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7 weekspregnant. No heart beat . When will the miscarriage take place?
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I went in and had an ultrasound done and it came back i was only 6 weeks and 3 days and there was no heartbeat. They told me i was having a miscarriage. I waited a week and had blood work done then waited another week and had more done. My HGC levels have dropped but i should be almost 9 weeks now. I'm at a lost. I have no sypmtoms, no cramping, bleeding or spotting. This is my 3rd pregnancy and never had problems with my other two. Not sure I believe the doctor, my pants are getting tighter and smaller and I look pregnant. LOST!
Finally! Someone wih a similiar wait. My baby died 9 wks ago. I have still not miscarried. I do not want a D&C (obviously). I have no med ins. so I haven't seen a Dr. I've talked to a midwife on the phone who told me she knows of a lady who carried for 30 wks and everything just absorbed into her system. I had an u/s from a lady who charges $80 for ladies with no ins., at 12 wks and found out baby was 7 wk size sac misshappen, 3 blood places coming from the sac and no heartbeat. Today I finally ordered "Start it up", an herbal formula that help contractions start. This is my 6th m/c. The 1st 5 were the same. Bled, cramped, miscarried, cramped (in bed) for a month and finally felt human agn and started getting my strength back after that.
I have searched for hours for someone who has actually waited this long and yours is the 1st post I've found that even comes close and recently too. I am perfectly fine emotionally. What would Heaven be w/o a bunch of new kiddos running around? I'm 44, mother of a 17 and a 22 yr old (birth), 1 step and last year adopted 2 DHS brothers, now 4 and 5. So, I have plenty of kids to enjoy here on this earth. My problem is for 2 months now, I have felt like I have a bowling ball sitting in my gut 24/7, get very exhausted at the least amt of physical exertion (I can unload about 1/3 of my dishwasher at a time). Get out of breath very easily. Mind you, I am 5'7" and 124 lbs, so this is not from being overwt. I am usually the energizer bunny, eat organic, whole foods, etc. I now require 10 or more hrs of sleep, or I have to take a nap. If I do not get that much sleep, or push myself too hard (unload the entire dishwasher at one time) then I start feeling the pain...for hours. I have bled minimally 4 times each about 10 days apart. I have had severe double over cramps about 6 times. I can only eat a portion of what I use to at a time, or it feels like I am 12 months pregnant and ate 3 Thanksgiving dinners in 20 minutes and have to stretch my ribs off of my (little) belly so I can breathe. Currently I am discharging a little brown, not much at all.
Even if I had ins., I wouldn't do a D&C. I am all natural. I just want this to progress so I can start getting my strength back and stop hurting so I can get Christmas ready for these precious little boys we adopted. I know that the worst is still yet to come. I will try the Start it up and then the accupunture (from a post in this thread). Finally a thread with some answers and a person who was crazy enough to wait it out like me. Please give me more details about your pain level, amt of blood, time it took, etc. b/c this time is so very different from my previous 5. I know everyone is different though. A lot of posts I've read said their m/c was like a bad period and then they were fine physically. I was in bed for a month with my other 5, so with the decomposing and absorbing this time, what am I to expect? I'm ready to get my life back. Oh, by the way, dh treestand fell 16 ft and he shattered his femur and heel, so I've been having to care for him as well. Needless to say, my house is a wreck!
I have searched for hours for someone who has actually waited this long and yours is the 1st post I've found that even comes close and recently too. I am perfectly fine emotionally. What would Heaven be w/o a bunch of new kiddos running around? I'm 44, mother of a 17 and a 22 yr old (birth), 1 step and last year adopted 2 DHS brothers, now 4 and 5. So, I have plenty of kids to enjoy here on this earth. My problem is for 2 months now, I have felt like I have a bowling ball sitting in my gut 24/7, get very exhausted at the least amt of physical exertion (I can unload about 1/3 of my dishwasher at a time). Get out of breath very easily. Mind you, I am 5'7" and 124 lbs, so this is not from being overwt. I am usually the energizer bunny, eat organic, whole foods, etc. I now require 10 or more hrs of sleep, or I have to take a nap. If I do not get that much sleep, or push myself too hard (unload the entire dishwasher at one time) then I start feeling the pain...for hours. I have bled minimally 4 times each about 10 days apart. I have had severe double over cramps about 6 times. I can only eat a portion of what I use to at a time, or it feels like I am 12 months pregnant and ate 3 Thanksgiving dinners in 20 minutes and have to stretch my ribs off of my (little) belly so I can breathe. Currently I am discharging a little brown, not much at all.
