Crimson Wife Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 (edited) Background: I turned 41 in January and we have been trying for baby #4 since September. I had an early miscarriage shortly after New Year's. According to my reproductive endocrinologist, the miscarriage rate at my age is 50%. :( I got a positive home pregnancy test on Sunday night. Went for the blood test Tuesday morning as I was tied up all day Monday with the replacement of our water heater. The first beta looked good at 126 (anything 100+ is considered promising). I went back yesterday morning for the 2nd beta. It has risen to 202 but didn't double. My doctor wants me to go back tomorrow for a 3rd beta to monitor the progression. The problem is that tomorrow morning I've got a previously scheduled event with my kids that they are really looking forward to. The lab is only open from 8-12 and the event is from 9-12 in San Francisco, which is an hour away. The lab is always super-busy on Saturday mornings and even if I get there at 8 sharp, I could easily be waiting for 1-2 hours just to be seen. So going tomorrow would almost certainly mean missing the event. The lab is open until 4:30 this afternoon. I could go today but then it'll only be around 30 hours since yesterday's draw. Alternatively, I could wait until Monday morning. But then I'd have to wait until Tuesday for the results. If I go today or tomorrow I should have the results on Monday. I'm all hormonal and while intellectually I know that the testing date isn't going to change anything about whether or not this pregnancy is a viable one, I want to know so that I can either relax or prepare for another miscarriage. Edited March 12, 2018 by Crimson Wife Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 (edited) My first instinct is that I would want to know ASAP. I don’t know much about the timing so if you think you’d get a more accurate result tomorrow, can you show up at the lab at 7:30 and get in line so you will be one of the first people to be seen? Can you make an appointment online? Edited March 2, 2018 by Catwoman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 I'd go Monday, but it would be a hard weekend. Early pregnancy, when you are aquainted with loss, is just a freaking hard time. Best wishes to you! If it offers hope--I had instances of rising, but not doubling, that ended with a baby in my arms. :) 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaConquest Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 I would wait until Monday. I will hope sticky baby thoughts for you, CW! <3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaConquest Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 One other thought. Besides your quant HCG, make sure they monitor your progesterone. My prog levels were low with both boys, so I immediately went on prog suppositories, which helped tremendously. Low prog can be the cause of m/c. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternalsummer Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 I would wait until Monday, but I'd be anxious until then. Good luck with the pregnancy, hope this is the one :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RootAnn Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 I'm coming from a similar place of pregnancy, then loss, post-40. I'd want to be sure - so I'd wait until Monday. My mom had two babies after 40 that were both healthy. I have not been so fortunate. I'm sorry for your recent loss. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 I would probably freak out and go in ASAP, but I had a history of miscarriages. I understand how hard it is. Good luck, whatever you decide. :grouphug: Just as an idea, not necessarily for you but in case it helps someone reading this: Charting your cycle (keeping a daily record of basal body temperature) is a very good way to track your pregnancy at home (as well as identifying fertile times, for those who are trying to conceive.) I knew each time I was pregnant. Unfortunately, I also knew when things went badly, even before I started to bleed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Wife Posted March 2, 2018 Author Share Posted March 2, 2018 I would probably freak out and go in ASAP, but I had a history of miscarriages. I understand how hard it is. Good luck, whatever you decide. :grouphug: Just as an idea, not necessarily for you but in case it helps someone reading this: Charting your cycle (keeping a daily record of basal body temperature) is a very good way to track your pregnancy at home (as well as identifying fertile times, for those who are trying to conceive.) I knew each time I was pregnant. Unfortunately, I also knew when things went badly, even before I started to bleed. My temp was still high this morning and it's been stable so that's an encouraging sign. My temps bounced around a lot with the pregnancy I lost plus the first beta was only 47. So there's still a chance for this one. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkie Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 Good luck! It's encouraging that your temp is staying up! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeghanL Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 I've endured several miscarriages, but I vote Monday. Frankly, numbers doubling doesn't mean you are "in the clear", so enjoy the weekend with your kids, do the activities they are looking forward to doing and go in for the test on Monday. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs_JWM Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 Is there any way to go to a lab that's closer to home? Especially since it's a simple blood test? I'm sorry you're going through these anxious times - early pregnancy after a loss is so difficult. Sent from my Moto G (4) using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMD Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 Wait until Monday. Going early and getting a not very helpful result seems like the worst of both worlds. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali in OR Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 I would put it out of my mind and wait until Monday. I had great difficulty conceiving and eventually stopped testing early so as not to be disappointed. Enjoy your kids this weekend--that's what it's all about, isn't it? And good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 Wait till Monday. or.....Is it too late to have the order sent to a place in San Francisco, so you can go after your event. Surely there is a lab open on Sunday there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Wife Posted March 3, 2018 Author Share Posted March 3, 2018 I had some spotting last night. It was brown so old blood and stopped but I did decide to go for testing this morning. Got to the lab at 7:45 and am 6th in line. