh, I am so sorry for your turmoil!!! How I hope you have wonderful news coming to you!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsBasil Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Praying. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Parrothead Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Oh, my goodness! Praying for a happy outcome. Dd was one of those babies that was supposed to be a miscarriage. The doctor told me to just go home and wait for it to happen. :glare: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
********* Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 I know I can go someplace else. I paid out of pocket for a specialist to do an early scan when I was pregnant with Miss Happy, but honestly, I'm still traumatized by the trip to the ER. I don't think I can emotionally deal with strangers pricking and prodding me. I'd rather wait and have it done by people I know and trust. Amy, that's totally understandable. Praying for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
besroma Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Praying for you, Amy. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan C. Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Prayers, and so glad you are not going back to ER! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanvan Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Our entire family is praying. Please update when you can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvnlattes Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 oh wow! I will definitely be praying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melmichigan Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 I maintained a non-viable pregnancy after taking Progesterone, I eventually had to have a D&C to prevent complications. I have also had bleeding and been told a miscarriage was imminent and had a completely healthy baby nine months later. Did they repeat your blood work to see if your numbers are doubling correctly? That would be the least invasive way of knowing what is happening without having to rely on an ultrasound tech who may or may not know what they are doing. A single number doesn't tell you much. :grouphug: I continue to keep you in my thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrappyhomeschooler Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 I'm so sorry you are going through this. :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amy g. Posted August 20, 2012 Author Share Posted August 20, 2012 I was supposed to go back and have my levels rechecked, but I didn't go. Am 8 weeks now, so a sonogram would actually be a better indicator at this point. I really just could not face going back in. I bled off and on when I was pregnant with Miss Bossy. I was actually a threatened miscarriage. My mother was on hospital imposed bed rest. After I was born, an X-ray revealed that I had had a hole in my spine that healed over prenatally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: I'll keep praying for you and the baby, Amy -- I'll also pray for you to find a way to stay calm while you're waiting for your sonogram appointment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKL Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 I'll just say that in early 2011, an ER tech was preparing to do a D&C on my sister, believing she was miscarrying. Someone decided to try for a sonogram done by a tech with more experience. Baby is now learning to walk and talk. I hope for your sake that the ER person was just plain wrong. Best of luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Amy -- Praying for good results and calm for you!:grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caitilin Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Still praying, Amy. Wishing you the peace that passes understanding as you wait. :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyinTN Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Praying for you guys. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astrid Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug: astrid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ErinE Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TN Mama Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 I am praying for you, Amy. :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaT Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 :grouphug: I am praying for you, Amy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 This state of limbo and not knowing must be driving you crazy. Will pray that all previous "results" were wrong and baby is happy and progressing well. I am glad you are going in - hopefully at another facility with better techs or better equipment. Worst of all is not knowing what is what. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbgrace Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 :grouphug: Saying a prayer for you and the baby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aggie Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 This state of limbo and not knowing must be driving you crazy. Will pray that all previous "results" were wrong and baby is happy and progressing well.I am glad you are going in - hopefully at another facility with better techs or better equipment. Worst of all is not knowing what is what. :grouphug: My thoughts, too. I'm still praying for you, Amy.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: I'm sending prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenpatty Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 :grouphug: Praying! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acorn Island Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 :grouphug:Praying for you and baby! (And a skilled ultrasound technician!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinsfamily Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Thank you so much for updating. I've been praying for you too and will continue to do so. I hope you can keep busy and calm until Wednesday. I understand your apprehension. When I had bleeding and no heartbeat with the doppler at 10 weeks with my 2nd, I just knew it would be another miscarriage and dreaded my ultrasound. I was nearly in tears as it began. I'm so glad that I was wrong and it was so great to celebrate with the ultrasound tech. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In the Rain Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 :grouphug: Praying for you. I understand wanting to see your own doctors, even if it means waiting until Wednesday. I'd feel the same way. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Praying that it was poor ultrasound technique and that the baby is OK. I had the u/s tech from h*ll during my 2nd pregnancy. I was so traumatized I refused to have any ultrasounds done during my 3rd. I hope you get some good news this week. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadianmumof5 Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Lots of prayers for you Amy. I so hope you get some good news. :grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyhomemaker25 Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Wow! Just wow! I will be praying for you. For peace and for a great pic on the sonogram Wed. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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