miscarrying

[snoopy12]

Hi, I wanted to know others who have experienced similar events.  I am about 6 weeks pregnant. I had spotting on saturday and the ultrasound only showed a sac. My numbers are doubling normally. I am scheduled for a repeat us next week. I am frustrated waiting because the symptoms of pregnancy are increasing. I am accepting that I am having a failed pregnancy after lots of crying. Now I am angry to have to feel pregnant and not be. It is like someone else eating chocolate cake and I get theh calories. None of the joys only the pain. Has anyone had these feelings.

[girlybuff]

I'm sorry.  I'm confused though.  Why are you assuming you're having a failed pregnancy?  A lot of times you don't see anything but the sac until after 8 weeks or so.

[Berko]

did your dr. say anything to suggest that this pregnancy wouldn't be viable? lots of women have spotting in the beginning and i've read about many who don't see anything that early. it's a good sign that your numbers are doubling and that you're symptoms are continuing.

[kris123]

I agree with the other posts, sometimes you don't see anything till 8weeks.  There is alot of hope for you girl.  Keep your head up.  It is good that your hcg is rising as it should.  Good luck.

[baby4us]

I currently have the same feelings. My dr. told me that I am going to m/c but I am still pregnant. Spotting can be normal. Don't give up hope yet. It is a good sign that your levels are doubling. Be cautiously optimistic. Easier said than done I know. I too am like you in feeling that if it is going to end I want it to happen and move on to ttc again.
Keep your chin up and take it one day at a time. I've been dealing with this for two weeks now. It will get better.

[Jenny77]

Nothing is final yet, Please don't give up hope because you only saw a sac at 6 weeks. A day or a couple days can make a huge difference in early pregnancy. If your Hcg is doubling, that is a very good sign, and more important than the u/s at the 6 week mark. You'll find out a little more at your next u/s next week, I'm sure. I know its hard to be optimistic at this point, but just try not to let yourself get too low just yet. With my current pregnancy, I thought I was 7 weeks at my first visit so my doc did a u/s and saw just a sac that measured 5 1/2 weeks, he encouraged me to stay positive though and I had Hcg tests that came back doubling like normal. I had another u/s the next week and saw a little heartbeat at 6 1/2. (And seriously, a few days do make a huge difference). Dates can be off, even by a few days. I hope my story is encouraging to you. My best wishes to you. Please keep us posted.

[flower2]

I had a m/c 2 weeks ago. Numbers were rising but not enough. I did see a sac and heartbeat and the  dr. gave me pics to take home. I was spotting brown for 2 weeks. Then he put me on progesterone supps and the spotting stopped. So ask about those. The next week there was no heartbeat at 7weeks.

Basically, I have learned not to panic with varying Hcg levels and or spotting and that unfortunately even after seeing a heartbeat there is no definitive absolute.

I am sending baby sticky dust and I think you will be ok. Ladies please always keep in mind we are usually 1-2 weeks less along than our drs believe. This leads to alot of unnecessary worry. Liz :)

[ima1]

from what you have written I do not see ny reason for you to assumethat you are miscarrying yet.  Unless you have omitted a piece of information, it sounds to me like you could very well have a viable pg with some spotting.  Dont give up yet.  Some times it takes a while to see things on us.  I had an us done at 5w1d and they saw only a sac, then waited two weeks, and there was the baby with strong hb.  Maybe you just implanted a little later than you think.  Try to stay positive, dont write anythign off yet.  Lots of prayers and sticky baby dust to you:):):)

[snoopy12]

Thank you for your support. I guess I am not optimistic because the doctor has said with number  10,000 that sometthing should definitely be seen. You normall see something at 2000  I have head that you can have normal numbers because the placenta is making the hcg and not .  a reflection of the fetus.  My doubling did surprise the doctor but she will do a repeat u/s next wed.  I guess as my hormone rage and the nausea increases I get more aggravated that I have symptoms if it is not viable.

[Berko]

Please don't give up just yet. i can hear you sounding so down over the computer wires. don't worry - there are so many stories on here that tell of high numbers and no visibility of the fetal pole - you're still really early - it could just be your little one is hiding. the drs. don't like to get your hopes up and tell you not to get too excited till see everything - they're just being safe. really try to relax and do something to take your mind off the worry. i'm rooting for you and a healthy pregnancy. keep me posted - want to hear that all is well.

[snoopy12]

Has anyone actually had numbers at 10000 and only seen a sac but then  later seen the fetus.  I just assumed that was wishful thinking or stories without evidence.  I appreciate the support. My husband has been very kind but he can not undertsand the emotional rollercoaster.

[t_22_h]

I was 12 weeks pregnant when we lost our baby. We went in and couldn't find a heatbeat, then in the ultrasound the baby was there it was 10w 3d but still no heartbeat. We had a d&c two days later, I was afraid of the actaul miscarraige. I still haven't really mourned the loss. Sometimes I still feel pregnant, others it's like I wasn't ever really pregnant.

[lilfiery]

I'm not sure about my HCG levels, but my doctor made me wait until 7 weeks for an ultrasound when I was spotting.  At 7.5 weeks we had one, and saw the heartbeat.  I am now 18 weeks and have been bleeding/spotting since 6 weeks.  We don't know why--but heard the babies heart beat with a doppler today, so seems to be ok. I have an ultrasound in 1.5 weeks to check everything out (normal 18-20 week ultrasound). maybe they will find a reason for the bleeding then?
Goodluck with yours.  Not to discourage you, but my first pregnancy I spotted brown discharge, and they couldn't find a baby on 3 ultrasounds (I had to have a D&C), they called it a blighted ovum.  Don't give up yet, its too early. Sometimes the baby hides.

[Berko]

i'm so sorry for your loss. I had 2 m/cs (natural), but earlier on in pregnancy. I know it hurts and is so hard, but i really found a lot of comfort from this site. just talking (ok, writing) to other women who have gone through similiar stuff and hearing (ok, reading)their advice and uplifting words. we're here for you. i hope through time the pain lessens and that very soon you have a healthy and happy pregnancy and holding your bundle of joy in your arms. thinking of you.

[kandi22]

I m/c 7 weeks ago, i was 6 weeks, and it was a very emotional ride. Anyway i haven't got my period since so i did a pregnancy test last night and it came up positive. Im very worried that i will m/c again, am i at high risk of a m/c???? I hope everthing goes very well for everyone in the future.

[stormy1373]

I have bled and passed large clots intermittently but did not have an u/s until 8 weeks...so as far as the bleeding, your pregnancy is definitely survivable...and as far as being unable to see the fetus at 6 weeks?  I have heard numerous stories of the very same thing until a little later on in pregnancy and the baby was just fine.  Your HCG numbers are very good, if there were no fetus I highly doubt your numbers would continue to rise like that.  Keep your faith, it "aint" over until the good lord says so (wink), beleive me, I know...sticky baby dust to you!!!!!!

[Berko]

Try not to worry - i know it's hard, but usually a m/c is a fluke and hopefully this pregnancy will be a healthy one. Have you been to the dr. or at least spoken to him/her. maybe they can see you earlier (if haven't already) to monitor you - if it would ease your mind. good luck. wishing you a happy and healthy 9 months!!