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 thinking of you. I sure hope your not still waiting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyoffive Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 Sending prayers your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwik Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 (edited) My first pregnancy. I didn't double and I had spotting on and off for the first 6 weeks - first dark brown then pinkish. There was also no heartbeat and they said it looked like a non viable pregnancy. Ds turns 11 in 3 weeks so it is not necessarily a foregone conclusion. And yes my dates were correct - his father was only there 3 days that month. Edited March 3, 2018 by kiwik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 (edited) with dudeling, I spotted starting at seven weeks - about two days after I had a positive pg test. only via internal US could we see there was a heart beat. they wanted to see where the blood was coming from. we also did the testing to see if I was doubling. I don't remember exactly what they were - just nothing to get excited about. (weren't good, not horrible.) besides, i was still bleeding (determined to be implantation bleeding). I bled off and on until I was 12 weeks. It was hard to find a heart beat in the beginning. I got a look at the placenta after he was born - there was a circle 4ish" (5ish?) in diameter that clearly hadn't been attached. the rest was normal. My OB told me you can lose as much as half the placenta - and still have a healthy baby. eta: I was 42. Edited March 3, 2018 by gardenmom5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Wife Posted March 4, 2018 Author Share Posted March 4, 2018 I was out of the lab by 8:30 and my kids had plenty of time to enjoy themselves at the event. Now I'm just waiting for the results to come in and trying not to stress out too much about them. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyof1 Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 Praying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 Hugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Wife Posted March 5, 2018 Author Share Posted March 5, 2018 I had cramping and a bit of red bleeding last night but those stopped. Temp was stable this morning. Saturday's beta showed an increase to 285 from 202 on Thursday and 126 on Tuesday but the doubling time was 96.7 hours and it really should be closer to 48. I've got a message in to my reproductive endocrinologist but I'm not feeling super-optimistic at this point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted March 5, 2018 Share Posted March 5, 2018 Many hugs to you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaConquest Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 Thinking of you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Wife Posted March 6, 2018 Author Share Posted March 6, 2018 I'm supposed to go tomorrow for another test unless I start bleeding before then. I will be 5 weeks exactly assuming I am still pregnant. The doctor's concern if the levels are rising but slowly is an ectopic. I don't have any known factors that would place me at higher-than-average risk for an ectopic but it's always a possibility. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Innisfree Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 Hugs. How nerve wracking for you. I hope tomorrow brings good news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 (((hugs)) I just now saw this thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo Keeper Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 Praying for you, Crimson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyof1 Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 Praying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mimm Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 Praying for you. :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frances Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 Hoping the news is good tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 Praying for you. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 Also praying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 hugs and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 Just bumping the thread to see how you’re doing today. I’m still praying for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Wife Posted March 7, 2018 Author Share Posted March 7, 2018 I had the blood draw for the 4th beta this morning. Probably won't get the results until tomorrow, though I will call this afternoon to see if they have them. Temp jumped 0.2 degrees this morning and when I went to make my 1/6 caf coffee this morning (1 scoop half-caf and 2 scoops decaf) it smelled so horrible that I put it away. That doesn't necessarily mean it's a viable pregnancy but I don't think my levels are dropping. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Wife Posted March 8, 2018 Author Share Posted March 8, 2018 (edited) Results for the 4th beta have posted and they're outside the normal range. :( I also had more spotting last night but it did stop. I'm waiting for my OB's office to open so I can schedule an appointment. I don't know if they will see me today or have me wait until tomorrow or Monday. ETA: my OB has scheduled me for an ultrasound next Thursday when I will be 6 weeks. Ugh for having to wait so long but I understand that they probably couldn't see anything at this point. Days Past Ovulation Beta Doubling Time 13 126.0 (Undefined) 15 202.0 70.5 hours 17 285.0 96.7 hours 21 656.0 79.8 hours Edited March 8, 2018 by Crimson Wife Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 Results for the 4th beta have posted and they're outside the normal range. :( I also had more spotting last night but it did stop. I'm waiting for my OB's office to open so I can schedule an appointment. I don't know if they will see me today or have me wait until tomorrow or Monday. Days Past Ovulation Beta Doubling Time 13 126.0 (Undefined) 15 202.0 70.5 hours 17 w 285.0 96.7 hours 21 656.0 79.8 hours I am sorry. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo Keeper Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 Still praying for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ailaena Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 I’m sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 I’m so sorry. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mimm Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frances Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 I’m so sorry. I hope you will be able to get an appointment today. Thinking of you and your husband. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 Many hugs to you.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs_JWM Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 I'm so sorry. Hugs to you. Sent from my Moto G (4) using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaConquest Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 I'm so sorry. Sending much love. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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