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[confusednscared]

Hello everyone, I've read alot of your questions and comments and they seemed to calm me a little but I am still worried. My husband and I went to the Dr. on Monday July 19th and they said that my HCG levels were low. They were 752, and they also did an ultrasound vaginally and on my stomach and did not see anything yet. They told me that I may be in the progress of a miscarriage, this is hard news for us b/c we have had two healthy pregnancies. I have to go in tommorrow for another HCG test and they said that if the levels do not double that means bad news. Could it possibly be that I am earlier than they think? They have me at 5 weeks, Is that to early to see anything on the u/s anyway? Has anyone been in the same situation? If so please respond I need some type of comfort. Thanks.

[ripdip]

If you are 5 weeks your hcg should be about 19-7340.  I went through many ultrasounds with my last one b/c of dating the pregnancy.  Did you use LH detection?  If so you'd be more certain of the date.  If you are only 4 weeks it would be hard to see much of anything yet.  Unfortunately the only thing you can do is wait until your next ultrasound.  You can check your levels to see if they have doubled and check your progesterone level in the meantime.  I was very high HCG at 204 14dpo and 754 at 16dpo.  That was mine at 4 weeks, but that's really REALLY high might be twins.  My progesterone was 21.4 at 7dpo and 45 at 14dpo.  You want your progesterone over 15 at least.  Good luck I hope it turns out fine.

[blondie72]

I am sorry you are having to go through this.  It is very possible to be too early but wait until after your HCG or HGC (I can never remember) to worry.  If they do not double have no fear.  I do not mean to sound harsh but like you said you have had 2 healthy pregnancies which means you are able to get pg.  They say that nearly every women will have at least one m/c in their lives and it usually does not mean there is anything wrong with your body although it will feel that way to you.  I had a healthy pg back in 98 and gave birth to a wonderful little girl.  Well in July of last year I got pg again and in Sept I had lost my baby with absolutley no signs of a m/c.  I went in for an ultrasound and they could find NO heartbeat.  I was devistated.  I felt like a failure and I thought something had to be wrong with me because I had a baby before why did this happen.  Well after 2 D&C's to remove everything and 2 periods later I was pg again in Dec of last year and I am now 32 weeks and feeling tons of movement and all seems ok right now.  I guess what I am saying is if you are going to m/c God has a reason for this one.  You can try again.  Never give up if are wanting another baby.  I know this all may sound harsh and I do not mean for it too because like I said I have been there.  Just remember you are able to get pg and carry a baby and if it is meant to be it WILL happen again for you.  Keep us posted as to how the tests go.  I do hope all comes out well for you.

[Debra_Maine]

I don't think you need to worry. I had an ultrasound at what I thought was 6 weeks and 1 day and they couldn't see anything except the gestational sac and the yolk sac. They said I was either earlier or it wasn't a viable pregnancy. Well, that sent me into a tail spin. I had to wait 9 days till the next ultrasound where they saw the gestational sac and the fetus with a heartbeat. It turns out I was 6 weeks and 3 days that day! So I was just barely over 5 weeks at the orignal u/s. They can't see the fetus before 6 weeks, so don't worry at all that they didn't see anything. That is normal. When you go back for the next one, they will most likely see something that wasn't there before. You are probably earlier than you thought. Hope that helps :o)

[Still_AndiJ]

A single hcg level is not indicative of a problem and to get a comprehensive view of the pregnancy progress, there needs to be a set of 2 done 48 hours apart at the same lab. Comparing these numbers will then let you know if further testing needs to be done.

Most information I have come across states that for an ultrasound to really see anything, the hcg level should be above 1000. Otherwise all you will see is a sac. I agree that the u/s should be done a little further down the road, say after 6 weeks. 7-8 weeks would be better as you would have a better shot at seeing a heartbeat.

Good luck!

Andrea

[ripdip]

I actually agree with the ultrasounds being done at 8 weeks rule.  I won't let my Dr. do one at 6 weeks b/c of this kind of thing.  It's like torcher and as long as your not bleeding or in pain you shouldn't suspect anything is wrong.  But now you do b/c of an early ultrasound.  I know you won't relax or stop thinking of it until your next numbers or ultrasound.  But 5 weeks is just too early.  Hang in there, I bet your number doubles, there's a HUGE range of healthy HCG.

[confusednscared]

Thank you everyone for your input and concerns. The positive is what I need to look forward to and pray that my HCG levels come back higher. This is torture for me though it is defnitly VERY hard to stop thinking about it. I just feel as though I need someone to talk to to keep my mind off. My husband has been wonderful and stayed with me the last two days. He won't let me do ANYTHING! But just as a woman and a mother my mind is putting me thru hell. I truly appriciate all of your comments. It lets me know that even strangers can care about others. I will keep everyone informed on my HCG levels I go tommorrow morning. Then Tuesday for my next S/G. It just hurts to know that somthing may be wrong with my baby although it is still to small to even see. It's still my child. If anyone else has any input please comment to me. thanks a billion to everyone who took time to ease my mind.

