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I hope I'm not miscarrying...but what do you think?

im about 51/2 to 6 weeks preg.  I went to work on monday and started spotting slightly.  It was just a hint of pink and a little discharge.  I wasnt having much pain, just slight.  I thought id go have it checked out.  So, went to see the doc.  the ultrasound was obviously no help.  They couldnt see anything so the doc checked my hcg levels.  so, monday night they were at 326. *which he said was consistant with 5-6 weeks in.  So, last night i started bleeding a little more heavily but it kinda looked like old blood and had a brownish discharge with it.  no pain or anything.  So, called the doc.  he wanted to see me again today...first thing this morning. (aside from all thats already going on... im RH negative and the baby father is b positive blood so i needed to have the rlg block shot if i bleed.  *because if my blood mixes with the baby's blood its not a good thing...*)I also needed to have my blood taken to check my hcg levels. the doc did a pevlic exam...it felt like he used his entire hand in there! and checked me all over with the vaginal ultrasound looking for evidence of the pregnancy.  but nothing. shortly after leaving i started bleeding alot more and now im having cramps...pretty bad cramps.  kinda makes me wonder if he caused all this....  so, he called this afternoon with news that my hcg level had dropped... 206 down from 386 monday night. im only at 5-6 weeks, i know we shouldnt have seen anything on the ultrasound..so that doesnt worry me...but he wants me to come back in a week and have the levels checked again. does this mean im miscarrying? or is it possible this is all caused by all the action ive had goin on down there with the ultrasounds and pelvic exams?
thoughts?
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Hello.  I also send thoughts and prayers your way.  I have been through the same thing twice.  My last miscarriage was 5 1/2 to 6 weeks like you.  I had been spotting brown for a week or two just on and off.  Went in for an ultrasound and they could see a sack but that was all.  They told me that it was too early to really see anything so they checked my hcg level.  It was 1056.  Two days prior it was 1001.  This wasn't enough increase so they told me that I was miscarrying.  The next day I started bleeding a little more, but had no cramping or anything.  The next day had my blood drawn again and it was 800.  They told me that when the levels dropped there is no way for a viable pregnancy.  I feel your pain and know what you're going through.  I just tried to keep in mind that it probably was for the best because it would have had serious deformities/disabilities.  But it's still hard.  It's nature.  Just keep trying, that's what we did.  It will happen.  I had such a hard time with it but my faith in God kept me going.  I kept praying, had everyone I know praying.  Now I'm pregnant with twins.  If you need to talk about anything feel free.  We'll  be here.  
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508203 tn?1233234804
Hi, I am really sorry to hear your story. Unfortunately, when your HCG drops you are exepriencing a miscarriage. HCG levels don't drop unless the pregnancy is not viable. I am so sorry you are going through this, it isn't easy. The doctor may have caused some bleeding from the exam, but it sounds to me like your body is miscarrying - as there is heavy bleeding with cramps. Doctor's exams can cause some bleeding - however this is usually pinkish or very light in colour. I am really sorry. The positive thing is that it sounds like you are miscarrying naturally, so your body should return to normal after one cycle and you can start trying again. Best wishes.
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557405 tn?1276718499
I know how hard it is to have to sit around and wonder what's going on, I've been there. Unfortunately, usually when your hcg starts dropping like that it means a miscarriage. Atleast that's what happened to me. I really wish I had something more positive to say. I'm praying that things turn out ok for you. Take it easy and rest.
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