Miscarriage and HCG levels, maybe pregnant?

[WilliamsMom]

I had a miscarriage and D&C 3 weeks ago. I have been feeling really tired and crampy and my stomach has a really bloated look to it. Alcohol has made me nauseas also. I had my HCG levels checked late last week and the MD said they were 75, but they should have gone down since the D&C. I feel like I am pregnant but could I be? Is it normal to have the HCG levels that high and not return to normal? I have blood work scheduled for 2 weeks from now....I took a pregnancy test and it says +, could it be from the last one? Should I ask my doctor for more bloodwork? I am nervous though, she told me not to have unprotected sex, but we had sex in between the bleeding from thr D&C so I thought it was ok.....What are my chances? I know this sounds confusing, but I feel pregnant and I don't want to call my doctor if it is just my period coming and sound like an idiot. Please help! Also, I had a normal pregnancy and delivery 2 years ago, so I know that the miscarriage was just a fluke, if I am pergnant again will it even survive?

[ajaball]

I had a natural m/c and it took about 2-3 weeks for my hcg to go below 5.  I still felt pregnant for about a month after my m/c.  You may want to contact your doc's office to see what they say.

[stillwaiting]

i have recently had a miscarriage myself. this is my second. or maybe not? we have been trying now for over two years unsuccessfully.God knows best! but i'm still waiting.i had all but decided that it wasn't going to happen and then whala! a positive preg test. my last period(before mc)was oct 23 ihad natural miscarriage started heavy bleeding on sat dec 3. it lasted app 7 days. they checked my hcg levels on mon the 5th 18.7. i was suppose to have them checked again in a few days but with christmas i didn't do it. i went this morning. i can't wait to find out what they are! i hope that they have risen to 100! that could only mean one thinghaha!!!!!i have ulcerative colitis which is an auto-immune disease.(anyone with authritis)you are in the same boat. we think we now know why i'm not carring our babies.antiphospholipid antibody syndrome i have been on an asperin a day since my miscarriage. and yes i have been trying again. although, i have heard that it is harder to get pg after mc. then some say you're more fertile. i will keep you posted on my results today. i wish you all the best! may god bless you and your womb!  if anyone has any positive feedback plese let me know.

[ajaball]

I forgot to mention this in my above post: I don't think you ovulate until your hcg levels drop below 5.  I am not positive about this, but am pretty sure.  Don't be embarrassed to call your doctor.  They are used to dealing with women dealing with pregnancy and miscarriage.

If someone knows about ovulation and hcg, correct me if I'm wrong about not ovulating until the hcg drops below a certain level.

[chichi7374]

I'm in the exact boat as you, 3 weeks since my D&C my HCG levels last week werent 75 but 288.  I to have to go back next week to take another.  I've been getting sick after drinking too.  My last miscarriage I was back to 0 in 2 wks, but I didn't have any symptoms with that pregnacy, I was full blown this time.

Someone said they don't think you O until your levels drop, I don't no if thats right cause I feel like I did.

[chysmom]

I had a m.c back in Oct.  It took me about 3 wks to get my levels down below 5 and for about a 2 wks after that maybe longer I still had the symptons.  The dr told me it was the hormones still adjusting and that is why I was feeling like that.  Right now I wouldnt be too concerned with it, and wait until you get your blood work done again.  And I am very sorry for your loss.

[mamasboys]

I had a m/c around 6 weeks (not 100% sure) the first day they checked my hcg level (when I first started to bleed) it was 122 and 6 days later it was 3.9. After the drop in my hcg level I stopped bleeding/spotting 4 days later and the same day my temp dipped below coverline. I had a natural m/c. I would think by now your hcg level would be waaaay down. This sounds like a new pregnancy. They  should have done an ultrasound on you. Good luck let us know how it goes!

[boycrazy]

After my m/c in both Feb and May it took 3 to 4 weeks to return the HCG to a negative number.  My dr. told me that it was necessary to wait until the number was negative to ttc again.  I had my HCG test weekly until the numbers were acceptable.  Sorry about your loss, hopefully you will not be pg this time around and give your body a bit of time to heal. A d&c and the m/c are rather hard on your uterus and your body needs time to understand what is actually happening and get back to it's pre-pregnancy state, but if you are pg, then God knows what he is doing and I wish you well.  God bless you.

[stillwaiting]

i recieved the news. it just took me a while to let it sink in. i can't help but get my hopes up. the lab said that my hcg was back to normal. doc said to proceed. i didn't have the guts to tell him i already had been. I have to remember the words in jeramiah"I KNOW THE PLANS THAT I HAVE FOR YOU DECLARES THE LORD,PLANS TO PROSPER YOU AND NOT HARM YOU,PLANS FOR A FUTURE AND A HOPE' in HIS time we will all have our perfect litle gift.  after all HE did say BE FRUITFUL AND MULTIPLY!!!!!!!!!!!!Lord knows we are all trying hahahahahahah Im new to your abv so bear with me.    may God bless each of you wanna be moms....

