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Mild cramping, some spotting & low hcg

I found out i was preganant the 19th of november home (pregnancy test) lmp was oct 4 iwas thinking i was about 8 weeks . my first appointment was dec 2nd i was giving a abdonmal ultrasound they saw nothing but said it could be to early. My blood work came back and showed my hcg levels were only 316 like if i was about 1 or 2 weeks preganant that doesnt sound right since my last period was in oct, they told me to come back in two weeks but i dnt think i can wait that long i recently had a miscarriage in june so this really worries me. I spotted light pink on the 2nd nothing on the 3rd or today i have had light cramping but nothing too painful . im preparing myself for the worst( miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy) but i hoping for the best  can anyone give me any suggestions. thanx
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Im so glad glad ur u/s went good, keep me posted & i really appreciate all ur concerns & comments they really helped me to talk about every conern i had and not just keep them bottled up inside.
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Nikki - Iike I said (I think) I've been there - and found such support on this forum.  My husband is great and all - but- he had NO idea what I was going through and my miscarriages were so early that no one in my life reallly knew so I wasn't talking with friends/family about it.  I'm glad to be chatting with you about this - and am SO sorry for your miscarriage.

My u/s went well. I was  WRECK all day  (and shocker - my husband couldn't understand why). We did see a heartbeat - 115bpm.  With the date of my LMP and the measurments from the u/s - they were the same 6w2d at the time so I was SO greatful!  I understand I am by no means out of the woods - but this is progress from the miscarriage I had this summer.  Thanks for asking.  I go back the first week in Jan for my 'first OB appt' and have no idea about when a next u/s will be - but I"m still staring at the tissue every time I go to the bathroom and will be for the next 8 mos or so.  I'm not sure anyone can really understand that unless they've experiences loss like we have...
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Well I started bleeding wed when i went to the bathroom alot of blood came out i went to the er and did ultra sounds and show nothing their thinking i passed it when i went to the bathroom. And my levels had dropped to 500 something so fri they will check again im kindof worried about ectopic pregnancy but i guess they know what their doing. The only good thing is im not in alot of pain cause the last miscarriage i was in alot of pain i couldnt get out of the bed. Thanx u for all ur concerns & support it really made me feel like someone cared. Diane how did ur u/s go this week? Good i hope!
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I totally understand what you're saying - about everything.  When I was pregnant with my son I had a student (an 8th grader) who was pregnant at the same time as me.  This was after I had had two miscarriages - so weeing a 14/15 year old pregnant was a little hard to take...  With your friends saying you're worrying too much - that's b/c they have no comprehension of what you're going through.  My husband was the same way- getting on my case. I have found that really - the only place I can be open about what's going on in my personal life (pregnancies and such) and get the support I feel I need is on here - this and other forums.  I hope you find the support you need.

Good luck with things - I'm sorry to hear you started spotting...
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Well today i have been spotting its pink only when i wipe but im also having some cramps but nothing real bad, so right now i dont know what to think i was gonna wait and see tomorrow if im still spotting to call the doctor ( even though he said call if i start bleeding not spotting) but im worried this might be the begining of a miscarriage but im still not giving up hope & trying to hold out til friday for my ultrasound. My friends think im worrying too much but i feel im not this has been kinda of hard cause me & a friend of mind are both pregnant neither one were planned but i was excited when i found out, but she doesnt wnt hers but everthing is going great for her even though i know she does things purposely to try to lose it & still everything is going well, but things happen for a reason and i try to consistly stay positive.
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287071 tn?1365192513
Good luck - I wish mine was later in the week.
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It's friday afternoon.
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287071 tn?1365192513
My LMP was Nov 1 - which as of Sunday would put me at 6 weeks. I have a u/s on Tues the 15th to check on things.  I'm hoping for a strong heartbeat!  When are you going in for your u/s?
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Yea that is correct going pretty slow huh? Im trying to think positive to whatevers happens but i really want my levels to double and be able to see the baby on the ultrasound next friday. To Diane how far along are u?
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Let me make sure I'm understanding - in the ER on the 7th your number was 613 and then yesterday it was 785 (on the 10th?).  That's encouraging that the dr's office said not to give up hope and to go in next week.

My numbers have always gone up doubling or more in 48 hrs or whatever it is.  But that doesn't always mean anything - I've had good numbers and miscarried.  This time I went from 948 on a Tuesday night (blood drawn at like 6:30pm) to 3368 on a Friday morning (blood drawn at like 8am).

Good luck - keep us updated.
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Well the levels are 785 now definitly didnt double he said dont give up hope and told me to come back next week for an ultrasound so all i can do is wait now. Has anyone went through something similar or knows anyone who has and everything come out good?
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Sorry i didnt get back last but the doc appointment went ok he told me that actually my hcg levels from when i went to the er was 613 not 518 so thats a good thing but they are still low so i go back today for results from last night man i hope they go up alot like in the 1000's cause i know if they dont go up alot he going to tell me things are not looking good. he did say that there are times when hcg levels dont double and women have healthy babies. This is so weird i never worried about numbers before now i have two healthy girls 3&4 and hcg levels where the last thing on my mind now thats all i think about. ok guys talk to u later
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Well im about to head out to da doctors, i know they are gonna draw blood but wont find out anything til tomorrow ive kinda been worried about hcg not doubling i have read alot of bad things happening when they dont double but also alot of reassuring things so all i can do is pray and hope for the best talk to u guys later and thanx for comments and concerns.
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287071 tn?1365192513
That's great that the numbers are going in the right direction.  Good luck with things!
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Please do keep us posted! I will be checking in to see what you find out! God Bless
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Well i went to the er today and my levels are 518 now they did not doulbe but er doc says everyone is different and it could rise a little later but he also said they did rise so that is good sign. He told me to see my doc this week and have them retested i just hope everything gets better and soon thanks for the concern. i will contiue to keep u guys posted and thnx
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287071 tn?1365192513
So when is your follow up appt with your dr then? What did they say in the mean time?  Just to come back in two weeks?!
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Yeah the wait is the worst , i have never used opk's or temping this was unplanned but i hope i timed it wrong and everything comes out good. Thanks for ur comments i really appreciate i will keep u posted
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Maybe you ovulated late and/or had late implantation.  I had an IUI on October  28th and according to that I should be 7 1/2 weeks pregnant, but based on my ultrasound I am only 6 weeks 6 days pregnant.  I must have ovulated the day after ovulation and then implanted late.  

Do you track your cycle by OPK's or temping?

Also - I got a positive test on 11/7 (10 dpiui) and two days later my hcg was only 30...so maybe you tested early and had just enough hcg to make it positive.  
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I wish I could give you advise or suggestions -but - there's nothing to do other than wait.  I've been in a similar situation and HATED it...  I had two miscarriages a few years ago, was diagnosed with a blood disorder and had a normal pregnancy and thought things were taken care of until this summer when I got pregnant and had a few u/s and was told my dating must be off when I knew dang well it wasn't...  Try to stay positive and know that you're doing what is within your power to stay healthy.  I really wish you a positive outcome...  Keep us posted.
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