[Myah's Mom]

I can empathize-I am in a very similar situation. We have been repeat us over the past 2 weeks as I started bleeding.
I also am holding out on the hope that I am off my dates by a week or so. But things can improve in a hurry-at my first us, they saw nothing but a sac. At the second, they saw a sac and yolk sac, but no fetal pole. At the third, there was a the fetal pole (albeit small), but we have yet to see or hear the heartbeat. Our next us is Friday.
I know this is scary-I also have a 11 month old, and I am clinging to her like a good luck charm.:)
You can see very little at 5 weeks, so if you were off by even a few days, it can make a big difference. Plus, factor in the differences in technology, which I read can account for as much as a week discrepancy.  
Take this time to continue to grow your baby by eating well and resting, and try not to stress (although I know it is ridiculous to even say so).
I will pray that your pregnancy progresses well. Keep your chin up-stress is no good for that little babe!

[confusednscared]

Thanks for that last comment. It helps to know that I am not the only one going thru this at this moment in time. It's now 10:36pm and I'm finding it very hard to sleep. My next hcg reading is tommorrow @ 9:30a and I just keep wondering if it will be up where it is "supposed" to be. I continue to pray for this lil' baby. We have a 6yo and a 2yo. Our son is so excited and wants to be a big brother again so bad and our little one doesen't really even understand the concept yet. Our 6yo has no idea what is going on, Nor will he. He is just to young and innocent, but there is guilt that I am dealing with b/c when I found out we were pregnant again, I was just so excited I told him right away that he's gonna be a big bro again, He just started to laugh and tell me how excited he was, He always ask how am I feeling and is concerned about me. He has such a huge heart. He caught me crying today and wanted to know what was wrong. I told him not to worry, I just don't know what to think or do. This is driving me crazy, yet I try to stay calm and strong for my other two children and my husband. But it is so very difficult. For everyone who has commented to me, i will also pray for you and your little ones. I just felt so alienated until I found this website, I felt like I was the only one going thru this. Hopefully everything goes good tommorrow and for every one of you that are experiencing the same problem.
Thanks Again

[confusednscared]

HI EVERYONE!! WELL I GOT MY COUNT BACK AND IT'S 2,743!!! THE NURSE SAID THAT WAS GOOD! SO I GO ON TUES TO HAVE MY NEXT S/G AND THEY SAID THAT WE SHOULD BE ABLE TO SEE SOMTHING! I THANK YOU FOR ALL OF YOUR SUPPORT AND I WILL LET YOU KNOW SOMTHING TUES!!

TONI

[blondie72]

YAY!!!!!!!  I hope all continues to go well for you.  Keep us posted.

[Debra_Maine]

That's great news and I'm not surprised at all! You must feel so relieved! It was just too early. You will see more on the next u/s. It's amazing how much changes in such a short time. Congratulations!!

[confusednscared]

I'VE BEEN READING ALOT. ALTHOUGH THINGS SEEM TO BE GREAT...THANK GOD. ALOT OF PEOPLE SAY THAT EVERY WOMAN MISCARRIES ONCE IN HER LIFE. I HAVE 2 BEAUTIFUL CHILDREN AND HOPEFULLY ANOTHER ON THE WAY. HAVE ANY OF YOU LADIES HAD 3 HEALTHY BIRTHS IN A ROW WITH NO M/C IN BETWEEN? PLEASE LET ME KNOW. JUST FOR SOME MORE UNDERSTANDING OF THIS.! THANKS A MILLION!

TONI

[martini14]

I'm afraid I need serious help calming down.  I've had 2 previous m/c and am now pregnant 5 weeks.  My OB wanted to see me early and did an u/s and saw a sac, no yolk.  Because I have 30 day cycles she told me I might only be 4 1/2 weeks pregnant.  My hcg the same day was 3192 (was 992 2 days earlier). Should I be scared there was no yolk at that time?  When are you supposed to see it?  I have to suffer through 2 weeks before I repeat the u/s.  Please help!

[blondie72]

I had a friend who has had 3 pg right in a row with no problem.  I guess some women just get lucky but I also posted earlier that nearly all women (not necessarily ALL just NEARLY ALL) will have at least one.  You may be a lucky one to not have to go through it.  I thought I would be one but I guess God had other plans for me.  It is hard to lose a child whether you were 1 week or 40 weeks or have already had your child.  Time does heal the pain if it ever does happen to you.  With your levels though I would not worry.  Just enjoy this pregnancy.  Take Care

[Debra_Maine]

I feel pretty confident that you're fine. At 4 1/2 weeks, I'm not surprised all you saw was the sac. I was 5 weeks and 1 day and all they saw was the sac and yolk sac and 9 days later there was a fetus and a beating heart. All that in 9 days. So from 4 1/2 weeks to 5 weeks and 1 day, there is quite a difference in time and a day can make so much difference. I was crazy that week that I was waiting to see the fetus, so I know how you feel, but if it's too early, you just aren't going to see anything and your hcg levels are telling you things are progressing normally, so try to calm down and just have faith that it's going to be alright. It's too bad they send us for u/s when there is a chance we won't see anything and it will upset us. Keep me posted!! Try to calm down, it's not good to be stressed :o)

[confusednscared]

Hey guys! It's me...Well I went in for an u/s today and they saw the lil' embryo...(lol). I just wanted to thank you guys...Keep praying as I am for every one of you b/c I am still early. It's just amazing how things can change in 7 days!! They said things seem to be progressing but I have to wait for a phone call, after all the docs look at my u/s to make sure everything is fine...I wish the best to every one of you b/c you ALL seem to be wonderful mothers and women! I'll keep you posted!

Toni