[cutiemama]

How hight was your hcg when you went in for your d&c. Mine was well into the 100,000s so when they dropped down to the 300s 2 weeks after my d&c- even though I thought they were still too high- my doc said that it was great. It tool me 5.5 weeks for AF to return even though we were trying after the d&c. Same for me (so the dr says) that this m/c was just one of those things that we couldn't control as I had a completely normal and totally uneventful pg 2 years ago that resulted in my precious DD. Best of luck.

[MT77]

I had my D&C 12/1/05. Yesterday, 12/27/05 when I went to the bathroom I saw on the tp a very very very light spot. I have not bled since about 2-3 days from the D&C. Then this morning when I went to the bathroom there really was not anything but a tiny bit of a darker brown spot (barely there) My husband and I waited the 2 wks suggested by the doctor and then we started really ttc again on 12/20/05. I am confused b/c is this my period? I want my body to get back to normal so I can detect my ovulation. Before the D&C my cycle ran from 26-27 days in between. Yesterday, was day 27 from my D&C. Will the bleeding get heavier or will this light bleeding act as my period?

[stillwaiting]

Have any of you ever experienced what I would call a fullness in your uterus before you found out you were pg? I have had this with every pg.It continues thru-out pgnancy. I'm also so tired. Is this all in my mind? or does anybody else knw what I'm talking about?

[chysmom]

Mt77
I had a natural m.c so I dont know if this is the same, but I did have the same as you and was all excited that my AF was on time.  Well I talked to other ladies and was told that you can get spotting but not actually start your AF.  They said your AF starts when you start bleeding normal, no spotting.  So I would wait it out sounds like you are having some spotting like I did.

Stillwaiting
I had the same thing after I m.c. and was sure I was pg again but I wasnt.  It was my hormones still getting back to where they should be.

[stillwaiting]

Thank you for your help. When you had this feeling,had you had your hcg checked? Were they back to normal? Can they be back to normal and you still feel pg? All my pg symtoms had left now again I have bb tenderness,fatigue,full feeling in uterus,and semi queesy. I can't help but hope even though I'm probably just experiencing pms. let me know about you. I have one other question. What do you know about opk's? what is the best to try? I think I know when I 'o' but I might ought to check and make sure. I don't have alot of years left to try. Unless I want 2 complete families.

[chysmom]

Yes I felt the same way and got my levels checked.  In fact I thought maybe something didnt pass so I wanted to make sure that everything was ok.  My levels were at 0 and was told it was my hormones.  They finally stopped but came back and again was told it was my hormones.  That full feeling I had a few times and was sure I was pg but my AF showed.  I think because your body is trying to come to normal plus your more sensative to things so your going to knowing what is normal and what isnt that its showing more now than any other time.  I remember thinking the way you did, no one would tell me anything, so I finally went to the dr and the dr told me it was hormones.  He did check everything just to make sure.  Everything was neg.  I dont know about the opk's usually I check my cm, but last month it was so screwy that if I am not pg next month I will be getting one.  There is a site to help you out it also does HPT but I heard its good maybe you can check it out,  peeonastick.com
Good luck

[chysmom]

Here is the question I posted back when.  

I miscarried back on Oct 23 and was told that my levels were 0 on Nov 11th. I got an AF on Nov 29th but around the 16th of Nov I started to have the pg symptons again, I was curious since I still have them and I wrote my midwife she said it was my hormones, has anyone else experienced this?

Its under 52 days since m.c.  Maybe if you read that it will help.

[stillwaiting]

Thanks!! I checked out poas. Loads of info on there. Do you know if it is possible to have a pretty reg cycle28-30 , and not 'o' until cd 19-23? I still get af at same time. Is this possible or am I just not reading my body right? Is that lpd? Could this be why I'm mcing?    Does   anyone know anything about this?

[chysmom]

I dont believe you can ovulate that late and still be 28-30 days.  But I really am not sure.  Have you talked to your dr about all of this?  Have you tried to temp?  I heard that works also, I dont do it myself I check my cm and cp.  But my dumb AF showed today so I am going to check out ovulation moniters.  Glad poas helped you out, I am heading there now to see about them!