Even if I had ins., I wouldn't do a D&C. I am all natural. I just want this to progress so I can start getting my strength back and stop hurting so I can get Christmas ready for these precious little boys we adopted. I know that the worst is still yet to come. I will try the Start it up and then the accupunture (from a post in this thread). Finally a thread with some answers and a person who was crazy enough to wait it out like me. Please give me more details about your pain level, amt of blood, time it took, etc. b/c this time is so very different from my previous 5. I know everyone is different though. A lot of posts I've read said their m/c was like a bad period and then they were fine physically. I was in bed for a month with my other 5, so with the decomposing and absorbing this time, what am I to expect? I'm ready to get my life back. Oh, by the way, dh treestand fell 16 ft and he shattered his femur and heel, so I've been having to care for him as well. Needless to say, my house is a wreck!
We went to the doctor at 9 weeks, and found that the babies (we had twins) had died at 5 and 7 weeks. There was no heartbeat, and they were very small. We decided to miscarry naturally, we didn't feel at peace about the D&C... it took 6 more weeks. I didn't have any bleeding until I should have been 15 weeks pregnant (8 weeks after they'd both died).
For us, there wasn't much cramping, and the miscarriage process has been like a light (but long) period. We're definitely glad we waited to miscarry naturally, although it was a long waiting process, especially since I was still throwing up for most of that time.
For us, there wasn't much cramping, and the miscarriage process has been like a light (but long) period. We're definitely glad we waited to miscarry naturally, although it was a long waiting process, especially since I was still throwing up for most of that time.
Hi Can someone give me advice please, I had a scan a week ago and I could see my babys heart beating I thought I was 9 wks but scan said 6wks 4 day's and the reason I went was because I had small amonts of old blood, Then this wk on wednesday I went back for another scan because of same reason only to be told there was no heart beat, I am so confused and upset I returned back to hospital on friday of this week and asked them if they could scan me again just incase but they said there was no need to. I have had no blood test taken and I am still feeling very pregnant but they have booked me in for a DnC for Monday 3rd October I am scared that my baby is still alive can anyone give me advice please before Monday 6.30am as I am so confused what to do or ask out of the hospital. Thank you! God Bless
WAIT.... WAIT... WAIT... For several reasons. give the baby a chance. if you are going to miscarriage let it happen naturally. I have had two in the last year. and yes, it is sad and scary but you heal faster if it is natural. if you are trying to get pregnant again. wait. it will happen within a few days most likely if it is to happen... I am so sorry . I will keep you in my prayers.
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I would give it more Like 12 weeks. I had d&c done I learn it is was possible to early to hear heart beat..they could even tell baby sex.
i just went to the doc for my first u/s the doc said that my baby is measured @ 7 wks bt there was no heartbeat...i cried for hours but soon stopped and started to pray i go back in two more days and i have my fingers crossed that everything will be normal...reading your story really gave me hope! so for that i thank you!
i just went to the doc for my first u/s the doc said that my baby is measured @ 7 wks bt there was no heartbeat...i cried for hours but soon stopped and started to pray i go back in two more days and i have my fingers crossed that everything will be normal...reading your story really gave me hope! so for that i thank you!
DON'T LOSE HOPE! At 7.5 weeks, I passed a large clot. The Dr. sent me for an ultrasound. At 8 weeks, my baby's heartbeat was only 82 bpm and slowing. They told me to go home and wait to miscarry. Instead, I went home and PRAYED! At 11.5 weeks I was sent to an Endocardiologist. During that appointment, my baby's heartbeat was normal, and we found out that we were going to have a boy! My son is now 4 yrs old! So, don't rush and get a D&C-PRAY and have HOPE!
I am 10 weeks n only measuring at 6 i have only a gestational sac n yolk sac but no fetal pole the dr said i will miscarry but how long will it take
I am 10 weeks n only measuring at 6 i have only a gestational sac n yolk sac but no fetal pole the dr said i will miscarry but how long will it take
We just started trying and got pregnant in our first month (wow!) but we are preparing ourselves for a miscarriage after having two bad u/s.
First one at 6weeks according to u/s had a heartrate of 80, the tech said it must have just started. 2nd one a week later showed the fetal pole had not grown (although the embryo had grown just a tiny), but the heart rate is now low-60's.
I am stressed and emotional, but Guy is really supportive. Doctor said I could stay home and wait things out (either a natural or scheduled d&c after another u/s next monday (a week from the last one). I will mention that is seems to be routine to have the doctor ask you to collect the tissue/fetus that passes (if it happens). I got sent home with a cup. Being home just lets me relax and then freak out by reading every post on every site and going up and down with bits of hope. I have not seen anyone else talk about dropping heartrate. I know it is not a good sign, but maybe it'll help.
After the next u/s, 04/12/10, we'll know more.
First one at 6weeks according to u/s had a heartrate of 80, the tech said it must have just started. 2nd one a week later showed the fetal pole had not grown (although the embryo had grown just a tiny), but the heart rate is now low-60's.
I am stressed and emotional, but Guy is really supportive. Doctor said I could stay home and wait things out (either a natural or scheduled d&c after another u/s next monday (a week from the last one). I will mention that is seems to be routine to have the doctor ask you to collect the tissue/fetus that passes (if it happens). I got sent home with a cup. Being home just lets me relax and then freak out by reading every post on every site and going up and down with bits of hope. I have not seen anyone else talk about dropping heartrate. I know it is not a good sign, but maybe it'll help.
After the next u/s, 04/12/10, we'll know more.
thanks for the info, now during the time of waiting for a miscarriage are you still having semptoms of being pregnant?
My doctor said a miscarriage would occur between 24 hours to 2 weeks. I had an ultrasound and they could not find a heart beat. She said she is 99% certain I will miscarry. I am on day 5 of waiting. It is miserable. Your mind goes back and forth hoping the doctor misread the u/s or maybe your not as far along as they thought but then you start thinking you shouldn't get your hopes up. It is a terrible mind game to wait for a miscarriage to occur.
My first miscarriage was about a year ago. For that one I miscarried before I even had my first ultrasound (u/s). So for that one there was no waiting which was better than this one.
My first miscarriage was about a year ago. For that one I miscarried before I even had my first ultrasound (u/s). So for that one there was no waiting which was better than this one.
Sorry to hear your wife did miscarry. I have miscarried twice, once at 11.5wks and once at nearly 8 weeks. Both were very different, the first like labour and everything passed after 12hrs. The second just a heavy period that lasted 2 weeks, not painful at all. I would say trust in nature and let it take it's course. A D&C is a fairly straightforward op but, like any op, it does have risks. Your wife can always have one a little later if there is any retained tissue or infection. She will know about that if she gets any discharge or abdominal pain over the next couple of weeks. If not, then she has done the hard bit, already.
I really hope you will find happiness in a new family soon
I really hope you will find happiness in a new family soon
Also, how can you tell if the miscarriage occured naturally?. my wife is still bleeding slowly and she passed all the embryonic stuff on sat. today is friday? should we get the d&c?
my wife went through a miscarriage-like weekend here at our home. She never went to the doctor because of everyones advice. and now the bleeding has stopped substantily and now we are wondering wether or not to take her to get a d&c. we are worried about infection and the possability to not have another child. what do you all suggest. please. and thankyou for all your help. God bless you all.
Im a first time mother to be i am 14 weeks pregnant now, i was reading through the forums and i just wanted to shed some light....i of course dont know much about whats going on in your wifes case, but instead of saying a loss, its not a loss yet there is still a chance, never under estimate the power of prayer, i will definetly keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers and i hope that the baby pulls through this and is stronger than ever!!!11
Dont give up please!!!! god bless you!
Dont give up please!!!! god bless you!