[stillwaiting]

I have never used a monitor but I'm like you it may be time to try. I know what cm is but what is cp? How long have you been trying? I have 2 children from a previous marriage then had tubes tied. Had them reversed 3.5 years ago. everything to do with my tubes are fine but the can't figure out why for some reason after 2 perfect pgs I can't seem to carry my babies anymore. The only things diff are dh, age,and the fact that I have ulcerative colitis. They are going to test me for antiphospholipid antibody syndrome. This causes tiny blood clots that won't hurt mom but are deadly for tiny fetus. Right now I'm on an asperin a day to thin my blood. The other test is leuteal phase defect. My hormones may be too low to sustain my pgs.I have to wait until cd21 or 23 next cycle. I hope af doesn't come. Although I just know in my heart it will. You and I must be pretty close to same schedule. Let me know about monitors, may have to have one. Let me know if you find a good price.

[chysmom]

Hey
I am going to try the strips you pee on this month and go from there.  My Dh and I started to ttc when our daughter was 2 1/2.  I had irregular AF after I had her so we were having probs with that.  Finally June of this year the regulated out and I got pg in Sept but m.c in Oct.  My dd is now 4 1/2 btw.  So about 2 years maybe a little less we were ttc before we got pg.  And back to ttc this month as soon as AF stops.  CP is cervix postion.  I dont really know much about it because I stated trying it a month before I did get pg this last time.

[stillwaiting]

Have you ever tried bbt? I've been reading about it. I had heard about it forever but thought it sounded complicated. I'm must be getting desperate because now it doesn't sound all that complicated. HA    i found a website that had charts you could print and use. I'll let you know how it goes.  I also checked on fertility monitors..Best price I found was 149.99 at drugstore.com.  I may try that too. Not sure yet.  Will have to check budget. and with dh!!!!!  Hope you have a happy new year!



we are going to have a better year in 2006.  Baby dust to all and to all a good night.

[chysmom]

Nope never did the bbt.  I was going to get those ovulation ones where they are sticks and you just pee on them.  They are as good as the moniters but cheaper.  But I decided to see if my cm will help me out this time around!  That BBT is sapposed to be simple.  You take your temp at the same time every morning and remember dont move too much before you take it.  And you write it down.  Once your temp goes down than your ovulating.  I have a few ppl I know who do it.  

Happy new year and much baby dust for the new year!

[stillwaiting]

Got af this morning! Maybe next month will be it. Honestly I want to get pg in March. Not to be picky. Any ole time will be fine.  Iam going to do all in my power to get another edition on the way. DH has no children (bilogically speaking) He's been waiting nearly 40 yrs. He is such a great dad! If you would remember us in your prayers. May all of our dreams come true.                Happy new year to you and yours

[chysmom]

I am glad to hear she showed, now you dont have to think too much.  2006 is our year!  Why do you wanna get pg in March can I ask?  LOL picky I dont want to get pg in Feb because I dont want to be due in Nov.  We have between my Dh and my family way too many ppl born in Nov plus our wedding annaversity is in Nov.  Good luck and baby dust!

[WilliamsMom]

I was just writing because my levels are still climbing, they went down to 12 and now they're back up again in the 100's. I still don't feel good and I still have this full belly feeling, the pregnancy tests say +, but the doctor says its just my homrones. How could that be? I can't even ask for an ultrasound until my levels are higher, what should I do, just wait? What are the actual chances that I could be pregnant again. My husband and I only had unprotected sex a few times after the m/c now we use protection just incase, we don't want to have another m/c again, we'd rather my body get back into shape and then try. Could the doctor's be wrong, could I be pregnant?

[mami2two]

hi everyone i had a question i had a d&c on november 17th. its now jan 7th could i still have hormones in me from my misscarriage . because i had 2 positve pregnancy tests this week. but im concerned its still levels from my last pregnancy. i have sorta sore breasts , urinating alot , headaches , , kinda nausa , sick kinda after eat . can anyone help

[mami2two]

hi everyone i had a question i had a d&c on november 17th. its now jan 7th could i still have hormones in me from my misscarriage . because i had 2 positve pregnancy tests this week. but im concerned its still levels from my last pregnancy. i have sorta sore breasts , urinating alot , headaches , , kinda nausa , sick kinda after eat . can anyone help

[dollyd53179]

Hi, on thursdaly i took a home pregnancy test it said it was positive i took a few more to make sure and yup i was pregnant. On saturday my boyfriend (the dad) broke up with me after five months... anyway i started a lil cramping in my left pelvic area. So i went to the e.r. after beign there all day. they told me i was pregnant and they couldnt see anything on the transvaginal ultrasound just yet. They said that my hcg level was 94 and to schedule a appointment on monday. i went home and everything was okay. The next morning i woke up and when i went pee there was a bunch of blood. I wasnt spotting just poured when and everytime i used the rest room. The next day i went and had another blood test done... On monday today my hcg level has dropped, to 34. Since saturday. Am i having a miscarraige?? they told me i was bout 2-4 weeks pregnant. Is there anyway it could be something else? i know dat since i have broken up with my boyfriend i havent had much of an appetite could dat be the reason why? PLEASE HELP!