To first timer, first off, I'm sorry you and your wife are experiencing a threatened miscarriage because of the pain and suffering in causes. YOu should remain hopeful! because a threatened miscarriage is not an "inevitable miscarriage." Unfortunately it is a wait and see situation..some women bleed their entire pregnancy, some for days, weeks or all of their first trimester but bring a healthy baby to term. Threatened usually means that bleeding (poss. clots) are occuring but that the cervix is closed. If that changes and the cervix opens...then the status changes to inevitable. Also, knowing whether there is a heartbeat could give you two a clue about whether this baby is thriving. If not, then threatened will become inevitable. What you want is a timeline, but in reality every woman is unique and special and only time will reveal her qualities : ) Obviously you're a caring husband/partner and a great gift to your wife...the best thing to do is do support her and love one another through this trial. God Bless. Landy.
Thank you for your suggestion.but another part about whats going on here is that shes having a light blood clots with light blood, and the doctor diagnosed it as a threatened miscarriage. we were wondering about how long it should last? thank you again
I am back after waiting nearly 3 weeks, I started to bleed, I thought I could handle a miscarriage at home, I now understand why it is referred to as Labour, even thought it is a miscarriage, I laboured for 4 hours, and passed quite a few clotts visited my MD and she advised me to wait 48 hours and have a ultrasound done, well within another 24 hours I began to labour again, these were not cramps. I felt raw, I could not stand, siit or lie down, my back, my front and my legs were killing me literally, then I began to be sick to my stomach so I chose to go to the ER after waiting for an OB and blood test results I discovered my HCG went from 17 000 to 580, in a matter of two weeks. They told me to go home and take advil!!!!!
Once I saw another OB and explained the spotting for almost 3 weeks, and that the labouring was on and off, I was told until my HCG was at 0 that the full miscarriage may not happen for another two weeks! I was very upset and thank god, I was squeezed in a day later for a D&C. Its been one week and one day, I feel better pyscially and mentally just with light spotting. I was told to continue to take prenatal vitamins even if I want to wait to get pregnant. I was told that the vitamin should be in your system for 4 monthes before even trying to concieve, (this was news to me).
To the gentleman concerned about your wife, I would ask for another blood test every 48 hours to observe your wifes rising level, it might not drop for a week or two, and also request yet another ultrasound! Unfortnately it does not sound good, but heart beats have been missed before, so wait have more tests to confirm before doing anything.
Good Luck
Once I saw another OB and explained the spotting for almost 3 weeks, and that the labouring was on and off, I was told until my HCG was at 0 that the full miscarriage may not happen for another two weeks! I was very upset and thank god, I was squeezed in a day later for a D&C. Its been one week and one day, I feel better pyscially and mentally just with light spotting. I was told to continue to take prenatal vitamins even if I want to wait to get pregnant. I was told that the vitamin should be in your system for 4 monthes before even trying to concieve, (this was news to me).
To the gentleman concerned about your wife, I would ask for another blood test every 48 hours to observe your wifes rising level, it might not drop for a week or two, and also request yet another ultrasound! Unfortnately it does not sound good, but heart beats have been missed before, so wait have more tests to confirm before doing anything.
Good Luck
We are trying to begin a new family and my wife is pregnant, by our day she is nine weeks, blood test say eight weeks, and baby has no heart beat. we dont know if the baby had one in the first place, she is very slightly bleeding(my wife). Can someone tell me whats going on? please. thank you and God bless.
I just had a D & C last night, it was overall a good experience. No pain, wonderful doctor and I do feel better not having to wait for the miscarriage to happen. My HCG levels were still rising despite no heartbeat seen on ultrasound, therefore I think it would have been a long wait--one I was not willing to do. I feel no pain (a slight cramping) and am hoping our next pregnancy will be more lucky. (this was my first). I am very happy with my choice. The doctor reassured me before the surgery that there was no hope for the fetus (i have had 3 ultrasounds and no heartbeat seen).
Take care.
Take care.
I miscarried at 8 weeks, first pregnancy and very excited.
I had a D&C only because I did not want to go through all the cramping and seeing all that blood, and I really didnt want to see a dead fetus.
The D&C lasts like 20 minutes, it wasnt a bad procedure, I was up and about 2 days later but at ease. (taking it easy)
Sorry to hear about your loss.
Only you know what you should do, follow your instinks..
I had a D&C only because I did not want to go through all the cramping and seeing all that blood, and I really didnt want to see a dead fetus.
The D&C lasts like 20 minutes, it wasnt a bad procedure, I was up and about 2 days later but at ease. (taking it easy)
Sorry to hear about your loss.
Only you know what you should do, follow your instinks..
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